The Sharjah Business Women Council strengthens its mission by signing new MOUs with global councils, focusing on entrepreneurship, investment, and knowledge exchange to empower women in business.
Christmas 2025 holiday in India: All banks, NSE, and BSE are closed on December 25. Check RBI holiday list, digital banking services available, and last market holiday of the year.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office opens formal probe into IndusInd Bank's accounting lapses tied to internal derivative trades, which eroded net worth by 2.3%. Read the full details.
A 'great revolution' is underway as affluent Parisians move to suburbs for space & lifestyle. Markets like Boulogne-Billancourt & Rueil-Malmaison outperform Paris. Explore the boom.
Government bond yields in India saw their biggest single-day fall since mid-May after the RBI announced fresh measures to inject ₹2.9 lakh crore into the banking system. Read more on the market's reaction and expert analysis.
NPCI introduces a central portal for managing UPI autopay mandates, enhancing transparency and portability to curb dark patterns. Learn how this empowers Indian consumers.
Credit card spending in India fell to Rs 1.9 lakh crore in Nov 2025, down 11.9% from Oct, as festive demand normalized. HDFC Bank showed resilience while offline spending took a larger hit. Read the full analysis.
Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus invest in Haier India, acquiring a 49% stake. The partnership aims to accelerate Haier's 'Made in India' vision and expand market share. Read more.
New York's Stonepeak is set to acquire a majority stake in Castrol India from BP. The deal includes a Rs 4,990 crore open offer. Read the full details and implications for the Indian market here.
Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE remain shut on December 25 for Christmas, the year's final trading holiday. Markets reopen Friday. Get details on the 2025 holiday calendar and December 24's trading session.
NCRTC reviews Gurgaon-Faridabad-Noida RRTS alignment due to land and environmental impacts. Options include elevated or underground routes. A final decision is pending.
India's $8.5 billion dry fruits and nuts market is transforming, driven by health trends and e-commerce. Discover the shift from loose trade to packaged, value-added products.
Hexaware Technologies seeks dismissal of a $500 million patent infringement suit filed by Natsoft, arguing the patents cover abstract ideas, not genuine inventions. The outcome could significantly impact the IT firm's finances.
India's economy is poised to reap the benefits of past reforms in 2026, with projected growth of 7% or higher. Learn how tax cuts, rate easing, and regulatory changes are fueling momentum despite external trade tensions.
India's government plans to nearly double auto PLI scheme funds to ₹5,500 crore for FY27 to boost EV manufacturing, but rejects pleas from new-age automakers to reopen applications. Explore the impact.
India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US envoy Sergio Gor at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. They focused on strengthening trade ties and the broader bilateral partnership between the two nations.
Central Railway plans to launch new train services from Ajni station in Nagpur within months to decongest routes. ₹1,500 crore allocated for Kumbh Mela upgrades. Read the latest developments.
Dense fog around Delhi severely hit train schedules, causing two cancellations and massive delays up to 11 hours for arrivals in Chandigarh. Passengers advised to check timings.
Generative AI is the fastest-growing segment for IT giants like TCS and Accenture, but experts warn it's replacing legacy revenue, not creating new business. Discover the deflationary pressure on IT billings.
India's revamped rural jobs scheme increases states' funding share, likely raising borrowings by ₹30,000-40,000 crore and pushing bond yields higher. Market experts warn of wider spreads and fiscal strain.
Telluride, a premier US ski resort, will close due to a strike by ski patrollers demanding higher wages. The union seeks a pay hike from $21 to $28 per hour for starters. Read the full story on the labour dispute impacting the community.
Madras High Court clarifies Union government grants for rehabilitation are capital receipts, not taxable revenue. Landmark ruling aids Dharmapuri milk co-op union. Read the full analysis.
BJP Punjab general secretary Anil Sarin alleges AAP government created an atmosphere of fear and loot in Punjab under GST. Claims of 16% revenue rise are deceptive, he says. Read the full details.
The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of Delhi Metro's Golden Line, adding 13 new stations from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block. This 8.4 km corridor will enhance connectivity in South Delhi.
Explore India's 2025 economic focus on green growth, manufacturing push, and fiscal stability amidst global headwinds. Essential analysis for UPSC aspirants.
Tamil Nadu govt allows set-off of stamp duty & registration fees for first-sale apartments. Relief applies to agreements before Dec 1, 2023. Read details.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) finally opens, easing Mumbai's air traffic. Day one sees 30 flights by 4 airlines. Read about its features and schedule.
AMC demolishes 25 homes in Snehanjali Society, Thaltej, after notices. Residents protest, but accept temporary flats in Gujarat Housing Board colony, Naranpura. Details inside.
Devanahalli police file FIR against a Bengaluru builder for alleged fraud, selling one flat to different buyers and raising multiple loans. Read the full investigation details.
Key industry bodies in Telangana caution that abrupt policy changes on land, power, and energy could derail the state's industrial growth, pushing investments away. They demand structured consultations.