Stock Market Set for Muted Start on Dec 17

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 are poised for a flat to positive opening on December 17 after two sessions of sharp losses. Analysts warn of further downside risks. Read for key support and resistance levels.

RBI Okays HDFC Bank's 9.5% Stake in IndusInd Bank

The Reserve Bank of India has permitted HDFC Bank to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The investment will be made by group companies, not HDFC Bank directly. Read the full details here.

TCS wins $1 bn Telefónica UK deal, ends dry spell

TCS secures a crucial $1 billion, 10-year contract from Telefónica UK, ending a nearly two-year drought for mega deals. The win signals a strategic shift towards long-term growth, even as it pressures short-term margins. Read the full analysis.

TCS Shifts Strategy with $700M Acquisition as Growth Slows

Tata Consultancy Services makes its largest acquisition since 2008, buying US-based Coastal Cloud for $700 million. This marks a strategic pivot from organic growth to acquisitions, mirroring Accenture's playbook to tackle slowing outsourcing revenue and

Govt weighs ₹5,000 cr infusion for 3 PSU insurers

The Indian government is considering a fresh capital infusion of up to ₹5,000 crore into three struggling state-owned general insurers to shore up solvency and enable future reforms like consolidation or sale. Read the full analysis.

Raja Venkatraman's 3 Stock Picks for 17 Dec

Market expert Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks to buy on 17 December. Get detailed analysis on Lloyds Metals, Titan, and Bharti Airtel for your trading strategy.

India's Bond Market Tilts Back to Listed Debt

India's corporate bond market is witnessing a structural shift as regulatory pushes and investor demand drive issuers towards exchange-listed bonds. Discover the data and expert insights behind this trend.

2026 Appraisal: Salary Hikes to Stay at 8.5-9.5%

India's 2026 salary increments projected at 8.5-9.5%, similar to 2025. Learn how labour codes, inflation, and margin pressures are shaping the employer's market. #SalaryHike #Appraisal

Singapore's UOB Bank hit by China property downturn

Singapore's United Overseas Bank faces mounting losses from Hong Kong and China real estate loans, booking S$615 million in provisions. Its Greater China exposure under scrutiny as property markets deteriorate.

Warner Bros Rejects Paramount Bid, Netflix in Talks

Warner Bros. Discovery is set to reject a massive $108.4 billion merger offer from Paramount Global, sources say. Instead, the media giant is exploring a strategic partnership with Netflix. Dive into the details of this high-stakes Hollywood battle.

Heavy Rains Damage Rajma Crops in ASR District, Yields Halved

Tribal farmers in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district face severe losses as untimely November rains damage standing rajma crops, reducing yields by 50%. Learn about the impact on the prized Chintapalle Red variety and market implications.

MetaX AI Chip IPO Debuts, Oversubscribed 2,986 Times

China's MetaX Integrated Circuits begins trading after a massively oversubscribed IPO, raising $585.8M. The AI GPU maker, seen as a potential rival to Nvidia, follows Moore Threads' stellar gains. Read more on China's booming semiconductor sector.

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