The Economic Times

• newHealthy scepticism in AI stocks presents selective opportunities: Anurag Singh
  Investors are reassessing dominant themes like AI, finding comfort in resilient US economic fundamentals and a selective outlook for India. While the AI trade faces skepticism regarding data center ROI, US markets show no immediate red flags. India's IT services face valuation risks, with a preference for large-cap stocks due to historical mean reversion in mid- and small-caps.
  - 44 mins ago 16 Dec 25, 11:44am -
• newIndia-focused companies remain best bets in lacklustre market phase: Deepak Shenoy
  Indian stock markets are in a holding pattern. Valuations are high, and investors await clearer signs of earnings growth. Rate cuts offer a positive outlook, potentially boosting spending and profits. Focus is on companies serving the Indian market. Investors are advised to be selective, especially in the FMCG sector. Patience is key as markets adjust.
  - 2 hours ago 16 Dec 25, 10:29am -
• newMF margins to face pressure; volumes to compensate: ICICI Pru AMC
  ICICI Prudential AMC's IPO is open for subscription, with Nimesh Shah expecting profitability pressures from growing AUM to be offset by falling unitholder fees. He highlighted operating profit growth as the key valuation metric for asset management businesses, which have historically required minimal capital for expansion.
  - 6 hours ago 16 Dec 25, 6:07am -
• newIndia’s primary market braces for surge of hospital and IVF IPOs next year
  India's primary market anticipates a significant influx of healthcare IPOs next year, with an estimated ₹20,000 crore in public issues expected. Major hospital chains like Manipal Hospitals and IVF platforms such as Indira IVF are preparing to list, driven by strong fundamentals and favorable valuations. This surge reflects the sector's growth momentum and attractive opportunities for raising capital.
  - 7 hours ago 16 Dec 25, 5:37am -
• newChina steps up price war checks as cars keep getting cheaper
  State administration for market regulation announced proposed guidelines late Friday, including measures that would prevent manufacturers from pricing cars below the cost of production, and to stop dealers from offering discounts or rebates that would effectively bring down vehicle prices below cost.
  - 12 hours ago 16 Dec 25, 12:36am -
• newRupee hits fresh record low as FII outflows and dollar demand intensify
  The rupee slid to a record low of 90.73 against the dollar amid heavy foreign outflows, stalled India–US trade talks and strong importer demand, emerging as the worst performer among Asian currencies.
  - 14 hours ago 15 Dec 25, 10:10pm -
• newRBI doubles liquidity injection to Rs 1.5 Lakh crore ahead of tax payments
  The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 1.5 lakh crore into the financial system. This move aims to prevent any cash crunch as advance tax and GST payments are due. The central bank is conducting a dollar-rupee buy-sell swap to add more liquidity. This action will help keep overnight interest rates stable.
  - 15 hours ago 15 Dec 25, 9:58pm -
• newSBI plans to double YONO users after launching new version
  India's largest bank also plans to put 10,000 people on the ground to guide people to transition to the digital banking application as it pushes towards a uniform application on the mobile, web and branch banking.
  - 15 hours ago 15 Dec 25, 9:55pm -
• Political landscape heats up in Bangladesh ahead of elections
  In the upcoming election, the ailing former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's BNP are emerging as the main political force. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the country's largest Islamist party, is also a significant contender in the election.
  - 3 days ago 13 Dec 25, 8:41am -
• Pakistan’s ties with Nordic states touch new low as Norway envoy served demarche
  This would be the first time in recent years that Pakistan has served a demarche to an European envoy. European envoys are generally given red carpet welcome and treated with care by Islamabad given its financial dependence on Europe through GSP Plus and other schemes. Norway hosts sizeable number of Pakistani nationals.
  - 3 days ago 13 Dec 25, 7:55am -
• India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
  India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while increasing it to 15% for minority shareholders. The agreement also proposes allowing India to tax share sales by any French entity, shifting to a source-based capital gains framework.
  - 4 days ago 13 Dec 25, 12:28am -
• Cabinet approves India-Oman trade pact; may be signed during PM's Oman visit on Dec 17-18
  India and Oman are set to sign a free trade agreement. The pact will be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oman from December 17-18. This Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aims to boost trade and investment between the two nations. Oman is a significant export market for India in the Gulf region.
  - 4 days ago 12 Dec 25, 7:34pm -
• Stablecoins pose big risks, serve no real purpose, says RBI’s Rabi Sankar
  Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar cautioned against stablecoins, citing significant macroeconomic risks and their lack of unique utility compared to fiat money. He emphasized that these digital tokens do not offer benefits beyond what traditional currency can provide, and India will maintain a cautious approach to such innovations.
  - 4 days ago 12 Dec 25, 5:34pm -
• Trump's new Ukraine plan: Major implications for global markets; Europe bristles, good news likely for India
  President Trump, who says the war has “gone on too long,” has been calling on European leaders to accept his plan. On Wednesday he spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and hinted he might travel to Europe this weekend to push negotiations forward.
  - 4 days ago 12 Dec 25, 1:17pm -
• Broad-based revival in rural demand improvement in incomes: Nabard Survey
  A NABARD survey reveals a significant boost in rural economic momentum, with 80% of households reporting higher consumption over the past year. This rise in prosperity is attributed to sustained welfare support, strong public investment, GST rate rationalization, and moderating inflation, leading to improved real incomes and purchasing power.
  - 5 days ago 11 Dec 25, 9:07pm -

• RBI relaxes rules on current, CC and OD accounts; threshold raised to ₹10 crore
  The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed norms for business accounts. Customers can now open current, cash credit, and overdraft accounts more easily. The aggregate exposure limit for opening these accounts without restriction has been raised. New rules will be effective from April 2026. Banks will have specific criteria for maintaining accounts with higher exposures.
  - 5 days ago 11 Dec 25, 8:29pm -
• How China Inc is marching into Vietnam amid US tariffs
  While the Southeast Asian nation opened its economy to U.S. multinationals and technology after Washington lifted its embargo in the 1990s, it stayed cautious over China, after their 1979 war and disputes over South China Sea boundaries. Now Beijing's influence is rising and U.S. ties are strained by tariffs.
  - 6 days ago 10 Dec 25, 9:15am -
• Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
  Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
  - 9 days ago 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
• Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
  Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
  - 9 days ago 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
• SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
  SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
  - 9 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
• Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners
  The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
  - 9 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
• Wall Street bets Chinese stocks will extend $2.4 trillion rally
  China has regained global investor confidence in a stellar year for stocks, with the MSCI China Index rising about 30%, adding $2.4 trillion in value and outperforming the S&P 500. Fund managers including Amundi, BNP Paribas, Fidelity and Man Group expect further gains in 2026, driven by AI innovation and market resilience, as both passive and active inflows fuel the rally.
  - 9 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:34am -
• How gold and Nifty 500 TRI fared in times of crisis
  - 65 days ago 12 Oct 25, 11:21am -
• Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
  The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
  - 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
• BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
  BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
  - 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
• Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
  Lok Sabha election 2024: ​​The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
  - 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
• Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
  Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. ​​Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
  - 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
• Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
  The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
  - 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
• Kavitha arrest before polls may hit BRS morale, hasten desertions; party calls for protests tomorrow
  Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.
  - 15 Mar 24, 9:57pm -
• Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
  Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
  - 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
• Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
  But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
  - 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
• Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
  This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
  - 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
• Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
  Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
  - 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
• Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
  Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
  - 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
• Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
  “Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
  - 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
• Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
  Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
  - 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
• Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
  "It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
  - 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
• We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
  Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
  - 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
• Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
  "The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
  - 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
• Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
  "Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
  - 31 May 14, 4:00am -
• There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
  "There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
  - 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
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  - 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
• After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
  The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
  - 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
• Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
  It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
  - 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
• Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
  An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
  - 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
• IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
  Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
  - 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
• Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
  Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
  - 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
• Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
  Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
  - 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
• Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
  Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
  - 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
• DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
  The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
  - 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
• Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
  Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
  - 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
• 'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
  The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
  - 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
• Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
  Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
  - 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
• Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
  Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
  - 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
• 'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
  Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
  - 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
• Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
  The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
  - 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
• Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
  The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
  - 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
• Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
  In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
  - 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
• SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
  In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
  - 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
• Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
  A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
  - 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
• Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
  An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
  - 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
• Nifty may find support at 5300 level
  As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
  - 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
• 'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
  Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
  - 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
• Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
  Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
  - 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -
• Inflation reflects growth dynamics in India: Christopher Wood
  India has inflation and it reflects the fundamental growth, Christopher Wood, equity strategist, CLSA, said at ET Now Mkt Summit-2010.
  - 8 Aug 10, 7:32pm -