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2 new airlines after indigo crisis

After IndiGo crisis, India grants NOCs to 2 new airlines to boost competition

Shankh Air previously received its NOC, while 2 new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress were cleared this week. An NOC permits setting up operations but not commercial flying. Boost for Aviation Competition The central government has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airlines, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, aiming to boost competition […]

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H-1b visa and IT stocks

IT Stocks Slip as US Ends H-1B Visa Lottery, Moves to Skill-Weighted System

Indian IT companies edged lower on December 24 after the United States announced a major overhaul of its H-1B visa for work allocation system, replacing the long-standing lottery mechanism with a weighted selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more skilled foreign workers. Stocks such as Coforge, Tech Mahindra and Wipro declined between 0.7% and 1%,

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Ambuja–ACC–Orient Cement Merger to Reshape India’s Cement Landscape: Key Takeaways

Ambuja Cements has set the stage for a major consolidation in India’s cement sector, with the boards of ACC and Orient Cement approving their merger into Ambuja. Once completed, the transaction is expected to create one of the country’s most integrated and geographically diversified cement platforms. The merger process is likely to take up to

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Phonepe boAt Zepto and More than 20 New-Age Firms gear Up for 2026 IPOs as Private Funding Tightens

India’s startup ecosystem is heading into 2026 with a crowded initial public offering (IPO) pipeline, as more than 20 new-age companies prepare to tap public markets amid continued pressure on late-stage private funding. The upcoming 2026 IPOs cohort includes some of the country’s most recognisable private-market names across fintech, ecommerce, logistics, consumer brands and B2B

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India US bilateral trade negotiations

India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement: Negotiations Enter Advanced Stage Amidst Global Trade Shifts

India and the United States are at an advanced stage in India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), according to a confirmation made by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday. This announcement highlights a significant push in diplomatic and economic efforts to remove trade barriers and establish a more predictable commercial environment between the two

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India–New Zealand FTA Concluded: 95% of Tariffs to be Slashed

India and New Zealand have successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), an achievement notable for being one of India’s quickest trade deals with a developed economy. This agreement is set to significantly enhance bilateral trade, boost investment, and strengthen people-to-people connections between the two nations. Key Trade Liberalization The agreement features substantial market access

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ICICI Prudential AMC Emerges as the Most Valuable Capital Market Stock After 19% surge

Indian Markets | IPO Watch  ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company(ASM) delivered a strong debut on Dalal Street, emerging as the most valuable company within India’s capital market ecosystem after its stock surged sharply on the first day of listing. The shares jumped over 23 percent during intraday trade, touching a high of ₹2,663, before closing

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Infosys surge 40%

Infosys ADR Surge 40% After Rare Short Squeeze, Trading Halt Triggered in US

Indian IT major Infosys Ltd’s American Depository Receipt (ADR) witnessed an exceptional spike in US trading on December 19, driven purely by a technical short squeeze, not by any fundamental trigger. The Infosys ADR surged as much as 40% intraday, touching a 52-week high, before volatility controls led to a temporary trading halt. At around

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Indian pharma stock rise after Biosecure act

Pharma Stocks surge After US Senate Passes Biosecure Act; Nifty Pharma Gains

Pharmaceutical stocks surged on December 19 after the US Senate passed the Biosecure Act as part of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a move seen as structurally positive for Indian drug makers. The rally pushed the Nifty Pharma index up 0.65% to 22,704, after hitting an intraday high of over 1.35%. Investor

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