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 […]
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
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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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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Indian Markets | IPO Watch ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has delivered one of the strongest IPO performances of 2025, emerging as the second-best performing mega IPO of the year among issues raising over ₹10,000 crore. The stock made a solid debut on December 19, 2025, listing at ₹2,600 per share on the NSE, marking
Indian Market / Derivatives | Leave a Comment The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced the introduction of futures and options (F&O) contracts on four additional stocks, effective December 31, 2025, following approval from market regulator SEBI. The new stocks entering the derivatives segment are: This move expands the F&O universe and reflects
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made investing cheaper and more transparent for retail investors by reducing mutual fund base expense ratios. While the cut, ranging from 10 to 15 basis points (bps), may seem minor, it significantly impacts an investor’s long-term savings by ensuring more capital remains invested and compounds over
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Global Market | Indian Finance Japanese banking giant MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is set to acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Limited, marking one of the most significant foreign capital infusions into India’s NBFC space in 2025. The deal, reportedly priced at ₹880 per share, is expected to be finalized on December 19,
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Google Pay has officially entered India’s fast-growing credit ecosystem by launching its first-ever credit card, in collaboration with Axis Bank and RuPay. This move marks a major step in Google’s fintech push in the country and comes amid rising competition in the UPI-linked credit card space. The Google Pay-Axis Bank RuPay credit card allows users
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Hindustan Zinc shares jumped over 3.5% on December 17, 2025, reaching a 16-month high of ₹587.80 amid a sharp spike in global silver prices. The stock has surged nearly 29% in less than a month, marking a strong rebound from its March low of ₹378.15. This rally is tied closely to the record-breaking move in
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