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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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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-FREE-TRADE-AGREEMENT

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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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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ICICI Prudential AMC Emerges as Second-Best Mega IPO of 2025, Delivers Over 20% Listing Gains

ICICI Prudential AMC Emerges as Second-Best Mega IPO of 2025, Delivers Over 20% Listing Gains

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

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NSE to Introduce F&O Contracts on Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Bajaj Holdings, Premier Energies from December 31

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

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SEBI’s Cut Mutual Fund Expense Ratio: What Lower Costs Mean for Investors

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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Shriram Finance Set for Massive Re-Rating as MUFG Commits $4 Billion via Strategic Stake

Shriram Finance Set for Massive Re-Rating as MUFG Commits $4 Billion via Strategic Stake

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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