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IPO Boom 2025: India's IPO market set to cross Rs 1 lakh crore for third time

India's IPO proceeds hit record Rs 1.77 lakh crore in 2025

India's financial markets are heading into 2026 with renewed confidence, with notable surges in recent months and a resilient macroeconomic environment. This sharp turnaround was fuelled by multiple domestic triggers, including the GST 2.0 rate rationalisation that accelerated consumption across discretionary categories, a surge in manufacturing activity reflected in a two-month high PMI of 58.4. Dec 9, 2025
India records highest-ever exports in H1 FY26

India records highest-ever exports in H1 FY26

Overall exports in the first half of FY 2025–26, covering April to September 2025, reached $ 418.6 billion, rising from $ 395.7 billion in the same period last year, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Ministry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. Dec 9, 2025
Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold, silver open flat ahead of the US Fed policy outcome

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold February contracts were unchanged at Rs 1,29,978 per 10 grams during early trade. "In the domestic market, MCX Gold (Feb) is trading near Rs 1,29,952, closely tracking the global uptrend while also receiving support from rupee weakness," market experts said. Dec 9, 2025
Reserve Bank Of India

Centre, RBI protecting citizens from exploitation by unauthorised loan apps: Sitharaman

The government has been constantly engaging with the RBI and other concerned regulators and stakeholders to curb the operations of unauthorised digital loan apps in the country. The Central Bank has operationalised a directory 'Digital Lending Apps (DLAs)' on its website, consisting of all DLAs deployed by regulated entities (REs) of RBI. Dec 9, 2025
Airfares skyrocket across India amid IndiGo's massive disruptions

IndiGo shares sink over 6.5 pc amid ongoing flight disruptions

The stock recovered partially later in the morning. Around 9:45 a.m., it was trading at Rs 5,159.50, still down by Rs 211 or 3.93 per cent. The sell-off came after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) extended the deadline for IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to respond to a show-cause notice regarding the airline's recent operational disruptions. Dec 8, 2025
Inflation burden eases further for India's farm, rural workers in September

RBI slashes India's inflation forecast to 2 pc for 2025-26

The RBI has sharply cut India's 2025–26 inflation forecast to 2%, down from 2.6%, driven by a steep fall in food prices and GST rate cuts. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said headline and core inflation have eased more than expected, with food supply conditions remaining favourable. Dec 5, 2025
Rupee up 26 paise at open as RBI support boosts sentiment

'Govt not losing sleep': CEA Nageswaran allays fears over depreciation in rupee

The rupee has depreciated about 5 per cent against the US dollar in 2025 in the wake of global economic uncertainties triggered by the US tariff hike on India's exports. The RBI has been intervening to prop the rupee against excessive volatility by selling US dollars in the market, but this cannot be done beyond a point due to the forex constraints. Dec 3, 2025
Prada Group buys Versace in $1.37 billion deal

Prada Group buys Versace in $1.37 billion deal

The deal marks the end of Versace's ownership under Capri Holdings, the US-based luxury group that had controlled the brand through the post-pandemic years. Capri Holdings said the money received from the sale will be used to repay most of its debt, a step that will strengthen its financial position and improve its flexibility for future investments. Dec 2, 2025
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