After IndiGo crisis, Centre clears two new airlines to lift competition

The Centre has granted NOCs to two new airlines amid efforts to boost competition and avoid repeat disruptions following the cancellation of over 4,000 IndiGo flights earlier this month As the Indian aviation industry recovers from the recent IndiGo crisis, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday said the government has cleared the way…

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Shriram Finance rules out banking license plans after MUFG investment — Check details

Shriram Finance confirmed it will not apply for a banking license after MUFG’s $4.4 billion investment for a 20% stake. The company prefers to remain an NBFC, focusing on retail lending opportunities without structural changes in management. Non-banking finance company (NBFC) Shriram Finance on Monday, December 22, said that the company has no plans to…

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Not Bitcoin or Ethereum – These 5 are the top best performing cryptos in 2025

Bitcoin is down 7.96% year-to-date, trading at $86,065 as of December 18 after beginning the year at $93,508. In comparison, Ethereum has recorded a steeper decline of 15.25% YTD, with its price falling from $3,337 to $2,828 during the same timeframe. From bitcoin reaching record high of $1,00,000 to retracing around $86,000 level -the crypto…

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Stocks to buy for 2026: These 5 banks can rally up to 30%, says mkt expert

Technical Outlook on Banks for 2026   The banking sector continues to remain a key outperformer on the charts, with both private and PSU banks showing constructive price structures. While private banks are consolidating within long-term uptrends, PSU banks are witnessing steady accumulation after strong rallies.   Technically, private banks offer stability through structured uptrends…

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Sebi cuts mutual fund expense ratios — Here’s what you need to know

India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, decided to cut the charges of the expense ratios in mutual funds, revising its long-standing norms after companies urged the regulator to make the proposed cap on brokerage costs feasible for the asset management companies.   Mutual fund…

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Maruti Suzuki plans phased localisation of EV components in next few years

  The auto major aims to drive in multiple electric models across bodystyles and set up charging infrastructure across the country as it looks to attain leadership in the segment   Maruti Suzuki India plans to localise battery production and other critical components over the next few years as part of strengthening the overall EV…

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Vedanta’s demerger plan gets NCLT nod; can now split business into 5 units

The ruling clears way for Vedanta’s vast operations to split into five separate units, of which four will focus on aluminum, power, oil & gas, and iron ore, respectively Vedanta Ltd on Tuesday secured approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) bench in Mumbai to break up the oil-to-metals conglomerate into five separate units,…

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Silver price crosses Rs 2 lakh mark for first time, here’s the outlook and risks ahead

Silver rates hit a record high of Rs 2,00,362 per kg on the MCX today rising Rs 1420 against the previous close of Rs 1,98,942.  Prices of silver crossed the Rs 2 lakh per kg mark on MCX for the first time ever tracking the broader uptrend in precious metals. Silver rates hit a record…

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Equity mutual fund inflows rise 21% MoM to Rs 29,911 crore in Nov: AMFI data

The momentum returned after several months of softening inflows, supported by broad-based investor participation across categories.   AMFI   Equity mutual fund inflows rose to Rs 29,911 crore in November 2025, marking a strong 21.2 percent increase from Rs 24,690 crore in October, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India…

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