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Karnataka government has kickstarted the search for Bengaluru’s second airport site by inviting bids for a detailed feasibility study on three locations: Chudahalli-Somanahalli near Kanakapura Road and Nelamangala on Tumakuru Road, each with ~4,500 acres. KSIIDC will appoint a consultant for strategic-technical assessment following AAI’s initial review.
Reliance Retail, led by Isha Ambani, has set an internal 2028 deadline for its blockbuster IPO. The strategy focuses on profitable growth: adding 2,000 net new stores annually, expanding quick commerce with more dark stores in top cities, and slashing non-current debt from ₹53,546 crore to ₹20,464 crore in FY25.
State Bank of India has slashed lending rates following RBI’s 25 bps repo cut, reducing MCLR by 5 bps across tenors (one-year now 8.70%), EBLR benchmark to 7.90% and RLLR to 7.50% effective 15 Dec 2025. This direct pass-through will lower EMIs for millions of home, auto and personal loan borrowers on floating rates, easing monthly outflows and boosting borrowing sentiment amid the ongoing rate-cut
PM Modi-led Cabinet cleared the revolutionary Atomic Energy (SHANTI) Bill allowing private companies into India’s tightly controlled nuclear sector for the first time. Covering atomic mineral mining, fuel fabrication and power generation, the legislation paves the way for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
This article outlines the RBI announced final redemption price for SGB 2017-18 Series XI and the premature redemption rules for SGB 2019-20 Series I, including pricing basis, eligibility, and investor guidance on safely managing redemption and investments.
US President Donald Trump issued a grave warning on 11 Dec 2025 that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war risks triggering a third world war, revealing 25,000 deaths – mostly soldiers – in the last month alone. Expressing extreme frustration with both nations for slow peace progress, Trump rejected meaningless meetings and demanded real results. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed his im
Rajinikanth, a Tamil cinema icon, has faced multiple controversies blending his stardom with politics and personal life. Key incidents span decades, often sparking public and media backlash in Tamil Nadu.
Mexico has abruptly abandoned free-trade principles, imposing 35-50% duties on over 1,400 products from non-FTA countries including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia from 2025. Textiles, auto components, plastics, metals and footwear face the steepest hikes.
Indian investors can ride the global AI boom through these top 7 mutual funds holding 40-79% in AI giants like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. Mirae NYSE FANG+ ETF leads with 79.23% AI allocation and 345% 3-year returns. NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 trackers from Motilal Oswal, ICICI Pru and Mirae Asset deliver 145-345% 3-year gains. Even diversified funds like Parag Parikh Flexi Cap offer 11.5% in
JPMorgan Chase is returning to branch expansion in India after almost a decade, securing RBI in-principle approval for its fourth full-service branch in Pune. The new corporate-focused outlet will offer transaction banking, term lending and treasury services.
