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The Tamil Nadu government issued a Government Order on December 29, 2025, extending the 100% road tax exemption for all electric vehicles (both transport and non-transport) from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, following requests from manufacturers noting a projected 7.8% EV penetration in 2025.
A 2009 bill from Chennai’s Hotel Saravana Bhavan, featuring two idlis at Rs 14.50, chapati combo at Rs 26, and mini filter coffee at Rs 8.83 (total Rs 50.25 with VAT), has gone viral on X . Shared initially by user D Suresh Kumar on December 25, 2025, it evokes memories of affordable dining while prompting mixed reactions
Gold prices tumbled 4.5% on December 29, 2025, falling from record highs near $4,550 to around $4,330 per ounce, while silver plunged over 9% from $84 to $71.77. The sharp correction followed profit-taking in thin holiday trading and reduced safe-haven demand after positive developments in Trump-Zelensky Ukraine peace talks.
The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by Parliament, sharply hikes excise duties on tobacco products to curb consumption. Cigarette duties rise from Rs 200-735 to Rs 2,700-11,000 per 1,000 sticks, potentially pushing a single cigarette’s price from Rs 18 to Rs 72.
In 2025, more than 24,600 Indians were deported from 81 countries, according to Ministry of External Affairs data presented in Rajya Sabha. Saudi Arabia led with over 11,000 deportations, primarily low-skilled workers violating visa or labor rules in Gulf nations. The US deported around 3,800—the highest in five years—due to stricter Trump-era enforcement on visas and overstays. Myanmar and Cambod
India shattered records in 2025 with over 365 IPOs raising nearly ₹1.95 lakh crore, including ₹1.80 lakh crore from mainboard listings. However, analysis of SEBI filings reveals a startling truth: 63% of funds came from Offer for Sale (OFS), directly benefiting promoters, PE funds, and early investors rather than fueling company expansion. Notable cases like LG Electronics India and WeWork India w
Younger Indian investors, especially millennials and Gen Z, drove a remarkable surge in digital gold investments, reaching an estimated 12 tonnes from January to November 2025, up 50% from 8 tonnes in 2024, as per World Gold Council insights derived from NPCI UPI data. Valued at around Rs.16,670 crore at current prices, this affordable option starts from Rs.1 via fintech apps, offering easy online
Warren Buffett emphasizes starting financial education early for children, ideally before their teens, as kids form money habits by age 7. Key lessons include the power of saving small amounts regularly to benefit from compound interest, distinguishing needs from wants for smarter spending.
ஜனவரி 1, 2026 முதல் நடைமுறைக்கு வரவுள்ள முக்கிய மாற்றங்கள் மற்றும் புதிய விதிமுறைகள் என்னவென்று தற்போது இந்த பதிவில் பார்க்கலாம். | New rules to come into effect from January 2026: From Aadhaar to UPI What are the changes See here
Copper price strength reflects supply constraints, expanding demand from AI data centres and electric vehicles, and optimistic forecasts from Goldman Sachs. Analysts expect continued gains into 2026 and beyond, with long-term potential supported by green energy demand and production challenges.
