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The Indian stock market declined as foreign institutional investors continued selling and the rupee weakened to new lows, weighing on Sensex and Nifty. Bank stocks and private lenders fell, while some large-cap names rose. SEBI weight adjustments and global oil prices contributed to cautious trading across major indices.
Indian Oil Corp and Bharat Petroleum have secured January 2026 Russian crude cargoes at $5/barrel discount to Dated Brent from non-sanctioned traders, even as US blacklisted Rosneft, Lukoil, Surgutneftegaz and Gazprom Neft. Tighter sanctions threaten Russia’s position as India’s top supplier, opening doors for Saudi Arabia while Washington-New Delhi trade talks remain tense over continued Russian
The Indian Rupee weakened 0.8% in November 2025 to a historic low of 89.46/$, then fell further to 89.73/$ in early December despite blockbuster 8.2% Q2 GDP growth that beat forecasts of 7.3%. Bank of Baroda economist Aditi Gupta says external trade and capital flow worries overshadowed strong domestic fundamentals. With no RBI rate cut expected and Fed moves already priced in, the rupee is likely
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has become the first Indian to sit down with Elon Musk for his WTF is? podcast. A 39-second black-and-white teaser showing the duo laughing over coffee has gone viral, with netizens calling it “the peak of Indian podcasting”. After Bill Gates, Neal Mohan and Ted Sarandos, Kamath continues interviewing global icons.
Apple has sued the Indian government, challenging new antitrust penalty rules that allow fines to be calculated based on a company’s global turnover, not just its Indian revenue. The tech giant argues in the Delhi High Court that the revised formula is “manifestly arbitrary, unconstitutional, grossly disproportionate and unjust,” fearing a potential fine of nearly $38 billion in an ongoing antitr
Indian markets soared to fresh all-time highs on Thursday as Sensex breached 86,000 and Nifty smashed September 2024 records. Synchronised US Fed and RBI rate cuts expected from December triggered massive liquidity expectations. Global giants JP Morgan (Nifty target 30,000 by 2026), Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and HSBC forecast a multi-year earnings supercycle driven by reviving consumption, fis
Indian electronics manufacturers are facing indefinite delays in joint ventures with Chinese giants due to Beijing’s strict scrutiny on technology transfer. Hisense’s 26% stake in Epack Durable and PG Electroplast’s partnership remain stalled awaiting Chinese government clearance. Executives express frustration as Beijing protects critical know-how and intellectual property.
The Indian Rupee’s value has fallen to ₹89.49 against the US Dollar, raising concerns about import costs and market dynamics. Analysts suggest that this decline may impact sectors reliant on imports while providing benefits to export-oriented industries.
The Indian government has introduced new labour codes aimed at enhancing employee security and modernising employment practices. These reforms are expected to significantly impact sectors such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals, influencing the stock market as companies adapt to the changes.
An Indian software engineer working in Japan has sparked discussion online after publicly disclosing his fresher salary. In an Instagram video, content creator Vicky Kumar detailed his monthly payslip, showing a base salary of about Rs 1.32 lakh. However, after various deductions, his net take home income comes down to roughly ₹98,000.
