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The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day meeting on Wednesday, with the rate-setting panel meeting today for the second day. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is scheduled to announce the outcome on Friday at 10 am.
India’s largest airline IndiGo cancelled over 73 flights from Bengaluru and at least 68 from Hyderabad on December 4, following 150+ cancellations the previous day. A deadly mix of crew shortage, new pilot duty-time regulations effective November, sudden Airbus A320 software updates, bad weather and airport congestion has paralysed operations for two consecutive days.
India’s IPO market will close 2025 with a spectacular ₹30,000-crore December blitz featuring ~25 launches, dwarfing October (₹45,188 Cr) and November (₹23,613 Cr). Five mega issues dominate: ICICI Prudential AMC (₹10,000 Cr), Meesho (₹5,400 Cr), Clean Max Enviro (₹5,200 Cr), Fractal Analytics (₹4,900 Cr) and Juniper Green (₹3,000 Cr). Strong mid-caps like Wakefit, Innovatiview and Nephroplus follo
India’s telecom ministry has ordered all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install cyber-security app, Sanchar Saathi, on all new devices within 90 days, and to push it to existing phones via software updates.
India’s top seven IT companies secured just 4,573 new H-1B approvals in FY2025 — a 70% plunge from 2015 and 37% lower than 2024, NFAP data reveals. TCS remains the sole Indian name in the top-5 for both new and continuing visas, while Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google now occupy the first four spots for fresh approvals. Rejection rates for extensions rose sharply, signalling tougher US visa scru
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram, requiring continuous linkage to the registration SIM card within 90 days to curb cyber fraud. This forces WhatsApp Web and similar web services to automatically log out users every six hours.
India’s Home Rent Rules 2025 limit residential security deposits to two months’ rent, targeting high demands in Bengaluru and Mumbai where 6-10 months were common. Rental agreements require registration within two months with a ₹5,000 penalty for non-compliance, alongside rule for one annual rent hike with 90-day notice.
India’s finance industry is experiencing high demand for skilled talent, with many positions offering starting salaries exceeding Rs 1 lakh per month. Sectors such as investment banking, fintech, and risk management are hiring actively as businesses grow, markets evolve, and digital technologies transform financial services.
Bengaluru, India’s tech capital, is facing a severe crisis with CEOs warning it’s “now or never” for the “Garden City.” The city is grappling with crippling traffic congestion, potholes, escalating pollution, and water scarcity, significantly impacting productivity and quality of life. Entrepreneurs like R.K. Mishra highlight two-hour commutes for 16 km, leading to poor work-life balance. Bangalor
Analysts say India’s new labour codes are unlikely to change the core dynamics of IT employment, but they will lead to higher payroll expenses and stricter compliance requirements. While the sector already maintains robust processes for documentation, contracts, and wages, companies will need to focus on refining compensation structures, strengthening vendor oversight, and upgrading operations rel
