India's economic engine is revving up, but navigating the global headwinds requires sharp strategy. The rupee's recent volatility against the dollar underscores the complexities facing Indian businesses, impacting everything from import-export trade to domestic inflation. This week alone, we've seen significant shifts in the IT sector, with major players announcing restructuring and a renewed focus on AI-driven solutions. Meanwhile, the burgeoning startup ecosystem continues to attract substantial funding, despite a cautious global investor sentiment. The government's recent policy announcements on infrastructure development and digitalization are poised to further shape the business landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs and established corporations alike. Understanding these market dynamics is crucial for success in today's rapidly evolving Indian economy. Stay informed with Abtak.com for the latest insights and analysis on key sectors including finance, manufacturing, and technology – empowering your business decisions in a dynamic market. Explore the complete business news section now to stay ahead of the curve.
Kochi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday moved a division bench of the Kerala High Court challenging a single-bench order that stayed further proceedings against the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) over the utilisation of funds raised through Masala Bonds, escalating a high-stakes legal battle with significant financial and political implications. On Tuesday, the single bench of Justice V.G. Arun had granted an interim stay on the ED's enf ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Activists on Tuesday demanded that the VB-G RAM G Bill that seeks to replace MGNREGA with a new law on rural employment should be taken back, calling it an assault on the hard-earned right to work for the rural poor. At a press conference organised by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha here, activists said the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 not just repeals the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNRE ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 17 (ANI): Odisha Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Wednesday said that the state is on course to emerge as a major pharmaceutical hub under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Speaking with ANI at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the minister said that the summit witnessed strong participation from investors across the country and abroad. "Under the leadership of CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha is now set to become a pharmaceutical hub. Yester ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Increasing the foreign direct investment limit to 100 per cent in the insurance sector will help expand coverage, create jobs and make life cover policies more affordable and accessible, said experts. They were commenting on the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Parliament on Wednesday. The bill seeks to raise FDI (foreign direct investment) limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent. Terming th ...Read More >
Gangtok, Dec 17 (PTI) The Indian Army organised a five-day 'Bharat Ranabhoomi Darshan Supercar Drive' in Sikkim, a defence statement said on Wednesday. The event, organised from December 11-15, was a civil-military initiative conducted in partnership with Super Car Route (Mumbai) and the Sikkim government, aimed at promoting responsible tourism, showcasing India's border heritage and strengthening bonds between citizens and the armed forces, it said. A convoy of 17 supercars from Mumbai travel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The government on Wednesday decided to exercise green shoe option to divest a higher 3 per cent stake in Indian Overseas Bank through offer-for-sale following overwhelming response from investors on the first day of subscription. The OFS of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) opened for subscription on Wednesday for non-retail investors at a floor price of Rs 34 per share. "Offer for Sale in Indian Overseas Bank received good response from non-retail investors today. "Against a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) India and Oman will sign a free trade agreement on Thursday in Muscat, opening greater opportunities for sectors such as textiles, food processing, automobiles, auto components, and gems and jewellery. It will be signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a four-day, three-nation visit. He arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday from Jordan and will depart from Addis Ababa for Oman. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reached Muscat for the FTA ...Read More >
New Delhi: State Bank of India (SBI) is known for making significant decisions frequently. Now, SBI has launched YONO 2.0, a major upgrade to its digital platform. This new version includes both mobile and internet banking facilities, providing relief to customers. The new YONO app will also offer easy KYC and re-KYC facilities. This will eliminate the need for repeated verification for products and services. YONO stands for "You Only Need One," meaning you can easily make changes to your KYC a ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Leader of Opposition in Punjab assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Wednesday termed the violent communal clash inside the Central Jail, Ludhiana, a "damning reflection" of the complete collapse of the state's jail administration.Condemning the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab govt, Bajwa said the incident, during which Jail Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu and several jail officials sustained injuries, exposed serious and unacceptable lapses in inmate supervision, security arrangements, and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Biopharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and IT services company Accenture on Wednesday announced the opening of a new AI-powered content hub, Mosaic, in Mumbai. The generative AI-enabled facility is designed to accelerate BMS's global commercialisation strategy through enhanced digital capabilities, enabling the rapid creation of hyper-personalised, patient-centric content tailored for healthcare professionals, according to a joint statement. The launch of Mos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh on Wednesday addressed questions raised by Opposition MPs regarding the recently tabled 'The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025'. Taking part in the debate in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Singh said that certain Opposition MPs were pushing "contradictory" facts and statements. He said that a lot of provisions ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday orally observed that the measures taken by authorities so far have been a "total failure" in effectively curbing rising levels of air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked that any meaningful reduction in pollution would require broader, long-term planning rather than ad hoc responses. With respect to various petitions highlighting the inadequacy of recent measures aimed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed intense debate on the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, which proposes raising foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100 pe cent from 74 per cent, among other reforms to modernise the industry and achieve 'Insurance for All by 2047'. The Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on December 16, amends the Insurance Act, 1938; Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956; and Insurance Regu ...Read More >
Tata Group plans an AI City in Lucknow, expansion of TCS units and fresh investments in electronics and defence after Tata Sons Chairman met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, during which the two held wide-ranging discussions on the progress, expansion and proposed new investments of Tata Group projects in Uttar Pradesh. The meeting saw a broad consensus on long-term collaboration ...Read More >
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway latest news: Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in easing congestion in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and reducing traffic on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting highways. Delhi-Dehradun Expressway status, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opening date: The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has missed its deadline and is now expected to open soon for vehicular traffic. Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in ...Read More >
India is actively seeking a larger role in global supply chains as companies shift manufacturing. IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath highlights the need for reforms in land acquisition and labor. Skill development is also crucial for economic growth. India is working to capture a larger share of global supply chains as companies diversify away from traditional manufacturing hubs. Speaking to Times Network, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath said, "India has made improvements in physical infrastru ...Read More >
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Dow Jones Dip 0.5% as NASDAQ Proposes 23-Hour Trading Reliance Industries' stock got a boost as Morgan Stanley has maintained an with a new target price of Rs. 1,847. It has been observed that Reliance Industries' Rs. 5.8 lakh crores (USD 80 billion) investment since COVID is expected to see results from 2026, with all verticals turning positive in terms of free cash flow. Akzo Nobel India experienced massive block deal transactions involving 51.9 lakh shares ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) said global trade is increasingly "getting weaponised" through tariffs and other measures, and India will have to negotiate its way carefully. She said that the overall strength of the economy will give the country an added advantage. Tariff strike and souring ties "Trade is getting weaponised through tariff, through many other measures and India will have to negotiate its way carefully in this, and not just take care of tari ...Read More >
Silver prices hit record highs in India and globally, driven by rate-cut expectations, strong industrial demand, supply deficits and safe-haven flows, with the metal outperforming gold, topping crude oil prices and maintaining a bullish medium-term outlook amid broader macroeconomic shifts Silver prices surged to a historic high of Rs 2,06,111 per kilogram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday, extending their bullish momentum, which was seen this year, amid strong global cues, mac ...Read More >
The swivel seat can be ordered as a retrofitment kit at Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships and installed either in new WagonR models or in existing vehicles. Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday announced the launch of the WagonR with an optional swivel seat, marking a step towards improving accessibility in mass-market passenger vehicles. The feature is aimed at enhancing convenience for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, extending mobility solutions to a wider customer base. The swivel ...Read More >
The Delhi government plans to open cooperative stores in housing societies next year to enhance market access and income for those in the cooperative sector, announced Cooperation Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh at an event by NABARD. The initiative aims to support farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs nationwide. The Delhi government is set to launch cooperative stores across housing societies next year to enhance market access and incomes for individuals in the sector, Cooperation Minister Ravi ...Read More >
Amid the ongoing US visa chaos, a stranded H-1B holder has shared their ordeal after their December visa interview was abruptly rescheduled to March 2026. In a post shared on the workplace forum Blind, the individual said that they are stuck in India because of the mass visa rescheduling. The anonymous user shared that they received an email informing them that their December appointment had been moved months ahead. The user wrote that March was "literally three months away," leaving them unabl ...Read More >
Gujarat Kidney & Super Speciality IPO | It is raising up to Rs 250.8 crore via IPO, which comprises of entirely fresh issue of 2.2 crore equity shares, at a valuation of nearly Rs 900 crore Gujarat Kidney & Super Speciality, the Gujarat-based multispeciality hospitals chain, has fixed price band at Rs 108-114 per share for its initial public offering (IPO) on December 16. It is raising up to Rs 250.8 crore via IPO, which comprises of entirely fresh issue of 2.2 crore equity shares, at a valuat ...Read More >
Dimapur: A vehicle illegally entered the railway tracks near the old flyover area at Burma Camp in Nagaland's Dimapur and got stuck on Line No. 1 at around 11:35 pm on Tuesday. On receiving the information, police personnel and railway authorities promptly reached the spot and removed the vehicle from the tracks, preventing any accident. The vehicle (Mahindra Thar, NL-01/CA-8181), driven by Thepfuneituo (65), son of the late Khriezo Rio of Signal Angami here, was found to have entered the rail ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current 74 per cent, which is expected to increase insurance penetration, lower premiums, and boost job creation. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha. The House also rejected several amendments made by the Opposition to the bill, including the one ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Acknowledging that the impacts of climate change are clearly visible, Chief Minister MK Stalin stressed that Tamil Nadu has been able to effectively protect itself from major damage due to proactive preparedness measures taken by the State government. Speaking in the third meeting of Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change, Stalin further recalled that Cyclone Ditwah severely impacted Sri Lanka but Tamil Nadu was spared from heavy damage because the government had anticipated ri ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 17 (Maxim News): Global trade is increasingly getting weaponised through tariffs and other measures, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. She warned that India must negotiate carefully in the changing global trade environment. She also stressed that the strength of India's economy will provide the country with an added advantage in dealing with such challenges. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking at the Times Network's India Economic Conclave 2025, Sitha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Concerned about the negative global perception of the National Capital due to ongoing severe air pollution, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, chaired a high-level meeting to completely ban demolition works in the National Capital Region (NCR) during the peak pollution period, improve last-mile public transport, and address encroachments. The minister asked all agencies to work in mission mode to achieve a 40 per cent reduction in the air quality index over the next year. He emphasized ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 17 (ANI): A few schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, following which students were given a holiday as a precautionary measure, police said. Vastrapur Police Inspector LL Chavda said that after receiving information about the threat emails, immediate steps were taken to ensure the safety of students and staff. Also Read | Gruha Laxmi Scheme Row in Karnataka: Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar Claims She Is Being Targeted as She Is Woman; BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi: Consumers across India are set to benefit from reduced prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) announced a tariff rationalization that will come into effect from January 1, 2026. In an exclusive interview, AK Tiwari, Member, PNGRB, said that the new unified tariff structure will result in savings of Rs 2-3 per unit for consumers, depending on the state and applicable taxes. The regulator has ...Read More >
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