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.
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): In a significant milestone for the nation's transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has achieved electrification of 99.2 per cent of its broad gauge network, putting it ahead of countries like the UK (39%), Russia (52%), and China (82%), bringing the country closer than ever to a fully electrified railway system, according to the Ministry of Railways' press release. Fourteen railway zones, including Central, Eastern, and Northern Railways, have achie ...Read More >
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday attached a property worth Rs 1.5 crore of a "notorious" drug peddler here that was allegedly acquired through the proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. The property was attached under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with a case registered at Shalteng police station, a police spokesperson said. He said the action followed a detailed financial investigation conducted in accordance with Chapter V-A of the NDPS ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government is hoping that the National Medical Commission (NMC) will approve 100 undergraduate medical seats for each of the five new government medical colleges being started in the state under the PPP (public-private partnership) mode. These colleges are coming up at Markapur, Pulivendula, Adoni, Madanapalle and Piduguralla under Phase-2 of the development of medical colleges in the state. The previous YSRC regime had intended in 2020 to set up 17 new government me ...Read More >
Kolkata: The multi-year gold rally is showing little signs of abating, with prices likely to remain elevated through 2026 and potentially approach $6,000 an ounce (about ₹541,920 an ounce, and ₹1.90 lakh per 10 gram), said World Gold Council chief executive David Tait. One ounce of gold is equivalent to 28 gm of the precious metal. "There are strong indicators for continued high gold prices in 2026," Tait said. "Many are projecting $6,000, and frankly, that figure feels very close given the pre ...Read More >
. NEW DELHI: Air India on Wednesday night issued a travel advisory alerting passengers about possible flight disruptions over the next few days due to dense fog conditions in northern and eastern India. The advisory highlights that Delhi along with several other airports in the region, may experience reduced visibility, which could affect flight operations. "Over the next few days, potential dense fog conditions resulting in poor visibility may impact flight operations at our primary hub in Delh ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 18 (ANI): A fire broke out in an LIC Office in the Periyar area of Madurai on Tuesday night. The fire tender and ambulance have been reported to be at the scene. One woman died during the incident, according to the Madurai City Police. An eyewitness, Manikandan, said, "I came to withdraw cash from the ATM at exactly 8.45 pm. At that time, I learned that a fire had broken out on the upper floor, so I immediately went upstairs. I broke the glass door, and th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assuring members that opening up the sector will attract new insurers, intermediaries and allied service providers, expanding the overall insurance ecosystem and creating net employment. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill after a reply from the Finance Minister. The Lok Sabha passed it on Tuesday. In her reply, Sithar ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major restructuring of Telangana's power distribution system, the state govt has shifted nearly 29 lakh electricity connections, including agriculture, lift irrigation schemes, Hyderabad water supply and Mission Bhagiratha services, to a newly-created third power distribution company.Orders formalising the third discom were issued by the energy department on Wednesday. The new entity will handle specific service-oriented connections, in addition to the existing southern (TGSPDCL) ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ethereum's (ETH) recent pullback is starting to reflect more than short-term price volatility. As ETH trades below the $3,000 mark, a combination of heavy liquidations, declining network activity, and sustained institutional outflows is reinforcing concerns about weakening demand. While prices have so far held above key support levels, multiple indicators suggest that selling pre ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens significant opportunities across sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday while addressing the India-Oman Business Forum in Muscat. The pact will be signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in Oman. "The sky is the limit in terms of potential, particularly with ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on Wednesday registered a complaint alleging large-scale cheating and breach of trust in a proposed housing project in Chharodi village, where 95 buyers were allegedly duped of around Rs 35 crore by developers and their associates.The complainant alleged that the developers launched the scheme without RERA registration or NA permission, collected money, and later disposed of the land. The complaint was filed on Dec 17 by a 35-year-old software engin ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Bodies of a man and a woman were found at two locations of the Narmada main canal near Viramgam on Wednesday, triggering a police investigation into the circumstances of their deaths.Police said the body of an unidentified man was first spotted in the Saurashtra main canal near a nursery on the outskirts of Viramgam town. Fire personnel from the Viramgam municipality were alerted, and the body was retrieved from the canal.A few hours later, the body of an unidentified woman was found ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Cyient Semiconductors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyient Ltd, is acquiring over 65% stake in San Jose headquartered power semiconductor player Kinetic Technologies for a total cash consideration of up to $93 million (approx. Rs 846 crore). The transaction, which is subject to customer closing conditions, is expected to be completed by April 30, 2026.Cyient Semiconductors Singapore Pte Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyient Semiconductors Private Limited, has entered into ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat Cabinet took stock of the impact of unseasonal rains on agriculture, with Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani saying that timely government intervention has played a crucial role in strengthening Rabi crop cultivation this season. He said the assistance extended to farmers helped mitigate weather-related challenges and has contributed to an expansion in the area under Rabi sowing. Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Vaghani said the go ...Read More >
The Uttarakhand government, on CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's orders, has launched the 'Government for Every Citizen - At Every Doorstep' campaign to deliver public welfare schemes directly to people through multi-purpose camps across the state. Uttarakhand government, on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, launched the statewide campaign 'Government for Every Citizen - At Every Doorstep' to ensure direct and effective delivery of public welfare schemes to the people. On the first ...Read More >
India and Argentina have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to boost agricultural research and technology exchange. This collaboration will focus on areas like sustainable agronomy, biotechnology, and digital agriculture, with planned joint research and germplasm exchange. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and leverage the complementary strengths of both economies. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina ...Read More >
PM MITRA parks are being developed as integrated textile hubs across three Indian states with finalised project reports worth Rs 5,567 crore. Additional Secretary Rohit Kansal highlighted prospects for master developers at a stakeholder meeting, focusing on three Greenfield sites in Lucknow, Kalaburagi, and Navsari under the PPP model. The proposed PM MITRA parks are gearing up to revolutionize India's textile industry as comprehensive hubs. The government is advancing plans with project report ...Read More >
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, 2025, proposing to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100%. The bill aims to provide insurance to all by 2047, amending key insurance laws and establishing a policyholder protection fund. This move seeks to accelerate sector growth and enhance policyholder security. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sab ...Read More >
India, which dominates the global turmeric market with a share of about 70 per cent, is facing tough competition from Vietnam, Myanmar and some African countries, which are trying to catch up with the country very fast. "We need to improve the quality of turmeric to meet global standards. Our turmeric is facing stiff competition from Vietnam, Myanmar and some African countries. There is a need to focus on how to increase curcumin content and decrease the moisture level to below 10 per cent," N ...Read More >
The demerger is designed to create independent, sector-focused companies with their own balance sheets and leadership teams. Management believes that this will allow each business to pursue tailored growth strategies, attract specialised investors and be valued more accurately by the market. The approval by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) of Vedanta Ltd's long-awaited demerger plan on Tuesday, marks a defining moment for one of India's largest natural resources conglomerates. The tribunal' ...Read More >
Basohli Painting is our priceless artistic heritage, holding immense value for present and future generations. I commend IIM Jammu and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) for this unique initiative: Manoj Sinha SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that security forces will soon eliminate militants hiding in the mountainous and forested regions of the Union Territory. "The terrorists hiding in rugged terrains, mountains and dense forest ...Read More >
G-III, Ground Floor, Dalamal House, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai Maharashtra - 400021 When does Phytochem Remedies (India) Ltd. IPO opens and closes? Phytochem Remedies (India) Ltd. IPO opens from 18th December to 22nd December 2025. What is the size of Phytochem Remedies (India) Ltd. IPO? The size of the Phytochem Remedies (India) Ltd. IPO is ₹20.07 Cr. What is the minimum investment and lot size required for the Phytochem Remedies (India) Ltd. IPO? The minimum investment r ...Read More >
Kullu: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday informed that pensioners above 70 years of age had received 70% of their total arrears, and the remaining 30% would be paid within 40 days.Speaking at a function of the Himachal Pradesh Pensioner Joint Front at Ghumarwin in Bilaspur district, Sukhu said pensioners aged 75 years and above were on the priority list of the govt. While the previous govt paid only 20% arrears, the present govt has paid 80% of the same, he said ...Read More >
he new tariff structure will benefit consumers across 312 geographical areas. 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 rationalisation 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 un ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Corrugated boxes and boards manufacturer Phytochem Remedies (India) Ltd on Wednesday announced that its Rs 38.2 crore initial share sale will open for public subscription on December 18. The initial public offering (IPO) will conclude on December 22. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 39 lakh equity shares at a price of Rs 98 per scrip worth Rs 38.22 crore. The net proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to fund capital expenditure requirements for the purchase of ...Read More >
Dehradun, Dec 17 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed officials and public representatives to organise camps across the state for 45 days under the 'Administration Towards the Villages' campaign to ensure that the benefits of central and state government welfare schemes reaches everyone. Reviewing the preparations for the campaign here, he said that multi-purpose camps should be organized at the Nyaya Panchayat level for the next 45 days starting today. He ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday urged all stakeholders, including the private sector and state governments, to forge strong partnerships to attain self-reliance in coal production and significantly reduce imports. The statement assumes significance in the wake of the country's ongoing push to secure energy supplies amid rising demand from power, steel, and cement sectors. During the launch of India Chapter of FutureCoal, the global alliance for sustainable coa ...Read More >
ECONOMY: India's Exports Surge 20% -- Defying Trump's Trade War Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Indian Defence News Technicians work with robots on the assembly line in a hi-tech manufacturing hub in India India's exports surged by nearly 20 percent in November 2025, marking the fastest growth in three years despite the escalating US trade war under President Donald Trump. Goods exports reached $38.13 billion, a 19.4 percent rise year-on-year, reversing October's 11.8 percent decline to $34.38 ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Backed by political influence and financial muscle, the gangs illegally mining sand and minerals were functioning like a mafia, observed the Madras High Court. While hearing cases related to illegal sand and mineral mining, a division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and C Kumarappan said preventing sand and mineral theft was the responsibility of the district Collectors concerned and directed that Collectors should take action against Revenue Department officials who fail to r ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 17 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday conducted a detailed review of preparations for the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" programme at the Chief Minister's residence. He emphasised the need to ensure that welfare scheme benefits reach every eligible citizen under the "Administration Towards the Village" campaign. Also Read | Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court Allows Ban of 10-Year-Old Diesel and 15-Year-Old Petrol Ve ...Read More >
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