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SC admits Fada plea on GST compensation cess; issues notice to Centre

The Supreme Court has admitted Fada's writ petition challenging the non-transition of accumulated GST compensation cess credits under GST 2.0, and issued notice to the Union government

India regains favour, China slips to underweight allocation: BofA survey

BofA's Asia Fund Manager Survey shows India regaining a mild overweight as a diversification play against AI-led markets, while China slips to underweight on stalled momentum

Delhi HC keeps Powergrid tender ban on KEC in abeyance, allows bids

Delhi High Court has kept Powergrid's nine-month tender ban on KEC International in abeyance and allowed it to bid for ongoing projects, pending a fresh order by PGCIL

Stock brokers barred from distributing third-party lending products: NSE

The National Stock Exchange said stock brokers cannot distribute home, personal or vehicle loans, even if they are registered as research analysts, citing Sebi rules

We are still the world's most over regulated economy: Gurcharan Das

At BELF 2025 in Kolkata, author Gurcharan Das said India remains heavily over-regulated, called the 'tariff king' tag an insult, and urged the moment be used to push reforms

Human capital is the only appreciating asset in business: Arun Maira

Maira said that India's competitive advantage was its large number of employable human beings, many of whom were still not being decently engaged or employed

Sensex, Nifty gain on hopes of further Federal Reserve rate cuts

The US consumer price index rose 2.7 per cent year-on-year in November, below expectations of a 3.1 per cent jump

RBI's Board approves risk-based deposit insurance framework for banks

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the meeting

Brokerage firm Jefferies initiates Groww at 'buy'; stock jumps 12%

The brokerage firm has set a price target of ₹180, implying an upside of about 12 per cent from current levels. Shares of Groww are already up 61 per cent over their IPO price

SBI onboards 541 probationary officers as hiring drive continues

State Bank of India onboarded 541 probationary officers, taking a step towards its plan to hire 18,000 employees this financial year

Insurance amendment Bill strengthens Irdai: LIC chief R Doraiswamy

For LIC, the proposed legislative changes will help the company in strengthening its reach, leveraging technology at scale, and for universal insurance coverage

RBI likely made $30 bn intervention in FX market in Jun-Oct period

India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $703 billion in June 2025 but declined to $687.2 billion in the week ended December 5, as per the latest data released by the RBI

Bharti Airtel to call for nearly ₹15,741 crore tranche of rights issue

Board approves changes to SHA with Singtel; Gopal Vittal becomes executive vice chairman, Shashwat Sharma becomes MD and CEO from January 1

MCX fixes Jan 2 as record date for stock split; Swiggy, Waaree added to F&O

The initial public offering (IPO) of KSH Inter­national, a manufacturer of magnet winding wires, garnered only 83 per cent subscription thanks to a reduction in the offer-for-sale (OFS) component

In AI age, upskilling likely to create jobs in new areas: Meity secy

White-collar jobs relying on cognitive skills face the highest AI disruption risk, but reskilling and new job creation will outweigh losses, says MeitY Secretary S Krishnan

Govt may consider partial waiver of Vi's non-principal AGR dues: CLSA

Brokerage says moratorium alone won't get No 3 telco out of the woods

Arvind announces leadership change; Punit Lalbhai takes executive role

Susheel Kaul will continue in his role as managing director and will take up the key strategic projects

Sebi allows zero-coupon bonds to be issued in smaller denominations

Sebi had earlier allowed issuers to cut face value to ₹10,000 only for interest- or dividend-bearing instruments with fixed maturity and no structured obligations

ASK Private Wealth flags AI-led earnings, FII return as 2026 themes

The report noted that the ongoing AI cycle is structurally different from previous technology booms, as it is being driven by earnings growth rather than valuation expansion

What are the best health insurance plans for women living in cities?

Here are the best premiums for health insurance policies that are especially tailored for young women working in urban centres