Saif Ali Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital after being stabbed during a burglary at his home. He suffered severe spinal injuries, requiring emergency surgery, and is now stable. The attack occurred when Khan confronted an intruder. His wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and children were unharmed.
UK's economic growth marginally rose by 0.1% in November 2025, failing to meet the expected 0.2%. This followed a contraction in October. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, despite recent successes in reducing inflation, face criticism due to tax hikes and increased state borrowing costs. Service sector growth was offset by declines in production output.
Rising inflation appears to have eroded Indian consumers' purchasing power, as evident in the sluggish growth of several FMCG companies. Adding to the concern, the depreciation of the INR against the USD has further amplified economic challenges. However, a closer analysis of the data reveals a more nuanced picture, indicating that the situation may not be as grim as it seems.
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GST Arrest: Now a GST registered person can't be arbitrarily arrested and also coerced into admitting GST tax demand liability. This is because CBIC has amended the arrest and bail guidelines and now the GST officer has to give a detailed copy of the ground of arrest to the GST registered person being arrested. Experts say this will end coercion by field formations.
India Budget: The Union Budget 2025 is eagerly anticipated, with significant expectations from the banking and financial sectors. Key proposals include adjusting tax rates for foreign banks, abolishing Securities Transaction Tax (STT), extending tax benefits to NBFCs, and enhancing tax incentives for GIFT-IFSC. These changes aim to support India's economic growth and ease of doing business.
A total of 37,594 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:28PM (IST).
We have key results coming up today, tomorrow, and Monday we have the swearing in of the US president as well, so big ticket events lined up. The best thing to do is either be a day trader in such kind of a market or focus on hedged positions which is do not take anything without creating an offsetting position using options.
Axio announced in a blog post that it had signed an agreement with Amazon for a proposed acquisition in December, following the successful completion of due diligence. This development comes after Amazon SMBhav Venture Fund led a $20 million equity funding round in Axio in August last year. The acquisition is in line with Amazon's broader strategy to enhance its financial services portfolio in India.
Fund houses offloaded Central Depository Services (India) shares worth Rs 4.6 billion in December.
India has become a leading hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with over 825 GCCs from Forbes Global 2000 companies employing 1.3 million professionals. Bengaluru and Hyderabad stand out, while emerging cities gain traction. Key sectors include BFSI, Manufacturing, and Retail/CPG, with a focus on digital technologies. Office leasing shows strong growth, indicating a promising future for India's GCC ecosystem.
Bain Capital has made a strategic growth investment in Dhoot Transmission Group, acquiring a 40-45% stake at a $1 billion valuation. The partnership will leverage Bain's global automotive expertise to support Dhoot’s growth, particularly in their Wiring Harnesses and diversified EV products, across international markets.
China's development of special-purpose barges has raised concerns about its potential plans to invade Taiwan. These vessels enable rapid deployment of troops and equipment in difficult waters, featuring long road bridges and stabilizing pillars for efficient unloading. Analysts see this as a sign of China seriously considering forceful annexation of Taiwan.
Abneesh Roy from Nuvama shares insights on the expected impact of the Union Budget on consumption. He is positive on Trent's prospects in the retail sector. Roy discusses challenges in the QSR sector and highlights valuation comfort for companies like Swiggy. The outlook for FMCG and quick commerce is seen as promising, with a focus on e-commerce and discretionary spending.
On Thursday, Kalyan Jewellers' shares fell 6.7% to Rs 518.40 on the BSE, after an 8% drop on Wednesday, which included hitting a 10% lower circuit. This marked the ninth decline in the last 10 trading sessions, with the stock gaining only once during that period.
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a photo of frozen sand dunes in Mars' northern hemisphere. Taken in September 2022, the photo shows the dunes covered in carbon dioxide frost. The frost halts their movement and studying these changes can help predict past conditions on Mars.
Promoters held 46.09 per cent stake in the company as of 31-Dec-2024, while FII and DII ownership stood at 18.46 per cent and 16.07 per cent, respectively.
Congress MP Digvijay Singh condemned RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on India's independence, calling for an apology for disrespecting freedom fighters. Likewise, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of capturing every institution, describing the battle as against the Indian state itself. BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia criticized Gandhi's comments.
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On the technical charts, the RSI of the stock stood at 29.55.
Two facilities in India, CEAT and Hindustan Unilever Ltd, have joined the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network for their innovative manufacturing practices. Leveraging digital solutions like AI and machine learning, these facilities achieved significant improvements in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability, thus enhancing their global competitiveness.
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Vibhor Jain, formerly with Cushman & Wakefield, has launched Carbon Guardians to provide carbon neutral managed office spaces for corporates. The company calculates, reduces, and offsets both embodied and operational carbon emissions, integrating sustainability in real estate and offering a tech-enabled Carbon Guardian platform for corporates to achieve carbon neutrality.
5paisa Capital has appointed Gaurav Seth as its new CEO. Seth has over two decades of experience in technology and wealth management. He previously worked at Syfe and Paytm Money and has led digital transformation projects at Morgan Stanley. Seth’s appointment aims to deepen 5paisa's offerings for traders and investors and enhance its tech platform.