Sensex, Nifty End Higher, Snap Three-Day Losing Run

Mumbai - Indian equity markets closed higher on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak, supported by positive global cues and easing geopolitical concerns that lifted investor sentiment.

Market confidence improved after US President Donald…

India’s Deal Market Shows Strong Resilience with $133 Billion in Transactions, Up 21%

New Delhi: India’s deal ecosystem remained robust in 2025, recording 2,658 transactions valued at $133 billion, reflecting a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in deal volumes and a 13 per cent rise in deal values, according to a report released…

India, European Union Poised to Finalise Free Trade Agreement by January 27

India and the European Union (EU) are on the verge of concluding a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with a formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after India’s Republic Day celebrations. Senior EU leadership will be in New Delhi…

Homes Priced Above Rs 1 Crore Account for 63% of India’s Housing Market in 2025

Mumbai: India’s housing market continued to show strong signs of premiumisation in 2025, with homes priced above Rs 1 crore increasing their market share to 63 per cent, up from 53 per cent in 2024. This shift highlights buyers’ growing…

Stock Market Outlook for Next Week: Q3 Earnings, India-US Trade Developments and Global Cues to Drive Volatility

Mumbai: Indian equity markets are expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors closely monitor December quarter (Q3) corporate earnings, developments in India-US trade relations, and key global economic indicators from the United States.

Gold Surge Adds Rs 117 Lakh Crore to Indian Household Wealth in 2025: Report

New Delhi - Indian households witnessed a sharp rise in wealth during 2025, largely driven by a strong rally in gold prices, according to a new report.

Data from the *HDFC Mutual Fund Yearbook 2026* shows that household wealth increased by…

India’s fintech sector raises $2.4 billion in 2025, ranks third globally

New Delhi: India’s fintech industry raised $2.4 billion in funding in 2025, registering a marginal 2 per cent increase over the $2.3 billion secured in 2024, and emerged as the third-largest fintech funding destination globally after the US…

PLI Push Drives India’s Smartphone Exports to Record $30 Billion in 2025

New Delhi  -India’s smartphone exports are estimated to have reached an all-time high of around $30 billion in 2025, largely propelled by the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to industry sources.

From Defence to Space, India’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem Emerges as a Pillar of Nation-Building

New Delhi  -As India marks a decade of the ‘Startup India’ initiative, the startup movement has evolved far beyond an economic reform. It has become a powerful nation-building force, reshaping how the country builds capabilities,…

L&T Technology Services Q3 Net Profit Declines 6% Year-on-Year

Mumbai: L&T Technology Services (LTTS) on Thursday reported a 6 per cent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26, impacted by cost factors despite steady revenue growth.

The mid-tier IT services…