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December 31, 2025 7:58 PM

Precious metals cash in on record run, stocks bask in year-end glow

There was a last-minute selloff in precious metals markets on Wednesday as investors cashed in some of the year's massive gains in gold, silver and platinum, while stocks quietly consolidated their best year since before the COVID pandemic. Most mar...

December 31, 2025 6:13 PM

Indian economy remains sound amid persistent global challenges: RBI

India’s economy continues to register strong growth, driven by robust domestic demand, despite persistent global challenges, according to the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) released by the Reserve Bank of India. The Financial Stability Re...

December 31, 2025 4:42 PM

IndiGo says ‘fully cooperating’ with DGCA panel after mass flight cancellations

IndiGo has said it is fully cooperating with a committee set up by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and has provided all information sought, following widespread operational disruptions earlier this month that led to thousands of flig...

December 31, 2025 4:33 PM

Markets end 2025 higher as Sensex jumps 545 points, Nifty up 0.74%

Indian stock indices jumped sharply on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, supported largely by value buying amid thin year-end trade volumes. The Sensex rose 0.64 per cent, or 545 points, to close at 85,220, while the Nifty gained 191 points, ...

January 1, 2026 4:46 PM

Year-ender 2025: DIPAM strengthens public finances through higher CPSE dividends, disinvestment and capacity building

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) played a key role in strengthening public finances and enhancing value creation in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) during 2025, according to Finance Ministry's year-end review...

December 31, 2025 1:59 PM

‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO after six decades

Legendary investor Warren Buffett, widely known as the "Oracle of Omaha," will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Berkshire Hathaway today, bringing to a close one of the most extraordinary leadership tenures in corporate history. Buffe...

December 31, 2025 10:07 AM

Sensex up in early trade, Nifty crosses 26,000 on final trading day of 2025

Indian benchmark indices traded in the green in early trade on Wednesday, the final trading day of the year. At around 9.30 a.m., the Sensex was up 167 points, or 0.20 per cent, at 84,872, while the Nifty gained 67 points, or 0.26 per cent, to trade...

December 30, 2025 5:12 PM

PM Modi highlights landmark reforms of 2025 driving India’s growth journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that 2025 marked a defining phase in India’s reform journey, with pathbreaking policy changes across sectors accelerating growth and strengthening the foundations of a Viksit Bharat. In a LinkedIn post,...

December 30, 2025 5:06 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid mixed sectoral cues

Indian benchmark indices ended Tuesday’s session almost flat, with a slight negative bias, as gains in PSU bank, metal and auto stocks were offset by selling pressure in IT, FMCG, realty and pharma shares. The Sensex closed at 84,675.08, slipping ...

December 30, 2025 3:40 PM

PM Modi highlights ‘Reform Express 2025’, says India’s growth is built on credibility and stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the importance of sustained and methodical governance reforms, saying that India’s growth story is being shaped by credibility, stability and long-term confidence rather than headline-driven policy chang...