TVs may be costlier from January due to memory chips shortage, weak rupee

Prices of televisions are expected to rise by 3-4 per cent from January next year on account of the rising cost of memory chips and depreciation of the rupee, which recently crossed the 90-to-a-dollar mark for the first time. Photograph:

FPIs withdraw Rs 17,955 cr from Indian equities so far in Dec

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (Rs 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (Rs 18.4 billion) in 2025.’ Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff This sharp

Inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors, global trends to drive markets: Analysts

WPI inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global cues would dictate trends in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides this, movement of the Rupee against the US dollar and crude oil would also be tracked by

Trump’s ‘run it hot’ economic strategy may keeps stocks rolling. Not so much for bonds.

It also offered a glimpse into why the bond market remains pessimistic on interest rates, inflation, and the deficit at the same time—much of which is also due to Trump’s policies. A key takeaway from the BofA report is that

RBI Warns Against Stablecoins, Backs CBDCs

‘We have seen that stablecoins lack the basic attributes of money, their advantages are neither unique nor unambiguous and their risks are all too real.’ IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar speaks at the Global Fintech

IndiGo moves Delhi HC seeking Rs 900 crore Customs duty refund

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, has approached the Delhi high court seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore it claims to have paid as Customs duty on aircraft engines and parts re-imported into India after overseas repairs. Photograph:

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

Next week’s three-nation foreign tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will see India and Oman sign a free trade deal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The visit will also pave the way for agreements with Ethiopia and Jordan to increase India’s bilateral

100% FDI in insurance likely soon

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, a move that was welcomed by industry as it would help attract more capital and global expertise, while boosting insurance coverage in the country.

Mold-Tek Packaging sees 2–3x EBITDA margin upside from high-value closures vertical: CMD Rao

Hyderabad-based Mold-Tek Packaging signed an MoU with Vibe Generation earlier this month to commercialise its patented, safety-enhanced closures used in specialty chemicals, lubricants and other industrial applications. Under the arrangement, Mold-Tek will develop moulds and manufacture the components, while Vibe

Shiprocket files updated DRHP with Sebi for ₹2,342 crore IPO. Check details

E-commerce platform Shiprocket, backed by Temasek, has submitted updated draft papers to the markets regulator, Sebi, to raise ₹2,342 crore via its initial public offering (IPO). The public issue comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹1,100