The rupee closed at a record low of 90.41 amid strong importer dollar demand, Mexico’s tariff move, lack of the India-US trade deal, and continued FPI outflows, marking a 1% December drop and nearly 6% yearly depreciation.Read More

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Friday as Broadcom’s latest results added to concerns about an AI-fueled bubble, dampening optimism stoked by the Federal Reserve’s less-hawkish-than-expected signals on 2026 rate cuts.Read More

Two officials who voted against the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates again this week cited a need for more economic data and too-hot inflation in explaining their decisions on Friday.Read More

Vijay Kedia said Exato Technologies’ stellar SME debut proves stock prices ultimately follow business fundamentals, as the AI-led tech firm nearly doubled on listing after a record 947× subscription across investor categories and strong financial performance supporting its growth story.Read More

NSE has released the 2026 trading holiday calendar with 15 market holidays, weekend festival dates, and details on the Muhurat Trading session. The schedule helps investors plan expiries, liquidity strategies and portfolio actions as global brokerages project a recovery year for equities.Read More

Nithin Kamath says 62% of Zerodha users with holdings still lack nominees despite an online process, urging investors to notify nominees to prevent unclaimed assets as Sebi defers its nomination framework’s third phase.Read More

Nithin Kamath says Zerodha limits lending to loans against securities due to higher funding costs, tougher competition, and risks linked to unsecured credit. Lower-risk, collateral-backed loans align better with its philosophy and customer base, making them a natural extension of its broking business.Read More

Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks is preparing a Mumbai IPO of up to $500 million, among India’s largest logistics listings, with proceeds earmarked for asset expansion amid strong retail and institutional market appetite.Read More

Aspri Spirits, an alco-beverage distribution entity, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO), which comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 140 crore.Read More

India’s benchmark government bond posted its biggest weekly fall in nearly four months, as traders trimmed positions amid supply worries and declining prospects of further interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India.Read More