The Reserve Bank of India will mandate unique transaction identifiers (UTIs) for all over-the-counter derivative trades starting January 1, 2027. This move aims to enhance traceability and risk monitoring for instruments like FX and interest rate derivatives. Market participants must upgrade systems for compliance, with CCIL expected to provide operational guidelines soon.Read More

India’s steel sector is gearing up for significant primary market activity. Over the next eight to ten months, at least ten steel producers and related firms plan to raise ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 crore through IPOs. This move is driven by improving demand and supportive government policies. Companies aim to expand capacity and enhance their financial...Read More

Barclays CEO C S Venkatakrishnan highlights India’s strong growth and digital transformation reshaping its global economic standing. He believes AI will modernize systems rather than eliminate jobs, and the world is entering a sensitive credit cycle after years of cheap borrowing, with geopolitical shifts mirroring the 1970s-80s.Read More

Indian equity markets continued their upward trend for a third consecutive session, signaling a gradual recovery. Analysts anticipate sustained market strength with a positive bias, influenced by global market sentiment and domestic sector-specific developments. The Nifty futures on Gift Nifty indicate a positive start to trading.Read More

Indian markets saw modest gains for a third straight session. Key stocks like Cochin Shipyard and Bharat Forge are in focus. Cochin Shipyard secured new orders. Bharat Forge is exploring technology collaborations. Hindustan Unilever plans manufacturing expansion. Dr Reddy’s acquired specialty brand trademarks. L&T announced a venture for AI factory infrastructure.Read More

Asian stocks climbed for a second day, mirroring a rebound in US tech shares and strong economic data. Oil prices held onto recent gains, marking their largest increase since October. Investors are reassessing the impact of artificial intelligence on tech companies, with some believing the recent selloff was an overreaction.Read More

LGT Group sees India as a key growth market. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein highlights India’s potential to become a very meaningful part of their global business. While regulatory hurdles exist, LGT is optimistic about its expansion. The firm focuses on long-term client relationships and disciplined diversification across global markets.Read More

French drinks maker Pernod Ricard is exploring a separate listing for its Indian business. The company is in preliminary talks with advisors about the move. Pernod Ricard is a major player in India’s alcohol market. This development comes amid ongoing antitrust cases and alleged liquor regulation violations in India. The company denies any wrongdoing.Read More

Starbucks faces pressure from investors. They want shareholders to vote against two directors. This is due to ongoing labor disputes with baristas. A long strike occurred last year. Investors believe a good relationship with workers is vital for the company’s revival. Starbucks states it offers good pay and benefits.Read More

The acquisition of tvScientific, announced in December 2025, is Pinterest’s first major deal since 2022. ‌It integrates tvScientific’s outcome‑based CTV buying platform into Pinterest’s broader ​performance-advertising suite.Read More