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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian equity markets extended their winning streak on Wednesday, buoyed by the landmark finalisation of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) and robust buying in state-run heavyweights. Nifty 50 ended at 25,343, gaining 167.35 points (0.66%), while S&P BSE Sensex climbed 487.20 points (0.60%) to settle at 82,344.68.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian winemakers are likely to remain unaffected by lower tariffs on premium European wines under the India–EU free trade agreement, as the duty cuts will largely bypass the price segment in which domestic producers operate, experts said. At present, imported wines are subject to a steep 150% import duty in India.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As ‘thank God it’s Friday’s resounds across offices, Stephen Fernandes is packing away his laptop after a long day. His day as a DevOps engineer may be done, but his day as a sound engineer is only getting started as he heads into sound check and rehearsals for a local band in Mumbai.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The market caught a fever as the Trump effect dominated the proceedings, thus causing some turbulence. As trends try to make their way ahead, the damage control that is required by market participants is quite demanding.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s consumer watchdog has cracked down on leading e-commerce platforms for selling unauthorized walkie-talkies without mandatory approvals, citing violations of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and telecom laws.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has asked stock exchanges and clearing corporations to implement a Closing Auction Session (CAS), a change that will alter how closing prices are determined in the equity market. In a consultation paper issued on Friday, the market regulator said that CAS will be implemented in the equity cash markets, bringing India at par with global markets that make use of the framework.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Magnificent Seven is now the Mag Five. Or is it the Fab Four? Investors are no longer grouping the market’s big tech stocks together in quite the same way.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Shadowfox is scaling rapidly, improving margins, and entering the market at a sharp discount to listed peer Delhivery. But its investment case is complicated by heavy client concentration.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : When a police officer calls for backup, emergency crews respond to a disaster, or agencies coordinate during a riot, one thing must work: communication.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI: Amagi Media Labs will open its ₹1,789 crore initial public offering (IPO) on 13 January, becoming one of the first companies to test public market appetite in 2026 with a business that is globally scaled—but difficult to price. The IPO comprises a ₹816 crore fresh issue and a ₹973 crore offer for sale.

₹816 crore from ₹1,020 crore as it sharpens its focus on attracting a broader and more stable institutional investor base amid improving profitability.The downsized offer values Amagi at $869 million at the top of the price band versus its $1.4 billion valuation back in 2022, after it secured a $100 million investment from General Atlantic.The company has fixed a price band of ₹343 to ₹361 per share for its ₹1,788.6 crore IPO, which also includes an offer-for-sale (OFS) component.Amagi's public market debut makes it the first large tech IPO of 2026 in India, marking the beginning of a streak of software-as-a-service companies that are either prepping for a public market debut or are considering listing. The list includes the likes of Leadsquared, BusinessNext, Zenoti, Icertis, Mindtickle, Juspay and Whatfix.

Coal India Ltd’s (CIL's) key subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) is set to launch the first mainboard initial public offering (IPO) of 2026, marking an important step in the government-owned miner’s long-planned monetization strategy.BCCL, incorporated in 1972, is India’s largest producer of coking coal and plays a strategic role in CIL’s portfolio. The company has an estimated 7.91 billion tonnes of reserves as of 1 April 2024, making it one of the country’s biggest holders of coking coal resources.

Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] India’s telecom sector moves into 2026, the stage is set for major, high-stakes developments.

As part of a broader effort to cut costs, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will shut down its 3G mobile services nationwide. The state-owned telecom operator also plans to terminate annual maintenance contracts (AMCs) with vendors such as Nokia and Chinese equipment maker ZTE for the 3G sites, according to two officials familiar with the matter and letters seen by Mint.The move comes as the state-run telecom operator focuses on its 4G network, having currently installed 97,481 4G towers across the country.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected]. In 1912, the Titanic set sail with a level of confidence few machines have ever carried.

Gopal (Vittal) is one of those rare leaders who is equally left and right brained. I once barged into Gopal's office and found him listening to Kumar Gandharva while deep in his Excel sheets. — Sudhir Sitapati, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Godrej Consumer Products.Over the last nine-ten years, India's telecom sector has been buffeted into submission by the entry of the country's richest and most powerful businessman into phone services.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last week, India’s telecom regulator proposed cutting the charges operators pay to use a set of airwaves known as microwave spectrum. These airwaves are not used by consumers directly.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India’s capital markets expand and household savings accelerate their shift toward financial products, asset management companies are entering a new phase of growth, powered by rising retail participation and record flows into systematic investment plans (SIPs). Against this backdrop, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: India's equity benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, extended losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, 9 December, amid weak global cues ahead of the US Fed policy outcome. The Sensex closed 436 points, or 0.51%, lower at 84,666.28, while the Nifty 50 ended the day with a loss of 121 points, or 0.47%, at 25,839.65.

We welcome finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement at this year’s HT Leadership Summit that her next reform would be of India’s customs duty regime. This is vital to boost competitiveness and trade diversification amid today’s tariff turmoil, with the US walling itself apart.It would be best not to limit the exercise to easing procedures and revising customs duty rates.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: On 5 November, United Spirits Ltd (better known as Diageo India) informed the stock exchanges that it was “initiating a strategic review" of its investment in its 100% subsidiary that owns the two Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket franchises. The liquor major was considering whether to stay invested in the business of running cricket teams or not.