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• NPS investment update: Scheme A merging with C and E — what Tier I subscribers should know

  15-12-2025 15:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The PFRDA is merging NPS Scheme A (alternate assets) with Schemes C (corporate bonds) and E (equities) to modernize its investment framework. This move aims to enhance diversification, improve risk-adjusted returns, and increase liquidity for subscribers. Existing Scheme A subscribers have until December 25, 2025, to switch their accumulated corpus to other asset classes without additional cost.
  
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• Rupee Depreciation Influenced By Multiple Factors, Including US Trade Pact Developments: Minister

  16-12-2025 10:43 via zeenews.india.com
  The Indian rupee broke a historic barrier by crossing 90 against the US dollar this month.
  
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• India’s GDP Growth Expected To Accelerate To 7.5% In FY27: Report

  16-12-2025 10:40 via zeenews.india.com
  Axis Bank expects India to grow faster than most global peers and even above market expectations, making it the world’s fastest-growing large economy.
  
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• Gold price today: How much yellow metal costs in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities? Check rates for 18K, 22K and 24K gold

  16-12-2025 10:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold prices saw a decline in futures trade as traders booked profits and awaited the US non-farm payrolls report for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Both MCX and Comex gold futures experienced decreases, with international prices snapping a three-day winning streak.
  
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• India Leads AI‑Forward Payroll Market Innovation Globally: Report

  16-12-2025 10:12 via zeenews.india.com
  Real-time dashboards will enable leaders to track attendance patterns, overtime usage, and absenteeism, transforming operational data into strategic insights. 
  
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• PM Surya Ghar Scheme Delivers Zero Electricity Bills To Over 7.7 Lakh Households

  16-12-2025 09:48 via zeenews.india.com
  The scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to make clean energy affordable while reducing the power burden on households across the country.
  
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• Business growth slows December: HSBC Composite PMI drops to 58.9; softest output growth since February

  16-12-2025 08:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's business expansion continued in December, though at a moderated pace. The composite PMI index dipped to 58.9, reflecting slower growth in both manufacturing and services. While new orders remained strong, companies showed increased caution about future prospects, with business confidence declining. Despite the slowdown, the private sector maintained robust activity.
  
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• Third largest economy soon! PM Modi highlights India’s growth story in Jordan - growth above 8%

  16-12-2025 08:34 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Prime Minister Modi announced India's economic ascent, projecting it to become the world's third-largest economy with over 8% growth fueled by productivity and innovation. Speaking at the India-Jordan Business meet, he highlighted significant opportunities for Jordanian investors and businesses, aiming to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years.
  
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• Budget 2026: How Union Budget can establish foundation for sustainable growth - top expectations

  16-12-2025 08:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's 2026-27 Union Budget could be historic, shifting focus to the debt-to-GDP ratio for increased spending. The expert expects simplified income tax with lower TDS rates to boost consumption, alongside support for manufacturing and capital markets.
  
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• Trump tariff pressure fails? India’s exports rise to 6-month high, shipments to US go up; trade deficit shrinks to 5-month low - top facts

  16-12-2025 07:51 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's exports surged 19.4% in November, defying US tariffs, with shipments to China and the US showing significant growth. Engineering and electronics goods led the rise. The trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports of gold and crude oil declined. This resilience highlights market diversification and sector strength.
  
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• Historic low! Rupee breaches 91-mark for the first time; currency reaches 91.07 against US dollar

  16-12-2025 07:48 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian rupee hit an all-time low, breaching 91 against the US dollar amid sustained foreign fund outflows and trade uncertainty. The currency extended its losing streak, weakening significantly in recent sessions. Analysts anticipate continued pressure due to delayed trade deals and FII outflows, though a weaker dollar or RBI intervention could offer support.
  
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• Nasdaq applies for new trading hours! US tech benchmark could run 23 hours a day — Check the proposed schedule

  16-12-2025 07:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Nasdaq is proposing to extend stock trading hours to nearly 23 hours a day, five days a week, seeking regulatory approval. This move aims to cater to rising international investor interest in US equities and provide global access on their own terms. The exchange plans a two-session weekday structure, with opening and closing bells remaining unchanged.
  
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• Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed this week & will rally continue? Here's the outlook

  16-12-2025 06:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are poised for a rise, supported by a weak rupee and a dovish Federal Reserve. Despite some volatility, the yellow metal found strength from the Fed's rate cut and bond-buying plans.
  
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• India Inflation To Remain Benign In FY27, Another Rate Cut Only If Growth Requires It: Report

  16-12-2025 06:26 via zeenews.india.com
  HSBC Global Investment Research said in its report that “we do not forecast more RBI repo rate cuts, but the risks, if any, are of more easing, if growth disappoints”.
  
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• HDFC Bank Gets 1 Year RBI Approval For Up To 9.5% Stake In IndusInd Bank

  16-12-2025 06:06 via zeenews.india.com
  The approval was granted through a letter dated December 15 and will be valid for one year, until December 14, 2026.
  
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• Asian stocks today: Markets slump ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 2% loss, Nikkei sheds over 600 points

  16-12-2025 05:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Asian markets declined Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street's losses, as investors awaited crucial US employment and inflation data. Concerns about a tech bubble and the Federal Reserve's interest rate stance are driving market caution. Key economic reports due today and Thursday will heavily influence the Fed's future monetary policy decisions.
  
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• With $600 Billion Net Worth, Elon Musk On Way To Becoming World’s First Trillionaire

  16-12-2025 05:12 via zeenews.india.com
  With his company SpaceX reportedly launching a tender offer, valuing the firm at $800 billion, Musk's net worth has surged by $168 billion to an estimated $677 billion, according to reports.
  
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• Rupee falls to fresh low! Currency continues downward streak; reaches 90.83 against US dollar

  16-12-2025 05:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian rupee continued its decline, hitting a new intra-day low of 90.83 against the US dollar on Tuesday. Persistent foreign fund outflows and trade uncertainties are weighing on the currency, despite a recent improvement in the trade deficit. Analysts anticipate continued pressure in the near term due to a delayed trade deal and FII outflows.
  
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• Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 26,000; BSE Sensex down over 300 points

  16-12-2025 04:48 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 went below 26,000, BSE Sensex was down over 300 points.
  
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• Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for December 16, 2025 - check list

  16-12-2025 04:25 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Mirae Asset Sharekhan's Somil Mehta suggests buying Union Bank of India, UPL, and Britannia Industries today, December 16, 2025.These stocks are poised for an uptrend, showing positive momentum and consolidating near key moving averages.
  
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• Ford EV reset: US carmaker scales back electric ambitions after Trump’s policy rollback; forecasts $19.5 bn write-down

  16-12-2025 04:00 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Ford is significantly altering its EV strategy, scaling back large electric models like the F-150 Lightning due to unmet demand and rising costs. The automaker is shifting focus to hybrids, petrol trucks, and a new battery storage venture, anticipating a substantial financial impact. This pivot aligns with regulatory changes and market realities, aiming for greater profitability and resilience.
  
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• Chips-maker Balaji valued at Rs 35k crore, US fund to buy 7%

  16-12-2025 03:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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• Maruti Suzuki, Lenskart & more: Top stocks to buy on December 16 — Check list

  16-12-2025 02:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Brokerages have updated their ratings and target prices for several companies. Citigroup maintained a buy on Maruti Suzuki, hiking its target, while CLSA upgraded JSW Energy to hold. Nuvama reiterated a buy on Amber Enterprises, and Jefferies raised its target for TBO Tek. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Lenskart Tech with an equal weight rating.
  
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• Maruti Suzuki, Lenskart & more: Stocks to look out for today — Check details

  16-12-2025 02:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Brokerages have updated their ratings and target prices for several companies. Citigroup maintained a buy on Maruti Suzuki, hiking its target, while CLSA upgraded JSW Energy to hold. Nuvama reiterated a buy on Amber Enterprises, and Jefferies raised its target for TBO Tek. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Lenskart Tech with an equal weight rating.
  
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• Joblessness dips to 4.7% in November, lowest since April: Labour data

  16-12-2025 00:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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• Trump Hit India With 50% Tariffs – Two Months Later, The Impact Fizzled Out; How PM Modi Turned The Tables

  15-12-2025 22:48 via zeenews.india.com
  Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods initially rattled multiple sectors, but by November, India had fully recovered, showing strength and strategic independence in global trade.
  
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• Exports defy Trump tariffs, record fastest growth in 3+ years

  15-12-2025 21:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's exports surged 19.4% in November, reaching $38.1 billion, the fastest growth in over three years, driven by strong shipments to the US and China. This robust performance, coupled with a 2% dip in imports, narrowed the trade deficit to its lowest since June. Key sectors like engineering goods and electronics led the export boom, indicating market diversification.
  
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• RBI Holds 879.6 Tonnes Of Gold As Prices Surge Amid Global Uncertainty

  15-12-2025 20:17 via zeenews.india.com
  The government, as a relief measure for consumers, lowered customs duty on gold imports from 15 to 6 per cent in July 2024.
  
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• Gross NPAs Of Public Sector Banks In Education Loans Declines From 7% To 2%

  15-12-2025 19:34 via zeenews.india.com
  All Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have been advised by the RBI to adopt the Model Education Loan Scheme (MELS), as last amended on March 21, 2024.
  
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• Gross NPAs Of Public Sector Banks In Education Loans Declines From 7 Per Cent To 2 Per Cent

  15-12-2025 19:28 via zeenews.india.com
  All Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) have been advised by the RBI to adopt the Model Education Loan Scheme (MELS), as last amended on March 21, 2024.
  
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