The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been credited with achieving substantial financial savings for the country through its indigenous defence research initiatives. A report tabled by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on December 9, 2025, highlighted that the organisation helped India save ₹2,64,156 crore over…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that India’s customs framework is set for a significant revamp in the period leading up to the Union Budget. Describing it as her next major “cleaning up assignment,” she underscored the need to simplify the current system and bring greater transparency to…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has broadened the eligibility criteria for entities classified as “strategic investors” in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). The expanded definition is intended to draw more institutional participation into public issuances by these trusts, thereby facilitating…
India has taken a significant step forward in green inland transportation with the launch of its first domestically built hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel, now operational on the Ganga in Varanasi. The introduction of this vessel marks an important milestone in the country’s efforts to expand clean mobility…
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has temporarily suspended an order issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) that prohibited Prabhudas Lilladher from onboarding new business for a period of seven days. In its decision dated December 9, 2025, SAT noted that the penalty could still…
Eastman Auto and Power Ltd (EAPL), a prominent name in India’s power-electronics and clean-energy landscape, has taken a key step toward entering the capital markets by confidentially filing its draft IPO papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The proposed initial public offering is estimated…
Tembo GlobalIn advanced talks with a major corporate group for ₹700 crore worth of projects in ports, data centres, and fuel farm systems — potential big-order pipeline trigger. Astra MicrowaveSecures a ₹171 crore IMD order for six Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radars — strengthening its defence & weather radar…
December 12, 2025
Market View 12th December, 2025
View on market: Volatility persists, eagerly searching for growth: US and European index futures showed a mixed trend during Asian trading hours. Asian markets started the day on a positive note, supported by strong global sentiment after the US central bank delivered another rate cut. A key regional…
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, is expected to face significant export challenges following Mexico’s implementation of tariffs on India-made vehicles. Mexico ranks among the company’s top five export destinations, making this development particularly impactful for its international operations. The tariffs could influence Maruti Suzuki’s pricing strategies, competitive…
India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) program has emerged as a major driver of domestic manufacturing growth and employment creation, with actual investments crossing Rs. 1.88 lakh crore (US$ 21 billion) by June 2025 across 14 key sectors. The PLI framework is designed to enhance India’s manufacturing ecosystem, bolster exports,…