Daily Republic News
- Business
- December 18, 2025
India Goods Exports to Shrink 1% FY26 on US Tariffs; Services Hold Strong: CareEdge
India’s goods exports are expected to contract by around 1 per cent in FY26, compared to a marginal growth registered last year, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while goods exports have weakened in recent months, services exports have contin Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
Rupee to Bounce Back Strongly in H2 FY27 After Depreciation Phase: SBI Report
The Indian Rupee, which has been under pressure in recent times, is likely to bounce back strongly in the second half of the next financial year, from October 2026 to March 2027, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).The report said the rupee is currently in a de Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
SEBI Overhauls MF Expenses, Broker Rules: Cuts Costs, Boosts Transparency
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday approved a series of far-reaching regulatory reforms aimed at simplifying market regulations, lowering transaction costs and improving cost transparency, measures that are expected to boost investor participation acro Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
BSE, NSE Ends On Muted Note; IT Stocks Remain Key Support
Domestic benchmark indices on Thursday ended on a muted note in the volatile trade with Sensex down 77.84 points or 0.09% at 84,481.81, and the Nifty was down 3 points or 0.01% at 25,815.55. IT stocks remained the key support for the Sensex while select heavyweights including HDF Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
India Inc Cheers India-Oman CEPA: CII, Mahindra Eye Export Boom in Energy, Agri
India Inc has welcomed the signing of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), calling it a strategic step that will deepen economic engagement with the Gulf region and unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and technology collaboration. Industr Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
RBI Rs 30K Cr G-Sec Auction Tomorrow; OMO Buys Rs 50K Cr Across 7 Bonds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced that an underwriting auction, for the sale of Government Securities amounting to Rs 30,000 crore, will be held tomorrow. The apex bank also released the cut-off details for its Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of Governmen Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
EPFO EES-2025: 6-Month Amnesty to Enroll Missed Employees, Waive Penalties
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has urged the employers to voluntarily enroll eligible employees left out of the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) scheme, giving a special compliance window of six months. Ministry of Labour & Employment highlighted the recently laun Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
India-Oman CEPA: Securing Energy Supplies & Expanding India’s Investment Footprint – Key Details
India and Oman are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that covers goods, services and investment. The pact aims to cut tariffs on various products, improve market access and deepen cooperation in key sectors.Boost to Indian Exports Through Tariff Re Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
AI Takes Lead Over Humans by 2026: BCG-FICCI Report Urges AI-First Shift for $500B MSME Boost
By 2026, artificial intelligence will take the first right to perform many tasks before humans do, according to a joint report by Boston Consulting Group () and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) launched during the 6th edition of the AI India Concla Read More
- Business
- December 18, 2025
SEBI Mutual Fund Reforms Slash Expenses, Boost Investor Clarity: Centrum
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) decision on Wednesday to overhaul mutual fund expense regulations is expected to enhance long-term investor outcomes, even as it creates near-term pressure on asset management companies (AMCs), according to a research analysis b Read More
