📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for December 15, 2025
Published: 2025-12-15 08:30 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi
The Economic Times
- Vi is set to receive a potential five-year moratorium on its ₹83,000 crore dues, as the government considers a breather for the telecom operator.
- Mizuho is poised to acquire Avendus for ₹5,900 crore, marking the Japanese bank's largest investment in India.
- Reliance is preparing for a ₹668 crore acquisition in the regional snacks market.
- India has identified 300 products to boost exports with Russia.
- The rollout of satellite internet services may face delays due to an ongoing disagreement between TRAI and DoT regarding spectrum pricing.
- The Indian Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) plans a new group audit framework to better distribute responsibility and enhance accountability.
- Lower lending rates are expected to increase pressure on bank Net Interest Margins (NIMs).
- A long-stalled segment of the Mumbai realty market may finally see unlocking.
- The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of AB InBev in a significant trademark case.
- The Indian rupee is anticipated to continue its downward trend as the year concludes, influenced by weak investor sentiment and the absence of a US trade deal.
- India's economy has achieved remarkable growth over the past 15 years, becoming the world's fifth-largest, driven by favorable demographics, structural reforms, and strong performance in services and manufacturing.
- State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced interest rates on select fixed deposits effective December 15, 2025.
- Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, extended gains for a second consecutive session on Friday, propelled by a global rally and robust buying in metal stocks.
- Honasa Consumer has acquired a stake in Reginald, while KPI Green Energy is set to discuss fundraising plans.
Business Standard
- The GIFT Nifty indicates a lower start for Indian benchmarks, with Asian markets also showing a decline.
- Analysts predict that inflation data, trading activities, and global trends will be key drivers for markets this week.
- Gold and silver prices are expected to extend their record rally as traders await inflation data.
- Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹17,955 crore in December, bringing the total outflow for 2025 to ₹1.6 trillion.
- Pride Hotels aims for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by March 2026 to finance renovations.
- IndiGo has surpassed the Air India group in international scheduled flights and seat capacity.
- Carmakers are preparing to refresh their lineups, with facelifts taking priority.
- ISRO is gearing up for Gaganyaan tests, having achieved 200 milestones in 2025.
- The expansion of the Kavach train protection system is set to open up a ₹50,000 crore market.
- U R Bhat anticipates a Sensex growth of 10-11% despite global and tariff risks.
- The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) has seen its recovery tally increase to ₹4,192 crore as resolution efforts gain pace.
- The market capitalization of eight of the top ten most valued domestic firms eroded by ₹79,129.21 crore last week, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank experiencing the largest hits.
- Stocks to watch today, December 15, include Swiggy, BEL, Tata Elxsi, and Aurobindo Pharma.
Mint
- Sumeet Bagadia has recommended three stocks for purchase on Monday, December 15, 2025: Eternal, Maruti Suzuki, and Nestle.
- For stocks under ₹100, Sumeet Bagadia suggests IDBI Bank, SMC Global Securities, and Hardwyn India for buying on Monday, December 15, 2025.
- The Income Tax Return (ITR) advance tax deadline for the third installment is December 15, 2025, with taxpayers needing to clear outstandings to avoid penalties.
- Indian investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets, with outward remittances more than doubling from $14 billion in 2019 to $29 billion today.
- Ten stocks are expected to be in focus on Monday, December 15, 2025, including One 97 Communications, Wipro, KEC International, and Bharat Electronics (BEL).
- Sumeet Bagadia also recommended five breakout stocks to buy today: Indo Borax and Chemicals, Atlanta Electricals, Zota Health Care, CCL Products (India), and Senores Pharmaceuticals.
- Vaishali Parekh suggests three intraday stocks to buy today: Blue Star, ADF Foods, and Gravita India.
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