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Indian Economy News 10 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

India Income Tax Crackdown: CBDT’s NUDGE Campaign Targets Bogus Donation Claims as 200% Penalty Looms; Fake Refund Email Alert (Dec 17, 2025)

India Income Tax Crackdown: CBDT’s NUDGE Campaign Targets Bogus Donation Claims as 200% Penalty Looms; Fake Refund Email Alert (Dec 17, 2025)

NEW DELHI (Dec 17, 2025) — India’s Income Tax Department is tightening the screws on a fast-growing problem that hits honest taxpayers and the exchequer alike: returns filed with inflated or outright fabricated deductions—especially “donations”—to generate illegitimate income tax refunds. On Wednesday, the Department doubled down on two parallel fronts that taxpayers should not ignore: Together, these developments are reshaping the risk landscape for anyone who claimed donation-related deductions under Section 80G or Section 80GGC, or who is awaiting/refunding a refund and might be vulnerable to phishing. Why this matters right now The headlines aren’t just about “tax evaders.” The
17 December 2025
India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

India Stock Market Today (Dec 17, 2025): Sensex slips 120, Nifty ends below 25,900 as FII selling and trade-deal uncertainty weigh; rupee rebounds on RBI support

Mumbai, December 17, 2025: Indian equities ended marginally lower for the third consecutive session, with benchmark indices struggling to extend early gains as investors weighed persistent foreign outflows, a still-fragile rupee narrative, and a lack of fresh clarity on India–U.S. trade negotiations. Reuters+1 Market close: Sensex, Nifty edge lower; broader market remains under pressure By the closing bell on Wednesday: Reuters noted the benchmarks are down about 0.9% across three sessions, highlighting how the market has remained in “wait-and-watch” mode despite only mild single-day losses. Reuters Why the market fell today: 4 drivers investors tracked most closely 1) Foreign selling keeps sentiment cautious A key overhang remains the pace
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold Price Today in India (Dec 17, 2025): 24K, 22K, 18K Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai; MCX Near ₹1.35 Lakh as Silver Hits Record

Gold prices in India steadied and edged higher on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a sharp round of profit-taking a day earlier snapped a record run. Retail rates across major cities moved up modestly, while MCX gold remained volatile near lifetime highs—and silver stole the spotlight, surging to fresh records above ₹2.05 lakh/kg in early trade. Reuters+3The Indian Express+3mint+3 The action is being driven by a familiar mix of factors: shifting expectations around US interest rates, a moving US dollar, and currency pressure at home—where a weaker rupee typically lifts the landed cost of imported bullion. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Gold rate today
17 December 2025
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India’s Million-Dollar CEO Salary Club Expands in FY25: Professional CEOs Overtake Promoters as Executive Pay Shifts to Performance

India’s Million-Dollar CEO Salary Club Expands in FY25: Professional CEOs Overtake Promoters as Executive Pay Shifts to Performance

India Inc is rewriting its leadership playbook—and the pay packets are following. On December 15, 2025, multiple reports citing fresh data from global executive search firm Stanton Chase said India’s largest listed companies are increasingly relying on professional (non-promoter) CEOs to steer growth through an era marked by geopolitical risk, trade frictions, and volatile global demand. The shift is showing up clearly in compensation: the count of professional CEOs earning $1 million-plus (over ₹8 crore) across BSE 200 companies has jumped sharply, even as boards tighten the link between pay and performance. The Times of India+1 This CEO story also
15 December 2025
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Gold Price Today in India (12 December 2025): MCX Gold Near ₹1.34 Lakh, Silver Slips After Record High — City-Wise Rates, Market Drivers, and Buy-on-Dips Strategy

Gold Price Today in India (12 December 2025): MCX Gold Near ₹1.34 Lakh, Silver Slips After Record High — City-Wise Rates, Market Drivers, and Buy-on-Dips Strategy

India’s bullion market is ending the week with a clear message: the rally is still on, but the pace is turning choppy. On Friday, December 12, 2025, gold prices stayed firm and elevated, while silver cooled slightly on profit booking after repeatedly printing fresh records on the MCX this week. The result is a familiar late-rally pattern—strong sentiment, higher volatility, and buyers trying to time dips in a fast-moving market. mint+1 Below is a complete, publication-ready roundup of what’s driving prices today, the key MCX levels traders are watching, and city-wise gold and silver rates across major Indian markets. What’s
12 December 2025
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Most Active Stocks Today in India (December 12, 2025): Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel Dominate Volumes as Nifty Holds Above 26,000

Most Active Stocks Today in India (December 12, 2025): Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel Dominate Volumes as Nifty Holds Above 26,000

(SEO): Here’s the latest list of most active stocks today in the Indian stock market (NSE & BSE) on 12.12.2025 , with key turnover and volume leaders , the biggest news catalysts , and what analysts are watching next. India’s equity markets remained in rebound mode on Friday, December 12, 2025 , with the benchmark indices inching higher after the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut—though investors kept one eye on India’s November inflation data due later in the day. By mid-morning, the Nifty 50 was up about 0.41% to 26,005.50 and the Sensex gained about 0.42% to 85,166.16 ,
12 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Gainers Today in India (12 December 2025): Anant Raj spikes, metal stocks shine as Nifty tops 26,000

Biggest Stock Gainers Today in India (12 December 2025): Anant Raj spikes, metal stocks shine as Nifty tops 26,000

India’s stock market extended its rebound on Friday, December 12, 2025, with metals and select large-caps powering the upside even as investors stayed cautious ahead of key macro data and a sharply weaker rupee. By mid-morning, the Nifty 50 hovered around 26,000 and the Sensex around 85,000+, supported by broad-based buying across most sectors. Reuters Below is a curated round-up of the biggest gainers on Indian equities today, the news triggers behind the move, and what brokerages/strategists are watching next—based strictly on reporting and market updates dated 12.12.2025. Market mood today: rebound continues, but eyes on inflation + rupee The
12 December 2025
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Fairfax Leads Race for IDBI Bank Stake Sale: December-End Bid Deadline Near as Kotak Stays in the Fray

Fairfax Leads Race for IDBI Bank Stake Sale: December-End Bid Deadline Near as Kotak Stays in the Fray

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 — India’s long-delayed IDBI Bank stake sale has entered a decisive stretch, with Fairfax Financial emerging as the leading contender to acquire a controlling stake from the Government of India and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), according to people familiar with the process. The race has effectively narrowed to two serious bidders—Fairfax and Kotak Mahindra Bank—as the deadline for financial bids approaches at the end of December, with some indications the timeline could spill into early January. The Economic Times+1 The stakes are high: the Centre and LIC are jointly looking to divest
12 December 2025
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Best Stocks to Buy Now in India (December 11, 2025): Top Picks and Market Outlook for 2026

Best Stocks to Buy Now in India (December 11, 2025): Top Picks and Market Outlook for 2026

Updated: December 11, 2025 – Educational, not investment advice. 1. Indian Stock Market Today: Context You Can’t Ignore Indian equities are trading higher on 11 December 2025 after the US Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 bps overnight. Mid‑session, the Sensex hovered around 84,700 (up ~0.4%) and the Nifty 50 around 25,900 (up ~0.5%), with most sectors in the green.Business Standard+ 1 This follows yesterday’s mild correction, where the Sensex closed near 84,391 and Nifty 50 at 25,758 , while mid‑caps and small‑caps fell around 1% and 0.9% respectively—reminding investors that underneath the headline indices, the ride is still bumpy.Goodreturns
11 December 2025
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Indian Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak Ahead of Fed; Meesho Soars Over 50% on Debut

Indian Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak Ahead of Fed; Meesho Soars Over 50% on Debut

Indian equities ended lower for the third straight session on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, as traders cut risk ahead of a crucial US Federal Reserve policy decision and continued foreign outflows weighed on sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 275 points (‑0.32%) to close at 84,391.27, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 81.65 points (‑0.32%) to settle at 25,758. Business Standard+2Trendlyne.com+2 Broader markets underperformed, midcaps and smallcaps saw deeper cuts, and yet, India’s IPO party rolled on as Meeshoand Aequs made strong market debuts despite the weak headline indices. Nasdaq+2Trendlyne.com+2 Key takeaways from the Indian stock market today (10 December 2025) How Sensex and Nifty traded today The Indian stock market opened on a mildly
10 December 2025
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Top Stock Gainers in India Today (December 10, 2025): Highway Infrastructure, Meesho, Sammaan Capital, AU SFB and Hindustan Zinc in Focus

Top Stock Gainers in India Today (December 10, 2025): Highway Infrastructure, Meesho, Sammaan Capital, AU SFB and Hindustan Zinc in Focus

The Indian stock market spent much of Wednesday in “wait-and-watch” mode ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome, but that didn’t stop a clutch of stocks from delivering eye-catching gains across the NSE and BSE. While the Sensex and Nifty 50 hovered near flatline levels around midday, action in select infrastructure, financials, metals and freshly listed IPOs was anything but quiet.Business Standard+ 1 Below is a news‑style roundup of today’s biggest gainers on the Indian stock market (10 December 2025) , along with the key triggers, analyst commentary and technical forecasts shaping sentiment. Market snapshot: Indices flat, stock‑specific fireworks
10 December 2025
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Best Stocks to Buy Now in India (10 December 2025): Analyst-Backed Ideas for 2026 and Beyond

Best Stocks to Buy Now in India (10 December 2025): Analyst-Backed Ideas for 2026 and Beyond

India’s stock market is pausing for breath just below record highs, but the research desks are busy rolling out fresh “buy” lists for 2026. On Tuesday, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,839.65 and the Sensex at 84,666.28, both down about half a percent ahead of the US Fed meeting.mint Yet the bigger picture still looks constructive. The Nifty trades on a price‑to‑earnings (P/E) multiple of about 22.5, close to the top of its one‑year range, signalling that earnings growth – not multiple expansion – now has to do the heavy lifting.Trendlyne.com Citi Research expects the index to climb to 28,500
10 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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