*Financial News* 
Source: Leading Newspapers
*Compiled by: RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram 
Wednesday, 31 December 2025

 *ECONOMY & POLICY* 
• India surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to the government.
• The Centre rolled out a spectrum roadmap for 5G and 6G networks.
• Government allowed export of organic sugar up to 50,000 tonnes per fiscal year.
• India imposed safeguard duty of up to 12% on steel imports, aimed largely at China.

 *BANKING, FINANCIAL SERVICES & MARKETS* 
• IRDAI’s commission crackdown prompted insurers to work on a new agent fee framework under the new insurance law.
• Issuance of security receipts by ARCs declined while redemptions increased, said Crisil.
• Shriram Finance expects 30–40 bps lower NCD rates after its rating upgrade.
• SEBI mandated NISM certification for AIF compliance officers starting 2027.
• 60% of NFO launches in 2025 were passive, though active schemes saw higher mobilisation.
• FIIs/FPIs were net sellers of Indian equities worth Rs 3,844 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 6,160 crore.
• US Fed minutes indicated most officials expect further interest rate cuts.

 *CORPORATE & BUSINESS* 
• Varun Beverages shares rose after acquisition of Twizza.
• Government claimed $30 billion from Reliance and BP over underproduction from a gas field.
• Eicher Motors subsidiary VE Commercial Vehicles received a Rs 192 crore GST notice.
• Cupid shares jumped after setting up a manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
• Promoters offloaded 4% stake in Taj GVK Hotels; Nippon India acquired 2.4%.
• Tata Power commissioned SJVN’s 1 GW DCR solar project in Rajasthan.
• Ajanta Pharma shares rose after Motilal Oswal projected strong gains from a new weight-loss drug.

 *TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL* 
• MapmyIndia added metro, rail, and bus routing features to the Mappls app.
• Reliance unveiled an AI manifesto targeting a 10x boost in workforce productivity.

 *AUTOMOBILE & MOBILITY* 
• Hyundai Motor India entered the commercial mobility segment, launching Prime hatchback and sedan starting at Rs 5.99 lakh.
• TVS Motor Company partnered with Manba Finance for three-wheeler financing.
• Auto PLI scheme favours large OEMs, Ather told the PMO.
• Ducati expects benefits from the India-EU FTA as 40% GST impacts luxury motorcycles.

 *AVIATION* 
• Adani Group sought additional flying rights as pressure builds on India’s airline duopoly.
• IndiGo received a Rs 458 crore GST demand, termed erroneous by the airline, with legal action planned.

 *IPO & CAPITAL MARKETS* 
• Gujarat Kidney shares ended 9% below issue price on debut.
• Telangana-based Deepa Jewellers filed IPO papers with a fresh issue of Rs 250 crore.
• FMCG distributors’ body urged SEBI to pause IPOs of loss-making quick-commerce firms

 *MEDIA, E-COMMERCE & OTHERS* 
• Eternal shares fell to a five-month low after Blinkit CFO resigned.
• Ahead of F&O entry, Waaree Energies shares declined following the CEO’s resignation.

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