IPO market 2026: Over 190 companies line up for debut; over Rs 2.5 lakh crore fundraising targetted

India’s IPO street is gearing up for one of the most bustling years ahead as 2026 is expected to see a wave of big-ticket listings. These initial public offerings will range from telecom and fintech to consumer internet and financial services. Regulatory data cited by ET shows that 84 companies have already received clearance from…

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Industrial-logistics space demand hit record this year at 76.5 million sq ft in 24 major cities

NEW DELHI: Demand for industrial and logistics spaces hit an all-time high this year, with leasing volumes rising nearly 19 per cent to 76.5 million square feet across 24 major cities in India, according to Savills.Real estate consultant Savills India data showed that the manufacturing sector took on lease 29 per cent of spaces, followed…

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Budget 2026–27 : CII reccomends institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation; stresses debt sustainability

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged the government to focus on institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation in the upcoming 2026-27 budget to maintain India’s growth momentum. The industry body presented these recommendations on Thursday, emphasising debt sustainability, fiscal transparency, revenue collection, and spending efficiency as key areas for improvement.“India has achieved a rare convergence…

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Job seekers use AI for cover letters; employers turn to AI-led interviews — both are equally miserable, here’s why

Turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help you stand out during the job process, but got rejected in the first round? Or are you a hiring manager who relied on AI to frisk through applications to select the best candidate, but ended up with not what you quite envisioned?The answer lies in the approach itself….

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IndiGo disruptions: Airline cancels 67 flights; bad weather, operational reasons cited

IndiGo, on Thursday, canceled 67 flights, with 63 due to expected bad weather and 4 for operational reasons. The cancellations affected several airports including Agartala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Varanasi, and Bengaluru. This comes while the airline is already under DGCA monitoring following massive flight disruptions earlier this month.The winter fog season, as announced by DGCA, runs…

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‘Made strong entry’: Amit shah hails semiconductor sector’s growth despite being ‘bit late’; confident of ‘exports soon’

NEW DELHI: India would soon establish itself in the semiconductor industry by starting exports, even though it’s entry was late, said Union home minister Amit Shah.“We have made a strong entry into the semiconductor industry, although a bit late. In no time, we will not only become self-reliant in the semiconductor sector, but will also…

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Are you sipping right ‘tea’? FSSAI clarifies rules on beverage labeling; warns on misleading packaging

Representative image (AI-generated) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a clarification on the use of the word “tea” on food packaging and labelling, stating that only beverages made from the plant Camellia sinensis can legally be sold as tea.According to the press release issued on Wednesday, the food regulator said that…

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India engaged with US to find mutually beneficial trade pact: Kwatra

India remains very constantly engaged with the United States to find a mutually beneficial and balanced trade arrangement as early as possible, India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra said.“On trade and tariff…we remain very constantly engaged with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) with the hope to find a mutually beneficial and a…

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India to miss $1 trillion exports target? Exports struggle despite the FTA push — Here’s what’s happening

India’s ambition of exporting goods and services worth $1 trillion by the end of FY26 is likely to remain out of reach, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) predicted in its latest report on Thursday, pointing to weak merchandise shipments due to weak global demand and increasing protectionist trends.Ajay Shrivastava, founder of the economic think tank,…

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Income tax refund: Your refund may be delayed if revised return not filed by December 31, 2025 deadline – here’s why

The December 31, 2025 deadline is significant as it marks the last date for filing both revised and belated income tax returns. (AI image) Income tax refund status: The Income Tax Department has stepped up scrutiny for tax returns and several taxpayers have not received their income tax refunds this year. The delay in tax…

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