IDFC First Bank hit by Rs 590-crore fraud: What we know so far

A routine account-closure request from a Haryana government department has triggered one of the most serious fraud investigations ever reported by IDFC First Bank. What began as a simple balance…

How a fake ITR refund message led to a Rs 1.5 lakh loss

Waiting for a tax refund is stressful enough. So when a message suddenly appears saying your refund is delayed and needs urgent action, it is easy to panic. Over the…

Clean Max Enviro Energy vs Shree Ram Twistex IPO: Where to invest? Check GMP

Two companies are opening their initial public offerings for subscription today, February 23, 2026. Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions and Shree Ram Twistex will both close their issues on February…

Avanse Financial Services raises ₹1,200 crore via rights issue

NBFC firm Avanse Financial Services (Avanse) on Monday said it has raised Rs 1,200 crore from existing shareholders Warburg Pincus, Kedaara Capital, and Alpha Investment Company LLC via a rights…

Gold surges as US capture of Venezuela president spurs safe-haven demand

Gold prices climbed ​Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United ‌States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the ​weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand. As of…

Tourism Finance Corp surges 20% as Cupid recovers from Friday’s sharp decline

shares hit a 20 per cent upper circuit on Monday, trading at ₹66.28, while Cupid Limited recovered from early losses to trade at ₹373.40, down 11 per cent after both…

Ramco Cements shares rise 3% after Andhra Pradesh nod for quartzite mining

The Ramco Cements Limited shares jumped 3.04 per cent to ₹1,089.40 on the NSE as of 10.25 am on Monday January 5, 2026, following regulatory approval for quartzite mineral extraction.…

Defence stocks BEL, HAL, Paras Defence shine amid geopolitical jitters after US raids Venezuela

Indian defence stocks rallied sharply on Monday, with the Nifty Defence index surging 2 per cent, as heightened geopolitical tensions following reports of US raids in Venezuela triggered renewed buying…

Markets dip despite strong global cues, IT stocks lead decline

opened the week on a subdued note, slipping from Friday’s record highs despite strong Asian market performance and optimistic analyst outlooks. The benchmark , which closed at ₹85,762.01 on Friday,…

Crude oil futures decline as markets analyse US action in Venezuela

futures traded lower on Monday morning as markets analysed the impact of a US military action in Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. At 9.59 am on…