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 19 Dec 2025 05:30 AM   EconomicTimes

More trouble for IndiGo as CCI launches inquiry

IndiGo faces a new inquiry from the Competition Commission of India. This follows widespread flight cancellations earlier this month. The airline, controlling a large market share, disrupted thousands of passengers. The CCI will investigate potential abuse of market dominance. This adds to existing scrutiny from aviation regulators. IndiGo's CEO assures operations have stabilized.

 19 Dec 2025 04:56 AM   EconomicTimes

Airtel rings in rights issue, shuffles senior leadership

Bharti Airtel's board has approved calling the remaining ₹15,740 crore from a rights issue. This move aims to cut debt and strengthen the company's balance sheet. The board also approved a top management rejig. Shashwat Sharma will become the new CEO from January 1. Gopal Vittal will transition to executive vice chairman. Akhil Garg is the new CFO.

 19 Dec 2025 12:49 AM   EconomicTimes

Smaller, high-income markets & new-age fibres key to textiles exports: Giriraj Singh

India is embarking on an exciting journey to amplify its textile and apparel exports, with a target of hitting $100 billion in five years. Centering their strategy on partnerships with smaller, wealthier national markets, the initiative emphasizes boosting domestic capabilities in fibre production and textile machinery.

 19 Dec 2025 12:45 AM   EconomicTimes

Maruti Suzuki will enter EVs only with full solution: Partho Banerjee

Maruti Suzuki plans a full electric car solution for India. Hyundai Motor India is focusing on aspirational buyers and cleaner technology. Maruti believes in offering multiple technologies like EVs, hybrids, CNG, and ICE. Hyundai sees the Indian market shifting towards global design and advanced technology. Maruti's first electric SUV, the eVitara, is in production and exports have begun.

 19 Dec 2025 12:40 AM   EconomicTimes

Nissan Motor to ramp up India play with new models

Currently, Nissan sells just one model in India - the compact SUV Magnite - and has less than 1% share of the domestic passenger vehicle market. As part of its product launch plans, Nissan revealed the name of its upcoming seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) as Gravite. The new model will be the first of the three launches planned for India and is scheduled to hit the market in early 2026. This will be followed by the Tekton midsize SUV in mid-2026, and a new seven-seater SUV in early 2027.

 19 Dec 2025 12:34 AM   EconomicTimes

HDFC, BoB raise $1.5 billion from overseas loan market

HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda have collectively secured $1.5 billion in overseas loans, bolstering their liquidity amidst stabilizing interest rates. HDFC Bank raised $1 billion through a three-and-a-half-year loan, while BoB secured $500 million via a five-year pact, with MUFG and HSBC involved in the transactions.

 19 Dec 2025 12:25 AM   EconomicTimes

Dhurandhar: The spy who came in with Rs 33 crore a day

A key factor behind Dhurandhar's success is its clear departure from existing Hindi spy films. "In Bollywood, spy films have often been cheaper and tackier versions of James Bond movies. The makers of Dhurandhar have consciously avoided that path. In doing so, they have rewritten the grammar of the spy genre in Bollywood," said writer and investigative journalist Anirudhya Mitra. "The film is mounted extremely well. Its sound, production design and cinematography make it a far more credible spy film. It almost feels like a Pakistani film with an Indian character-something audiences have not seen before."

 19 Dec 2025 12:20 AM   EconomicTimes

ED enables ₹312 cr payout to Kingfisher Airlines staff

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has facilitated the restitution of ₹311.67 crore towards long-pending workmen dues for former Kingfisher Airlines employees. This follows a DRT order releasing funds from attached shares, previously restituted to SBI by the ED. The investigation revealed loan diversion by Kingfisher Airlines, leading to attachments and prosecution complaints against its promoter Vijay Mallya.

 19 Dec 2025 12:17 AM   EconomicTimes

Spotify India turns profitable in FY25 on subscription surge

Spotify India has achieved a significant financial turnaround. The music streaming platform reported a net profit of Rs 75 crore for FY25, a substantial improvement from the previous year's loss. This success stems from robust revenue growth and a sharp decrease in advertising and marketing expenditures.

 19 Dec 2025 12:07 AM   EconomicTimes

Centre weighs new law to regulate medical research

In an ambitious step forward, India is drafting a new law to enhance medical research practices. This forthcoming Bill seeks to establish robust ethical benchmarks while prioritizing safety and quality. At the behest of the Prime Minister's Office, the Indian Council of Medical Research is spearheading this initiative.

 18 Dec 2025 11:39 PM   EconomicTimes

Australian Open, Sony Pictures Networks India extend broadcast partnership

The Australian Open and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have extended their broadcast agreement, guaranteeing continued live coverage across India and the Indian subcontinent. SPNI will retain exclusive television and digital rights for the Grand Slam in the region, featuring multi-language feeds and expert analysis on Sony Sports Network channels and Sony LIV.

 18 Dec 2025 11:21 PM   EconomicTimes

IndiGo's operations back to near normal: CEO Pieter Elbers

In a message to staff, IndiGo chief executive officer Pieter Elbers said the carrier has largely restored its flight network after the large-scale cancellations and delays that drew regulatory scrutiny and public criticism.

 18 Dec 2025 11:14 PM   EconomicTimes

Reliance Consumer acquires majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods

Reliance Consumer Products has made headlines with its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods, a niche player in the realm of staples, pulses, snacks, and breakfast options. With 30 years of market expertise, Udhaiyams is set to elevate RCPL's standing in the branded staples sector.

 18 Dec 2025 10:46 PM   EconomicTimes

LIC says insurance amendment to increase coverage

Parliament's amendments to insurance laws aim to boost coverage, enhance policyholder protection, and strengthen regulatory oversight, aligning with India's development goals. The changes, including a Policyholders’ Education and Protection Fund and removal of FDI caps, are expected to deepen insurance penetration and support sector growth.

 18 Dec 2025 10:32 PM   EconomicTimes

India's telecom subscriber base hits 1.2 bn in 2025, adds nearly 400 mn 5G users: COAI

Citing the Ericsson Mobility Report, COAI said, "Wireless broadband continued to dominate with 954.99 million users compared to 44.82 million wireline connections, supported by rapid 5G adoption that rose to 394 million subscriptions by the end of the year."

 18 Dec 2025 10:04 PM   EconomicTimes

Fog hits operations at Delhi airport, 27 flights cancelled; Indigo cancels 59 flights on domestic network

Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi Airport on Thursday. Twenty-seven flights were cancelled and many more delayed due to poor visibility. IndiGo alone cancelled fifty-nine domestic flights. These disruptions occurred under CAT-III conditions, requiring specialized pilot and aircraft capabilities for safe landings in low visibility.

 18 Dec 2025 09:26 PM   EconomicTimes

Arunachal government steps up push to revive major hydropower projects

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reviewed major and small hydropower projects, including Etalin and Subansiri Upper, to revitalize the sector. The Gongri Hydroelectric Project became the first to be restored under a new policy, with commissioning targeted by December 2029. These efforts aim for timely, responsible, and sustainable hydropower development, ensuring long-term energy security for the state.