Punjab Kings made some strategic moves at the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi, securing the services of four players with a budget of Rs 11.50 crore. They used Rs 8 crore to sign two Australian all-rounders, Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis, aiming to fill the gap left by Glenn Maxwell's departure. The franchise also made a smart move by bringing back uncapped Indian spinner Pravin Dubey and signing another newcomer, Vishal Nishad, for Rs 30 lakh each.
At the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, Chennai Super Kings secured a major deal by snapping up promising wicketkeeper Kartik Sharma for an eye-popping amount of ₹14.20 crore. The bidding war started at his base price of ₹30 lakh, but quickly escalated between CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders, eventually reaching the massive sum. The 19-year-old's impressive talents have made him one of the most sought-after players in the auction, as CSK makes a bold investment in his future.
Kirloskar Oil Engines, a Pune-based company, has secured a project sanction order for the development of a 6MW medium speed marine diesel engine, with majority funding from the central government. This win highlights the potential for indigenous content and self-reliance in marine engine development, a key focus for the Indian government. The engines will be used in Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard ships, reducing the reliance on imports and making strides towards self-sufficiency in this sector.
In an effort to accelerate industrial development in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin has spearheaded the 'TN Rising' Investors Conclave, resulting in the signing of 91 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 36,660.35 crore. This initiative has not only attracted significant investments but also created 56,766 job opportunities across the state. With a strong focus on upgrading the state's economy, Tamil Nadu continues to attract investments through its investment promotion and industrial expansion efforts, with the aim of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030.
Kolkata Metro authorities have announced the introduction of two new direct train services between Jai Hind Bimanbandar and Shahid Khudiram stations from December 15. This initiative is expected to benefit passengers traveling to and from Dum Dum airport, as well as those commuting to different parts of the city. With these experimental services, passengers will be able to travel seamlessly and conveniently from the airport to places such as Esplanade, Kalighat, and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar without changing trains.
A powerful storm in southern Brazil caused a 24-metre replica of the Statue of Liberty outside a Havan megastore in Guaíba to collapse onto a parking lot. Despite the intense winds, the incident resulted in no injuries or damage thanks to quick actions by store staff and proper safety protocols. The storm, which affected other cities in Rio Grande do Sul, warned residents through cell broadcast alerts and prompted responses from Defesa Civil.
The BHIM app is currently running exclusive cashback deals for users, with opportunities to earn back up to Rs 750 on various transactions. These include cashback on food and travel expenses, linking a Rupay credit card to the app, and using it for fuel and utility bill payments. This offer is only available until March 31, 2024, so users should take advantage while they can.
After a roller coaster week, the Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened in the negative territory on Monday due to weak global cues, persistent foreign institutional outflows, and renewed selling pressure. This comes after the Sensex and Nifty ended the previous trading session at 85,267.66 and 26,046.95, respectively. In the early trade, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, and Axis Bank were among the top gainers, while Trent, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, and Bajaj Finserv were the laggards. The broader indices also opened in the red, with 1,680 stocks in the Nifty pack trading in the green and 936 in the red, while 90 remained unchanged.
Rubics Group has made a major move into Mumbai's high-end real estate market by announcing their bold debut with the sponsorship of Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025. The renowned Rubics Group has entered into the market with their new venture, Rubics Realty, which will bring world-class properties to Mumbai. This collaboration with Messi, arguably one of the greatest football players of all time, is expected to bring a whole new level of excitement and luxury to the Indian real estate market.
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