Financial Summary: Friday, December 26, 2025
Financial news summary and key insights from Friday, December 26, 2025. Browse summaries by category below.
India
Non-banking finance companies in India are utilizing QR code technology to enhance loan accessibility for small businesses.
The Reserve Bank of India is set to inject an additional ₹1 lakh crore into the banking system to boost liquidity and credit demand.
General
Concerns are rising among Californians regarding the financial sustainability of the Ivanpah solar project, particularly about the need for additional funding for junior creditors.
The term 'Generation Alpha' is becoming popular as it describes the unique characteristics and challenges faced by this new demographic group.
Companies
IndusInd Bank is under investigation by the SFIO for accounting discrepancies totaling Rs 2,600 crore, focusing on internal trades and misclassified assets.
Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts is expected to see a 40% stock rise due to expansion plans and increasing travel demand, with analysts recommending a 'BUY' rating.
A fund manager highlights the critical role of human insight in investing, despite the firm's reliance on AI algorithms for better returns.
Jupiter Hospital and Reliance-backed NK Holdings are in a competitive bid to acquire SevenHills Healthcare amid legal disputes over land compensation.
Markets
Asian markets are expected to open higher, although trading volumes are low due to holiday closures in Australia and Hong Kong.
DCM Shriram Industries shares are in focus as they trade ex-demerger, with shareholders set to receive shares in two new companies.
Asian stocks saw a slight rise, with silver hitting a record high and gold nearing its all-time peak amid a year-end rally.
Adani Ports shows bullish momentum as its RSI crosses above the 50 mark, indicating an uptrend.
Caspian Corporate Services approaches a record date for a 1:10 stock split, with investors urged to buy before the consolidation.
World
President Trump announced that the US military conducted successful strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria in response to attacks on Christians.
Tech
Waymo has paused its robotaxi service in San Francisco due to flash flood warnings on Christmas Day.
Google DeepMind and Fei-Fei Li's World Labs are developing AI 'world models' to transform the video game industry with AI-generated 3D environments.