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BoJ rate hike: What does the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision mean for the Indian stock market? Read to know👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/boj-rate-hike-what-does-the-bank-of-japans-interest-rate-decision-mean-for-the-indian-stock-market-11766117035861.html

🔔 Market Opens on a Mixed Note 📊 Nifty opens flat 📈 Sensex starts the session higher Track all updates here 👇 https://www.livemint.com/market

Gold price today: Rates drop on MCX on profit booking as BoJ raises key policy rate by 25 bps👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-price-today-rates-drop-on-mcx-on-profit-booking-ahead-of-boj-policy-decision-11766115369867.html

#MintMarkets | Ola Electric, BPCL, Swiggy, HCL Tech among 10 shares in focus today👀 Here’s a quick look at stocks likely to be in focus in today's trade 📈👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-watch-ola-electric-bpcl-swiggy-hcl-tech-among-10-shares-in-focus-today-check-list-here-11766077035194.html

Volatility index India VIX plunges 15% in December to hit a record low; what does it indicate about Indian stock market? Read to know 👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/volatility-index-india-vix-plunges-15-in-december-to-hit-a-record-low-what-does-it-indicate-about-indian-stock-market-11766040764198.html

Nifty 50, Sensex today: Here’s what to expect from Indian stock market in trade on December 19👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nifty-50-sensex-today-what-to-expect-from-indian-stock-market-in-trade-on-december-19-11766066716458.html

Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 19 December 2025👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/breakout-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-five-shares-to-buy-today-19-december-2025-11766075522612.html

Why are many IPOs gaining post-listing? Zerodha's Nithin Kamath explains technical factors behind rising shares 👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/why-are-many-ipos-gaining-post-listing-zerodhas-nithin-kamath-explains-technical-factors-behind-rising-shares-11766074956514.html Download the app now to stay updated in real time!

India and Oman signed a free trade agreement granting duty-free access to 98% of Indian exports to the Gulf nation. https://www.livemint.com/news/world/indiaoman-fta-99-indian-exports-get-duty-free-access-maritime-security-boost-why-trade-deal-with-sultanate-matters-11766056757905.html

Sebi announces major reforms to make investing cheaper and more transparent. Mutual fund expense ratios cut, stockbroker rules revamped, and simplified pre-IPO disclosures approved, effective April 1, 2026. Watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqljqO3O_Nk

#MintMarkets | Indian IT companies have started making investments in AI, with TCS, in its recent investor day meeting, sharing the ambition to become the world’s largest AI-led tech services company. https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/tcs-infosys-to-coforge-analysts-list-these-ai-stocks-that-indian-investors-need-to-remain-vigilant-about-11766059141029.html

An automobile engineer from Karnataka’s Udupi district lost ₹4.37 lakh after falling victim to a fraudulent loan application scam. 5 lessons for borrowers to stay safe 👇 https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/karnataka-engineer-loses-rs-4-37-lakh-in-loan-app-scam-5-lessons-for-personal-loan-borrowers-to-stay-safe-11766054127714.html

The US Department of State has issued the January 2026 visa bulletin detailing priority dates for family-based and employment-based immigrant visas, including charts for 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications'. Check details 👇 https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/january-2026-us-visa-bulletin-state-department-releases-key-deadlines-for-applicants-check-details-11766048444600.html

In a major anti-pollution push, Delhi will deny fuel to vehicles without valid PUCC certificates from Thursday, using AI-powered ANPR cameras. Non-BS6 vehicles from outside the city are also barred. Watch for more 📹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31VWtX_53BM

#MintMarkets | Sensex, Nifty 50 end flat amid lack of fresh triggers; IT stocks shine. 10 key highlights 👇 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-nifty-50-end-flat-amid-lack-of-fresh-triggers-it-stocks-shine-10-key-highlights-11766051914989.html Download the app now to stay updated in real time!

Cars are on sale with huge year-end offers as brands clear 2025 stock. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Jeep are leading with bumper discounts across hatchbacks and SUVs. Most offers run till December 31 or till stocks last WATCH: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tcKkPP0Ye1s

Noted sculptor Ram Sutar, the artist behind the Statue of Unity in Gujarat — the world’s tallest statue — passed away late on Wednesday night at his residence in Noida, his family said. He was 100 and had been unwell for some time due to age-related ailments. Read more: https://www.livemint.com/s/1G9OznU

Due to T20 World Cup 2026 in February, the PSL 2026 has been shifted to the March-May window. As a result, the dates of PSL 2026 and IPL 2026 are set to clash with several top-flight cricketers choosing IPL over PSL. Read more: https://www.livemint.com/s/1G9MJEm

Delhi has upped its fight with soaring AQI as fresh and more restrictive anti-pollution measures take effect from today amid ‘severe’ AQI at several locations. From WFH to a ban on old cars, check the full list of new curbs here. Read more: https://www.livemint.com/s/1G8vXto

#WATCH | In an address to the nation, US President Donald Trump said he had restored American strength, settled eight wars in 10 months, eliminated the Iran nuclear threat, ended the war in Gaza, and secured the release of hostages, calling it a historic moment for peace in the Middle East.