1)FMCG appliances may get costlier from Jan 2026:

From January 2026, the government wants to introduce BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) norms, due to which prices of ACs and refrigerators may increase by around 5–10%.
Previously, due to GST norms, prices of these products had decreased, but after the BEE norms, prices are expected to increase again.
Additionally, copper prices are also rising, which adds to the cost pressure.
Because of the new norms, what is a 5-star rated refrigerator in 2025 may become a 4-star rated refrigerator.

2)Auto Sector december Sales:

In December, commercial auto sales (trucks and buses) showed good growth across companies on a year-on-year basis.

Mahindra & Mahindra: 43% growth

Tata Motors: 25% growth

Ashok Leyland: 27% growth

3)Reliance wants AI everywhere :

Reliance wants to integrate AI across its entire business.
The company plans to train around 6 lakh employees, which can improve productivity across industries by reducing repetitive and manual work.
This will also help in making better business decisions.
Reliance’s goal is to bring affordable AI solutions to Indian consumers.

4)Infra stock wins big metro order :

Kalpataru Projects has formed a joint venture with another company and won an elevated metro order worth ₹719 crore in Thane, Maharashtra.
This will improve the company’s presence in urban infrastructure.
Already, Kalpataru Projects has operations in 30+ countries.

5)Vodafone Idea – Big News :

Vodafone Idea stock fell 15% on 31st December.
The fall happened because market expectations were high that the government would reduce AGR dues by at least 50% or convert them into equity.
Instead, the government approved a 5-year moratorium till FY32 on AGR interest.
This means Vodafone Idea will not pay interest on around ₹87,000 crore, but the principal amount still needs to be paid.

6)Mamaearth / Honasa Consumer News:

Honasa Consumer co-founder Varun Alagh bought a ₹50 crore stake in Mamaearth through a market block deal.
Due to this news, Honasa Consumer stock rose 5% on 30th December 2025.
Co-founder buying can be seen as positive because it may indicate management confidence in the company’s future and valuation.
However, it can also be viewed as a marketing or sentiment-driven move.

7)RBI Banking and NBFC Sector Report :

On 29th December, RBI released a report stating that in FY24–25, the banking sector performed strongly with double-digit growth in deposits and credit.
Compared to last year, growth may be slightly lower, but overall performance remains healthy.
NBFCs also maintained good growth in asset quality.
According to the RBI report, there is no major weakness in the banking sector.

8)Airtel & Cartoon Network News:

Airtel announced that it is tying up with Cartoon Network to offer an ad-free Cartoon Network channel on Airtel Digital TV.
The subscription price is ₹15 per month.
Cartoon Network has a strong viewer base, especially among the 90s generation, which could help Airtel improve engagement.