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Retail inflation outlook: CPI likely rises to 1.66% in Dec on food prices

India's retail inflation is projected to rise to 1.66% in December 2025, up from 0.71% in November, driven by increasing food prices. Despite this uptick, inflation is expected to remain significantly below last year's levels. Core inflation, however, is anticipated to climb due to a surge in gold prices.

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The skills-first delusion: Why 2026 won’t end the degree

This week, Forbes predicted 2026 will finally end the college degree’s dominance as workplace bootcamps become standard and traditional credentials carry less weight in a skills-first market. It’s a seductive prediction. Progressive. Egalitarian. Emotionally satisfying. It’s also dangerous nonsense that will cost workers who believe it. Here’s the tell, buried three paragraphs into the same [...] The post The skills-first delusion: Why 2026 won’t end the degree appeared first on HR Katha .

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Equities outlook: Report flags stable macro backdrop; warns valuations already price in optimism

Indian equities are poised for stable performance heading into 2026, driven by robust corporate balance sheets and an earnings recovery. However, after a significant market upcycle and rerating, stock valuations already reflect much of the growth optimism. Consequently, future market returns are expected to be more moderate, with selective stock picking and company-specific fundamentals likely to outperform broad macro narratives.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday

Indian markets surged on Friday, marking the second trading day of the new year. The Nifty 50 reached an all-time high as a broad rally took hold. Strong corporate updates boosted investor sentiment across sectors. Global markets also started 2026 positively. Analysts remain constructive, focusing on Q3 earnings for near-term direction.