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On this edition of the Business Today and India Today TV CoLab, Anchor Abha Bakaya and Chief Analyst Shailendra Bhatnagar track the market opening action. The big breaking news is Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s statement to the Financial Times, indicating that interest rates are likely to remain low for a long period. Malhotra also notes that the central bank’s forecasts have not yet factored in the potential impact of trade agreements with the US and Europe. Market Expert Sharad Avasthi joins the show to discuss the passing of the insurance bill and the surge in silver prices to a record Rs 2.05 lakh per kg. The show also covers the upcoming SEBI board meeting, Zepto’s $500 million IPO plans, and Ola Electric’s promoter stake sale.

In this breaking news report, India Today’s Sana Farzeen details the historic achievement of the film ‘Homebound’ making it to the 2026 Oscars shortlist. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar, the movie has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Farzeen notes, ‘It just tells the story of Indian, a very true Indian story of the brotherhood that people share in this country.’ The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor and explores themes of the caste system and the pandemic.

A new report indicates that a top official from Pakistan is scheduled to visit Washington soon for a high-level meeting regarding a 20-point Gaza peace plan. The agenda reportedly focuses on the deployment of troops from Muslim nations to oversee reconstruction and transition efforts following the conflict. According to the transcript, there are concerns regarding the potential role of disarming local factions, which could trigger a domestic backlash. The visit aims to discuss these conditions and security assistance.

In a significant move to curb surge pricing, the Government of India will launch the 'Bharat Taxi' app in Delhi from January 1st, 2026. India Today's Associate Editor Himanshu Mishra reports that the app, a central government initiative, ensures drivers receive 'more than 80% of the fare'. The pilot project has already seen over 56,000 drivers register, covering auto-rickshaws, cars, and bikes. The initiative aims to provide relief to commuters and break the monopoly of private aggregators like Ola and Uber.