Daily Current Affairs for CAT, XAT & MBA GDPI – December 31, 2025
Indian Economy & Policy
Top Exporters? All loads lead to India’s hotspots
India's export success is concentrated in a few key districts and states. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh are leading merchandise exports. Jamnagar in Gujarat and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu are top exporting districts. Uttar Pradesh is emerging as an electronics manufacturing hub. Location advantages and policy support are crucial for this growth.
India beats Japan to become world's 4th largest economy
India has now become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan. Projections indicate India will overtake Germany to become the third-largest economy by 2030. This growth is driven by strong domestic consumption. India is the fastest-growing major economy globally and is expected to maintain this momentum.
Indian Politics & Governance
U.P. CM Yogi urges youths to make resolution to set aside one hour each week to educate children about computer, AI
He said the State is emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence and the digital economy
Manipur BJP legislator first Indian to receive 5th Dan in traditional taekwondo
Yumnam Khemchand Singh could not visit Seoul when he earned the black belt rank in October 2024 due to the ethnic violence in Manipur
Geopolitics (India Focus)
India-Pak tensions among hotspot issues ‘mediated’ by China: FM Wang Yi
Search resumes for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in Indian Ocean after more than a decade
Indian Stock Market & IPOs
Sensex, Nifty end 2025 as world’s worst performers. Can 2026 change the script?
Indian stock markets ended 2025 as the world's worst performers. Foreign investors pulled out billions due to currency depreciation and expensive valuations. However, 2026 offers hope. Supportive policies, easing trade risks, and potential rate cuts are expected to boost domestic growth and earnings. This could lead to a market recovery, attracting renewed investor interest.
SIP sahi hai! Mutual fund investors win big with 97% success rate in treacherous 2025
Indian markets faced a tough year in 2025, becoming the world's worst performers. However, investors using Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) saw remarkable success. A staggering 97% of mutual fund schemes delivered positive returns, with some achieving XIRR up to 37%. This demonstrates the power of disciplined, regular investing over market timing. SIPs helped investors navigate volatility and achieve wealth creation.
Marketing, Brands & Consumer Trends
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 31 December for New Year's Eve? Check inside
Bank holiday today, 31 December: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a bank holiday calendar every year, according to which lenders close their branches on national holidays, festivals, and other public holidays.
Bank Holidays in January 2026: Banks to be closed for up to 16 days next month; check full list
Bank holidays in January 2026: As per the RBI bank holiday calendar, banks will be closed for up to 16 days in January 2026 across different parts of India. However, this does not mean that all banks across locations will close for 16 days.
Sports (Business & Governance)
World Blitz: Carlsen wins record-extending ninth title, Erigaisi settles for bronze
The achievement also made Erigaisi only the second Indian male player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win a World Blitz medal in the ‘Open category’
Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland withdraw from WPL due to personal reasons
The WPL announced in a release that Indian all-rounder Sayali Satghare will join the RCB as a replacement for Perry