Global stock markets rose sharply on Monday as investors showed optimism amid reports that the US government shutdown could soon be resolved, after a breakthrough in the record 40-day standoff.Dow was trading up 115 points or 0.25%, reaching 47,103. Nasdaq also inched 1.95% or 448 points, to trade at 23,452 at 8:50 PM IST. S&P 500 also jumped 1% to 6,804. A group of Senate Democrats joined Republicans in a procedural vote on Sunday evening, clearing the path for a formal debate after a bipartisan deal was reached to fund government operations through January. “The more risk-on mood means it’s pretty much a sea of green on the boards,” Neil Wilson, UK Investor Strategist at Saxo told AFP. The reopening could bring much-needed clarity on US inflation and the soft labour market, both critical to the Federal Reserve’s plans for potential interest rate cuts next month. “If all goes well, some federal agencies could reopen as soon as Friday,” said David Morrison, senior analyst at Trade Nation. He noted that both investors and the Fed have been “flying blind since the beginning of October, with a near-complete absence of data.” Morrison added, “Fed Chair Jerome Powell has played down the prospect of another rate cut in December, as it is far from obvious that inflation has peaked.” Investor focus on Monday was dominated by the prospect of a government reopening, as concerns mounted over the impact on low-income households reliant on food benefits and potential disruptions to air travel ahead of Thanksgiving. “Shutdowns haven’t typically had a big bearing on the economy or on financial markets. But, this one… looked as though it might start to cause some trouble,” said analysts at Capital Economics. Optimism was further boosted by Pfizer’s reported $10 billion victory in the bidding war for biotech obesity specialist Metsera over the weekend. Wall Street opened higher following a week of losses sparked by worries that the AI investment boom had inflated tech valuations to unsustainable levels. European markets also climbed, mirroring gains in Asia. Tensions between the US and China eased further after Beijing announced a one-year suspension of “special port fees” on US vessels, coinciding with Washington’s pause on levies targeting Chinese ships. In currency and commodity markets, the dollar steadied against the euro and pound while rising against the yen. Oil prices gained slightly after last week’s decline amid concerns over supply and global demand uncertainties.

NEW DELHI: Britannia Industries Ltd announced on Monday that Varun Berry has resigned from his positions as executive vice-chairman, managing director and chief executive officer after leading the company through ten years of expansion and growth.Berry submitted his resignation on November 6, 2025, which the company’s board acknowledged and accepted during their meeting on November 10, agreeing to waive the notice period requirement.The company’s regulatory filing, cited by Economic Times stated, “Accordingly, he shall be relieved from the services of the company with effect from the close of business hours on November 10, 2025.”With his departure, Berry will no longer participate in board committees, including Stakeholders Relationship, CSR, Risk Management, Finance, Strategy and Innovation Steering, and IT Committees.The announcement signifies the exit of a prominent figure in India’s consumer goods sector. Since becoming managing director in 2014, Berry led the company’s transformation from a biscuit manufacturer of Good Day, Marie Gold and NutriChoice into a diverse food enterprise, venturing into dairy and snacking segments.Following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Britannia has selected Rakshit Hargave as the new CEO and MD for five years, starting December 15, 2025. Natarajan Venkataraman, executive director and chief financial officer, will serve as interim CEO until Hargave takes charge.ET previously reported Hargave’s resignation as Chief Executive Officer of Birla Opus on November 1, indicating his imminent move to Britannia Industries in a senior position.According to ET sources familiar with the matter, Hargave was expected to report to Varun Berry and assume the CEO position, replacing Rajneet Singh Kohli, who departed from Britannia in March this year.After Kohli’s departure, Berry had been performing CEO duties alongside his roles as chairman and managing director. ET also noted that Birla Opus, a Grasim Industries subsidiary, informed stock exchanges about Hargave’s planned departure on December 5. Hargave’s resignation letter mentioned his intention to “pursue career opportunities outside the company.” His tenure at Birla Opus began in November 2021.

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper to review all existing regulations governing interconnection among telecom operators. The move aims to modernize India’s interconnection framework in line with the rapid rollout of 4G, 5G, and satellite-based telecom technologies.

India’s telecom sector has undergone massive technological changes, making parts of the old interconnection rules obsolete. The regulator said the review will help create a future-ready, adaptable regulatory structure for seamless connectivity across networks.

Under the TRAI Act, 1997, the regulator is empowered to set terms and conditions for interconnectivity, ensuring technical compatibility and efficient service delivery between providers.

The paper proposes to review nine key regulations, including:

The Telecommunication Interconnection Regulations, 2018

SMS Termination Charges Regulations, 2013

Intelligent Network Services Regulations, 2006

Interconnection Usage Charges Regulations, 2003

Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO) Regulations, 2002

and others dating back to 1999.

These frameworks have evolved through several amendments, with the latest issued in 2020, and have been instrumental in ensuring fair competition, cost-based pricing, and consumer protection.

The review will focus on critical areas such as IP-based interconnections, crucial for 4G and 5G networks; interconnection charges (origination, transit, termination, and international); and integration with satellite networks, especially the location of Points of Interconnect (PoIs).

TRAI had earlier released a pre-consultation paper in April 2025 to gather stakeholder feedback. Based on those responses, the regulator has now issued this comprehensive consultation paper titled “Review of Existing TRAI Regulations on Interconnection Matters.”

TRAI has invited written comments by December 8, 2025, and counter-comments by December 22, 2025, via its official website.