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Budget for 2026-27 highlights Govts push for reforms, policy predictability: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with US-India Strategic Partnership Forum board members. She emphasized the Budget's reforms for semicond
New I-T rules, forms by March; Income Tax Act to take effect from April 1, 2026
While income tax returns under the new Act will be filed by taxpayers in July 2027, under the new rules the forms, including advance tax and tax
Govt must monitor unfairly priced steel imports, says Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran
Tata Steel expects domestic steel prices to rise this quarter, while its CFO highlights margin protection amidst a challenging year. The EU's car
ET Graphics: 60% of Indias trade to shift to preferential terms after EU, US, GCC deals
India is set to conduct over 60% of its trade on preferential terms following recent agreements with the EU, US, and GCC. This strategic move aim
Exports may hit $1 Tn in FY27 on new trade deals, tariff cuts
India's exports are poised for a record $1,000 billion in 2026-27. New trade agreements with the US and EU are expected to boost orders. Reduced
Import tariffs on agriculture items to be phased out over 10 years
India is set to embark on a gradual decrease in import duties on a variety of agricultural and intermediate goods from the US. This strategic, de
India floats draft Digital Trade Facilitation Bill for e-trade documents legal recognition
The Indian government is seeking public feedback on the proposed Digital Trade Facilitation Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to give legal stand
The Only Thing Standing Between Humanity and AI Apocalypse Is Claude?
As AI systems grow more powerful, Anthropics resident philosopher says the startup is betting Claude itself can learn the wisdom needed to avoid
AI Is Here to Replace Nuclear Treaties. Scared Yet?
The last major nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia just expired. Some experts believe a combination of satellite surveillance, AI, and
Unfunded OPS likely to exert severe pressure on their finances: MoS Finance
States reverting to the Old Pension Scheme face significant financial strain. This unfunded scheme threatens to increase long-term liabilities an
Hidden lava tube discovered beneath Venus surface for the first time
The discovery offers rare insight into Venus hidden geology and could help guide future missions equipped with more powerful radar systems
SEBI proposes slashing minimum investment in social impact funds to 1,000
The regulator also suggested extending the registration period for NPOs on the SSE without fundraising from two years to three years and lowering
AI-powered apps and bots are moving into medicine. Doctors have questions
Physicians and experts caution that AI tools lack sufficient context and oversight, stressing they should not replace professional medical guidan
Indian exporters cheer as US trade deal signals growth in orders
Tariff cuts to 18 per cent give India a competitive edge over China, other developing countries; exporters shrug off Russian oil-linked uncertain
Foreign Secretary Misri doesnt refute Trumps claims, says national interests guide oil imports
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says import of oil decided by adequate availability, fair pricing, and reliability of supply; government set to br
Agri sector sees more hopethan fear in Indo-US trade deal
Industry expects more benefits from exports, while imports may have limited impact
KICL, Arsutoria sign MoU for vocational design training programme in Tamil Nadu
India adopts quota-based auto duty cuts, alcohol tariff relief under US pact; export access widens
India will grant duty concessions on automobiles and offer market access for alcoholic beverages under a trade pact with the US. Tariffs on $30.9
Spend in sovereign cloud to total $80 billion in 2026, a 35.6% jump over previous year: Gartner
Regionally, Middle East and Africa (89%), Mature Asia/Pacific including India (87%) and Europe (83%) are projected to record the highest growth i
NHAIs public InvIT wins five highway concessions
In addition, NHAI plans to provide further assets of about 1,500 kilometres to the Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust over the next three to five ye
NY Fed survey: January near-term expected inflation lower amid better job market views
Americans are feeling more optimistic about inflation and job prospects. A Federal Reserve report shows less worry about prices rising soon. Peop
Kumar Mangalam Birla hikes stake in Vodafone Idea, stock jumps 4%
Birla purchased 2.21 crore shares on January 30 and another 1.88 crore shares on February 1 at 11.13 per share
WAPCOS appointed as consultant in preparing DFR for Kodaikanal ropeway, Mamallapuram CPTS
The Ropeway for Kodaikanal aims to enhance tourism and regional connectivity while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions in a
Mukul Agrawal buys stake in Tracxn Technologies, one more smallcap stock via bulk deals
Investor Mukul Agrawal bought 20 lakh shares each in Tracxn Technologies and Laxmi India Finance via bulk deals. The purchases triggered sharp st
Adani Energy Solutions bags finance from Japanese banks for Bhadla-Fatehpur HVDC transmission proj
According to the statement, AESL has secured long-term financing from a consortium of Japanese banks for its flagship high voltage direct current
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian markets extended gains as Nifty and Sensex rose for a second session, led by financials, auto and consumer stocks. Nifty crossed 25,800, r
Aurobindo Pharma Q3 net up 7.6% to 910 cr. on higher Europe, ARV revenue
Trump has repeatedly argued that his tariff policies have helped rebalance global trade, contributed to international stability, and boosted econ
Sebi mulls sharp cut in minimum investment for social impact funds to widen retail participation
Sebi on Monday proposed a sharp reduction in the minimum investment required from individual investors in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 from th
IOC, HPCL buy Venezuelan oil through trader
The two firms have bought 2 million barrels of Merey crude from Trafigura for delivery in the second half of April, sources say
UK watchdog plans to publish all trading data for London shares
Britain's financial regulator wants to publish all trading data for London-listed shares in a bid to tackle the under-reporting of market liquidi
The All-India Distillers Association (AIDA) chief stated the industry holds a cumulative capacity of 200 crore litre
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to meet exporters, industry on Feb 11
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will meet industry leaders Wednesday. This meeting follows India finalising trade deals with the United States and
DDGS imports from US may weigh on maize, soybean prices
The all-India wholesale prices of soybean, which were 5,559.50 per quintal on January 30, 2025, have eased to 5,488 on Friday
Google parent Alphabet looks to raise about $15 billion from US bond sale: Report
Alphabet is looking to raise about $15 billion from a U.S. high-grade dollar bond sale, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with kno
Our farmers are protected, our exports to the US are poised for a boost: Piyush Goyal
With lower reciprocal tariffs in the US, we will have a competitive advantage compared to other competitors, says Commerce Minister
Chidambaram flags hollow budgeting, says schemes lack funds and ministries failed to deliver
Participating in the debate on the Budget in the Rajya Sabha, Chidambaram said the defining feature of the exercise was the widening gap between
Marico to acquire 75% of Vietnams Skinetiq in Rs 261 crore deal
Consumer goods company Marico is expanding its international presence. It has acquired a 75% stake in Vietnamese direct-to-consumer beauty firm S
Jamshri Realty implements Clean-Living-as-a-Service model at Solapur project
Water security measures include restoration of a 200-ft heritage well, over 30 groundwater recharge bores and 60,000 sq. ft. of rainwater harvest
Full duty time norms rollout unlikely to disruptIndiGoops, say Govt sources
The fresh guidelines limit pilots to four night landings and set night shifts from midnight to 6 am, sparking some buzz in the aviation world
Belagavi tech firm sues US AI major Anthropic over brand identity in India
Belagavi-based Anthropic Software, founded in 2017, has alleged that its online visibility has been displaced, with search and AI-based platforms
8th Pay Commission: Who can give feedback & by when as website goes live? Check details
The 8th Pay Commission was first announced in January 2025, and it was formally notified later through a Ministry of Finance notification issued
India may cap apple imports from US below 1 lakh tonnes at concessional 25% duty
Shipments into the country unlikely to affect domestic growers or lead to lower returns
Trade unions gear up for country-wide strike on Feb 12 against labour codes
The group of ten central unions such as INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU LPF and UTUC had earlier called for a nationwide st
Oracle to set-up more data centres in calendar 2026
The plans are in line with the companys plan to boost Oracles cloud infrastructure (OCI) business using AI
IMMAs summit seeks centralised licensing data stack
A media statement said that this will remove regulatory bottlenecks and improve ease of doing business for agri-input manufacturers
US stocks today: S&P 500, Dow edge lower as global rally runs out of steam
Gross NPAs of SCBs hit a historic low of 2.15% as of Sept. 2025: FinMin
Market Trading Guide: Shriram Finance and a smallcap stock offer up to 15% upside
Nifty closed higher for a second session as broad-based buying lifted financials, auto and consumer stocks. The index crossed 25,700, reclaimed k
BSE Q3 profit jumps 174% to 602 crore on strong trading, higher income
Revenue rises 62% to 1,244 crore; sequential growth remains steady
Govt to allow withdrawal of EPF money through an app
The new app will be rolled out in April as part of governments push for labour and employment reform
Godrej Agrovet launches insecticide TAKAI for paddy
TAKAIs insecticide brings the pest attack under control quickly and is effective for a longer duration: Sunil Kataria, MD and CEO, Godrej Agrovet
Zero-duty access to US market set to give Indian tea exporters advantage over China
Shippers dont see much scope for significant growth in the US market in the short-term
India offers quota-based auto duty cuts, tariff reduction on alcohol under US trade pact
India and the US have finalised a trade agreement. India will offer duty concessions on automobiles and alcoholic beverages. Tariffs on a signifi
US stocks slip as AI concerns linger, key economic data awaited
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday after a week when AI disruption concerns caused technology stocks to tumble, while investors aw
RBI tells banks not to insist on collateral security for loans up to 20 lakh for MSEs
Indian cotton textiles industry upbeat on import of US cotton at lower tariff
US cotton will likey meet the need for quality natural fibre, while it will also fulfil surging demand
US deal likely to cheer up Indian coffee exports
Speciality coffees set to rebound with duty free access; Instant coffee may make further inroads
National interest will be guiding factor: Foreign Secretary Misri on India's energy procurement
India is committed to securing its energy needs through diverse crude oil suppliers. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that national interest
Seafood exporters hope to recoup US market after tariff reduction
Exports to the US will likely witness a surge and shippers anticipate a strong rebound
SBI surges to record high as markets rally on US trade deal optimism
State Bank of India emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty50, surging 7.63 per cent to 1,147.80 after reporting better-than-expected third-quarte
On its part the Trump administration has claimed that India has committed to ending both direct and indirect imports of oil from the Russian Fede
Centre says funds not a constraint; only 24 per cent of required land handed over despite 1,465 crore paid to State
India says it will maintain multiple sources of energy supply
India says it will maintain multiple sources of energy supply
Share of domestic institutions in Nifty-50 ownership exceeds FIIs for first time
DIIs held a 24.8% share in Nifty-50 ownership, compared with 24.3% held by FIIs as of December 2025
US tariff reduction to boost Indias spice exports
Trade hopes the deal will help in reducing various non-trade barriers as well as ensure faster clearances, fewer documentation hurdles and smooth
RBI's VRR overhaul removes parallel limits, signals confidence in bond mkts
The RBI has removed the Rs 2.5 trillion cap under the Voluntary Retention Route and merged it with the General Route, easing exit constraints and
Pandorum Technologies bags $18 mn in Series B funding to advance regenerative therapies
The India and US-based biotechnology firm said the funding will support clinical programmes, manufacturing scale-up and operations across the US
IIT-Madras launches BS programme in Aeronautics and Space Technology
The programme will be offered in online mode and is designed to equip learners with industry-relevant analysis and design capabilities
Draft Income Tax Rules raises threshold for quoting PAN for cash deposits, car purchase, others
Draft Income Tax Rules propose significant increases in PAN quoting thresholds for various transactions, including cash deposits, vehicle purchas
BSE Q3 Results: Cons PAT skyrockets 174% YoY to Rs 602 crore, revenue soars 62%
BSE Q3 Results: BSE reported a 174% jump in its December quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 602 crore compared to Rs 220 crore reported in the
Tata Motors, JLR commence production in Tamil Nadu; start manufacturing Range Rover Evoque
Public sector banks post 18% growth in profit to record 52,603 cr in Q3
Market leader SBI alone contributed 40% to the total earnings of 52,603 crore, as per the published numbers on stock exchanges
Maharashtra sugar mills crush 906.56 lt sugarcane
Mills produced 844.11 lakh quintals of sugar, with an average net sugar recovery of 9.31 per cent
UP's economy more than doubles in 8 years to Rs 30.25 lakh crore: Eco Survey
Uttar Pradesh's economy has more than doubled in eight years, surpassing Rs 30.25 lakh crore. Per capita income has also doubled. The state's con
BoB slashes car loan rates by 30 bps to 7.6%, effective immediately
State-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Monday announced a 30-basis-point reduction in its car loan interest rates, effective immediately. The bank's
Bitcoin is better than gold: 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author
Renowned author and investor, Robert Kiyosaki, has weighed in on the age-old debate of gold vs Bitcoin.
SEA-Solidaridads NARVOS wins award at National Oilseeds Conference
Suresh Motwani, General Manager (Vegetable Oilseeds), Solidaridad, said NARVOS is a unique industry-institution partnership that places farmers,
The Income Tax Department has released draft rules under the new Income Tax Act, 2025, to simplify provisions and reduce compliance burdens. Feed
PSB earnings surge: Public sector banks post Rs 52,603 crore Q3 profit; SBI leads record growth
Public sector banks achieved a record profit of over Rs 52,000 crore in the third quarter. This marks an 18 percent increase year-on-year. State
Should you invest directly in bonds or a bond mutual fund? Here's all you need to know
Investing in bonds directly is for seasoned investors who want complete control over their investments. New investors and busy professionals can
India to become the fourth largest beauty and personal care market at $40 billion : Redseer report
Gen Z and Gen Alpha will become the largest consumer cohort by 2030, driving nearly 50 per cent of Indias total BPC spend and reshaping expectati
EPFO weighs performance-linked incentives for fund managers
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation is exploring performance-linked incentives for its fund managers. This move aims to reward better inves
