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Finance Minister misinforming Parliament on WTO to justify sellout India-U.S. deal: Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma says in a desperation to justify and defend the sellout... deal with the U.S., Nirmala Sitharaman levelled an unfair allegation that

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 5:44 pm

Hindalco Industries Q3 Results: Cons PAT slumps 45% YoY to Rs 2,049 crore despite 14% revenue uptick

Hindalco Q3 Results: Aditya Birla Group's flagship metal company Hindalco reported a 45% decline in its December quarter consolidated net profit

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:43 pm

Experion Developers to invest Rs 1,500 cr in housing project in Noida

Realty firm Experion Developers will invest Rs 1,500 crore to develop a housing project in Noida to expand its business.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:42 pm

Spring House sets up 1,200-seater coworking centre in Noida

Realty firm Spring House Workspaces has set up a new co-working centre in Noida, comprising 1,200 desks across 60,000 sq ft area, to meet rising

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:38 pm

Smartworks rents 1.82 lakh sq ft office space in Mumbai to set up co-working centre

Realty firm Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd has taken on lease 1.81 lakh sq ft office space in Mumbai to expand its portfolio amid rising demand

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:33 pm

A look at what economists have to say about January retail inflation

India's inflation rate rose to 2.75% in January. This marks the first time it has returned to the central bank's target band since August. The ne

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:32 pm

Come back or no hearing, Bombay HC tells Mallya

The Bombay High Court has ruled that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya cannot challenge his fugitive economic offender status from outside India.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 5:16 pm

Brokers Call: Hindustan Foods (Buy)

Systematix Institutional Equities

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 5:10 pm

India-Russia ties continue to grow across trade, defence and cultural sectors: MEA

New Delhi and Moscow's relationship is steadily growing. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed ongoing cooperation across trade, defence, an

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:10 pm

Brokers Call: Ashok Leyland (Add)

Choice International

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 5:09 pm

India's inflation cools to 2.75% under new CPI base

India's retail inflation for January 2026 has been pegged at a provisional rate of 2.75%, according to the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 5:06 pm

Lok Sabha clears Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Lok Sabha has approved the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the amendment

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:50 pm

Gainers & Losers: TCS, Vodafone among 6 stocks in limelight on Thursday

Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday, dragged by heavy selling in IT stocks. Nifty and Sensex fell amid AI disruption concerns and f

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:50 pm

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex closes 558 points lower at 83,674, Nifty 50 slides 146 points to 25,807

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices: Sensex settled 558.72 points or 0.66% lower at 83,674.92, and Nifty 50 depreciated by 146.65 points or 0.57% to 25,8

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

SAIL, Sharda Cropchem among 4 commodities stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 55% in a month

Four commodity stocks SAIL, Sharda Cropchem, Jindal Steel and JSW Steel hit fresh 52-week highs, rallying up to 55% in just one month despite a w

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

Mamaearth Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 93% YoY to Rs 50 crore, revenue rises 16%

Mamaearth Q3 Results: The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 602 crore in Q3FY26, recording a 16% growth versus Rs 518 crore in the Oc

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:39 pm

Retail inflation climbs to 2.75% in January 2026 under new CPI series

Among the most notable changes under the new series, the government has sharply cut the weight of food, one of the most volatile components of th

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:35 pm

AI to slow IT growth, not kill the model: Sandip Agarwal warns on valuations

Indian IT services firms face a growth slowdown due to Artificial Intelligence. AI tools reduce project effort, impacting billing. Large IT firms

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:33 pm

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares

Technology stocks led the slide, with Tech Mahindra, Infosys and TCS tumbling nearly 6% each to emerge as major laggards on the Sensex

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:31 pm

No GST registration required for AMC services driven by the head office: Odisha appellate authority

Appellate authoritys ruling beneficial for corporate providing AMC at various locations, say experts

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

India January CPI: FAQs on what has changed

India's retail inflation reached 2.75% in January with a new Consumer Price Index series. The base year is now 2024. Food's weight has decreased

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:23 pm

Centre approves deal to buy 114 Rafale jets for IAF

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a major deal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 4:15 pm

Land costs squeeze housing dreams, bold reforms can unlock supply: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba

India faces significant housing challenges due to land scarcity and soaring prices. NITI Aayog proposes structural reforms like increasing Floor

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

Institutions trim stakes in these 10 largecap stocks in Q3. Are you still holding?

Institutions trimmed stakes in 10 major largecaps in Q3, signalling selective profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing across sectors.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:08 pm

Indias retail inflation at 2.75% in January as new 2024-base CPI series kicks in

In January 2026, India's retail inflation rose to 2.75%, the first figure from an updated Consumer Price Index series. This development is promis

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:04 pm

Arabica slumps by over a fifth as supply outlook improves; growers feel the heat

Prices have crashed from around $3.75 per pound to below $3 in a matter of months

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:44 pm

Indian GCCs cut 6,000 jobs in 2025 amid global slowdown

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India have laid off thousands of employees in 2025.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:38 pm

Who imagined this? SBI overtakes TCS, Infosys in Mcap amid PSU banks' turnaround: Gurmeet Chadha

SBI has overtaken TCS and Infosys in market valuea feat unimaginable five years ago, says Gurmeet Chadha. The surge reflects PSU banks sharp turn

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 3:27 pm

Federation of Indian Airlines opposes countrys bid to tighten cabin crew fatigue rules

FIA is pushing back against a key government proposal after IndiGo, Indias largest airline, canceled around 4,500 flights in December due to inad

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Defence Acquisition Council clears 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault

India and France likely to ink pact for purchase and coproduction of Rafales during French President Emmanuel Macrons visit to India late next we

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Why airlines are opposing DGCA's cabin crew fatigue rules

India's leading airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have requested the government to reconsider its proposed fatigue management norms for cabin crew.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:17 pm

IndiGo, Air India urge government to relax crew fatigue rules

India's leading airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have urged the government to reconsider proposed fatigue management rules for cabin crew.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:11 pm

Soon, you can pay via UPI in Malaysia

Indian travelers may soon be able to make payments in Malaysia using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:07 pm

India withdraws from Russia-backed lithium project in Mali over security concerns

India is concerned over political instability in Mali

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:02 pm

16 hours a day on Instagram isn't addiction: Adam Mosseri

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has defended his platform against allegations of causing mental health issues in minors.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:01 pm

SoftBank posts $1.6B quarterly profit as OpenAI bet pays off

Japan's SoftBank Group has reported a net profit of 248.6 billion yen ($1.62 billion) for the October-December quarter, its fourth consecutive qu

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 2:47 pm

Zero reciprocal tariff available to Indian textile exports too: Piyush Goyal clarifies on US trade deal after Bangladesh agreement

Goyal also stressed that the India-US trade deal, which reduces tariffs on Indian exports to 18%, does not touch sensitive agriculture and dairy

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Russia's oil and fuel exports down, revenues up in January: IEA

IEA says Russias export revenues increased by $130 million in January from December to $11.1 billion, but remained lower by $4.6 billion year on

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 2:38 pm

2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Bhosale

Indian stock markets are trading in a tight range. The Nifty index is finding it difficult to move past the 26,000 mark. Experts are advising inv

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 2:27 pm

EMS roars with 30% growth: Amber and Syrma lead charge as margins expand, says Praveen Sahay

India's electronics manufacturing sector is booming with 30% growth. Companies like Amber and Syrma are leading the charge. The industry is shift

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 2:24 pm

HAL declares first interim dividend of Rs 35 per share, sets record date

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has announced a first interim dividend of 35 per share for FY26, with February 18, 2026 set as the record date an

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 2:22 pm

Saudi oil giant gives $280 billion boost to GDP, creates 200,000 jobs

Saudi Aramco has reached a significant milestone, achieving 70% local content in its supply chain. This achievement strengthens Saudi Arabia's in

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 2:14 pm

IT selloff deepens as Sensex drops over 450 points in midday trade

IT stocks faced ongoing selling pressure for the second straight session, with TCS leading the decline, falling 5.35% to 2,754.00

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:48 pm

Vodafone Idea shares slips 4% after JPMorgan downgrade; check target, downside

JPMorgan also views Vodafone Ideas target of a threefold increase in cash EBITDA over three years as aggressive, as it assumes market share gains

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 1:47 pm

Google offers exit packages to staff not embracing AI

Google has announced a voluntary exit package (VEP) for employees in its global business organization (GBO).

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 1:34 pm

HAL Q3 Results: Profit climbs 30% YoY to Rs 1,867 crore; co declares Rs 35/share dividend

HAL Q3 Results: Revenue from operations in the December quarter increased 11% YoY to Rs 7,699 crore, compared with Rs 6,957 crore in the same qua

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 1:34 pm

2,000-year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypts Valley of the Kings

The findings suggest that early Tamil traders stayed for extended periods and held positions of status in guilds.

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:33 pm

Agnikul Cosmos to partner with NeevCloud to host data centre in space

The Indian space tech start-up will be the first rocket company to explore this use case for their platform

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:30 pm

US Stocks Today | SoftBank posts fourth straight quarterly profit of $1.6 billion on OpenAI gains

Japan's SoftBank Group said on Thursday it logged a net profit of 248.6 billion yen ($1.62 billion) in the October-December quarter, boosted by t

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 1:25 pm

India backs carbon capture push to shield steel exports from EU carbon tax

Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy says subsidies and a domestic carbon market could help secure EU recognition under CBAM, though analysts warn the alloc

Livemint 12 Feb 2026 1:14 pm

Shorter oral TB drug regimen cost-effective: ICMR study

Published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, the analysis evaluated BPaL and BPaLM regimens under the National TB Elimination Programme

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:11 pm

Pavna Industries reports 297% jump in Q3 profit on strong demand

The Aligarh-based firm signed a memorandum of understanding with the Uttar Pradesh government to invest 250 crore over three to five years for ex

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:03 pm

GST rate cut benefits begin reflecting in HUL Q3 numbers: Kaustubh Pawaskar

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported quarterly revenues largely in line with expectations, while its margins surprised investors by exceeding fo

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 1:02 pm

Kerala comes to a standstill amid 24-hour trade union strike

Public transport services, including KSRTC buses, were suspended, while private vehicles, shops and markets remained largely closed

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:01 pm

Zydus to settle Mirabegron patent litigation with Astellas by paying $120 million

The agreement concludes all litigation between Astellas and the two companies relating to Myrbetriq and Mirabegron and enables Zydus to continue

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:59 pm

Post-pandemic change: Hindi film viewers now seek diverse content, not just action and spectacle

The 2025 box office report shows a significant change in audience preferences when it comes to Hindi films, with multiple genres scoring big hits

Livemint 12 Feb 2026 12:56 pm

Gold prices fall as US payroll data reduces rate-cut hopes

Gold prices have witnessed a decline after the US non-farm payroll data for January came out stronger than expected.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 12:50 pm

Adani Power enters nuclear energy with new subsidiary

Adani Power has announced the establishment of a new atomic energy division, Adani Atomic Energy Limited.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 12:43 pm

Tamil Nadu converts 73.5% of MoUs signed since 2021; 35% projects operational

Over 867 of 1,179 MoUs are in advanced stage since DMK returned to power with economic impact focus

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 12:38 pm

IT stocks TCS, Wipro, Infosys fall 5% as AI disruption fears drag index down

Major IT names led the decline, with Wipro, TCS, Coforge, LTIMindtree, Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software among the top losers on the

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 12:34 pm

India's CPI Retail Inflation Live: Januarys inflation with new base year likely between 2-3%

The government is set to release the retail inflation data for January with the new base year of 2024 on Thursday. The headline inflation is expe

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 12:30 pm

US visa fee hike to cost $100-250 million for IT companies: Moody's

Moodys estimates that higher US H-1B visa fees could raise costs for Indian IT majors by $100 million to $250 million, or about 1% of revenues. W

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 12:21 pm

Long-term bonds lead JGB rally on PM Takaichi's 'responsible' stimulus pledge

Japanese government bonds rallied on Thursday, particularly, as investors reacted positively to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge for espons

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 12:15 pm

Rs 3 lakh crore selloff! Sensex tumbles over 500 pts, Nifty below 25,850. What spooked the Indian stock market today?

Indian benchmark indices fell sharply as stronger U.S. jobs data dampened hopes of near-term Fed rate cuts, triggering a risk-off mood. The Nifty

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 12:15 pm

Sushovan Nayak sees short-term AI jitters, long-term opportunities for IT giants

Indian IT stocks face pressure from global AI advancements and China's innovation, triggering sentiment-driven selling. While short-term pain is

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 12:07 pm

TCS m-cap falls below Rs 10 lakh crore as stock hits 52-week low amid Anthropic AI shock

Tata Consultancy Services' stock has plunged, pushing its market value below Rs 10 lakh crore. Fears of artificial intelligence disrupting the IT

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 12:06 pm

Commerce ministry likely to roll out 8 components of export promotion mission next week

In November last year, two schemes were approved by the Union Cabinet with a combined outlay of over 45,000 crore -- Export Promotion Mission (25

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 12:05 pm

Luxury car sales grow big in Kerala despite small population, says BMW honcho

BMW holds 53% market share in luxury EV space in the state, according to Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group in India

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 12:01 pm

UK universities expand to India as immigration curbs tighten at home

India, which needs an estimated 70 million student places by 2035, has attracted 19 foreign universities, including nine from the UK

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 11:57 am

Keralas Responsible Tourism wins global recognition for women empowerment, rural growth

The Minister said that nearly 80% of RT units in the State are led by women, highlighting the success of Keralas gender-inclusive tourism model a

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 11:50 am

Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold hit Rs 1.75 lakh/10 grams & silver cross Rs 3 lakh/kg soon? Here's the outlook

Gold and silver price prediction: Gold and silver prices have bounced back from recent lows, and appear to be on path for a long-term rise, belie

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 11:47 am

US hiring collapses to 181,000 in 2025, down 88% year-on-year

The US economy saw a meager job growth in 2025, with only 181,000 jobs added during the year.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 11:39 am

Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei hits 58,000 as yen, JGBs rally on election fallout

Japan's Nikkei share average surpassed 58,000 for the first time. Government bonds and the yen also saw gains. This rally follows Prime Minister

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 11:37 am

US-India trade deal revives FII interest, but AI threat clouds earnings and jobs: Saurabh Mukherjea

Foreign institutional investors are returning to India following the US-India trade agreement, but concerns over earnings growth persist. Artific

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 11:36 am

Bitcoin climbs to $67K as strong US jobs data keeps rate-cut hopes in check

Bitcoin bounced back to $67,000 mark after dipping to $65,000 yesterday. Strong U.S. jobs data reduced expectations of an early interest rate cut

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 11:35 am

Indian market is 18 months ahead of its fair value: DSP Mutual Fund's Kalpen Parekh

Despite consolidating over the past year, the market remains expensive and investors should therefore moderate their return expectations, Parekh

Livemint 12 Feb 2026 11:26 am

HUL Q3 PAT surges 121% to 6,603 crore on one-off positive impact

Excluding exceptional items, Profit After Tax at 2,562 crore grew by 1% indicating the tough business environment

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 11:23 am

SBI still offers value, CV cycle looking strong; IT volatility a concern: Neeraj Dewan

Market expert Neeraj Dewan remains constructive on PSU banks, citing strong earnings and reasonable valuations, suggesting SBI is a buy-on-dips o

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 11:21 am

India bonds dip as US yields rise; inflation data awaited

Indian government bonds saw a slight dip early Thursday. This move followed a rise in U.S. Treasury yields. Investors are now keenly awaiting Ind

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 11:19 am

Bangladeshs first general election since Hasina ouster in 2024 begins

The 13th parliamentary elections are being held simultaneously along with a referendum on a complex 84-point reform package

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 11:13 am

Flipkart plans food delivery to break Zomato-Swiggy duopoly

Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart is planning to enter the highly competitive online food delivery market.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 11:05 am

US Stocks Today | Ackmans Pershing Square bets big on Meta, exits Hilton on AI optimism

Bill Ackmans Pershing Square has taken a major new position in Meta, investing $2 billion on the confidence that AI adoption will unlock long-ter

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 10:57 am

India's agri export to US set to jump as 75% of items now enjoy zero tariff: SBI Report

The report noted that India's export of $1.36 billion worth of agricultural commodities will receive zero additional US duty access, which will s

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 10:54 am