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Global Market Today | Asian stocks tepid, Yen weakens after GDP data
Asian equities traded mixed as subdued US inflation data bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Markets saw fluc
Fresh legal snag may delay NSEs long-awaited public debut
India's largest stock exchange, NSE, faces a new hurdle in its decade-long IPO journey. A petition in Delhi High Court questions Sebi's approval
Corporate revenues jump most in six quarters on GST push
Corporate revenues and profits surged in India during the December quarter, driven by GST reforms and strong performance in key sectors like auto
Global Market | BOE on knife edge over rates awaits pivotal UK inflation data
The Bank of England faces a crucial week of economic data releases, including inflation and labor market figures, following a narrow decision to
Short-term yields fall on surplus liquidity
Bond yields are diverging, with short-term rates falling due to liquidity while long-term rates rise, signaling the end of the current rate-cut c
EMs likely to outperform the US; gold, silver in long-term uptrend: Arvind Sachdeva
Emerging markets are poised for a long-term uptrend after years of underperformance, according to 13D Research & Strategy. While India may see te
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Markets closed the week lower, with benchmark indices down approximately 1% due to rising concerns over AI disruption and a significant sell-off
Stocks in news: BSE, TCS, Ola Electric, Religare Enterprises, Manappuram Finance
Markets faced selling pressure, with the Nifty declining due to a sharp fall in technology stocks. Several companies like BSE, TCS, Ola Electric,
Is budget push to develop animation, VFX, gaming talent in AI era pragmatic?
The finance minister announced a 250-crore allocation for talent development in the animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics ecosystem. Here
India cracks down on professional blood donor rackets with tougher new rules
The new rules to set up blood centres restrict eligibility to registered voluntary and charitable organizations, barring family societies and tru
India reviews Press Note 3, may ease small FDI entry with de minimis rule
Press Note 3, which made prior government approval mandatory for foreign direct investment (FDI) from bordering countries, was introduced in Apri
Final guidelines on acquisition financing come with too many conditions, say bankers. Brokers divided on the impact of stricter rules for lending
Private banks up the ante on campus hiring in hunt for niche, tech expertise
Engineering and business campuses in India are experiencing a revival in recruitment, particularly from banks. The focus is on global capability
Global Markets | China's stock bull run falters with earnings set to underwhelm
Chinese stocks face a gloomy outlook as corporate earnings show a significant downturn. Investors are concerned that upcoming holiday spending wi
FPIs trim bearish bets, but no rush to buy yet
Overseas fund managers have reduced bearish derivative bets on India, moving from near-lifetime lows as market pessimism eases. However, they rem
KKR could deploy $20 billion in India over the next decade, says cofounder Henry Kravis
Investment giant KKR sees immense potential in India, committing billions to its growing economy. Cofounder Henry Kravis highlights the increasin
India has committed to stop buying Russian oil: US secy of state Marco Rubio
Cotton farmers oppose Goyals U.S. import remarks, warn of price crash
Farm bodies say zero-tariff raw cotton import from the U.S. will severely affect domestic price anddevastate growers; several farmer bodies, part
From Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America's free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat
Free breakfast is a staple of the hospitality industry, but from Hyatt to Holiday Inn and Marriott, the economics and hotel business models are c
The AI trade has entered a puzzling phase. Do we know who the winners are anymore?
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explores the software sell-off and Anthropic's influence on the stock market. The
Data centers powering artificial intelligence have strained the electrical grid and driven utility costs higher for consumers. Trump trade advise
VB-G RAM G & PMAY-G account for 63 pc of Dept of Rural Development Budget: Report
The VB-G RAM G scheme, set to replace MGNREGA, has received the largest share of the Budget for the Department of Rural Development, accounting f
Moody's cites Russian crude uncertainty in US trade pact
In a significant development, India and the United States have inked a preliminary trade pact aimed at enhancing economic ties. This agreement fe
RBI initiates talks to ease overseas investment norms
The Reserve Bank of India is seeking input from banks to streamline overseas investment rules. This move aims to simplify procedures and ease com
Six of top-10 firms lose over Rs 3 lakh crore in market cap; TCS, Infosys hit hard
Top Indian firms saw over Rs 3 lakh crore wiped off their market value last week, with IT giants TCS and Infosys leading the decline. A broad mar
The precise art of letting go at the right time
An important question in the life of a startup is: When should a founder exit?
T20 World Cup: India outplay Pakistan by 61 runs
Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan
Raghu Vamsi Aerospace: Ambition fired by jet fuel
How a dying wish led to the birth of an Indian startup that supplies critical parts to aviation giants
Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis
India pilots CBDC-based digital food coupons in Gujarat, enabling beneficiaries to redeem ration entitlements through programmable e instead of p
Biz leaders must find ways of using AI to deliver value for consumers
Academic and author Vijay Govindarajan expounds on the next tech frontier
202627 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut
A new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, has secured the largest budget share, overshadowing MGNREGA with a significant allocation. While MGNRE
Tariff-driven exim: Access does not guarantee success
The door has opened, but we need a fundamental shift in our industry approach to make gains in the new era of contained globalisation
Behind the hype of Indian CEOs dominating global corporate giants
A reality check behind the myth of desi takeovers of Fortune 500 companies
Religare Enterprises to separate financial services, insurance businesses, list Finvest
Religare Enterprises will retain its stake in Care Health Insurance. The financial services business, comprising lending, broking, investment and
Economic growth spreads beyond metros; northern, eastern districts gain momentum: Report
India's economic growth is expanding beyond major cities, with northern and eastern districts emerging as new activity hubs. While established me
Bill Gates to visit Andhra, hold talks with CM Naidu
Amaravati: Microsoft founder Bill Gates will visit Amaravati on February 16 and hold discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expan
India, France to hold key dialogue to boost defence cooperation on Feb 17
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold talks with his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin in Bengaluru on February 17, with some ke
NLC to add 650 MW of solar power capacity this year
IPO-bound subsidiary NLC India Renewables targets 10 GW RE capacity by 2030
Indias marriage matchmaking evolves from conventions to compatibility
Interestingly the report also highlights an increasingly evolving attitude towards divorce and remarriage, with the share of users open to divorc
Budget avoided populism, focused on productive capex to power Reform Express: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the Union Budget's focus on productive spending and record infrastructure outlays, steering clear of populism for
Why rigid control of power grid frequency should be a thing of the past
Moderate and planned deviations from nominal frequency can promote grid reliability, affordability and clean energy goals
Gold, Silver likely to consolidate amid Fed rate-cut uncertainty: Analysts
Precious metal prices are set for continued volatility and consolidation as investors await crucial US economic data, including inflation and GDP
India adds record over 52 GW power capacity in FY26
As of January 2026, Indias total installed power generation capacity stands at 520,510.95 MW
CCUS: An idea whose time has come, but at a price
The Budget is backing carbon capture, utilisation and storage projects, but there are cheaper alternatives
Full replacement of Russian crude appears infeasible in near term, says Moodys Analytics
India imports more than 30 per cent of its domestic energy needs from Russia, so a pivot away from Russian crude will be pricey
India adds a record 52.5 GW of power generation capacity so far in FY26
Companies have installed power generation capacity of 52.53 GW in the first nine months of FY26, surpassing the 34 GW installed in all of FY25, t
Silver, gold braces for another jittery week on US inflation data, Fed cues: Analysts
Silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) declined 5,532, or 2.2 per cent, while gold rose 444, or 0.3 per cent, over the past week.
A safety net in sickness and in health
How preventive and proactive care is central to building a sustainable health insurance model
Tea industry seeks policy support as rising costs, labour shortage strain margins
Industry officials said labour availability has become a major operational challenge, with some estates reporting absenteeism of 2550 per cent du
India-UK FTA expected to come into force in April
The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed in July 2025, is expected to come into force from April 2026.
How can Indians invest in international markets?
Global investing is often considered the only free lunch in finance, a term coined by Nobel laureate Harry Markowitz.
These IPOs will open for subscription in India this week
The primary market is gearing up for a quiet week, with just one mainboard and two small and medium enterprise (SME) initial public offerings (IP
Bank health check beyond CD ratio
Why lenders no longer view the credit-deposit ratio as the primary indicator of a banks liquidity
JV to produce Hammer missiles on the table during India-France defence ministers meet on Feb 17
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs
SEBI working group begins review of position limits on non-agri commodity derivatives
MCX to make detailed presentation in the follow up meeting this week
India-UK free trade pact likely to be implemented in April: Official
India and the UK are set to implement their free trade agreement in April 2026. This pact will allow 99 percent of Indian exports to enter Britai
India-U.K. free trade pact likely to be implemented in April 2026: Official
The pact needs approval from the U.K. parliament before it is implemented
Kochi to host Tradex Kerala 2026 meet from Feb 17
Organised by the State Industries Department, buyers from 20 foreign countries are expected participate in the meet
Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of Bangladeshs Tarique Rahman on Tuesday
India welcomes Bangladeshs transition to an elected government under the leadership of Rahman: MEA
Former President hails India as world's 3rd-largest start-up ecosystem
Former President Ram Nath Kovind has hailed India as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with over two lakh recognized start-ups.
Delhi government to assign unique ID for every land parcel
The Delhi government has launched a new initiative, 'Bhu-Aadhaar,' to assign a unique 14-digit identification number to every land parcel in the
Global cues, AI disruption fears to steer markets this week: Analysts
Stock markets are poised for a volatile week, driven by US economic data, the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, and growing AI disruption fears.
India adds more than 50,000 MW of power generation capacity in current financial year
With the addition, India as on January 31, commands 5,20,510.95 MW of total power generation capacity
Calvin Christ outperformed five other finalists to secure the top honours.
India-US trade deal to help secure crude at competitive prices: Piyush Goyal
India and the US aim to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, with energy imports like crude oil and LNG forming a key part. This interi
Can Sensex and Nifty bounce back? 7 key factors that could shape market mood in coming week
Morocco expects 80,000 Indian visitors in 2026
Morocco is expecting an influx of up to 80,000 Indian visitors this year.
Could gold prices in India fall below 1L?
Gold prices in India peaked at 1,80,779 per 10g in January 2026 but have since fallen to 1,56,200.
GST scam case: Bombay HC grants protection to Sunil Biyani
Sunil Biyani, the Non-Executive Director of Future Group, has been granted protection from arrest by the Bombay High Court.
FPIs invest 19,675cr in Indian equities this February
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback in early February, investing 19,675 crore into Indian equities in the first half o
Market cap of India's top 6 firms down 3L crore
The combined market capitalization of six out of the top 10 most valuable companies in India has witnessed a massive decline of over 3 lakh crore
Central projects worth 55,000 cr cleared for Assam in last 1 yr: CM Himanta
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke about a range of approved and planned projects in Assam.
Railways rolls out tech-enabled onboard cleaning reform for long distance trains
The railway ministry has launched a new onboard cleaning initiative for long-distance trains, deploying professional teams to clean coaches and t
FPIs infuse Rs 19,675 crore in early February after months of heavy selling
Foreign investors injected Rs 19,675 crore into Indian stocks in early February, reversing months of outflows. This surge, driven by a US-India t
India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi to inaugurate expo on Monday
The expo aims to foster global partnerships and business opportunities within the AI ecosystem.
Stock market outlook for the week: Macroeconomic data, global developments in focus
Trading activity of foreign investors, rupee movements to also steer markets this week, analysts say
Govt doing a thorough study of non-scheduled flight operators: Aviation Minister
New Delhi: The government is conducting a very thorough study of flight operations by non-scheduled operators and uncontrolled airfields to look
Witnessing Betrayal Of Indian Farmers In Name Of US Trade Deal: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Feb 15: Upping the ante against the government over the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday posed a st
3 signs you and your partner may be financially incompatible
Most Americans think financial compatibility is important for successful relationships. Here are signs you and your partner could be incompatible
Here are 3 factors that drove the big swings in the stock market last week
Industrial names surged while financial stocks buckled under the growing weight of artificial intelligence fears. Here are 3 factors that drove t
FPI inflows rebound to Rs 19,675 cr in first fortnight of Feb on US-India trade deal
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) staged a sharp turnaround in early February, pumping Rs 19,675 crore into Indian equities in the first fortnig
The NFL just wrapped a record-breaking season. Heres why next years going to be even bigger
In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL announced that Paris, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro will host regular-season games for the first
FPI inflows rebound to 19,675 crore in first fortnight of February on US-India trade deal
The inflows follow three consecutive months of heavy selling, with FPIs pulling out 35,962 crore in January, 22,611 crore in December, and 3,765
Lodha Developers buys 80% stake in Solidrise Realty for 294 cr
Pune-based Solidrise Realty will become a subsidiary of Lodha Developers.
Amit Shah defends FTAs with UK, EU & trade deal with US, says dairy and farmers fully protected
Shah positions agreements as export opportunities rather than import threats
Amit Shah launches e-Rupeepowered PDS, unveils 24x7 Annapurti grain ATM in Gujarat
Under the system, beneficiaries receive digital tokens credits of e-Rupee in RBI-enabled digital wallets that specify the ration commodity, quan
Research shows the buy-and-hold returns strategy on investments are significantly higher than the actual returns of a market timer. This differen
Religare Enterprises to split financial services, insurance biz into two listed entities
The financial services business will be transferred to Religare Finvest which will issue equity shares to insurance-focused Religare Enterprises
Why two is better than one in a home loan
If the primary applicant has a weak credit profile, adding a co-applicant with a strong credit profile increases the chances of approval of the l
PM Modi to lay foundation for Silchar-Guwahati corridor in March: Assam CM
The Assam CM also announces major infrastructure projects, including the Brahmaputra tunnel and Kamakhya ropeway.
