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In its official holiday calendar for the year, the RBI has listed nine holidays for banks in February 2026, including the weekend holidays for se
Strategic sovereignty a guiding imperative in reshaping global economy, say CEOs
S&P Global chief: Indias post-Covid expansion among most consistent for any major economy
The Commerce Minister finds himself on the frontline when the government is busy defending the U.S. trade deal which critics say is one-sided
Whats in store for garment exporters to the U.S.? | Explained
What has the U.S. promised Bangladesh with respect to textiles? What are the conditions laid down by the U.S. to give Bangladeshi exporters unpre
Toilets, garbage, linen: Railways overhauls of on-board services, in Gen Coaches as well
How is U.S.-India trade deal being tweaked? | Explained
What are the areas that have come under scrutiny? Has India stopped buying Russian oil as Donald Trump has claimed? What is happening in the agri
AI not causing mass layoffs, but changing nature of work: Study
Contrary to fears, generative AI isn't causing mass layoffs in India's IT sector. A new ICRIER-OpenAI study reveals AI is boosting productivity a
Xiaomi to strengthen its mid-segment growth, stay accessible in 2026, amid price hikes
The brand entered the year 2026 with a clear intent to stay accessible to a large number of consumers in the country despite shifting market dyna
Gold tops investment choices among young Indians, survey finds
Young Indians, across Gen Z and Millennials, overwhelmingly favor gold as their top investment choice, with 62% preferring it over mutual funds,
Assams tea gardens make room for bamboo to fuel bioethanol plant
The 4,930-crore bioethanol plant, promoted by PSU Numaligarh Refinery Limited with support of Finnish firms, comes as a relief to farmers
'Got India's commitment to stop buying Russian oil,' claims Rubio at Munich conference
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed India committed to halting additional Russian oil purchases, amidst ongoing US sanctions. However, Indi
Cabinet clears major highway projects: CCEA okays Rs 11,000cr for upgrades
The Centre has greenlit over Rs 11,000 crore in highway projects across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana. These crucial upgrades, including ro
U.S. FDA issues four observations to Piramal Pharmas facility near Hyderabad
PhonePe sharpens lending, insurance play ahead of IPO as segment drives growth
Revenue from the lending and insurance distribution segment surges from 28.05 crore in FY23 to 557.65 crore in FY25, clocking a CAGR of over 345%
Indias climate spending rises to 5.6% of GDP, Sitharaman says at Munich
India has significantly boosted climate action spending, now at nearly 5.6% of GDP, up from 3.7% six years ago, demonstrating strong domestic com
62 pc Gen Z and Millennials continue to back gold as safest investment bet
Mumbai: Gold remains the most trusted investment for young Indians despite growing access to modern financial products, with 62 per cent of respo
ISRO to push ahead with all planned launches despite PSLV failure: Jitendra Singh
Singh was speaking at the Research, Industry, Start-up and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave organised by the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Tax refunds jump 22% so far, claims Scott Bessent what should filers look for this season?
The average tax refund has increased by 22% this season, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The IRS has not released official data ye
Talking about the rapid advancements in AI and the impact it was having on society, Paranjpe urged the audience to introspect if the technology A
Signature Global, RMZ set up 50:50 JV for mixed-use project in Gurugram
PM Modi to chair tech CEO roundtable at India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Over 2 lakh registered participants, 20 world leaders, over 100 CEOs, 45 Ministerial delegations, 30 Vice-Ministerial delegations to attend; Nvid
Gen Z and Millennials stick to gold as safest investment bet, survey finds
According to the survey, 61.9% of respondents would choose gold if they had 25,000 to invest today, far ahead of mutual funds (16.6%), fixed depo
Bearish market sentiments drag down primary issuances
January fund-raise drops sharply as companies defer launches amid volatile markets
Kerala to launch India's first graphene policy to become global tech hub
Kerala is working on a series of incentives to attract domestic and global investors, including a 50% subsidy on lease payments for manufacturing
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Protect gains, avoid fresh longs until key levels hold
Indian markets experienced a negative week, with Nifty closing lower after failing to sustain early gains. Volatility increased as the index test
16th Finance Commission: Are federal transfers moving from support to performance?
Modi makes historic landing at NE's first emergency landing facility
Modi took off from the Chabua airfield after his arrival, and landed at the ELF in Moran on a stretch of National Highway-37
PM Modi aboards C-130J, lands on highway in Dibrugarh close to China border
The Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on Moran Bypass in Assams Dibrugarh where the aircraft landed is among 28 identified by the IAF in eleven st
Southern Petrochemicals posts Q3 consolidated PAT of 54.07 cr
The Chennai-based agri-nutrient and fertiliser company had earned a net profit of 38.50 crore during the corresponding quarter of the last financ
Govt. cheating cotton farmers, textile exporters over tariffs in India-U.S. deal: Rahul
In a social media post, he said the Modi government has neither protected the interests of cotton farmers nor that of textile exporters as a visi
Making the decision public on Saturday, a government statement said that the new fund will have a targeted, segmented funding approach to support
OKX Ventures is backing a new RWA-backed stablecoin, signaling a move towards tokenized private credit. Meanwhile, DeepSnitch AI is gaining signi
Dedicated Freight Corridor wont divert cargo volumes to competing ports, says APSEZ
Mundra Ports deep draft, faster vessel turnaround and integrated logistics ecosystem will ensure that shipping lines will continue to favour it o
SEBI, NSDL launch auto rickshaw awareness drive to promote investor verification
SEBI and NSDL are using auto-rickshaws across India for a public outreach campaign. This initiative aims to boost investor awareness and combat d
AP proposes 53,752 crore for agri, allied sectors
The Minister said that the share of agriculture is 33.20% of the Gross State Domestic Product of 17.62 lakh crore
NISAR to deliver 100m soil moisture data every 13 days across India: ISRO
Bengaluru, Feb 14: ISRO on Saturday said that NISAR is systematically imaging the Indian landmass in S-and L-bands to deliver high-resolution and
How to earn 20,000 per month using SCSS while getting tax benefits? Explained
SCSS is a government-backed small savings scheme designed for senior citizens to keep their finances steady after retirement. SCSS gives Indians
GMR Airports Q3 net profit falls to Rs 174 crore
GMR Airports Ltd. reported a 14% decline in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 173.96 crore for the December 2025 quarter, impacted by Rs 183.12
Southern Petrochemicals clock Q3 consolidated PAT at Rs 54.07 cr
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd announced a net profit of Rs 54.07 crore for the October-December 2025 quarter. This marks an
FPIs pour 14,160 crore into Indian markets this week
The weeks buying comes after FPIs selling Indian equities for three consecutive months
1 dead, 3 injured as parapet wall slab of metro rail line falls onto vehicles in Mumbai
A slab of the parapet wall of the girder bridge fell near Johnson and Johnson factory on the arterial LBS Road some time after noon on an autoric
Online bus bookings grew 25% in 2025: redBus CEO
RedBus CEO Prakash Sangam said that pilgrimage travel and tier-3 demand far outpaced the overall growth on the platform.
Xtranet Technologies gets SEBI nod to raise 190 cr via IPO
Xtranet Technologies to use IPO proceeds for repayment of certain borrowings, funding capital expenditure for the purchase and installation of mo
After back-to-back correction, the setup for Nifty has turned relatively cautious, with the index slipping below its 20DMA for the first time in
Cabinet clears Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led city infrastructure push
The Union Cabinet has greenlit the Urban Challenge Fund, allocating Rs 1 lakh crore to spur market-linked urban infrastructure over five years. T
This slideshow highlights the top 10 companies that recorded the highest growth in retail shareholders during the period. Heres everything you ne
Govt approves Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, key details to know
Andhra Pradesh FM presents Rs 3.32 lakh cr Budget for 2026-27
Fiscal deficit projected at Rs 75,868 crore
Cabinet approves 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation
Under the scheme, central assistance will cover 25% of a project's cost, provided that at least 50% of the funding is mobilised from the market
Short-term loan dependence puts Pakistans economic stability at risk
Reserve Bank of India tightens broker funding norms: Will stock brokers feel the squeeze?
A key change under the amendment is the shift toward fully secured funding for brokers. Going forward, only 100% secured funding will be permitte
DGCA tightens alcohol-testing rules and mandates video recording
Accordingly, a key addition is the requirement that breath-analyser examinations be recorded on camera, with recordings preserved for six months
Rail safety: Spending triples to Rs 1.17 lakh cr in FY26; Kavach expanded, CCTV rollout scaled up
The discussions are still preliminary and informal as no solid decision has been made on the matter, according to the report quoting people famil
Reliance Infrastructure, SpiceJet among 10 smallcap stocks that slipped up to 23% this week
Even as experts point to a potential turnaround in the broader smallcap space, a handful of companies continued to face sharp corrections.
Noida metro expansion: Cabinet okays Aqua Line extension to Sector 142, 8 new stations to come up
Infra boost: Cabinet clears rail lines, tunnel, roads, metro projects worth Rs 1.60 lakh crore
Welfare, development push: Andhra Pradesh presents 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026-27
Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said the estimated revenue deficit would be around 22,000 crore (1.11% of the GSDP) and the fiscal deficit is p
Judicial leadership suffers when we pretend judges are perfect: CJI Surya Kant
The CJI also called for a radical shift in how judicial leadership is perceived, advocating for the creation of a Commonwealth Apex Body
Valentine's Day is driving a significant sales surge for quick commerce platforms and digital-first brands, with categories like sexual wellness,
India, Brazil likely to sign pharma, minerals and aviation pacts during Lula visit
Rupee may close 2026 at 93 on FDI outflows and expensive non-Russian crude
Fitch in its Asia currency outlooks said that the U.S. rate cuts will support Asian currencies but domestic stability will play a key role the ra
US Markets | Mastering the Market Cycle: Why Howard Marks advice matters more in 2026
Veteran investor Howard Marks emphasizes understanding market cycles over predicting turning points. In today's environment of high tech optimism
Four ports under construction in Andhra Pradesh, Centre tells Lok Sabha
Space domain awareness, autonomous satellites, data centres in orbit - AI opens new world
Space engineers in India and across the world are using artificial intelligence to track more than a million orbits of such debris to determine t
India relaxes wheat export restrictions to appease farmers
The government also cleared additional shipments of 500,000 tons each of wheat products and sugar, on top of earlier approvals, according to a st
Widespread arrests roil Iran weeks after security forces crushed protests
A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country
Sir Martin Sorrell highlights that external threats, particularly from competitors and CFOs focused on efficiency, are driving rapid AI adoption
Explained: Can you open more than one PPF account? Here's what government rules say
Individuals can invest a minimum of 500 and a maximum of 1.5 lakh per year for 15 years in their PPF accounts. This amount is locked in for 15 ye
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a Rs 5,450 crore infrastructure drive in Assam, inaugurating the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a vital six-lane
Bitcoin and Ethereum near $68,000 and $2,054; experts flag caution from on-chain data
In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum went up 3.73% and 5.51% respectively. Among the major altcoins, XRP, BNB, Solana, Tron, Dogecoin, Card
Delhi's air quality slips to 'moderate' at 197; Anand Vihar, RK Puram record 'poor' AQI
As per AQI classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 3
Infosys, Wipro ADRs rebound 4% after 14% rout in two days. Time to rally on Monday?
As much as Rs 5.7 lakh crore evaporated from the sector in just eight trading sessions and the Nifty IT index crashed 19% in the short span. The
Dolly Khannas Portfolio tanks 42% in FY26: 6 stocks bleed, 1 fresh bet surges 97%
As of February 13, 2026, the total value of these holdings is approximately Rs 224 crore, down about 42% from Rs 390 crore in March 2025.
Concurrent Losers: 12 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
ixigo buys Spanish train booking platform Trenes for 125 crore
Additionally the company has also picked up 45% in Spanish start up Sqaas that is engaged in providing technology driven solutions for around 5 c
Bitcoin traders warn the $60,000 mark is a liquidation trigger
Bitcoin faces a critical juncture around the $60,000 mark. A break below this level could ignite significant market volatility. Options contracts
IPO Calendar: Gaudium IVF to open next week as Fractal, Aye Finance head for listing
The key mainboard issue to watch will be Gaudium IVF & Women Health, which will open for subscription on February 20 and close on February 24. Th
From soil to sustainability: How ethanol is rewriting Indias rural growth story
Ethanol offers a powerful lesson: When policy aligns with people, transformation follows
The road ahead for Indian dairy in global trade
The Free Trade Agreement between India and the EUrepresentsa significant shift in the way India thinks about dairy in the global trade environmen
As the industry advances toward a projected valuation of approximately $535 billion by 2027, a clear quality pivot is underway
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Markets anticipate a busy week. Walmart's results will offer clues on consumer spending. European miners' earnings will reflect commodity market
Wall Street Week Ahead: Walmart, economic data await investors confronting AI 'whack-a-mole'
Investors brace for AI disruption volatility as a market rotation emerges, with energy, consumer staples, materials, and industrials showing stre
Cooling January inflation keeps Fed easing in play
U.S. consumer prices rose less than anticipated in January, with the CPI increasing 0.2% monthly and 2.4% annually. This data suggests the Federa
