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Old is gold as prices singe, rush for advance purchase

Indian consumers are actively exchanging old gold for new and accelerating wedding jewellery purchases due to soaring gold prices. Titan Company

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 4:08 am

RBI to roll out risk-based deposit insurance in April

Starting April 1, 2026, banks will pay deposit insurance premiums based on their financial health, a global shift. Stronger banks with better ris

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 4:04 am

GDP growth outlook raised to 7.4%, repo rate stays at 5.25%

The RBI has raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 7.4%, while keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintainin

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 3:55 am

Cyber scammed? RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000

The RBI is set to introduce new rules to protect bank customers. Small digital fraud victims could receive up to Rs 25,000 compensation. Stricter

The Times of India 7 Feb 2026 3:49 am

The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point

The economic deal opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 1:05 am

India negotiating new FTAs

FTA: India is actively participating in regional and plurilateral platforms to support diversified and sustainable supply chains, including the I

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 12:43 am

Imports from China fall across sectors in FY25; mobile phone exports surge

India's imports from China saw a significant decline in 2024-25 across key sectors like fertilisers, chemicals, and iron and steel. Notably, mobi

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 12:37 am

Build-own-transfer to be priority for highway projects in FY27: Nitin Gadkari

The government plans to boost highway construction via public-private partnerships, prioritizing the build-own-transfer model and asset monetizat

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 12:37 am

PM MITRA parks get infra boost

Expenditure of 564.72 crore has been incurred so far on the seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks, the textile min

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 12:33 am

Govt to form panel to align tax, accounting rules and cut India Inc compliance burden

A joint panel will be formed by the corporate affairs ministry and CBDT by March-end. This initiative aims to align tax computation rules with ac

The Economic Times 7 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Sun TV Q3 net dips 11% to 324 crore

Consolidated net profit dipped 11 per cent to 324 crore compared to 364 crore a year ago

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 10:59 pm

RBI policy shows steady follow up action to Budget announcements, say experts

The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels and growt

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 10:50 pm

MRF net profit surges over two-fold to 692 crore in Q3

Its revenue from operations increased to 8,050 crore in the period under review against 7,001 crore in the year-ago period, MRF Ltd said in a reg

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

Dish TV India sinks deeper into losses in Q3 as subscription revenues continue to slide

Dish TV reported a net loss of approximately Rs 276 crore for Q3 FY26, sharply higher than the loss of around Rs 47 crore reported in the same qu

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 10:31 pm

RBI plans to compensate up to 25,000 in online fraud losses

For such small-value fraudulent transactions, which constitute 65% of online frauds, no questions will be asked to the victim if she/he has even

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

Cboe Q4 Results: Co beats profit estimates on options trading boom

Cboe Global Markets has surpassed Wall Street profit expectations for the fourth quarter. Increased market volatility fueled options trading volu

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 10:07 pm

Natural gas inclusion in GST regime would help provide better prices, IGX chief

Inclusion of natural gas into the GST ambit is a long-pending demand of the hydrocarbons industry.

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 10:06 pm

Net impact of AI on jobs positive, managing the transition to new tech a challenge: RBI

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that artificial intelligence will have a net positive impact on employment, despite job losses i

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 10:05 pm

RBI removes investment cap under voluntary retention route for FPIs

The RBI has removed the Rs 2.5-trillion investment cap under the voluntary retention route for FPIs to deepen bond markets, enhance capital flow

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 9:46 pm

Arun Icecreams sets Guinness World Record for largest ice cream social party

The event at Hyderabad featured over 5,000 children eating ice cream for 30 minutes straight

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:42 pm

RBI to roll out risk-based premium model for deposit insurance from April

The Reserve Bank of India will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from April 2026, aiming to reward stro

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 9:37 pm

Andhra Pradesh to launch Amaravati Quantum Valley project on Feb 7

The project aims to foster quantum research, talent development and industry collaboration.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

At businesslines post-Budget event, CEA defines Indias new era of competitive indigenisation

Budget meets the demands of an emerging global order with more indigenisation and resilience, yet with an eye on global competitiveness, says Ana

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

Elan Group issues 1,000 crore LoI to Leighton India for Elan The Mark

The contract covers civil and structural works for around 5.5 million sq ft of built-up area.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:31 pm

WE Hub to help Telangana colleges make women students industry-ready

WE Hub ties up with 20 academic institutions to launch Campus to Career initiative

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:30 pm

US stocks today: Wall Street rebounds as tech equities recover, bitcoin steadies

Indian markets saw a rebound on Friday, with tech stocks recovering and Bitcoin stabilizing after a volatile week. Investors are reassessing AI s

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 9:29 pm

Green buildings must address construction emissions: Maheshwar Rao

Speaking at the Green Karnataka Summit 2026, Rao said the construction sector plays a major role in the citys air quality and climate outcomes

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

Tata Steel Q3 profit soars 9-fold YoY to Rs 2,730 crore on Dutch unit boost

Tata Steels consolidated net profit surged more than ninefold from a year earlier in the December quarter as a sharp improvement in profitability

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

Focus on Credibility: DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur Outlines 370+ Reforms at businessline Budget Forum

DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlights over 370 reforms to enhance credibility and ease of doing business at the Budget Forum.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Fractal Analytics raises 1,248.26 crore from anchor investors

Of the total shares allotted, about 52.8 lakh shares, or 38.05%, were allocated to 11 domestic mutual funds across 22 schemes

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Indias January coffee shipments rise 35% to 33,904 tonnes

Exporters are cautious as order books are thin with buyers adopting a wait and watch stance amid volatile prices

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Shree Cement Q3 Results: Cons PAT surges 38% YoY to Rs 268 crore

Sales volumes were adversely impacted during the quarter due to loss of production on account of operations disruption at Baloda Bazar, Chhattisg

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 9:18 pm

Budget FY27 prioritises fiscal discipline, infra and Atmanirbharta: Expenditure Secretary V Vualnam

Budget framework reflects continued attention to public investment, innovation financing and sectoral allocations, says Vualnam

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

RBI Survey: Forecasters assign highest probability to 6.5-6.9% GDP growth in FY27

Professional forecasters, surveyed by the RBI, anticipate India's real GDP to grow between 6.5-6.9% in FY27. The economy is projected to expand a

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 9:06 pm

Micro-Economic Impact of Budget: Panelists concerned over state finances, laud fiscal consolidation

Panelists commend fiscal consolidation in the Budget while expressing concerns over revenue shortfalls and state financial pressures.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 9:00 pm

RBI removes VRR cap, reshapes FPI debt limits to boost bond inflows

RBI scrapped the Rs 2.5 lakh crore VRR cap, folding it into FPI debt limits from April, boosting flexibility and ease of doing business while ret

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:56 pm

Shares of major cigarette makers see sharp rally as prices increase

Shares of cigarette companies witnessed a significant recovery on Friday after they tumbled in January

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:53 pm

Indias rice buy for buffer stocks up 4%, near 43 million tonnes

Procurement ample to face any unforeseen situation, especially with El Nino likely to emerge after June

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:50 pm

Tata Motors PV posts Rs 3,486 crore loss in Q3 as JLR cyber impact drags results

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) slipped to a consolidated net loss in the December quarter from a year-earlier profit, hit by the continued

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:48 pm

Nearly 51% people report losing money to online scam, shows survey

A new survey shows online scams are widespread in India, with most users encountering fraud attempts daily and many falling prey to impersonation

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 8:46 pm

RBI eases norms for small NBFCs, exempts non-customer-facing firms

The Reserve Bank of India has eased compliance for low-risk NBFCs by exempting certain non-customer-facing firms from registration and proposing

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 8:45 pm

Indian professionals pivot to global remote roles as visa uncertainty rises: Indeed

India has the worlds largest overseas population, with approximately 35.4 million non-resident Indians and persons of Indian origin

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:40 pm

Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says India's macro fundamentals and external sector remain robust as borrowing, liquidity and rate outlook stay comf

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 8:40 pm

NSE board clears long-awaited IPO via offer-for-sale route

Governing board reconstitutes IPO committee of six to drive and oversee listing process

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:39 pm

Amazon plunges 9%, continues Big Tech's $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears ignite sell-off

Fears over AI spending have sparked a sell-off among tech stocks. Amazon plunges 9%, continues Big Tech's $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears

India Vision 6 Feb 2026 8:34 pm

Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved

Voyager CEO Dylan Taylor said a two-year timeframe for data centers in space would be aggressive. Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center

India Vision 6 Feb 2026 8:33 pm

Trump posts racist image of Obamas, White House defends it and slams 'fake outrage'

The depiction of the Obamas, posted from Trump's Truth Social account, was included in a video pushing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election vo

India Vision 6 Feb 2026 8:32 pm

Sebi directs AIFs to upload NAV data on depository platforms

To enhance transparency and operational efficiency, Sebi on Friday directed Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to upload the latest net asset va

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:31 pm

Amazon shares slide as $200 billion outlay fans fears over AI returns

Amazon.com shares slid 9% on Friday after the company outlined a planned $200 billion capital outlay for the year, stoking investor concerns abou

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:28 pm

MPC presses the pause button amid favourable growth outlook

Neutral stance continues; committee sees stable inflation and growth

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:27 pm

Facing high Trump tariffs, South Africa close to new trade deal with China

Cape Town: China and South Africa signed a framework agreement for a new trade deal on Friday, February 6, as Africas leading economy looks to ot

The Siasat Daily 6 Feb 2026 8:25 pm

Bitcoin slides to five-month low as ETF outflows and macro fears trigger sharp sell-off

A sustained move back above that zone would be needed to stabilise the tape

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:23 pm

Unclaimed deposit payouts jump after RBI campaign, cross 1,000 crore

Targeted RBI campaigns and incentives have sharply increased the pace of unclaimed deposit settlements, pushing monthly payouts to over Rs 1,000

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 8:23 pm

Faster DPDP compliance may strain budgets for start-ups, MSMEs

Compliance costs seen rising 1530% amid tighter timelines

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:23 pm

Conquer the chaos in India to increase competitiveness

A session on Budget and trade generated interesting prescriptions to raise manufacturing competitiveness

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:22 pm

MPC holds policy rate at 5.25%, revises growth projection upwards, FY26 inflation outlook at 2.1%

Policy rate to remain low for a long time; macroeconomic fundamentals,including external sector, are very strong: Malhotra

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 8:20 pm

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra allays fears over govt borrowing in FY27, asks to focus on net number

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed concerns about the government's borrowing plans for FY27. He highlighted that net borrowing has seen a mod

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:15 pm

RBI steps up credit delivery, allows REIT lending and doubles MSME loan cap

The central bank has proposed allowing banks to lend to REITs and doubled collateral-free loan limits for MSMEs, signalling a stronger push to wi

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 8:14 pm

Jana Small Finance Bank Q3 Results: Profit plunges 91% to Rs 10 crore

Jana Small Finance Bank reported a 91% drop in third quarter net profit at Rs 10 crore as compared with Rs 111 crore in the year-ago period, owin

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:14 pm

Gold, silver edge higher on US jobs report, hopes of Fed rate cut

The white precious metal drops below $100/oz in China, COMEX raises margin for precious metal again

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:13 pm

Surge in gold loan growth not a cause of concern: Reserve Bank of India

Banks are shifting from unsecured loans to gold-backed lending amid rising gold prices, but RBI says low LTVs and limited exposure pose no system

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 8:10 pm

RBI issues draft rules for credit derivatives and total return swaps linked to corporate bonds

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft rules for derivatives on credit indices and total return swaps (TRS) linked to corporate bonds

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:09 pm

BPL Medical bets on exports, sees exports rising to a third of a revenue in 5-6 yrs

Exports to account for nearly one-third of revenue in 5-6 years

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:08 pm

Kalyan Jewellers clocks 42% YoY growth in Q3 revenue at Rs 10,343 crore

Jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers has clocked a consolidated revenue of Rs 10,343 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 7,278 crore in the correspondi

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:06 pm

Laxmi Organics Lote chemical unit operates within environmental norms

According to the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board, the plants effluent treatment and air pollution control systems are fully functional,

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 8:04 pm

Bharti Airtel bets big on data centres, cloud for market share gains

By building an AI hub and seeking sovereign cloud certification, Airtel is evolving from a telco into a digital infrastructure giant, banking on

Livemint 6 Feb 2026 8:04 pm

How seven new high-speed rail corridors can transform train travel in India

The Union Budget 2026 announced seven high-speed rail corridors to enhance travel speed, safety, and comfort. The bullet trains, along with alrea

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 8:01 pm

Thomas Cook reports Q3 net profit of Rs 45 crore, revenue at Rs 2,146 crore

The budget announcements on government initiatives in infrastructure development, skilling 10,000 tourist guides, creating a digital repository,

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:00 pm

Govt using tech in big way in farm sector, 8.48 crore farmers given digital IDs so far: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The Indian government is significantly boosting technology in agriculture. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that 8.48 c

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 7:56 pm

MoSPI launches beta version of Model Context Protocol server on eSankhyiki portal

MoSPI plans to expand the portal with additional datasets in the coming months, supporting more data-driven research and decision-making.

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 7:55 pm

Upward revision in GDP, inflation forecasts indicates prolonged pause in repo rate: Experts

RBI raises real GDP projection for Q1 and Q2 of FY27 by 20 bps amid favourable growth outlook

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 7:49 pm

PSL classification lapses limited to few banks, not system-wide: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India said recent issues flagged in priority sector lending classification at some large private banks are isolated cases, an

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 7:37 pm

Expectedly, RBI keeps interest rates unchanged

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, February 6, as expected, as inflation remained at managea

The Siasat Daily 6 Feb 2026 7:34 pm

RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines

The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a committee to review the regulatory framework for business correspondents, with draft guideline amendm

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 7:33 pm

NSE Board approves IPO via OFS, forms a committee to drive listing process

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received board approval for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) via an Offer for Sale (OFS). This mo

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 7:33 pm

KMRL, IISc Bengaluru ink pact for research on sustainable urban mobility

By blending KMRLs real-world transport know-how with IIScs cutting-edge tech, like AI and simulation models, they aim to tackle issues like traff

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 7:20 pm

RBI very comfortable with gold loan exposure despite sharp volatility in prices, says Guv Sanjay Malhotra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed comfort regarding outstanding gold loans in the financial system, despite recent price volatilities

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 7:18 pm

App-based workers call for a nationwide strike on Feb 7 over minimum fares

Among its demands, the Union said the fare structure should be finalised in consultation with recognised driver and worker unions

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 7:17 pm

RBI will continue to meet the country's currency needs: Governor Malhotra

The value and volume of banknotes in circulation increased by 6.0 per cent and 5.6 per cent, respectively, during 2024-25

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

Tamil Nadu launches Urban Greening Policy under Green TN Mission

Policy mandates minimum 15% green cover in cities; aligns with climate goals and SDG 11

The Hindu Businessline 6 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

Govt bond yields jump 9 basis points as rate cut cycle seen nearing end

The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond hardened by 9 basis points to settle at 6.74 per cent

Business Standard 6 Feb 2026 7:09 pm

IREDA board approves Rs 2,994 crore fund raising plan via QIP mode

State-run power NBFC Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Friday approved a Rs 2,994 crore fundraising plan via the qualified in

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 7:09 pm

Kalyan Jewellers Q3 Results: Consolidated profit rises 90% to Rs 416 crore

Jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers India on Friday reported a 90.36 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 416.29 crore.

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 7:09 pm

Can AI replace lawyers? Experts insist it cant

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors has raised concerns about its impact on the legal profession.

NewsBytes 6 Feb 2026 7:08 pm