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Earthquake in Myanmar triggers tremors across Kolkata, northeast India
The quake occurred around 9.05 pm and lasted for a few seconds, with residents in high-rise buildings and office complexes reporting aftershocks
Rupee logs best day in 7 years due to India-US trade deal; further gains depend on RBI intervention
The Indian rupee saw a significant jump on Tuesday, gaining 125 paise against the US dollar. This surge followed the announcement of a US-India t
Explained | What the US-India trade deal means and why tariffs are cut to 18%
Details will be clarified through a US executive order and a joint statement.
CapitaLand India Trust is boosting its India strategy. It plans to raise more onshore debt and sell some assets. This will help fund new acquisit
UPI transactions surge to record high of 230 trillion till December 2025: Govt
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions till December 2025 touched a record high of 230 trillion, amid the government's digital payments pu
Data service stocks plunge up to 10% as Anthropic releases AI in legal space
Shares of legal software firms and data service companies saw a sharp decline on Tuesday. This downturn followed the release of a new AI automati
'Historic', 'very positive', 'quiet diplomacy': Ex-Indian envoys hail India-US trade deal
India and the United States have reached a significant trade agreement. Washington will lower tariffs on Indian products to 18 percent. Former di
US trade chief says India to maintain some agriculture protections in deal with Trump
India will eliminate tariffs on American industrial goods. The United States will reduce tariffs on most Indian products. India will maintain som
US tariff cut to boost Indian carpet exports, benefit 2.5 million weavers: Council
Indian carpets will now face lower US tariffs, dropping from 50 percent to 18 percent. This significant reduction offers substantial relief to th
India has secured a better trade deal with the US than competitors: Goyal
Detailing of deal is on; slashing of US duties on Indian goods to 18% will happen only after joint statement is inked
AP plans large-scale saffron cultivation in Lambasingi
AP CM asked officials to allow companies to undertake large-scale saffron farming under a public-private partnership model involving local tribal
IndiaUS trade deal: New Delhi may scale back Russian oil buys after tariff relief
India will significantly reduce crude oil imports from Russia, adhering to a US-brokered trade deal that lowers tariffs on Indian goods. While ex
Buoyed by US, EU trade deals, Exide Industries looks to generate additional exports of 500 crore
Its export business witnessed a degrowth year on year in Q3 amid tariff-linked challenges in the US and global geopolitical uncertainties
FPIs cover short positions as Nifty 50 rebounds after US-India tariff deal surprise
Record bearish derivative bets force technical short squeeze, but analysts say sustained FPI inflows will depend on earnings recovery and improve
RBI may scale back forex intervention as US-India trade deal lifts sentiment
The central bank had been selling dollars to curb rupee volatility amid sustained foreign portfolio investor outflows, tightening rupee liquidity
Fractal Analytics reduces IPO size by over 40% to 2,834 crore
The IPO offer opens on February 9 and closes on February 11. Anchor bidding will open on February 6
Walmart hits $1 trillion in market value for the first time
Walmart became the first retailer ever to hit $1 trillion in market valuation on Tuesday, riding on a year-long rally that has seen its shares ri
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Nifty saw profit-taking after a gap-up opening but held above key Fibonacci and moving average supports. Analysts flagged a shift to buy-on-dips,
US said to have accepted Indias position on GM crops in lieu of concession on apples, nuts
Along with the Commerce Minister Piyush Goyals assertion on no compromise on sensitive sectors, businessline has reliably learnt that the redline
Jewellers cautiously optimistic on regaining lost ground in US
Indian exporters have an edge when compared to competing countries such as China (50%) and Thailand (19%)
The world is looking at India, PM Modi tells NDA MPs
At the NDA parliamentary party meeting, the PM was felicitated for successfully concluding trade deals with 39 countries
India to continue buying crude oil from non-sanctioned entities, including Russia
Logistics also supports their claim: typically, cargoes from Russia is booked about 10 weeks in advance
Next GST Council likely to focus on registration, audit, refunds beside others
Officials prepare agenda; GST meet expected March or early April
India's first AI IPO: Fractal Analytics announces dates for Rs 2,834 crore public issue
Fractal Analytics announced dates for its Rs 2,834 crore IPO, billed as Indias first pure-play AI listing. The issue includes fresh shares and an
The Indian currency (INR) appreciated about 1.4% to close at 90.2650 per US Dollar (USD), up about 125 paise as compared with the previous close
Gold, silver recoup losses on bargain hunting
Silver rises over $100 an ounce in Shanghai futures market as all precious metals gain over 5 per cent
India-US trade deal: Some key questions that still remain unanswered
India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyals press conference on Tuesday also offered little details, though he was clear that sensitive
EPAM India to source a third of upcoming engineering hires from Tamil Nadu
EPAM Indias Managing Director, Srinivas Reddy, stated that the company is focusing on local engineering talent, with most new hires for its recen
Nifty surged on the India-US trade deal but formed a large red candle amid profit-taking. Still, holding key Fibonacci support shifted sentiment
Nazara Tech Q3 Results: Profit tanks 35% to Rs 8.84 crore
Diversified gaming platform Nazara Technologies on Tuesday posted a 35.3 per cent drop in consolidated profit for the December quarter at Rs 8.84
Safeguards built in to protect agri sector in FTAs, says Indian Agriculture Minister
Adequate safeguards are built in to protect sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy from unfair competition, Shivraj Singh Chouhan tells
Dvara E-Dairy crosses 100 cr in cumulative loan disbursements
The company says it marks a significant milestone in building a scalable, technology-led dairy finance ecosystem in India.
Adani group, Leonardo team up to build military helicopters
While Leonardos civil helicopters are flown by top industrial houses, the company has had a controversial past with defence contracts in India
AB Capital Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 33% YoY to Rs 945 crore, revenue up 27%
Aditya Birla Capital posted a strong Q3FY26 with profit rising 33% and revenue up 27%, led by robust lending, insurance and asset management grow
Linking to the European transmission system can take as long as 7 years contrasting with the roughly 2 years required to construct a data center
India-UK FTA offers strategic benefits for rules-based trade, British peers conclude
A UK parliamentary report has praised the India-UK free trade agreement as a significant achievement. The deal offers strategic benefits and stab
US stocks mixed as gold, silver bounce back
U.S. stocks showed stability Tuesday, with the S&P 500 nearing an all-time high, boosted by Palantir's strong earnings and AI optimism. Gold and
We will not allow you to share a single word of peoples personal data, SC tells WhatsApp, Meta
Supreme Court warns WhatsApp and Meta against sharing personal data, emphasizing consumer privacy rights in India.
Eastern India lagging despite strong national growth; FY'27 Budget resilient: Sanjeev Sanyal
Sanjeev Sanyal, advisor to the Prime Minister, highlighted uneven economic growth across Indian states. He noted eastern India lags behind due to
Bank holiday on 31 March? RBI orders govt business branches to stay open here is why
The RBI has directed banks to remain open on 31 March 2026 to handle government transactions and ensure all necessary financial operations are co
AWL Agri Business Q3 Results: Profit down 35% to Rs 269 crore
AWL Agri Business Ltd, formerly known as Adani Wilmar, on Tuesday posted 35 per cent drop in consolidated net profit at Rs 269 crore for December
India has got the best deal vs neighbours; dairy, agri protected: Piyush Goyal
New baggage rules to ease bringing jewellery, re-import of equipment, says CBIC Chairman Chaturvedi
We are prioritising the reduction of procedural delays by ensuring customs officials have full clarity on duty-free allowances, says Vivek Chatur
JPMorgan working on new local currency debt index: Sources
JPMorgan is finalising plans for a new index to track frontier market local currency bonds, investors consulted on the details told Reuters, as t
RBI to start 3-day deliberations on interest rate from Wednesday
The Reserve Bank's policy panel begins its meeting Wednesday to decide on interest rates. Experts expect a pause in rate cuts due to low inflatio
US trade deal restores pricing advantage for Indian leather exporters
The reduced duty of 18% is lowest when compared to other countries China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh
La Nia weakens as some models hint at El Nio from June
However, there is a long lead period for predicting El Nio, it says
Seaplane VGF scheme likely to provide hybrid subsidies, guarantees: Sources
Scheme is expected to support early operations and address aircraft access constraints
Indus Towers bets on 5G growth and overseas expansion for revenue
Indus Towers expects revenue growth from 5G expansion, rising data usage and overseas forays in Africa and the UAE. Management said customer paym
DSP Multi Asset FoF to invest in best equity schemes across industry
DSP Multi Asset FoF will invest up to 75% in equity, tracking top-performing fund managers to maximise returns for investors
While Trump has said India will buy more Venezuelan oil, Indian refiners have cited difficulties
In an investor call earlier this month, officials at Hindustan Petroleum had underlined the Venezuelan crude to be bottom-heavy, having high visc
US tariff cut eases job-loss fears in Punes auto hub
Indian auto component manufacturers, many based in Pune, Chakan and Pimpri-Chinchwad, faced competitive disadvantages against rivals from countri
Over 70% of recruiters in India struggle to find the right talent due to volumequality mismatch
With hiring activity 40% above pre-pandemic levels, distinguishing genuine candidates has become more difficult, especially as applicants per rol
Piyush Goyal breaks down India-US trade deal: 'Rahul misleading people, farmers fully protected'
Menzies Aviation secures $9.2 mn, plans to hire 1,000 at Bengaluru Airport
Under the new license, the company will provide a full suite of ground handling services across Terminals 1 and 2, including passenger, ramp, and
Precious metal price fluctuations could test fast-growing gold token market
A surge in the price of gold is driving demand for so-called tokenized gold, a fast-growing niche of the digital asset market, which experts warn
Mutual funds to continue government bond sales despite US trade deal relief: Report
Indian mutual funds will likely continue selling government bonds, after record sales in January, as demand-supply dynamics outweigh U.S. trade-d
UPL expects to benefit from US tariff cut in Q4 and beyond
Group CFO Bikash Prasad says lower tariffs may improve competitive position
Why sugar stockpiles in India lower despite surplus production?
According to food ministrys data, the domestic sugar sales in India as per the quota allocated by it is expected to drop 3.5% to 110.5 lt between
India bond rally on US trade pact runs into supply wall, RBI meet
Indian government bonds rose on Tuesday after the U.S.-India trade-pact sparked fresh buying, but gains were capped as the news created a rare op
Trump tariff: Auto components sector says it will enhance competitiveness in US market
According to ACMA, Indias auto components export to the US was recorded at $6,225 million in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) and in the first half
U.S. tariff reduction positive for labour-intensive sectors: Moody's
Moodys said even though India has reduced its purchase of crude oil from Russia in recent months, it is unlikely to cease all purchases immediate
Sectoral gains were led by realty stocks, which rallied nearly 4.8%, followed by infrastructure, energy, pharma and banking
India's exports to get further boost: Nirmala Sitharaman on US tariff cut announcement
India's exports are poised for a significant boost following the US tariff cut announcement, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Sh
TREVOC group, Canonicus Capital to set up Rs 500cr fund for NCR realty projects
Realty firm TREVOC Group has partnered with Canonicus Capital to set up a Rs 500 crore last-mile funding and execution platform for near-completi
Budget push to lift capital inflows, growth momentum intact: Anuradha Thakur
Foreign capital inflows are expected to rise soon. India is experiencing a balanced economic phase with steady growth and easing inflation. The g
Silver, gold rebounds sharply after 3-day rout in futures trade
New Delhi: Silver and gold prices rebounded sharply in the futures trade on Tuesday, February 3, following value buying by investors after a thre
Gainers & Losers: RIL, HDFC Bank and Eternal among 7 top movers on Tuesday
Indian markets surged after the India-US trade deal boosted investor sentiment across sectors. Reliance, HDFC Bank, Adani stocks and chemicals le
Trumps trade tweet hands India tariff relief, but at a strategic cost
The India-US trade truce calms markets with tariff relief, but Trumps terms suggest steep concessions for India on energy, imports and geopolitic
India secures 'farmers-first' US trade pact, Goyal says Rahul Gandhi misleading people
India-US Deal: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India has finalised its most advantageous trade deal with the United States,
Indias exports to get further boost: Sitharaman on U.S. tariff cut announcement
India and the U.S. have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18%
EPFO hails rationalisation of income tax regime for private provident funds
The Union Budget FY27 has aligned the income tax framework for recognised provident funds with the provisions of the Employees Provident Funds an
EPFO welcomes Income Tax rationalisation for private PFs
The Union Budget proposes changes to the Income Tax rules for provident fund trusts. These changes will align tax laws with the Employees' Provid
Bajaj Finance Q3 Results: Profit falls 6% YoY to Rs 4,066 crore on labour code impact, NII jumps 21%
Bajaj Finance Q3 Results: Bajaj Finance on Tuesday reported a 6% year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter
The IndiaUS trade deal has restored market confidence, improving exporter sentiment through tariff clarity and a more competitive rupee, says JPM
Bharat Coking Coal posted a Q3FY26 net loss as revenue fell sharply year-on-year. Sequential improvement, lower expenses and post-IPO interest of
Lupin, SBI among 6 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 7% in a month
A sharp rally in Indian equities pushed the Sensex up nearly 2,072 points, lifting market sentiment. The broader momentum drove six BSE 100 stock
Gold prices set for biggest daily gain since 2008 after historic crash. Should you buy?
Gold and silver surged on Tuesday, marking their strongest single-day rebound since last weeks historic sell-off. Gold rose above Rs 1,51,000, wh
NRI LTCG tax relief: Clawback applies in year of share sale
Under India's taxation rules, if the new asset acquired for the purpose of claiming capital gains exemption is sold or otherwise converted into m
USIndia trade deal boosts Indias FY27 GDP growth to 7.20%, says CareEdge Ratings
Sectors such as gems, textiles, and readymade garments are expected to benefit the most
Union Budget 2026-27 shakes up NRI money: What Indians in UAE must do now
India's Union Budget 2026-27 brings welcome changes for NRIs in the UAE. Investment limits in Indian equities have doubled, making it easier to b
Adani Enterprises Q3 profit surges 90-fold to 5,627 crore on asset sale gains
EBITDA for the quarter grew 15 per cent to 4,297 crore, while nine-month EBITDA fell 3 per cent to 11,985 crore
Indias economy set to get boost from US tariff cut, says Chief Economic Adviser
The US will cut its levy on Indian goods to 18% from 25%, lower than most Asian peers, while an additional 25% punitive duty tied to purchases of
Discipline, governance and long-term strategy underpin the scaling of enterprise AI
Indian mutual funds to continue government bond sales despite US trade deal relief, managers say
Mutual funds are the seventh-largest holders of Indian government bonds and sold more than 10% of their overall holdings last month
The Survey highlights that the issue is of significance predominantly among children and adolescents; the document also proposes expanding the na
Rupee rises and shines on India-US trade deal, jumps 122 paise to close at 90.27/$
Forex traders said the Indian rupee rose to the highest levels in two and a half weeks and rallied by around 1.5% on the trade deal between India
Indias refiners seek clarity on Russian oil after Trump deal
India has cut back its buying over recent months, particularly after sanctions on Moscows leading producers, but has not halted flows as discount
