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'India likely to see one of world's largest AI user bases'
Industry leaders at the India AI Impact Summit emphasized the need for open, trusted, and globally accessible AI. Bharti Enterprises' Sunil Mitta
Global Market Today | Asian stocks fall, oil climbs with Iran in focus
Asian equities declined as escalating US-Iran tensions impacted market sentiment, while oil prices surged to their highest point since August. Ma
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian stock markets saw a sharp selloff on Thursday, ending a three-day winning streak. Geopolitical risks and potential oil supply disruptions
Stocks in news: Federal Bank, Waaree Energies, ICICI Pru life, Zydus, HUL
Indian markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, with profit-taking and a risk-off sentiment leading to a decline. Key stocks like Federal Bank
Companies see AI as a growth engine: Accenture CEO
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet highlights AI's shift towards driving business growth, with LLMs emerging as new commerce channels. She emphasizes that
RBI asks NPCI to review UPI Autopay amid concerns over unexplained debits
User complaints began mounting towards the end of 2025 over involuntary autopay mandates and difficulty cancelling them.
Crude shock for D-Street on fresh US-Iran tensions
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday. This downturn was driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which push
Beyond big models: 3 cos show India's push for linguistic AI gain
India is charting its own AI course, launching domestic models focused on linguistic and cultural depth. Companies like Sarvam AI, BharatGen, and
Can MAS Financial sustain its outperformance on strong growth momentum?
MAS Financial Services (MFSL) has seen a 9% stock gain, outperforming its sector index, driven by double-digit disbursement growth and improving
Bajaj Finserv all set to launch $1-billion alts investment platform
Bajaj Finserv's alternative investment arm plans to raise up to $1 billion across private equity, liquid alternatives, listed equity, and real es
Edu advances hold up well despite visa, AI headwinds
Indian education loans are growing strongly. Asset quality is improving significantly. This resilience continues despite global uncertainties. Ba
Shares of local oil explorers surge on supply disruption fears
Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, including joint naval drills and temporary Strait of Hormuz closures, have fueled concerns of oil
'Production of rare earth magnets to begin by Dec'
India is poised to commence domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by year-end, marking a significant stride towards self-reliance i
Global Market | Europe's wealthy return to hedge funds offering daily liquidity
Europe's wealthiest investors are increasing their allocation to liquid alternative UCITS funds, seeking higher yields as interest rates fall. Th
'White-collar resentment could wreck momentum'
Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani cautioned that white-collar worker resentment could derail AI progress if not managed carefully. He emphasized d
FPIs buy the most in fortnight since April 2025, IT still a sell
Foreign investors poured significant funds into capital goods, financials, and oil & gas sectors in early February. This marked their highest for
Tata Group ties up with OpenAI
Tata Group and OpenAI are forming a major partnership to boost India's AI capabilities. TCS will construct significant AI data center capacity. T
RBI's new rules will dry up mkt liquidity: ANMI to Sebi
ANMI, a prominent stock brokers' body, has cautioned the RBI against its new stricter funding rules for brokers, warning of reduced government ta
Sensex sinks 1.2k pts on US-Iran tensions
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex plummeting over 1,200 points. Investors lost nearly Rs 7 lakh crore as g
Mukesh Ambani announces $110bn push for AI sovereign infra
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a $110 billion investment over seven years to build India's sovereign AI infrastructure, inc
Volvo launches new ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai-Nashik route
Mumbai: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday, February 19, announced the inauguration of an ultra-fast charging station on the Mumbai-N
IndusInd Bank chief says all strategic decisions ultimately must be made by the Board
IndusInd Bank's top leadership is focused on rebuilding trust and strengthening the bank's operations. Decisions on strategic investors or merger
Labour codes: Nearly two dozen employer compliances listed
The Labour and Employment Ministry has prepared a list of nearly two dozen compliances for employers under four new labour codes. These reforms a
Sebi sends show-cause notice to ZEEL over 'fund diversion'
India's market regulator Sebi has issued a show cause notice to Zee Entertainment Enterprises and its top executives. The notice alleges fund div
Relief for US homebuyers as mortgage rates dip to 6.01%, lowest level in over 3 years
AI can't be regulated by single instrument: Swiss president Guy Parmelin
Swiss President Guy Parmelin advocates for a multi-faceted AI governance framework, emphasizing societal norms alongside legal and technical stan
Amazon overtakes Walmart as worlds biggest company by revenue
Amazon has surpassed Walmart to become the worlds largest company by revenue, marking a significant milestone for the e-commerce and cloud comput
Anthropic founder Dario Amodei calls India central to AIs next phase
Qualcomm to make India export hub for auto modules, backs AI push: Global CEO Cristiano Amon
India-EU FTA to open new avenues for trade, investment: PM Modi, Greek counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. They agreed that the I
US stocks: Some US investors pivot to infrastructure amid broader AI selloff
As AI tech giants face investor scrutiny, a shift towards infrastructure companies benefiting from AI capital spending is emerging. Investors are
Federal Bank to receive Rs 686 crore tax refund after tribunal ruling
Federal Bank is set to receive a substantial Rs 686 crore tax refund, marking the resolution of a long-standing tax dispute. This significant fin
Liquid funds v/s sweep accounts: Which offers better returns?
Liquid funds and sweep accounts are two popular investment options for those looking to park their short-term savings.
Silver jumps to Rs 2.64 lakh/kg; gold climbs past Rs 1.58 lakh/10g as safe-haven demand strengthens
Storage in all Indian regions drops below 75% of capacity
Level in key reservoirs drops to 61.65 per cent of the 183.565 BCM capacity as country received 65% deficient rainfall so far this year
Axis Mutual Fund eyes over 20% AUM growth in FY26, aims to be amongst top 6 fund houses by FY29
The assets management companys current AUM stands at around 3.85 lakh crore, of which around 2.60 lakh crore is from retail investors
Paytm emerges monetisation leader as merchant payments drive bulk of industry profits: Bernstein
The margin differential reflects Paytm's higher share of merchant payments and its larger installed base of payment acceptance devices.
Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026, sign key AI pacts
AP to sign pacts to build Quantum ecosystem
The walnuts were misdeclared as Afghanistan origin to claim zero-duty benefits under SAFTA
Integral Coach Factory rolls out Indias first 15-car EMU rake
The new 15-car rake, designed for the Mumbai suburban network, can carry up to 7,555 passengers, helping ease congestion during peak hours
Access pass for fishing in India's EEZ to be launched in Gujarat's Veraval
A new access pass framework for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone will be launched by Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh. This initiative
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian markets fell sharply as US-Iran tensions triggered broad selling. Nifty dropped 365 points below key moving averages, with auto, financial
Agritech firm Leads Connect opens AI-enabled risk intelligence centre, eyes Brazilian market
ICCRI is a live, in-house command centre delivering hyperlocal real-time analytics across agriculture, climate risk, credit and other related are
US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025
The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025, government data showed Thursday, despite sweeping tariffs that President Donald T
US stocks today: Wall Street slips as oil prices rise on Iran tensions
Ourplatforms, governments and regulators should be working together to make the internet and social media a safe space, says French President Emm
Maize now accounts for close to half of ethanol produced in the country
It accounted for 48 per cent of total ethanol production during the NovemberOctober cycle of 2024-25
Wipro reaches out to delayed freshers, starts pre-skill training plan: NITES
In January, NITES lodged a complaint alleging that over 250 fresh graduates selected across multiple States had not been onboarded
HCLs Roshni Nadar says India must shift to IP-led tech model; pushes for AI-driven innovation
Production of permanent magnets to start by end of year: G Kishan Reddy
The Minister highlighted that India is currently 95 per cent dependent on imports of critical minerals and underscored the urgency of building a
US Stocks: Deere lifts full-year profit forecast as construction, sales rebound; shares soar 8%
Farm-machinery maker Deere & Co raised its annual profit forecast and beat first-quarter results estimates on Thursday citing cost-cutting initia
Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates
It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February. Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earn
Market Trading Guide: ONGC among 2 stocks to buy on Friday for up to 16% returns
Nifty ended sharply lower as US-Iran tensions sparked a broad sell-off, breaking its three-day gain streak. Stock picks include ONGC and Biocon,
U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged. U.S. trade deficit totaled $901
AVPL, DeHaat to train 1.4 lakh agri and drone entrepreneurs
The initiative also backs EV-led enterprises and institutional credit, including under Uttar Pradeshs Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan sche
What are exchange-traded funds?
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become an increasingly popular investment option in India, providing a diversified portfolio at a much lower co
VB-G RAM G Act: AP CM Naidu directs officials to prepare action plan for implementation
From the next financialyear, the current MGNREGA will enhancerural employmentby offering 125 days of guaranteed wage employment per rural househo
ICAR, Dr Reddys Foundation sign MoU to boost agri skill development
The partnership aims to mainstream quality agri skill development, align with national frameworks and expand outreach across rural India
US stock markets today: US stocks slide lower after recent gains as tech stocks slip
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, following a three-day winning streak for the S&P 500, as heavyweight technology stocks slipp
SC raps States over freebies culture
States run in deficit, yet they have money for largesse: SC
Aim to break into top 10 apps used for UPI payments, says MobiKwik co-founder
Rafale deal: Macron backs Indian manufacturing, job creation
The deal, estimated at 3.25 lakh crore, will see most aircraft co-produced in India under a government-to-government agreement.
Call to transform agriculture into a profitable business
Through its initiatives, the University has succeeded in transforming farmers who work in the soil into entrepreneurs, minister said
IT sector will bounce back after AI noise settles down, LIC MF chief says
Global AI innovations need proper packaging by Indian companies to put them into use, says LIC Mutual Fund CEO Ravi Kumar Jha
US trade gap widens as goods deficit hits record $1.24 trillion in 2025
Smallcase opens US stock investing via GIFT City, to launch global themes
The platform charges 20 basis points brokerage, with forex markup applicable
Mid-cap funds outperform benchmarks as investors rebalance portfolios
Assets under management in mid-cap funds have nearly doubled to 4.61 lakh crore since December 2022
Indian cardamom gains aroma on global supply crunch
The reason for the upward swing is primarily due to the 50 per cent production drop in Guatemala
FCI to supply 200,000 tonnes of rice to World Food Programme
The current price is fixed at 2,800 per quintal, valid until March 31, 2026
AI Summit: Jio, with Reliance to invest 10-lakh crore in next 7 years
Adani, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm also announce additional investments
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected amid labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with a stabilizing labor
Brokers body seeks 6-month pause on RBIs 100% cash collateral rule
Industry body flags risks to liquidity, higher costs, uneven playing field for domestic firms
KKR sees strong infrastructure investment opportunities in Indias growing economy
The private equity major, which toured multiple Indian cities meeting regulators, CEOs, and policymakers, says sentiment on the ground is cautiou
Puravankara launches Purva Silversky in Bengalurus Electronics City
Offering 3-, 4-, and 5-BHK units ranging from 1,864 sq ft to over 5,300 sq ft, the project includes a 17,700 sq ft clubhouse and over 45 amenitie
India calls for deeper cooperation in R&D, biotech, pharma with Switzerland
India is seeking enhanced collaboration with Switzerland in research, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. This move aims to bolster economic rela
India likely to join US-led strategic alliance 'Pax Silica' on Friday
The initiative was launched in December to build a secure, resilient and innovation-driven supply chain for critical minerals and AI
Global attention to underwater resources adding new dimension to maritime tension: Rajnath
He said this in his address before Chiefs of Navies and heads of delegations of 74 countries who are participating in Exercise MILAN at Visakhapa
Rs 11,000 crore pulled out! FIIs exit IT stocks as AI threat rattles outlook
Fishing in Indias EEZ to require Access Pass; framework launch at Veraval in Gujarat
Policymakers expect expanded EEZ access to support export growth by tapping underutilised marine resources.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches multi-factor passive fund of funds
The NFO runs from February 20 to March 6, 2026, with a minimum investment of 500
