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NewsClick, editor fined 184 crore by ED for alleged FEMA violations
According to official sources, 120 crore has been levied on PPK NewsClick Studio Private Limited, which owns the portal, while 64 crore has been
AI in defence needs to have the rationality of a human being: Experts
This is of prime concern when military decision-making is involved
Digital trade not being negotiated as part of India-US interim trade deal, say officials
Indian negotiators to head to Washington to finalise legal text; interim pact may be sealed next month
Accountability of agritech companies in issuing advisories a big challenge
Coinciding with the AI event, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the newly announced Bharat-VISTAAR scheme on Tuesday
According to GTRI, the latest trade figures for January 2026 reflect the significant impact of US tariffs on Indias export performance, while als
RBI issues draft norms for reporting on forex derivative transactions involving rupee
The RBI on Monday issued draft norms for banks to report foreign exchange derivative transactions involving rupee undertaken by their related par
India Energy Stack will be a game changer for distributed RE
India has around 140 gigawatts of solar power capacity, of which DRE is about 35 GW, noted JVN Subramanyam, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Ne
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian benchmarks rebounded, snapping recent losses as financial, energy and pharma stocks advanced. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gained strongly,
Indian Customs officials detain ship laden with 309 dry fruit containers for faking walnuts origin
The shipments, originating from Bandar Abbas in Iran, are suspected to misdeclared to be from Afghanistan to claim benefits under SAFTA
Court takes cognisance of EDs prosecution complaint in Videocon Mozambique oil deal case
The agency has identified proceeds of alleged crime amounting to 1,136.49 crore
Goldman Sachs bought shares worth Rs 22 crore in Aye Finance after its muted listing, while BofA Securities acquired a Rs 100 crore stake in Engi
Indias Jan trade deficit hits 3-month high as exports remain flat, bullion import surges
Government optimistic about $860 billion of goods and services exports in FY26
French startup Brad Technology scouting for Indian partnership in agritech
Speaking to businessline, Brad Technologys CEO Olivier Lepine said that it is developing IoT solution to collect data in the soil and air of the
Long-term job seekers say they're lowering their expectations, taking on gig work and reconsidering what to do with their careers. Long-term unem
Parents with student loans have a short window to secure affordable repayment and forgiveness
Parents with student debt may be excluded from affordable repayment plans and loan forgiveness in the coming months if they don't take certain st
MSMEs should pursue formalisation, maintain credit discipline: RBI Guv
Malhotra emphasised that improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the Reserve Bank
CK Israni rides infra boom, eyes 1,200 crore topline in FY27
Beyond construction, CK Israni Group is exploring logistics parks, data centres, hospitality in tier-II and III cities, and selective entertainme
RBI's new lending rules: Nithin Kamath explains what changes for brokers and traders
The Reserve Bank of India tightened lending norms for capital market entities, restricting bank funding for proprietary trading and raising colla
Thales adds India to global R&D network with new Bengaluru centre
The facility, unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, will focus on embedded AI, edge computing and real-time embedded software.
TVS SCS partners ALA Group to tap aerospace and defence supply chains
The collaboration will initially target opportunities in India and may expand to other regions over time
Pick up in arrivals, muted demand weigh on chana prices
Start of government purchase will lend support to prices, says trade
AI Impact Summit: Micron starting production in India by February-end
Micron Technology, a US-based company, will begin production at its assembly, test, mark and package (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat by the en
Government to launch Create in India Mission Global soon
FAIRPRO 2026 likely to see 500-crore worth home sales in Chennai
The 18th edition of the event will be held in the city from February 20 to 22
India second-largest market for Claude: Anthropic India MD Ghose
Coal India's capex on solar stands at 961 crore, surpasses target for FY26
Upcoming capacity addition includes two major solar power projects in Gujarat 100 MW in Patan and 300 MW in Khavda
Priyank Kharges post on investment climate in coastal Karnataka draws reactions
In a Monday post on X, Kharge urged for a stable investment environment to create jobs in coastal Karnataka, sharing news images of communal viol
Indian REITs distribute 2,450 crore to over 3.8 lakh unitholders in Q3
The trusts collectively manage over 185 million square feet of Grade A office and retail space nationwide.
Tata Steel, JSW and AM/NS bet big on scrap as green steel norms roll out
Star ratings based on carbon emissions are being issued to encourage low-carbon steelmaking, while PSUs will be mandated to use certified green s
Along with representatives of MSME associations, Deputy Governors T. Rabi Sankar, Swaminathan J. and S.C. Murmu, and other senior officers of the
Sundaram AMC launches mid-cap fund in GIFT City
The fund enables USD-denominated offshore investing into Indias mid-cap segment, helping reduce currency and operational friction for internation
Data centres and climate stress powering Asias next greenhouse boom
Greenhouses offer insulation against weather shocks, while also enabling tighter pest control, water management and yield stability, says Raboban
Magnum Icecream to acquire 61.9% stake in Kwality Walls
Kwality Walls lists at a 27% discount at 29.2 a share
Rural slowdown pushes January unemployment rate to 5%
Rural unemployment rose to 4.2%, while urban unemployment increased to 7%
Indian entrepreneur to invest 214 crore in AI-powered hydroponic farming in Karnataka
Panama Hydro-X has acquired 16 acres in Moodbidri to cultivate saffron, ginger and medicinal plants, with the first commercial harvest expected i
Top court upholds Telangana HC order in 2016 FIR case against Revanth Reddy
The Apex court bench said the high court had carefully examined the facts and found no prima facie case. It clarified that the order was not a cl
Fractal Analytics debuted below its IPO price, reflecting valuation concerns and cautious sentiment. However, Prabhudas Lilladhar maintained a po
India, UK making genuine effort to see if FTA can be operationalised in April: Commerce Secy
India and the UK are genuinely working towards operationalizing their free trade agreement in April, aiming for 99% of Indian exports to enter th
India's trade deficit surges to $34.68B in January
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $34.68 billion in January, up from $25.04 billion in December, government export and import data sho
IATA expresses concern over suspension of freighter flights at Mumbai
Mumbai airport had in its December cited the need for immediate reconstruction of cargo apron as it has reached the end of its operational life
ISB bags 12th rank FT Global MBA Rankings 2026
Registers a rise of 15 places from #27in 2025
Both sides are engaged in finalising that legal agreement, and virtual talks are going on for that
University of Hyderabad signs MoU with MNJ Institute for precision oncology research
The partnership will combine UoHs strengths in research and technology with MNJs clinical expertise and patient data to develop innovative soluti
Caratix Jovella launches AI-designed luxury jewellery DAIMANTE
The collection is crafted in recycled 1418K gold and set with IGI-certified laboratory grown diamonds
Kerala on stable path to achieve global middle-income standards: Chief Minister
Over the past decade, more than 7,500 start-ups have been established in Kerala
Strengthen merchant enablement as UPI leads payment modes: DFS report
A DFS report shows UPI has overtaken cash as the most preferred payment mode and recommends focused merchant enablement and stronger support for
Torrent Pharma, Indus Towers among 9 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 20% in a month
The benchmark BSE Sensex climbed about 650 points to close at 83,277, as nine BSE 200 stocks scaled fresh 52-week highs. Breakouts in banking, fi
Indian bonds rise on U.S. Treasury rally, ample cash
Indian government bonds rose on Monday, following a surge in U.S. Treasuries and comfortable domestic liquidity, though lingering supply concerns
India to finalise legal text of interim trade deal with US next week
The visit, starting February 23, will be led by Indias chief negotiator Darpan Jain
Ashiana Housing Q3 profit jumps 5-fold to Rs 57 cr
Realty firm Ashiana Housing's net profit jumped five times to Rs 56.65 crore in the third quarter of this fiscal on better income.
Coal India spent 961 crore in ongoing fiscal year as capex on solar
Coal India doubled its spending on augmenting solar capacity when assessed from the comparable period last year.
Motilal Oswal Alternate raises Rs 8,500 crore from global and domestic investors
The fund, deployed as growth capital across companies, will invest USD 40-100 million in up to 14 firms over a 78 year cycle, focusing on consume
Worlds largest AI summit opens to packed halls in Delhi
New Delhi: The worlds largest artificial intelligence (AI) summit opened to packed halls and long queues on Monday, February 16, as tech moguls,
Supreme Court says Dont trust anybody before marriage in pre-marital relationship case
The court noted the relationship appeared consensual and suggested mediation, with compensation to be paid by the man
Markets rebound nearly 1 pc on buying in power, banking stocks; Sensex jumps 650 pts
MUMBAI, Feb 16: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by strong buying in power, ban
Tamil Nadu signs Rs 5,980 crore MoUs, creating 8,400 jobs in semiconductor and aerospace
The projects are expected to generate 8,400 jobs, strengthening the states industrial growth and high-skilled employment opportunities.
Gainers & Losers: Ola, Firstcry and Power Grid among 7 top movers on Monday
Indian equity benchmarks snapped recent losses, led by financial, energy and healthcare stocks. While Sensex and Nifty gained strongly, select st
PNGS Reva Diamond IPO to open on February 24. Check price band and other details
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellerys Rs 380-crore IPO opens on February 24 with a price band of Rs 367386. The company currently has 21,866,400 equity sh
IndiaU.S. Trade Deal nears finish line as chief negotiator set for Washington trip
India's top trade negotiator is heading to the United States next week. The visit aims to finalize a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement. This
Fractal Analytics expects better profits after its IPO. This is due to more license-based income and growth in healthcare and consumer sectors. T
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and i
Five listed Indian REITs distribute over 2,450 crore to unitholders in Q3FY26
As of Q3 FY26, the total gross Assets Under Management of the Indian REIT market stands at over 2,50,000 crore, reflecting continued expansion an
Exports rise 0.61% to $36.56 bn in January
Imports increased by 19.2 per cent to USD 71.24 billion in January this year from USD 59.77 billion recorded a year ago
10 midcap stocks with sales rising steadily over 4 quarters
Ten NSE midcap stocks, excluding finance firms, have demonstrated impressive sales growth for four consecutive quarters, culminating in the Decem
Markets rebound nearly 1% on buying in power, banking stocks
Snapping its three-day decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 650.39 points, or 0.79%, to close at 83,277.15. NSE Nifty advanced 211.65 points,
Indias merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $34.68 billion in January, up from $25.04 billion in December, according to government export
Sensex rises 650 pts, Nifty tops 25,680 as HDFC Bank, Reliance, Coal India lead surge
Sensex rose 650.39 points (0.79%) to 83,277.15, while Nifty 50 gained 211.65 points (0.83%) to reach 25,682.75. Broader markets also closed highe
UK, Canada added to Chinas visa-free programme after leaders visits
Visitors can stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, exchange programs, or to visit family and friends
Kremlin rejects European accusations it poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin
Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, died in February 2024 aged 47 in a far-flung Arctic prison, a month before Pu
Indias unemployment rate rises marginally to 5% in January
Indias unemployment rate rose to 5% in January, up from 4.8% in December, according to government data released on Monday.
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, which opened on a weak note, recovered to trade firm. At 3:30 pm, Sen
Rupee ends nearly unchanged, hemmed in by mixed flows
The Indian rupee ended barely changed on Monday, as usual dollar demand met offsetting inflows, keeping the currency largely rangebound at the st
Rupee closes unchanged at 90.66 against U.S. dollar
According to forex traders, lower crude oil prices supported the local unit, while foreign fund outflows limited its movement
Rupee closes unchanged at 90.66 against US dollar
In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.63 against the US dollar and moved between an intraday high of 90.61 and a low o
Gold eases 589 to 1.55 lakh/10g in futures trade
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for April delivery fell 589, or 0.38%, to 1,55,306 per 10 grams in a business turnover of
UPI emerges as the most preferred mode for transactions now: Report
UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of transaction, surpassing cash transactions, and there is a need for targeted interventions to streng
Right to Information vs Privacy: Supreme Court to review DPDP Act rules
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices to the Centre, refusing an interim stay on t
Kwality Walls lists at 26% discount after HUL demerger
Kwality Wall's (India) has made its stock market debut today after Hindustan Unilever Ltd's (HUL) demerger of its ice-cream business unit in Dece
Supplies of Urals, along with other export grades such as Sokol and Varandey, have added to regular shipments of Russias flagship ESPO blend expo
Tamil Nadu economy resilient despite global headwinds, growth rate of 11.2%: State economic survey
In 202425, the State contributed 9.4% to national GDP, with a GDP of 31.19 lakh crore, showing a nominal growth of 16% and a real growth of 11.2%
$3.3 billion funding: Key real estate firms line up IPO listings in 2026 amid strong housing demand
Snapdeal fined 5 lakh for selling toys violating BIS standards: CCPA
The CCPA has also issued notices to other e-commerce entities including Amazon and Flipkart
Delhi HC dismisses plea against Sebi's NOC for NSE IPO, says petition aimed to 'interdict' listing
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging SEBI's no-objection certificate for the National Stock Exchange's IPO. This ruling remo
Japan narrowly escapes recession with 0.1% growth in Q4
Japan's economy grew by a mere 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, narrowly escaping a technical recession.
India records lowest-ever price of 279/kg for green hydrogen in tender
The bid of 279 per kilogram was to supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year to Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., majority owned by state-run Oil Ind
1993 Mumbai blasts case: Abu Salem says he has completed 25-year sentence; SC refuses to hear plea
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked him to argue the case before the Bombay High Court, which had denied interim relief.
The Nifty ended a two-session slide to close at 25,682.75, rising 211.65 points or 0.83%, while the 30-share BSE Sensex rebounded after three con
Make in India, funded by China? India cant shut out Chinese cash
India is reviewing its stringent FDI rules for Chinese capital, potentially introducing a de minimis threshold for automatic approvals of small i
