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Andhra PradeshsSIPB clears investment proposals worth 29,021 cr

Mega projects by reputed companies such as Google, ArcelorMittal and BPCL in pipeline, says Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 9:48 pm

FedEx to invest 2,500 crore in setting up automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai airport

The facility to be developed in collaboration with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) will be designed as a regional consolidation and redistribut

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 9:46 pm

Chinese robotic dog row widens at India AI Summit

Sources familiar with the matter, however, said Wipros demo focused on its InspectAI solution, not the robot itself

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 9:39 pm

SEBI imposes 1.35 crore penalty on Oriental Trimex, promoters and others for accounting irregularities

SEBI found that Oriental Trimex artificially boosted its reported revenue and raw material expenses by entering into transactions with 22 entitie

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 9:34 pm

Google announces direct subsea cable link between India, U.S.

The firm also announced some AI partnerships with the government, to provide access to LLMs at Atal Tinkering Labs, and government training resou

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

How is gold buying & selling taxed in India? Check short & long-term capital gains tax rules on gold assets

Investment in gold can happen through various avenues: physical pure gold like coins or bars, gold jewellery, or even through digital forms and i

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 9:32 pm

Navi charts next phase with credit-on-UPI push, secured lending tilt

Navi UPI has scaled to a 3.2% market share by transaction volume and 1.3% by value within two years, emerging as the fourth-largest player in the

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

MCX, NSE remove additional margin on gold, silver

Gold prices have fallen significantly by 4-5 per cent from their February peak

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 9:17 pm

Dr Reddys buys progynova, cyclo-progynova brands for Indian market from Mercury Pharma for $32 million

The drug-maker forays into hormone replacement therapy segment

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 9:11 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian markets ended higher for a third session as the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gained on consumer and financial strength, while IT lagged. Analys

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 9:10 pm

Pharma, life sciences GCCs cut drug development timelines, costs: Report

End-to-end adoption of AI, automation and advanced analytics across the value chain is compressing drug development timelines from 1015 years to

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 9:01 pm

US Stocks: Pinterest raises quarterly revenue forecast, boosted by tvScientific deal, shares rise 3%

The acquisition of tvScientific, announced in December 2025, is Pinterest's first major deal since 2022. It integrates tvScientific's outcomebase

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 9:01 pm

GalaxEye to launch Mission Drishti in 2026, will run AI workloads in orbit

The satellite will also feature GalaxEyes world-first SyncFused OptoSAR architecture

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:58 pm

US Stocks: Trump adviser Hassett suggests New York Fed researchers be punished for tariffs argument

The paper argued that Trump's large import tax increases are borne by those in the U.S., rather than by foreigners, as the administration has lon

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 8:56 pm

Global security, growth, & stability is built through friendship: President Murmu

She said this at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:48 pm

Premium ambitions, mid-range reality

The sleek tablet delivers value for money with its features and quality, but is it worth it?

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:44 pm

NHAI bars NCC from participating in any tenders for 2 yrs

NCCs scrip declined 1.77 percent to end at Rs 149.45 on Wednesday

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:43 pm

Market Trading Guide: Bank of India among 2 PSU bank stocks offering up to 8% upside

The Nifty 50 logged a third straight gain, reclaiming key support and breaking resistance amid broad-based buying. Analysts see strength continui

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 8:31 pm

Festo opens Bengaluru global capability centre, plans 600 jobs

The facility near Electronics City, Bengaluru, currently houses more than 250 employees and has 50 open positions

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:30 pm

Truck body, trailer maker SATRAC to invest $100 million to set up 4 more units in India

Company unveils one of South Asias largest, advanced trailer, truck body manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, TN

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 8:26 pm

VST Tillers Tractors to revive its US plans

To start warehousing operations in Europe in the June quarter

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:17 pm

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation launches AI Innovation Centre in Dubai

The Centre, in its first phase, will host a portfolio of six applied AI start-ups with a combined valuation of approximately $118 million

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:11 pm

TV advertising expected to bounce back in 2026

TV advertising is set to grow by 3.1% in 2026, driven by Connected TV and addressable ads in key sectors.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:06 pm

RBI mandates UTI for all OTC derivatives trades from January 1, 2027

Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) will become mandatory for all direct private trades in rupee interest rate and foreign currency derivatives f

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 8:05 pm

HUL announces upto 2,000 crore capex

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 8:03 pm

CMA CGM signs $360 million deal for six LNG vessels with Cochin Shipyard

The vessels will be registered under the Indian flag, with technical cooperation from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:02 pm

SEBI sets up panel to review framework of ESG rating providers

The group will also assess global regulatory developments and suggest alignment with international best practices

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 7:55 pm

In a push for speedy innovation in biotech space, BIRAC to recommend key regulatory changes

The Council trying to deal with the problems for the innovationat the PMO level, says Jitendra Kumar

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 7:51 pm

Telangana will build future-ready ecosystem for pharma, biotech industry: Sridhar Babu

BioAsia 2026 concludes with launch of Telangana HospitalIndustry Innovation Bridge

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 7:50 pm

ITC uses AI to empower 10 million Indian farmers through ITCMAARS

The AI-driven ecosystem supports crop planning, climate-smart advisories, production, input linkages, procurement, and market access

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 7:48 pm

CA firms get ready to be part of PM Internship Scheme

ICAI is also working with the government on implementing the Corporate Mitra Scheme, aimed at strengthening MSME compliance and advisory support.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 7:41 pm

Global Stocks: Vodafone sells 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for $1.18 billion to partner Liberty Global

Vodafone said on Wednesday it would sell its 50% stake in Dutch joint-venture VodafoneZiggo to its partner Liberty Global for 1 billion euros ($1

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:41 pm

Sebi forms working group to review ESG Rating Providers regulatory framework

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it has formed a working group to undertake a review of the regulatory framework governing ESG Rating Pro

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:37 pm

National Pension System: Not just a tax-saving tool new rules, retirement benefits & more explained

As India's private sector workforce steps into a new era of financial independence, individuals are urged to take charge of their retirement savi

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 7:28 pm

Telcos can now deploy network at Navi Mumbai airport

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has intervened in the network issue at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).

NewsBytes 18 Feb 2026 7:09 pm

Govt scheme-backed skilling boosts J&Ks human capital

With a placement ratio of 3:4, the govt has said that trained youth are finding absorption in both local and national labour markets

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 7:04 pm

9 large-cap stocks where DIIs are trimming their stakes in Q3

Domestic Institutional Investors reduced holdings in nine major NSE large-cap stocks, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Tata Motors Passeng

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:58 pm

India keen to diversify crude oil, coking coal sources; eyes high-quality US supplies: Piyush Goyal

India aims to diversify its crude oil and coking coal imports, expressing interest in high-quality US coking coal. The nation also seeks US techn

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:54 pm

SAT refuses fresh access to frozen funds for Avadhut Sathe

Tribunal says appeal has been finally disposed of, interim relief merged with the final order and so, cannot be continued

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 6:50 pm

TNAU secures 20-year patent for sugarcane single bud sett cutter under SSI

The 4-HP diesel-powered machine uniformly cuts cane stalks into single buds, improving planting efficiency and reducing labour costs

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 6:46 pm

MSMEs secure trade commitments worth 81 crore in Tradex Kerala

More than 30 international buyers from over 20 countries and around 400 MSMEs from nine key sectors across Kerala participate in the meet

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 6:42 pm

AI Impact Summit: Modi discusses gains from India-EU FTA with leaders from Finland, Spain

In a separate meeting with the Spanish President, the two leaders discussed the positive spin-offs of the FTA on India-Spain economic partnership

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 6:42 pm

TN warns public against purchase of unapproved oral nicotine pouches; notices issued to Amazon, dealers

The Public is advised to refrain from using such nicotine pouches as an aid for smoking cessation, gutka and tobacco chewing cessation or for tre

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 6:30 pm

US Stocks: Apple decouples from Nasdaq as AI whack-a-mole grips market

Apple Inc. has sharply decoupled from the Nasdaq 100 Index, with correlation hitting a 20-year low as it largely avoids the AI spending race. Str

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:14 pm

Ixigo, MakeMyTrip deepen AI push to boost travel bookings

Tier II and small-city travellers to get AI-powered trip planning as ixigo and MakeMyTrip scale automation

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 6:06 pm

Brokers Call: Ipca Laboratories (Buy)

PL Capital

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 5:46 pm

Brokers Call: MM Forgings (Buy)

Anand Rathi Research

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 5:44 pm

Sensex, Nifty end higher for third straight day, but IT rout caps gains

Sensex advances 283.29 points, or 0.34%, to close at 83,734.25, while Nifty gains 93.95 points, or 0.37%, to settle at 25,819.35

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 5:39 pm

What are the types of flexible personal loans available?

In India, personal loans are a popular way to meet financial needs without collateral.

NewsBytes 18 Feb 2026 5:39 pm

India, Canada may finalise terms of reference for FTA talks next month

New Delhi: India and Canada are expected to finalise terms of reference for initiating talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) during the visit of

The Siasat Daily 18 Feb 2026 5:30 pm

'India doesn't negotiate as a meek nation': Piyush Goyal says trust is key referring to recent trade deals

Piyush Goyal revealed India's ambitious economic diplomacy, emphasising engagement and trust to achieve trade success. He highlighted the nation'

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:28 pm

Larsen & Toubro among 6 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 16% in a month

Six BSE 100 heavyweights, led by Larsen & Toubro and Cummins India Ltd, hit fresh 52-week highs as momentum stayed strong across largecaps.

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:27 pm

With agreed-upon 18% U.S. tariffs still pending, it could happen in 3-4 days sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump reduced Indias tariff from 50% to 25% effective February 7. The reduction of the remaining 25% reciprocal tariffs to

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 5:22 pm

India-Canada FTA: Countries may finalise terms of reference for trade pact talks next month

India and Canada are set to finalize terms for free trade agreement talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming visit to India is expec

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:19 pm

Gainers & Losers: E2E Networks, Godfrey Phillips among 7 stocks in spotlight on Wednesday

Indian markets logged a third straight gain. E2E Networks and Netweb Technologies India jumped on Nvidia partnerships, while Godfrey Phillips, Ea

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:17 pm

ICAI probe into Gensol, BluSmart advances, referred to disciplinary committee

The audit regulator had commenced their probe of Gensol, BluSmart and IndusInd Bank last year amid concerns over illicit diversion of funds

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 5:13 pm

Gujarat economy to grow 11.4% in FY27, GSDP seen at 33.24 lakh crore

Manufacturings share has risen to 32.8%, while agricultures share has declined to 14.2%, reflecting structural shifts

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 5:09 pm

FedEx to invest 2,500 cr in Navi Mumbai cargo hub

This will be FedExs first air cargo hub in India

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 5:08 pm

Brazil steps up trade push in India, targets $20 billion bilateral trade by 2026

India's vast consumer market, rising demand for energy, food, and industrial inputs, along with rapid infrastructure growth, have positioned it a

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 4:53 pm

India, UK launch joint taskforce for development of offshore wind energy

Union minister Pralhad Joshi and UK deputy PM David Lammy launched a taskforce for offshore wind energy development in India. The initiative aims

Livemint 18 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Bharat Forge, VVDN Technologies sign MoU to explore ties in automotive, defence and AI data centre tech

Under the proposed collaboration, the companies plan to leverage their complementary strengths to develop advanced products and scalable solution

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 4:47 pm

Stock markets close higher on fag-end buying in bank, metal shares

The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 93.95 points, or 0.37%, to close at 25,819.35.

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 4:44 pm

India Sotheby's International Realty partners UK's Interiors with Art for design consultancy

India Sotheby's International Realty (India SIR) on Wednesday said it has tied up with UK-based Interiors with Art Ltd to offer design and archit

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

Satrac inaugurates its trailer and truck body manufacturing plant near Chennai; invests 250 crore

Next, it plans a manufacturing facility at Jamshedpur, and then in Pune and near Gandhidham in Gujarat at a total investment of around 900 crore.

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

Concessions under every FTA have been given only after private sectors approval, Piyush Goyal says

The Commerce Minister once again emphasised that Indias farmers would not have any reason to complain once the full text of the India-U.S. Interi

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 4:42 pm

AI can help in managing Indias grid stability: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The International Energy Agency has also stated that AI can help manage complexities in the power sector

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 4:35 pm

India's sugar output likely to reduce

India's sugar production is projected to dip below earlier expectations, primarily due to heavy rainfall affecting sugarcane yields in major grow

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 4:32 pm

What is property tax? From how to calculate to penalty on late payments all you need to know

Property tax, imposed by municipal authorities on real estate, varies by location and property value. From how to calculate to penalty on late pa

Livemint 18 Feb 2026 4:30 pm

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 90.67 against U.S. dollar

However, higher global crude oil prices and a strengthening greenback capped sharp gains in the local unit, forex traders said

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 4:25 pm

Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities check rates

Gold prices experienced a significant surge climbing Rs 1,297 to Rs 1,52,715 per 10 grams in futures trade. This rise was fueled by robust spot d

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 4:17 pm

How will RBIs new rules on bank lending to brokers impact stock market trading: Explained

Ban on bank funding for proprietary trades from April 2026 to raise costs, force deleveraging

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 4:16 pm

NVIDIA urges India to scale up AI infra Investment, calls Budget announcement 'big opportunity'

NVIDIA's Shanker Trivedi urged India to boost AI infrastructure investment beyond $1.2 billion, aligning with global standards. He highlighted th

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 4:09 pm

Corteva, BASF introduce non-GM herbicide-tolerant mustard technology in India

The system integrates advanced genetics with BASFs proprietary Clearfield trait and Kifix herbicide to control parasitic weeds such as Orobanche,

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 4:07 pm

ITC, Godfrey Phillips surge on cigarette price hike

Shares of cigarette manufacturers, including ITC and Godfrey Phillips India, have witnessed a major spike after reports of price hikes.

NewsBytes 18 Feb 2026 4:04 pm

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 90.67 against US dollar

Higher global crude oil prices and a strengthening greenback capped sharp gains in the local unit, forex traders said

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 3:58 pm

Kerala to regularise 20,000 aided school teachers, subject to Supreme Court verdict

General Education Minister V Sivankutty said the move seeks to resolve long-pending disputes over the 4% disability quota under the 2017 Act

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 3:56 pm

India eases curbs on Chinese equipment imports for power, coal as projects delayed: sources

The exemption was granted in the national interest, as blocking Chinese imports would hurt Indias manufacturing capability, one of the officials

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 3:55 pm

What is professional tax and who needs to pay it? Is it part of your CTC? All you need to know

While it is not discussed as widely as income tax, professional tax is crucial for individuals earning incomes from their professions in states w

Livemint 18 Feb 2026 3:51 pm

EaseMyTrip shares jump 60% in 3 days: What's driving rally

Shares of Easy Trip Planners, the company behind the online travel platform EaseMyTrip, have skyrocketed by a whopping 60% in just three trading

NewsBytes 18 Feb 2026 3:49 pm

Market Wrap: Sensex adds 283 points, Nifty tops 25,800 as metal, PSU stocks shine; IT shares keep rally in check

Benchmark indices ended firm on Wednesday, supported by gains in metals and PSU banks even as IT stocks slipped back into decline. The Sensex ros

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Sula Vineyards promoter holding rises to 24.5%, first purchase since IPO in 2022. Check details

Promoter activity returned at Sula Vineyards as Rajeev Suresh Samant lifted his stake to 24.5%the first increase since the 2022 IPO. The move com

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 3:39 pm

India relaxes Chinese equipment import curbs for power, coal amid project delays

Restrictions since 2020 caused shortages, slowing key projects

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 3:39 pm

From auction data to algorithms: AI reshapes art buying and selling

AI-powered valuation tools are bringing fresh transparency to the opaque art market, using data-driven insights to help collectors price, buy and

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 3:35 pm

India eases curbs on Chinese equipment imports for power, coal as projects delayed: Reports

This is the first significant easing of five-year-old curbs that have largely shut Chinese firms out of India's $700 billion-$750 billion governm

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 3:28 pm

Niramala Sitharaman pitches India as a growth hotspot to Norwegian CEOs, eyes deeper trade ties

During a strategic meeting in the heart of Oslo, Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged with top Norwegian business leaders and inves

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 3:24 pm

Why fast fashion giant Shein is facing an EU probe

The European Union (EU) has launched a formal investigation into Chinese fast fashion giant Shein over possible violations of digital law.

NewsBytes 18 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

Why MakeMyTrip has joined hands with OpenAI in India

Leading online travel agency, MakeMyTrip, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI.

NewsBytes 18 Feb 2026 3:22 pm

Indias 500 GW green energy target by 2030: Are we really on track as solar capacity surges? Sumit Kishore answers

India is on track to meet its 500 gigawatt clean energy goal by 2030. Current capacity additions are strong, but a significant challenge remains

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Italys MIR Group to establish manufacturing facility in Mangaluru

MIR Group plans to produce around 250,000 sq metres of BIPV panels at the manufacturing plant in the first year

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 3:19 pm