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Bulk, block deals dip 11% on weak market sentiments

Bulk and blocks in this fiscal (up to January), at 5.32 lakh crore have already exceeded the 5.23 lakh crore recorded in the entire FY25, accordi

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 7:44 pm

Weathering the Trump storm: How Indias IT sector & its talent is uniquely positioned to deal with increased H-1B visa costs

Moodys is of the view that most of these IT sector firms will be able to absorb the higher visa costs without a significant deterioration in thei

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 7:29 pm

Zaggle Prepaid Q3 net profit up at 36 crore, revenue grows to 497.6 crore

The board approves setting up Zaggle Payments IFSC Ltd in GIFT City, alongside plans for a UAE entity in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 7:28 pm

MoD inks deal with HAL for 8 Dornier aircraft at cost of 2,312 crore

This deal is part of a mission to boost the Coast Guards air fleet from 80 to 100 by 2030

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 7:25 pm

Bharat Forge Q3 Results: Net profit rises 28% to Rs 273 crore

Bharat Forge on Thursday posted a 28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 273 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 7:23 pm

Hindalco Q3 net down 45 pc on one-time provision for mishap in US plant

Revenue was up 14 per cent at 66,521 crore

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 7:19 pm

BharatNet reaches 2.14-lakh gram panchayats till now: Scindia

Rural broadband rollout gains pace, investment boosts service-ready gram panchayats across India

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 7:16 pm

Indias antitrust watchdog slaps 27-crore fine on Intel over territorial warranty restrictions

Processors sourced from Intels overseas distributors, including through parallel import channels, were denied warranty service in India and redir

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 7:07 pm

RBI issues draft directions to revamp Kisan Credit Card scheme, seeks comments by March 6

The Reserve Bank of India has released draft guidelines to update the Kisan Credit Card scheme. These changes aim to broaden its reach and improv

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 7:05 pm

Mahindra Research Valley to be expanded with an investment of 196 crore

The company is expanding its Advanced R&D Centre and Testing Facilities near Chennai with an additional 2000 skilled professionals

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 7:01 pm

Coal India Q3 results: Profit falls 16% YoY to Rs 7,166 crore; co declares dividend of Rs 5.5 per share

Coal India Q3 results: State-owned Coal India on Thursday reported a 16% year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit at Rs 7,166 cr

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 6:58 pm

Matirmony.com PAT down 17% y-o-y at 8.3 crore

Revenue down 1.8% at 113.2 crore

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 6:52 pm

Eicher Motors gets green nod for Cheyyar expansion; Royal Enfield annual capacity to rise to 20 lakh units

While the companys proposal submitted to the State government for EC states the investment as 1,104 crore, a company release showed the amount as

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 6:44 pm

SEBI eyes lower cost of capital, compliance reforms to boost competitiveness

CEA-led panel to shape impact assessment framework as regulator reviews economic cost of rules

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 6:30 pm

Madras HC orders enquiry into corruption allegations at NLC India

CBI to examine 422-crore allegations against the PSU

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 6:19 pm

High personal income tax collection does not mean middle class being suppressed: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that high personal income tax collection does not indicate suppression of the middle class. She highli

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 6:17 pm

New CPI series to improve basis for formulating monetary, fiscal policies: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series will improve the quality of data used for

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 6:08 pm

India's NSE appoints Rothschild as independent advisor for IPO

The National Stock Exchange of India on Thursday said that it has appointed Rothschild & Co as an independent advisor to oversee its long-awaited

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:59 pm

Bengaluru continues to be Indias GCC capital: Report

Bengalururecorded over 12millionsquarefeet of GCC leasing in 2025, far ahead of its nearest competitors --Pune with 4.8 million square feet and H

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 5:54 pm

UK picks HSBC as platform provider for its digital bond pilot issuance

The UK has chosen HSBC's blockchain platform to run the country's pilot issuance of tokenised or digital government bonds, the bank said on Thurs

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:54 pm

Housing sales flat at Rs 1.48 lakh cr last yr in 15 tier-II cities, 10pc dip in volumes: PropEquity

Housing sales fell 10 per cent last year across 15 tier-II cities to 1.56 lakh units while remained flat in value terms at Rs 1.48 lakh crore, ac

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:46 pm

Finance Minister misinforming Parliament on WTO to justify sellout India-U.S. deal: Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma says in a desperation to justify and defend the sellout... deal with the U.S., Nirmala Sitharaman levelled an unfair allegation that

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 5:44 pm

Hindalco Industries Q3 Results: Cons PAT slumps 45% YoY to Rs 2,049 crore despite 14% revenue uptick

Hindalco Q3 Results: Aditya Birla Group's flagship metal company Hindalco reported a 45% decline in its December quarter consolidated net profit

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:43 pm

Experion Developers to invest Rs 1,500 cr in housing project in Noida

Realty firm Experion Developers will invest Rs 1,500 crore to develop a housing project in Noida to expand its business.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:42 pm

Spring House sets up 1,200-seater coworking centre in Noida

Realty firm Spring House Workspaces has set up a new co-working centre in Noida, comprising 1,200 desks across 60,000 sq ft area, to meet rising

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:38 pm

Smartworks rents 1.82 lakh sq ft office space in Mumbai to set up co-working centre

Realty firm Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd has taken on lease 1.81 lakh sq ft office space in Mumbai to expand its portfolio amid rising demand

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:33 pm

A look at what economists have to say about January retail inflation

India's inflation rate rose to 2.75% in January. This marks the first time it has returned to the central bank's target band since August. The ne

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:32 pm

SoftBank gains $7.4B from India investments, retains $13.7B portfolio

Japanese investment giant, SoftBank, has realized around $7.4 billion from its investments in India so far.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 5:32 pm

Infra inefficacies cause wastage of 25 to 35 million tonnes of fish globally every year: Study

Systemic issues like inadequate cold storage and logistics are identified as critical gaps.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:14 pm

Brokers Call: Hindustan Foods (Buy)

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The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 5:10 pm

India-Russia ties continue to grow across trade, defence and cultural sectors: MEA

New Delhi and Moscow's relationship is steadily growing. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed ongoing cooperation across trade, defence, an

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 5:10 pm

Brokers Call: Ashok Leyland (Add)

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The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 5:09 pm

India's inflation cools to 2.75% under new CPI base

India's retail inflation for January 2026 has been pegged at a provisional rate of 2.75%, according to the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 5:06 pm

Sensex tumbles 558 points on sell-off in IT shares over AI disruptions

Mumbai: Benchmark BSE Sensex fell 558 points on Thursday, February 12, amid heavy selling in IT shares, as concerns over AI-led disruptions and w

The Siasat Daily 12 Feb 2026 4:54 pm

Lok Sabha clears Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Lok Sabha has approved the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the amendment

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:50 pm

Gainers & Losers: TCS, Vodafone among 6 stocks in limelight on Thursday

Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday, dragged by heavy selling in IT stocks. Nifty and Sensex fell amid AI disruption concerns and f

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:50 pm

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex closes 558 points lower at 83,674, Nifty 50 slides 146 points to 25,807

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices: Sensex settled 558.72 points or 0.66% lower at 83,674.92, and Nifty 50 depreciated by 146.65 points or 0.57% to 25,8

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

SAIL, Sharda Cropchem among 4 commodities stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 55% in a month

Four commodity stocks SAIL, Sharda Cropchem, Jindal Steel and JSW Steel hit fresh 52-week highs, rallying up to 55% in just one month despite a w

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

India's CPI Retail Inflation Highlights: Retail inflation quickens to 2.75% in January, MoSPI releases new series with 2024 as base year

The item basket and the corresponding weights are based on Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24. The exercise is being done for enhan

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 4:42 pm

Mamaearth Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 93% YoY to Rs 50 crore, revenue rises 16%

Mamaearth Q3 Results: The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 602 crore in Q3FY26, recording a 16% growth versus Rs 518 crore in the Oc

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:39 pm

Retail inflation climbs to 2.75% in January 2026 under new CPI series

Among the most notable changes under the new series, the government has sharply cut the weight of food, one of the most volatile components of th

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:35 pm

AI to slow IT growth, not kill the model: Sandip Agarwal warns on valuations

Indian IT services firms face a growth slowdown due to Artificial Intelligence. AI tools reduce project effort, impacting billing. Large IT firms

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:33 pm

No GST registration required for AMC services driven by the head office: Odisha appellate authority

Appellate authoritys ruling beneficial for corporate providing AMC at various locations, say experts

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

India January CPI: FAQs on what has changed

India's retail inflation reached 2.75% in January with a new Consumer Price Index series. The base year is now 2024. Food's weight has decreased

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:23 pm

Mauritius seeks enhanced air connectivity with India

Currently, Air India, Air Mauritius and IndiGo operate flights between two countries

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 4:23 pm

Centre approves deal to buy 114 Rafale jets for IAF

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a major deal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 4:15 pm

Rupee rises 17 paise to close at 90.61 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 12 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 17 paise to settle for the day at 90.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as foreign fu

The Sen Times 12 Feb 2026 4:12 pm

Land costs squeeze housing dreams, bold reforms can unlock supply: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba

India faces significant housing challenges due to land scarcity and soaring prices. NITI Aayog proposes structural reforms like increasing Floor

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

Institutions trim stakes in these 10 largecap stocks in Q3. Are you still holding?

Institutions trimmed stakes in 10 major largecaps in Q3, signalling selective profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing across sectors.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 4:08 pm

Arabica slumps by over a fifth as supply outlook improves; growers feel the heat

Prices have crashed from around $3.75 per pound to below $3 in a matter of months

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:44 pm

Indian GCCs cut 6,000 jobs in 2025 amid global slowdown

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India have laid off thousands of employees in 2025.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:38 pm

Premium surgical procedures, expansion plan turn brokerages bullish on Dr Agarwals Health Care

During the nine months that ended December 2025, the company served over 22 lakh patients and performed 238,283 surgeries

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:35 pm

Who imagined this? SBI overtakes TCS, Infosys in Mcap amid PSU banks' turnaround: Gurmeet Chadha

SBI has overtaken TCS and Infosys in market valuea feat unimaginable five years ago, says Gurmeet Chadha. The surge reflects PSU banks sharp turn

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 3:27 pm

Federation of Indian Airlines opposes countrys bid to tighten cabin crew fatigue rules

FIA is pushing back against a key government proposal after IndiGo, Indias largest airline, canceled around 4,500 flights in December due to inad

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Defence Acquisition Council clears 3.25 lakh crore deal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault

India and France likely to ink pact for purchase and coproduction of Rafales during French President Emmanuel Macrons visit to India late next we

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Why airlines are opposing DGCA's cabin crew fatigue rules

India's leading airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have requested the government to reconsider its proposed fatigue management norms for cabin crew.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:17 pm

Soon, you can pay via UPI in Malaysia

Indian travelers may soon be able to make payments in Malaysia using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:07 pm

India withdraws from Russia-backed lithium project in Mali over security concerns

India is concerned over political instability in Mali

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 3:02 pm

16 hours a day on Instagram isn't addiction: Adam Mosseri

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has defended his platform against allegations of causing mental health issues in minors.

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 3:01 pm

SoftBank posts $1.6B quarterly profit as OpenAI bet pays off

Japan's SoftBank Group has reported a net profit of 248.6 billion yen ($1.62 billion) for the October-December quarter, its fourth consecutive qu

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 2:47 pm

Zero reciprocal tariff available to Indian textile exports too: Piyush Goyal clarifies on US trade deal after Bangladesh agreement

Goyal also stressed that the India-US trade deal, which reduces tariffs on Indian exports to 18%, does not touch sensitive agriculture and dairy

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Russia's oil and fuel exports down, revenues up in January: IEA

IEA says Russias export revenues increased by $130 million in January from December to $11.1 billion, but remained lower by $4.6 billion year on

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 2:38 pm

EMS roars with 30% growth: Amber and Syrma lead charge as margins expand, says Praveen Sahay

India's electronics manufacturing sector is booming with 30% growth. Companies like Amber and Syrma are leading the charge. The industry is shift

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 2:24 pm

HAL declares first interim dividend of Rs 35 per share, sets record date

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has announced a first interim dividend of 35 per share for FY26, with February 18, 2026 set as the record date an

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 2:22 pm

Saudi oil giant gives $280 billion boost to GDP, creates 200,000 jobs

Saudi Aramco has reached a significant milestone, achieving 70% local content in its supply chain. This achievement strengthens Saudi Arabia's in

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 2:14 pm

India likely to receive Bangladesh-style zero-duty benefits on US cotton: Commerce Ministry

India's textile and apparel sector is on the brink of a significant boost, as trade benefits similar to those enjoyed by Bangladesh will soon be

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 2:13 pm

IT selloff deepens as Sensex drops over 450 points in midday trade

IT stocks faced ongoing selling pressure for the second straight session, with TCS leading the decline, falling 5.35% to 2,754.00

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:48 pm

Vodafone Idea shares slips 4% after JPMorgan downgrade; check target, downside

JPMorgan also views Vodafone Ideas target of a threefold increase in cash EBITDA over three years as aggressive, as it assumes market share gains

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 1:47 pm

Google offers exit packages to staff not embracing AI

Google has announced a voluntary exit package (VEP) for employees in its global business organization (GBO).

NewsBytes 12 Feb 2026 1:34 pm

2,000-year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypts Valley of the Kings

The findings suggest that early Tamil traders stayed for extended periods and held positions of status in guilds.

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:33 pm

Agnikul Cosmos to partner with NeevCloud to host data centre in space

The Indian space tech start-up will be the first rocket company to explore this use case for their platform

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:30 pm

US Stocks Today | SoftBank posts fourth straight quarterly profit of $1.6 billion on OpenAI gains

Japan's SoftBank Group said on Thursday it logged a net profit of 248.6 billion yen ($1.62 billion) in the October-December quarter, boosted by t

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 1:25 pm

Indias passport rises to 75th in world's most powerful passports rankings; check top 10 list

At present, India is placed at the 75th position in the index. However, it still trails several countries when measured by the number of destinat

The Times of India 12 Feb 2026 1:23 pm

India backs carbon capture push to shield steel exports from EU carbon tax

Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy says subsidies and a domestic carbon market could help secure EU recognition under CBAM, though analysts warn the alloc

Livemint 12 Feb 2026 1:14 pm

Shorter oral TB drug regimen cost-effective: ICMR study

Published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, the analysis evaluated BPaL and BPaLM regimens under the National TB Elimination Programme

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:11 pm

Pavna Industries reports 297% jump in Q3 profit on strong demand

The Aligarh-based firm signed a memorandum of understanding with the Uttar Pradesh government to invest 250 crore over three to five years for ex

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:03 pm

GST rate cut benefits begin reflecting in HUL Q3 numbers: Kaustubh Pawaskar

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported quarterly revenues largely in line with expectations, while its margins surprised investors by exceeding fo

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 1:02 pm

Kerala comes to a standstill amid 24-hour trade union strike

Public transport services, including KSRTC buses, were suspended, while private vehicles, shops and markets remained largely closed

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 1:01 pm

Zydus to settle Mirabegron patent litigation with Astellas by paying $120 million

The agreement concludes all litigation between Astellas and the two companies relating to Myrbetriq and Mirabegron and enables Zydus to continue

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 12:59 pm

Post-pandemic change: Hindi film viewers now seek diverse content, not just action and spectacle

The 2025 box office report shows a significant change in audience preferences when it comes to Hindi films, with multiple genres scoring big hits

Livemint 12 Feb 2026 12:56 pm