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Six of top-10 firms lose over Rs 3 lakh crore in market cap; TCS, Infosys hit hard
Top Indian firms saw over Rs 3 lakh crore wiped off their market value last week, with IT giants TCS and Infosys leading the decline. A broad mar
T20 World Cup: India outplay Pakistan by 61 runs
Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan
Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis
India pilots CBDC-based digital food coupons in Gujarat, enabling beneficiaries to redeem ration entitlements through programmable e instead of p
202627 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut
A new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, has secured the largest budget share, overshadowing MGNREGA with a significant allocation. While MGNRE
Religare Enterprises to separate financial services, insurance businesses, list Finvest
Religare Enterprises will retain its stake in Care Health Insurance. The financial services business, comprising lending, broking, investment and
Economic growth spreads beyond metros; northern, eastern districts gain momentum: Report
India's economic growth is expanding beyond major cities, with northern and eastern districts emerging as new activity hubs. While established me
India, France to hold key dialogue to boost defence cooperation on Feb 17
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold talks with his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin in Bengaluru on February 17, with some ke
India champions responsible AI as Delhi gears up for global summit
To attempt a Guinness World record citizen engagement campaign pledging for ethical use of artificial intelligence
Indias marriage matchmaking evolves from conventions to compatibility
Interestingly the report also highlights an increasingly evolving attitude towards divorce and remarriage, with the share of users open to divorc
Budget avoided populism, focused on productive capex to power Reform Express: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the Union Budget's focus on productive spending and record infrastructure outlays, steering clear of populism for
Gold, Silver likely to consolidate amid Fed rate-cut uncertainty: Analysts
Precious metal prices are set for continued volatility and consolidation as investors await crucial US economic data, including inflation and GDP
India adds record over 52 GW power capacity in FY26
As of January 2026, Indias total installed power generation capacity stands at 520,510.95 MW
Full replacement of Russian crude appears infeasible in near term, says Moodys Analytics
India imports more than 30 per cent of its domestic energy needs from Russia, so a pivot away from Russian crude will be pricey
India adds a record 52.5 GW of power generation capacity so far in FY26
Companies have installed power generation capacity of 52.53 GW in the first nine months of FY26, surpassing the 34 GW installed in all of FY25, t
Silver, gold braces for another jittery week on US inflation data, Fed cues: Analysts
Silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) declined 5,532, or 2.2 per cent, while gold rose 444, or 0.3 per cent, over the past week.
India-UK FTA expected to come into force in April
The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed in July 2025, is expected to come into force from April 2026.
How can Indians invest in international markets?
Global investing is often considered the only free lunch in finance, a term coined by Nobel laureate Harry Markowitz.
These IPOs will open for subscription in India this week
The primary market is gearing up for a quiet week, with just one mainboard and two small and medium enterprise (SME) initial public offerings (IP
JV to produce Hammer missiles on the table during India-France defence ministers meet on Feb 17
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs
Why you shouldn't make investment decisions based on tax incentives
Monika Halan, founder of Dhan Chakra Financial Education, explained why tax breaks shouldn't influence your investment decisions, and decoded Bud
SEBI working group begins review of position limits on non-agri commodity derivatives
MCX to make detailed presentation in the follow up meeting this week
India-UK free trade pact likely to be implemented in April: Official
India and the UK are set to implement their free trade agreement in April 2026. This pact will allow 99 percent of Indian exports to enter Britai
Kochi to host Tradex Kerala 2026 meet from Feb 17
Organised by the State Industries Department, buyers from 20 foreign countries are expected participate in the meet
Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of Bangladeshs Tarique Rahman on Tuesday
India welcomes Bangladeshs transition to an elected government under the leadership of Rahman: MEA
Former President hails India as world's 3rd-largest start-up ecosystem
Former President Ram Nath Kovind has hailed India as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with over two lakh recognized start-ups.
Delhi government to assign unique ID for every land parcel
The Delhi government has launched a new initiative, 'Bhu-Aadhaar,' to assign a unique 14-digit identification number to every land parcel in the
Global cues, AI disruption fears to steer markets this week: Analysts
Stock markets are poised for a volatile week, driven by US economic data, the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, and growing AI disruption fears.
India forex reserves fall $6.7B to $717B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant decline of $6.71 billion in the week ending February 6.
India adds more than 50,000 MW of power generation capacity in current financial year
With the addition, India as on January 31, commands 5,20,510.95 MW of total power generation capacity
Calvin Christ outperformed five other finalists to secure the top honours.
Can Sensex and Nifty bounce back? 7 key factors that could shape market mood in coming week
Morocco expects 80,000 Indian visitors in 2026
Morocco is expecting an influx of up to 80,000 Indian visitors this year.
Could gold prices in India fall below 1L?
Gold prices in India peaked at 1,80,779 per 10g in January 2026 but have since fallen to 1,56,200.
GST scam case: Bombay HC grants protection to Sunil Biyani
Sunil Biyani, the Non-Executive Director of Future Group, has been granted protection from arrest by the Bombay High Court.
FPIs invest 19,675cr in Indian equities this February
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback in early February, investing 19,675 crore into Indian equities in the first half o
Market cap of India's top 6 firms down 3L crore
The combined market capitalization of six out of the top 10 most valuable companies in India has witnessed a massive decline of over 3 lakh crore
Central projects worth 55,000 cr cleared for Assam in last 1 yr: CM Himanta
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke about a range of approved and planned projects in Assam.
FPIs infuse Rs 19,675 crore in early February after months of heavy selling
Foreign investors injected Rs 19,675 crore into Indian stocks in early February, reversing months of outflows. This surge, driven by a US-India t
India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi to inaugurate expo on Monday
The expo aims to foster global partnerships and business opportunities within the AI ecosystem.
Stock market outlook for the week: Macroeconomic data, global developments in focus
Trading activity of foreign investors, rupee movements to also steer markets this week, analysts say
Govt doing a thorough study of non-scheduled flight operators: Aviation Minister
New Delhi: The government is conducting a very thorough study of flight operations by non-scheduled operators and uncontrolled airfields to look
Witnessing Betrayal Of Indian Farmers In Name Of US Trade Deal: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Feb 15: Upping the ante against the government over the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday posed a st
Morocco expects 80,000 footfalls from India in 2026
Currently, India is among the top 20 source markets and number two among the Asian countries.
3 signs you and your partner may be financially incompatible
Most Americans think financial compatibility is important for successful relationships. Here are signs you and your partner could be incompatible
Here are 3 factors that drove the big swings in the stock market last week
Industrial names surged while financial stocks buckled under the growing weight of artificial intelligence fears. Here are 3 factors that drove t
The NFL just wrapped a record-breaking season. Heres why next years going to be even bigger
In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL announced that Paris, Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro will host regular-season games for the first
FPI inflows rebound to 19,675 crore in first fortnight of February on US-India trade deal
The inflows follow three consecutive months of heavy selling, with FPIs pulling out 35,962 crore in January, 22,611 crore in December, and 3,765
Lodha Developers buys 80% stake in Solidrise Realty for 294 cr
Pune-based Solidrise Realty will become a subsidiary of Lodha Developers.
Amit Shah defends FTAs with UK, EU & trade deal with US, says dairy and farmers fully protected
Shah positions agreements as export opportunities rather than import threats
Amit Shah launches e-Rupeepowered PDS, unveils 24x7 Annapurti grain ATM in Gujarat
Under the system, beneficiaries receive digital tokens credits of e-Rupee in RBI-enabled digital wallets that specify the ration commodity, quan
Religare Enterprises to split financial services, insurance biz into two listed entities
The financial services business will be transferred to Religare Finvest which will issue equity shares to insurance-focused Religare Enterprises
PM Modi to lay foundation for Silchar-Guwahati corridor in March: Assam CM
The Assam CM also announces major infrastructure projects, including the Brahmaputra tunnel and Kamakhya ropeway.
US, Israel plan to pressure Iran on oil sales to China: Report
GalaxEye to partner with ISROs NewSpace India to sell its satellite imagery solutions
Partnership makes GalaxEye the first private Indian satellite operator to formally collaborate with NSIL under a data reseller partnership agreem
Commodities enter a corrective phase: Will it last or is it just a pause?
On the other hand, geopolitical risks are still high. Global risk indicators continue to show heightened concerns around interstate tensions and
Mcap of 6 of top-10 valued firms erodes by Rs 3 lakh cr
New Delhi: The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued firms eroded by more than Rs 3 lakh crore last week, with IT majors Tata Con
Mcap of 6 of top-10 valued firms erodes by 3 lakh cr; TCS, Infosys biggest laggards
Market valuation of TCS tumbles 90,198.92 crore to 9,74,043.43 crore, while Infosys valuation drops by 70,780.23 crore to 5,55,287.72 crore
Ahead of Market: 10 key factors to steer markets on Monday
The index is attempting to fill last weeks downside gap, and the crucial support at the 200-DMA near 25,300 is likely to be tested in the near te
Nifty ended sharply lower as broad-based selling pushed the index below key technical levels, with volatility rising. Rupak De of LKP Securities
Mcap of 6 of top-10 valued firms erodes by Rs 3 lakh cr; TCS, Infosys biggest laggards
The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued firms eroded by more than Rs 3 lakh crore last week, with IT majors Tata Consultancy Se
Domestic healthcare demand underpins hospitals ETF thesis: Groww CEO
Growws BSE Hospitals ETF targets Indias hospital segment, driven by domestic healthcare demand, insurance penetration and capacity expansion. CEO
AI adoption leading to moderation in entry-level hiring: Report
Gen AI is primarily functioning as a productivity-enhancing complement to technical and analytical work, rather than a substitute, the report sai
Kerala launches massive AI literacy drive targeting 6 lakh parents
The two-hour training module is designed to give equal importance to both the opportunities and the risks associated with AI
Break below 20-DMA shifts risk-reward unfavourably for Nifty: Rupak De
Technical strategist Rupak De of LKP Securities warns that a break below the 20-day moving average has weakened Niftys near-term structure. Risin
US DHS shutdown forces TSA officers to work unpaid; airport delays for passengers likely
Renting to buying your first house in UAE 2026: 5 real estate trends home owners should focus on
UAE's property market is seeing a surge in first-time homebuyers in 2026, driven by government support and a shift towards long-term value. Buyer
Why Sigmund Freud is making comeback in age of authoritarianism, AI
As new forms of multinational autocracy rise, as immigrants are demonised and detained, and genocide is live-streamed, psychoanalysis is thriving
Nirmala Sitharaman holds key bilateral meetings in Munich, highlights investment opportunities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held significant meetings in Munich. Discussions centered on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, set for final
Retail investor participation shifted sharply in the December quarter, with several large-cap and PSU stocks seeing notable declines in individua
10 Nifty500 stocks with upside potential of up to 55%. Do you own any?
Analyst forecasts provide a strategic view of future market potential beyond headline numbers. This analysis highlights ten Nifty500 stocks ident
Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt emphasizes value investing for lasting wealth. He advises against chasing popular trends and instead
13 penny stocks plunge up to 55% in a month Are you affected?
A recent market analysis reveals that 13 penny stocks have experienced significant declines, with losses ranging from 15% to 55% over the past mo
Can Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day fall on Monday? 7 factors that could decide market mood this week
Indian stock markets face uncertainty this week. Key factors influencing trading include the ongoing IT sector selloff and potential rebounds. US
Indias forex reserves slide $6.7 billion from all-time high to $717.1 billion
Gold reserves stand at $123.476 billion
RBI curbs loans extended to brokers in blow to trading volumes
NABARD-NCDEX price protection scheme helps growers harvest benefits
NABARD subsidises premiums for put options for farmer-producer organisations (FPOs) across seven states: crops covered under the scheme are turme
How agri-commodity price volatility is transforming beverage manufacturing in India
Disciplined risk management, flexible planning, and strategic diversification are no longer defensive measures, they are central to sustaining co
Why traceability trumps yield in modern farming
Long-term food security depends equally on soil health and farmer dignity
How industrygovernment collaboration can unlock Indias $100 billion agri-export potential
This requires moving beyond short-term fiscal incentives and towards a systemic collaboration by fixing supply-side constraints, raising value ad
In its official holiday calendar for the year, the RBI has listed nine holidays for banks in February 2026, including the weekend holidays for se
The centrepiece of the package is the proposed Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), which will provide Rs 1 lakh crore in central assistance over five yea
India at a defining moment: Tech and trade to drive next growth phase, says Jitin Prasada
India is at a crucial economic juncture. Technology and trade are powering its growth. The nation is building robust digital infrastructure and p
Strategic sovereignty a guiding imperative in reshaping global economy, say CEOs
S&P Global chief: Indias post-Covid expansion among most consistent for any major economy
At the ET Now Global Business Summit, leaders examined the complex dynamics of today's world, emphasizing the transition to multipolarity. They p
ET Now GBS 2026: By 2030, UP will be among top 2 states in manufacturing & exports'
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious target of India becoming a $5 trillion economy, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath is aiming fo
'Japanese FDI in India crosses Rs 2.7 lakh crore, 1,400 firms present'
Japan has helped train approximately 24,000 young Indians over the past seven years through Japanese-style manufacturing programs, Okumura said a
Visible shift northern & Eastern districts power India's growth path
India's economy is growing beyond big cities. New areas in northern and eastern states are becoming economic hubs. This is according to the City
The Commerce Minister finds himself on the frontline when the government is busy defending the U.S. trade deal which critics say is one-sided
