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SEBI chief, Canada FM hold talks on boosting institutional investment, regulatory ties
The two sides discussed how both sides can further facilitate institutional investments, strengthen regulatory collaboration, and other issues of
Oil and gas majors and traders suspend shipments via Hormuz as US attacks Iran, sources say
Tanker association INTERTANKO said the US Navy had warned against navigation in the operations area - the whole of the Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North
Provisional text establishes a five-year window for most favoured nation status, making its extension conditional on a review process
Indian carriers suspend Middle East flights amid airspace closures
Around 200 flights cancelled; ULH flights call later this evening
Escalating conflict in West Asia threatens 2.6 mb/d of Indias crude oil imports
Roughly 50% of Indias crude oil and 54% of LNG imports were routed through the Strait of Hormuz in FY25
From early flop to Hollywood heavyweight, Skydance eyes Warner Bros takeover after 20-year rise
IMD predicts cooler daytime temperature in March after warmer February
Most parts of country to experience above normal minimum temperatures in the coming month
From Sheeri to Stardom: Aquib Nabi powers J&K to historic Ranji triumph
Jammu & Kashmir ran up 584, powered by Shubham Pundirs 121, to seize early control of the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka cricket team
21 killed, 8 critically injured in Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast
Investigation into cause of the blast under way
US, Israel launch co-ordinated attack on Iran; Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government'
Iran retaiiates with drone and missile attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf
Several flights to the Middle East have been cancelled already. The Civil Aviation Minister conducted a detailed review of preparedness and respo
Microns Sanand ATMP facility boosts IndiaUS tech ties, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister described the Micron facility as a symbol of IndiaUS cooperation in AI and chip technology
E2W registrations jump 36% in February; TVS Motor continues to lead the segment
Ola loses substantial volume in February 2026 while Hero Motocorp gains
Centres revenue focus has shifted from selling PSUs to earning more from them, data shows
By removing a separate disinvestment heading in Budget documents and doubling down on asset monetisation, govt policy has shifted from simply exi
18 dead, 6 critically injured in Andhra Pradesh cracker unit explosion
Investigation into cause of the blast under way
Iran fires missiles at Gulf Arab states, one killed in Abu Dhabi
State media in the United Arab Emirates said one person had been killed in Abu Dhabi, but gave no details
Customers visiting Indian bank branches in March 2026 should check holiday schedules as many will be closed for national and state-specific festi
FPIs net buyers to the tune of 6,062 crore in week ended February 27, 2026
Late sell-off caps monthly gains, data shows
Volatile prices, high inflows take toll on gold, silver ETFs return
Tracking error in ETFs is a crucial performance metric measuring the difference between an ETF return and its benchmark index return
Indian missions in Gulf advise nationals to 'exercise utmost caution' after joint US-Israel strikes
Indian nationals advised to remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines and advisories issued by the local authorities
OPEC+ to weigh bigger hike after Iran strike, delegate says
Oil prices climbed to a seven-month high of $73 a barrel in London on Friday as concerns over a potential attack helped offset signs of global ov
FM Sitharaman says will look into Fino Payments Bank MDs arrest under GST Act
Fino Payments Bank maintains that the MD had nothing to do with the GST issue
How will Israel and US strike on Iran disrupt global oil and gas trade: Explained
Heres a look at Irans energy industry, exports and the impact of Western sanctions
Bank holidays in March 2026: The central bank has announced a total of 17 leaves for all public and private banks in March 2026, including the St
Israeli airspace closed to civilian flights, airports authority says
Israeli closed its airspace to civilian flights on Saturday
Israel launches attack on Iran
State of emergency declared in Israel
Pakistan, Afghanistan threaten war in region eyed by superpowers
The violence risks further destabilising a part of Asia where the US, China and India all have important interests and which also faces fallout
Gold nears one-month high, set for seventh straight monthly rise
Gold surged to a near one-month high, nearing its seventh consecutive monthly gain. Geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning U.S.-Iran nucl
Telangana Government to introduce Core Urban Act
The CM instructed the authorities to identify suitable locations and make arrangements for garbage dumping in the wake of people throwing waste i
Bharat Biotech is said to mull $500 million IPO
Deliberations are ongoing, and details of the deal including the size and timing may change, say people familiar with matter
OpenAI inks controversial deal as Pentagon cuts ties with Anthropic
OpenAI has signed a deal with the US Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) models on their classified networks.
US markets regulator SEC announces new insider trading rules for foreign companies
SECs rules require executives and officers to quickly reveal when they scoop up or dump shares, a disclosure meant to deter people from using non
Trump Media & Technology Group is exploring a significant move. The company plans to spin off its Truth Social platform. This will create a separ
Anthropic to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
Anthropic has announced its plan to sue the Pentagon over a recent ruling that classifies it as a supply-chain risk.
European shares close eighth month of gains on earnings lift; credit fears hit banks
European shares hit a record high, marking their longest monthly winning streak since 2012-2013, buoyed by positive corporate updates. However, h
Global stocks: Global stocks fall as investors mull AI disruptions, oil prices rise
Global stocks saw a dip on Friday. Concerns over AI's impact and high tech valuations weighed on markets. Meanwhile, rising US-Iran tensions push
NASA shakes up moon mission with more tests, scrapped upgrade
The changes announced on Friday mean that NASA is swapping the actual moon landing for an additional mission closer to Earth while insisting the
US stocks: US stocks notch monthly declines on combined AI, tariff, geopolitical uncertainty
U.S. stocks faced significant declines on Friday, heading for their largest monthly drop in a year due to persistent investor worries. Financial
Gold the fastest moving loan product for banks in January
Gold loans surged 128% year over year, while renewable-energy lending rose 62%. Export credit declined 17.2%. Total bank credit increased 14%, ou
Trump raises the possibility of a friendly takeover of Cuba' coming out of talks with Havana
Trump didnt clarify his comments but seemed to indicate that the situation with Cuba was coming to a critical point
Pentagon designates Anthropic as supply chain risk, terminates $200M contract
The Pentagon, through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, designated AI start-up Anthropic as a Supply Chain Risk after President Donald Trump direct
Average lending rates on new loans firm up
January saw Mumbai's new rupee-loan rates climb, propelled mainly by state-owned lenders. By contrast, rates on existing loans dipped slightly an
Can AI beat a great investor? Here's what billionaire Howard Marks says
Howard Marks believes AI possesses many investor qualities like data processing and unemotional decision-making, but lacks crucial human elements
Vishal Mega Mart promoter entity sells 14% stake for 7,635 cr
Samayat Services LLP sells total of 65.25 crore equity shares in two tranches
Bad Memories of Another Day for Lenders as Bihar Moves to Regulate Microloans
Bihar's new microfinance law could stall the sector's rebound. The state assembly passed a bill regulating money lending, a move that may push up
OpenAI raises record $110B from Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank
OpenAI has raised a whopping $110 billion in one of the largest private funding rounds ever. The investment comes from tech giants Amazon, NVIDIA
IIFL Home Finance inks $300 million loan pact with ADB
IIFL Home Finance has secured a $300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing lending for low-income families, w
Sensex, Nifty singed at the end of a fiery February
Indian equities closed February on a weaker note as the Sensex and Nifty slipped, led by a sharp drop in IT shares amid concerns about AI-driven
How small and medium millers can benefit from the fortification wave: A practical playbook
Food fortification is a low-capex, high-impact adjustment that will strengthen compliance, unlock institutional volumes, and create a branded ret
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman finalises deal with US government amid Trumps war with Anthropic
OpenAI will deploy its AI models on the Department of War's classified network. This follows an agreement on safety principles. Meanwhile, OpenAI
Maharashtras crop yields: A mixed bag with national implications
With focused policies, better technology adoption, and farmer-centric interventions, the state has the potential to enhance productivity
SpaceX weighs confidential IPO filing as soon as March
A listing for SpaceX would raise as much as $50 billion, say people familiar with the preparations
Wall Street Week Ahead: AI disruption hangs over US markets as investors wary of risks
Artificial intelligence is creating uncertainty for the US stock market. Investors are watching closely for how this technology will change busin
Trump faces 2,000 tariff lawsuits following Supreme Court loss
The trade court has been automatically pausing tariff cases until the Supreme Court action is over
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, 28 February? Check RBI calendar
Bank holiday today, 4th Saturday: The RBI categorises all bank holidays into three parts, namely, Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Set
India, European Union to give each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years in trade deal
India-EU FTA: India and the EU are set to grant each other Most Favoured Nation status, a key provision in trade deal. This agreement, expected t
Anthropic to challenge Pentagon in court, hours after Trump orders ban on AI firm
AI firm Anthropic is suing the Pentagon after President Trump ordered a ban on its technology, citing national security risks. Trump labelled the
Trump's Truth Social in talks to spin off into publicly traded company
Trump Media & Technology Group plans to spin off its Truth Social platform into a separate publicly traded company. This move would separate its
Momentum to sustain, GDP may grow 7.4% in FY27: CEA Nageswaran
New GDP series raises growth projection for FY26 to 7.6%
At 7.8%, Third Qtr Growth Dips But Still Robust
New GDP series makes debut; economy grows at 7.8% in Q3
India's economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the December quarter. Manufacturing output saw a significant increase. Festive season consumption also
UAE Central Bank launches world's first sovereign financial cloud with AI for secure digital finance
The Central Bank of the UAE has launched the world's first sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure, a secure, AI-powered digital backbo
India, EU agree on five-year Most Favoured Nation status; what it means
Indian American self-made millionaire reveals his ultimate success secrets
At 80, Silicon Valley pioneer Kanwal Rekhi shares his inspiring journey in 'The Ground Breaker'. From humble beginnings in India to becoming the
India will have to notify EU in case of new export duty: India-EU FTA text
India-EU FTA: Among other things, the text allows rejected EU applicant to seek written explanation of reasons for why import license application
GDP revision may widen FY27 fiscal deficit ratio, raise debt path concerns
New GDP data presents a challenge for India's fiscal targets. The government may find it harder to meet deficit and debt goals next fiscal year.
What changes in Indias new GDP series with 2022-23 as base year?
India's Statistics Ministry has released a new GDP series. The base year is now 2022-23, replacing the older 2011-12. This update uses new data s
GDP revision trims FY26 size to 345 lakh crore; $4 trillion mark may slip
India's journey to a $4 trillion economy faces a slight delay. Revised GDP estimates for 2025-26 show a lower nominal GDP. This pushes back the t
Fino Payments Bank MD, CEO arrested under GST Act
Investigation is relating to business partner(s) of the Bank and not relating to the GST compliance of the Bank, the bank said in a filing with s
Norway's sovereign wealth fund pulls out of Adani
It cited gross corruption or other serious financial crime as the criterion for its decision but gave no explanation
Deepinder Goyals health tech startup 'Temple' secures $54 million funding, valued at $190 million
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's new health tech venture, Temple, has secured $54 million in its first funding round from friends and family, val
FDI climbs 18% to $47.87 bn in FY26 so far; US inflows nearly double
Misselling must stop, banking is about service, not targets: Bandhan Group chief
Banking Regulation Act must be revised for credit inclusion, to support Viksit Bharat, says Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
SBI block deal: BNP Paribas buys 5.28 lakh shares in a Rs 64 crore transaction
French bank BNP Paribas acquired 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India for Rs 64 crore. The transaction occurred through a block deal with Soci
Infosys ADRs tumble 5%, Wipro slips over 3% as Wall Street rattled by inflation data and AI fears
Infosys and Wipro ADRs tumbled on the NYSE amid AI-driven fears and higher-than-expected US wholesale inflation. Block's CEO Jack Dorsey announce
Deadlock at CAQM Meet: Industry Slams One-Sided Session on 2027 EV Mandate
CAQM meeting on 2027 EV mandate ends in deadlock as industry criticises one-sided discussions and lack of data support.
Indias third quarter GDP grows at 7.8%; beats estimates after base reset
Buying property abroad? FEMA rules Indian investors must follow to avoid penalties
Indian investors are facing regulatory action for not following Foreign Exchange Management Act rules when buying foreign property. Recent enforc
Beyond tariffs: India-EU FTA text focuses on services, sustainability, IPR, digital trade
No specific flexibility on CBAM but assurance that if others get it, so will India
TN Govt plans an international cricket stadium with 25,000-capacity in Coimbatore
The project includes a commercial complex and club house on DBFOT basis
Investment demand for gold to continue, balancing gold demand
The experts during the session-- themed, Precious Metals: Beyond Aam Aadmis Reach, to capture current scenario -- concurred that they do not see
PM to launch HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer on Saturday
Programme to cover approximately 1.15 crore girls in the specific age group across the country
Shriram Pistons raises Rs 1,000 crore for Antolin buy
Shriram Pistons and Rings raised Rs 1,000 crore via 18- and 24-month NCDs from mutual funds to partly finance its Rs 1,670-crore acquisition of G
US Stocks: Netflix shares surge 9% as investors cheer decision to exit Warner Bros race
Netflix jumped more than 9% on Friday as investors applauded its decision to exit the race for Warner Bros Discovery, a months-long bidding war w
