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India-US trade deal's legal text to be finalized in March
A team of Indian officials will visit the United States next week to finalize the legal text of an interim trade agreement.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
No question of ethanol inclusion in India-US deal: ISMAs Deepak Ballani
Ethanol is explicitly excluded and limited US farm imports will not disrupt domestic markets, says Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA.
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.
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
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and i
9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear pleas on discrimination against women at religious places
The apex court will examine broader issues on religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, including the rights of Muslim and
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
Brokers call: Azad Engineering (Buy)
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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
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
Puravankara Ltd posts Rs 58 cr profit in Q3; income jumps over 3 times to Rs 1,104 cr
Realty firm Puravankara Ltd has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 58.34 crore in the third quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal, a significant tu
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
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
Axis Securities has identified four stock picks with potential gains of up to 20% in 3-4 weeks. Shriram Finance is a fundamental buy, while Kirlo
Arkade Developers targets Rs 700cr revenue from housing redevelopment project in Mumbai
Realty firm Arkade Developers Ltd on Monday said it is expecting a revenue of around Rs 700 crore from a redevelopment project in Mumbai.
Why asset allocation, not prediction, drives long-term returns
Multi-asset investment offers lower volatility, better risk-adjusted returns, and built-in tax-efficient rebalancing, said Saugata Chatterjee of
China's Russian oil imports to hit new record in February as India cuts back
China's Russian oil imports are set to reach a new record high in February, surpassing January's figures. Independent refiners are increasingly p
India's wholesale inflation rises to 1.81% in January, highest in 10 months
Womens entry to Sabarimala: NSS and SNDP urge return to traditional practice
As the Supreme Court considers review petitions against its 2018 verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the shrine, the Nair Service Society
Anthropic opens its Indian HQ in Bengaluru
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has inaugurated its new office in Bengaluru.
German 10-year yield falls again as market awaits key data this week
Euro zone bond yields reached their lowest point since early December, extending a six-day decline as markets anticipate key economic data. Germa
IIT Madras, Finnish Meteorological Institute set up aerosolmeteorology centre
The collaboration comes on the back of previous partnerships between the institutions through joint scientific field campaigns and structured exc
Invideo, Google Cloud partner to integrate AI into long-form filmmaking
The initiative leverages Google's full suite of generative media models on Vertex AI to orchestrate various stages of production within a single
Indias revamped data addresses IMF concerns, official says
The statistics ministry released the first set of data with a revised 2024 base on Thursday that showed inflation remained relatively benign, bol
5 listed Indian REITs distribute over Rs 2,450 crore in Q3FY26
Indias five listed REITs distributed over Rs 2,450 crore to more than 3.8 lakh unitholders in Q3FY26, taking cumulative payouts since inception t
Indian stock markets face uncertainty as the Nifty tests support levels. Technology sector weakness impacted trading last week. Banking and publi
Apple exports 1M+ AirPods from India as output scales
Apple has exported over a million units of its AirPods from India between August 2025 and January 2026.
Vijay Kedias Valentines Day masterclass: From situationships to stock market discipline
At Mint Money Festival 2026, Vijay Kedia used Gen Z dating slangfrom situationships to ghostingto decode stock market discipline, long-term commi
RERA under fire from SC: Why are RERA annual reports important to protect interests of homebuyers?
A homebuyer advocacy group has alleged that several state regulators have failed to publish the annual reports mandated under the law. Has RERA i
Govt aims to revive private investment in highway construction
Govt plans to award projects worth 1 lakh crore to private sector by fiscal year 2027, say people in the know
Commodity Radar: Sell gold on rallies, says LKP Securities expert. 5 indicators signal more downside
Gold prices dropped nearly Rs 1,800 intraday on MCX amid profit booking and a firmer dollar. Analysts see consolidation after a sharp rally, with
Sebi proposes changes to price bands of ETFs, seeks views on a pre-open session
Sebi has proposed revising how ETFs determine base prices and daily price bands to better reflect real-time market conditions and reduce manual e
Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan
According to WPI data, inflation in food articles was 1.55% in January as against deflation of 0.43% in December
FII, retail investors raise stakes in Q3; 10 smallcap stocks surge up to 165%, 6 turn multibaggers
WeWork India opens new co-working centre in Gurugram with over 1200 seating capacity
WeWork India has unveiled its latest co-working haven, the WeWork Atrium Place, nestled in Gurugram to cater to the evolving needs of modern prof
FTA is another step in the deep relationship we have with India: New Zealand Minister Shane Reti
India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. New Zealand's Science and Technology Minister Shane Reti called it a significant milest
Banks 25,000-crore insurance gravy train faces RBI reality check
The Reserve Bank of India has released draft proposals targeting mis-selling of third-party financial products, bundled sales, and even dark patt
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on February 16
New rail tech policy in works; India eyes major boost for domestic manufacturing
India is set to launch a new ail tech policy to boost domestic manufacturing of advanced railway technology and equipment. This initiative aims t
Coonoor auctions witness lower offerings on weather issues
The offered quantity in CTC leaf was only 7,75,617 kg, witnessing 88 per cent sales, while the figure for dust grades was 2,24,096 kg registering
Sensex, Nifty edge up after choppy start; Power Grid, Coal India, HDFC Bank lead gainers
After a subdued start, sentiment steadied through the session as investors weighed regulatory developments and global cues, keeping the benchmark
Saudi oil sales to China jump after prices cut to 5-year low
Aramco will provide around 56-57 million barrels for loading next month to China, compared to 48 million barrels the previous month
Indian markets may stage a stronger show in CY26 after a steep CY25 underperformance, as Motilal Oswal sees improving earnings momentum and suppo
Beyond FDs: How to build a diversified fixed-income portfolio
At the Mint Money festival on Saturday, Vineet Agrawal, co-founder of Jiraaf, explained how fixed-income instruments fit into modern portfolios.
