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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.

NewsBytes 16 Feb 2026 7:50 pm

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

NewsBytes 16 Feb 2026 7:50 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 7:49 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 7:37 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 7:34 pm

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.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 7:32 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 7:23 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 7:08 pm

Prabhudas Lilladhar initiates coverage on Fractal Analytics with 50% upside call despite weak listing

Fractal Analytics debuted below its IPO price, reflecting valuation concerns and cautious sentiment. However, Prabhudas Lilladhar maintained a po

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 7:00 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 6:53 pm

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

NewsBytes 16 Feb 2026 6:53 pm

ISB bags 12th rank FT Global MBA Rankings 2026

Registers a rise of 15 places from #27in 2025

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 6:38 pm

Indian team to visit U.S. next week to finalise legal text for interim trade pact: Commerce Secretary

Both sides are engaged in finalising that legal agreement, and virtual talks are going on for that

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 6:30 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 6:29 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 6:08 pm

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.

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 6:00 pm

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

Business Standard 16 Feb 2026 5:59 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 5:58 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 5:54 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 5:51 pm

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.

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 5:49 pm

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.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 5:48 pm

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,

The Siasat Daily 16 Feb 2026 5:37 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 5:27 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 16 Feb 2026 5:25 pm

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.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 5:14 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 5:08 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 5:07 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 5:02 pm

India AI Summit 2026 Highlights: AI will not kill jobs but will unbundle them, expect 1000x growth in 3 years, says Microsoft India's Chandok

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and i

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:59 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:58 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:56 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:47 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 4:44 pm

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,

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 4:40 pm

Indias trade deficit widens to $34.68 billion in January, continuing upward from Decembers $25.04 billion

Indias merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $34.68 billion in January, up from $25.04 billion in December, according to government export

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 4:34 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:30 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

Brokers call: Azad Engineering (Buy)

Choice Institutional

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:23 pm

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.

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 4:21 pm

Stock Market Highlights for February 16: Sensex jumps 650.39 points to settle at 83,277.15; Nifty advances 211.65 points to 25,682.75; Nifty Auto down nearly 1%

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:20 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 4:16 pm

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

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 4:13 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:12 pm

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

Business Standard 16 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 4:07 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:03 pm

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

NewsBytes 16 Feb 2026 4:01 pm

New record! China laps up discounted Russian crude as India reduces purchases; threat of US strikes on Iran adds to jitters

Supplies of Urals, along with other export grades such as Sokol and Varandey, have added to regular shipments of Russias flagship ESPO blend expo

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 4:00 pm

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%

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 4:00 pm

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

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 3:54 pm

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.

NewsBytes 16 Feb 2026 3:49 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 3:48 pm

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 Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 3:47 pm

Market Wrap: Sensex surges 650 points, ends three-session losing streak; Nifty ends over 200 points higher

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 3:44 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

Shriram Finance, Blue Star among 4 stocks with up to 20% upside. Heres why Axis Securities is bullish

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 3:34 pm

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.

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 3:32 pm

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

Livemint 16 Feb 2026 3:29 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 3:22 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 3:21 pm

Anthropic opens its Indian HQ in Bengaluru

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has inaugurated its new office in Bengaluru.

NewsBytes 16 Feb 2026 3:17 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 3:15 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 3:15 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 3:09 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 3:06 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 3:01 pm

Markets eye 25,350 support after IT sector selloff: HDFC Bank, NTPC flash buy signals: Rajesh Bhosale

Indian stock markets face uncertainty as the Nifty tests support levels. Technology sector weakness impacted trading last week. Banking and publi

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 2:58 pm

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.

NewsBytes 16 Feb 2026 2:54 pm

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

Livemint 16 Feb 2026 2:52 pm

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

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 2:51 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 2:49 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 2:44 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 2:42 pm

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

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 2:28 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 2:19 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 2:18 pm

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

Livemint 16 Feb 2026 2:15 pm

Gold prices slip on February 16; check rates in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on February 16

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 2:03 pm

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

The Times of India 16 Feb 2026 1:56 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 1:55 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 1:53 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 16 Feb 2026 1:53 pm

Indian stocks poised for better CY26; Nifty earnings growth seen at 12% CAGR over FY25-27: Motilal Oswal

Indian markets may stage a stronger show in CY26 after a steep CY25 underperformance, as Motilal Oswal sees improving earnings momentum and suppo

The Economic Times 16 Feb 2026 1:48 pm

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.

Livemint 16 Feb 2026 1:45 pm