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IDFC First Bank pays 583 crore to Haryana govt. departments to settle bank fraud
Issue raises concerns around governance and branch-level controls, says Nomura
Sell-off in IT stocks drag down indices by over 1%
Sensex falls 1,069 points, Nifty-50 sheds 288 points as IT stocks melt
Trai paves way for over 2 trillion spectrum auction, cuts reserve price
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has recommended up to a 20-30% reduction in reserve price for the spectrum compared to the previ
India-Israel kick off formal negotiations for FTA ahead of PMs Tel Aviv visit
The current round of negotiations in New Delhi, which commenced on February 23, 2026, is scheduled to conclude on February 26
Canara Bank to raise 5,000 cr. via bonds
The proposed raise will strengthen its capital base and support future growth plans
MP to implement Bhavantar in mustard, announces 600/qtl bonus over MSP for Urad
The decisions came a day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who addressed the Kisan Mahachaupal rally in Bhopal on Tuesday
Centre increases MSP for jute; farmers in West Bengal, Assam to benefit
The decision will not only boost jute production and quality, but will also increase the income of farmers, says Modi
WTO panel to probe Indias PLI schemes on auto, batteries on Chinas complaint
Beijing alleged Indias schemes violated principles of national treatment; New Delhi argued there was no noticeable impact on Chinas trade interes
Govt clarifies RoDTEP benefits not reduced for agricultural, food products exports
Non-farm exporters continue to press for review of decision to slash benefits; say it will reduce competitiveness, hurt business
Cabinet Committee approves 5% hike in jute MSP for 2026-27
The decision will benefit jute growers, especially in West Bengal and Assam, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporter
States increasingly reliant on market loans to finance deficits, says Vedartha report
State govt securities outstanding surges five-fold, outpacing 2.7x growth in central govt debt
Abhi Eggs to tap the Middle East and South-East Asian markets
The company, which registered a turnover of 47.47 crore in 2024-25, is confident of closing the current financial year with a revenue of 100 cror
Mangaluru International Airport wins Airports Council Internationals award
The recognition reflects sustained investments in process optimisation, digital initiatives and service training, alongside close coordination wi
Indian Customs officials seize Chinese walnut cargoes faked as Afghan produce
Traders misdeclared the containers to avail of zero duty benefits under South Asia Free Trade Agreement
PAN compliance, transaction limits set for change what draft income tax rules 2026 propose
While the proposals are still under consideration, the draft income tax rules signal an effort to ease compliance for routine transactions while
Leads Genetics opens integrated R&D centre for indigenous cattle genetics in Bareilly
The Indo-Brazilian initiative will have advanced IVF-ET and pathology laboratories
Acceleration in Indias per capita income growth has been faster than in GDP growth: Poonam Gupta
The Deputy Governor highlighted that high, stable and accelerating growth, and more predictable economic outcomes have become the hallmarks of th
Winter rain deficit at -59 pc so far for country as a whole
CFS of the US as well as European model see slightly better scenario, especially from mid-March
Markets dive over 1% as IT stocks crumble; Sensex plunges 1,068.74 points
Rising global crude prices amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and sluggish global cues also hit investor sentiment, says traders
Spectrum auction: TRAI releases list of reserve price, band plan, among other key details for IMT network bidding
Rupee declines 6 paise to settle at 90.95 against U.S. dollar
A sharp fall in domestic equity markets and uncertainties over the India-U.S. trade deal further pressured the local unit, while foreign fund inf
SCR to launch Rail Parcel App, a first in Indian Railways, on Feb 25
The next gen Rail Parcel App will serve as a one-stop platform for booking, tracking, and managing parcel consignments
Domestic air passenger traffic growth projected to recover to 6-8%: ICRA
Airline industry losses expected to decline by one-third in 2026-27
Nasscom pegs India tech sector growth at 6% for FY26 driven by AI services, local centres of MNCs
The prediction comes as IT and software services industry has been facing a double whammy of tepid demand and threat of disruption from advanced
Alternate airports to reach 40 million passenger capacity in 2026: Crisil Ratings
Besides, airport traffic in India is projected to rise from 415 million passengers this fiscal to 580 million by fiscal 2030, at a compound annua
Govt overhauls GDP data to improve accuracy, official says
Under previous methods, low nominal GDP growth alongside low wholesale inflation created discrepancies by translating into higher real growth rat
Brio Hydroponics to have 100 Vexotics brand stores by March 2027
Companys first phase of hydroponic park project is operational on 30 acres, says founder Praveen Patel
India's unlisted giants are poised for public markets. A new ranking highlights 100 companies with strong revenue and growth. Reliance Retail and
Indias pulses imports ease 4.5 per cent to 65.69 lakh tonnes during 2025
Sharp decline in yellow peas imports was largely off-set by higher chana, urad purchases
India's e-commerce market projected to reach $300 billion by 2030: BCG
Currently, 5 out of 10 offline shoppers use online platforms to research and gather information before making a purchase
Time to be selective in NBFCs as earnings premium shrinks: Viral Shah
Investors are advised to be selective with NBFCs. Valuations are high, and earnings growth premiums over banks are shrinking. Margin pressures ar
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, with AI-related stocks rallying on expectation of f
Infosys, Persistent slump up to 8%; buy the dip or brace for more AI-led selloff?
Indian IT stocks experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday. This selloff is driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting the sector. A
US SC's blow to Trump: FedEx sues US admin seeking 'full refund' of tariffs
FedEx is suing for a refund of Trump-era tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. This landmark ruling could trigger billions in claims, as t
Dharmesh Shah sees strong Nifty support at 25,200 amid market correction
Equity markets opened lower, with the Nifty falling over 1% below 25,500. Analysts anticipate strong support around 25,200, aligning with the 200
A revised GDP series with 202223 as the base year will be released on February 27, along with updated historical data covering the previous four
IT rout keeps benchmarks under pressure at midday
At 12:40 pm IST, the Sensex stood at 82,276.35, down 1,018.31 points or 1.22% from its previous close of 83,294.66
Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea near Andaman, all seven rescued
The aircraft took off from Sri Vijaya Puram at 8:45 am and ditched around 9:30 am, reportedly due to a technical snag
Gold futures drop 496 to 1.61 lakh per 10 g
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery depreciated by to 1,61,102 per 10 grams
IT stocks slumped on February 24, falling up to 8%, after IBM plunged 13% on Wall Streetits worst drop in 25 yearsamid concerns that Anthropics C
India aims to raise $20 billion from IPOs of state-run firms by 2030
Under the new plan, the government aims to divest stakes in seven railway companies through IPOs that could potentially fetch 837 billion by 2030
Cement sector poised for gains as South India leads the way
South India's cement sector is witnessing a promising price recovery, with sustained hikes and a shift towards value over volume. Experts anticip
Many worlds of AI: For investors, the implications are significant
When you hear AI attached to a business function, ask: what happens when it's wrong? If the answer involves customers, regulators, or reputations
Nidhi Chhibber takes additional charge as NITI Aayog CEO as BVR Subrahmanyam tenure ends today
Nidhi Chhibber has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog. She holds the additional charge following the completion of BVR Subra
Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high
In January, Air India recorded 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, quadrupling from levels of just 0.26 in December 2024
How to reduce tax drag without disturbing long-term compounding
Asset allocation builds wealth. Tax efficiency preserves it. From tax-loss harvesting to loans against securities, smart structuring can reduce t
Following a Supreme Court setback, the US is launching new national security probes into sectors like batteries and telecom equipment, potentiall
India's GDP growth likely at 8.1% in Q3FY26 amid domestic demand boost: SBI report
India's economy is set for robust growth. GDP is expected to expand by approximately 8.1 percent in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This s
Over 26,000 farmers participate in IILs Product Stewardship Day
The company held over 425 meetings with farmers in different geographies
FedEx sues US government, seeks refund for illegal Trump tariffs
FedEx has sued the US government, seeking a full refund for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
India overhauls GDP data to improve accuracy, official says
India is set to revise its real GDP calculation methodology this week, incorporating a more granular approach using 500-600 price items from CPI
Trumps uniform 15% tariff could benefit parts of Asia-Pacific: Moodys
US President Trump's proposed 15% tariff would ease duties for some Asia-Pacific nations that had faced higher levies, while Japan and South Kore
RoDTEP is designed to reimburse exporters for various taxes, duties and levies incurred at the central, state and local levels during the manufac
The report estimated that 6.2 lakh crore of Central Government and PSU proceeds may result in increased investment of approximately 12.2 lakh cro
Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's Analytics
There is a lot of uncertainty, but... a uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies that have faced much steeper country-specifi
OTT enters mass era: Why family-friendly TV shows now rule India's streaming charts
Traditional TV serials are garnering millions of views on streaming platforms. This highlights how OTT is no longer just for the urban elite but
Bayer prostrate cancer medicine Nubeqa approved for expanded use in non-chemotherapy patients
This will offer clinicians access to a non-chemotherapy treatment option for patients who may not be able to tolerate chemotherapy
Draft income tax rules 2026: How your salaries, rental benefits and PAN disclosures could take a hit
The draft rules are part of a bigger plan to modernise India's income tax system by changing how individuals think about it, understand it, and p
Decentralising customer understanding key for Indian exporters: Lakshmi Venu
At the National Export Competitiveness Summit, Venu called for stronger B2C focus and brand-building overseas
Decline in January crude oil imports from Russia led by Jamnagar refinery, says CREA
Indias Russian crude imports recorded a 12% reduction in January despite a 4% Y-o-Y rise in total imports
Earnings revival set to lift Indian markets in FY27: Manish Gunwani
Corporate earnings in India are poised for a stronger FY27, driven by nominal GDP growth and rupee depreciation, according to Manish Gunwani. Whi
Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 as global risk-off sentiment weighs on crypto markets
Bitcoin hovered around $63,000 as global risk aversion impacted crypto markets, with Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing declines. Major altcoins also sl
The Court reviewed the list of merit and especially the comments column, and discovered that the more qualified candidates were dismissed based o
IBM shares tank 13% as Anthropic's AI threatens legacy systems
International Business Machines (IBM) saw its shares tank by nearly 13.2% to $223.35 per share on Monday.
RBI's push to curb mis-selling by banks may put life insurers in the cross hairs
The banking regulator recently released draft guidelines that seek to make banks more accountable for the financial products they sell. If it fol
Eris Lifesciences/Natco Pharma partner on semaglutide for India
Natco Pharma has received regulatory approval in India, paving the way for a launch in March 2026
India's asset monetisation initiative, NMP 2.0, is set to boost the economy significantly. The plan aims to unlock value from public assets, gene
4 Vijay Kedia stocks crash up to 20% on fears of AI-led disruption
Shares of four companies backed by ace investor Vijay Kedia tumbled up to 20% on Tuesday after investors reacted to AI startup Anthropics new sec
Indias refund rollback lands exporters with a bigger bill
India has quietly raised the cost of exporting -- halving RoDTEP rebates that refund embedded taxes -- at a time when global demand is weak and c
Trumps second act on tariffs takes effect with 10% duty on the world. For now
US President Trump enacted a new 10% global tariff, a day after the Supreme Court struck down his previous duties. This move, authorized under th
Gold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar
Spot gold fell 1.2% to $5,167.28 per ounce by 0538 GMT, snapping a four-session winning streak and dropping from a more than three-week high hit
Why Indian investors know what to dobut still dont do it
Indian investors know they should start early and stay invested. Yet SIP stoppages remain high. The problem isnt informationits behaviour. System
Market volatility to persist amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainty: Amnish Aggarwal
Indian markets face uncertainty driven by US tariff concerns and geopolitical factors, leading to cautious sentiment. AI's impact on IT services
Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue their uptrend?
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may continue to rise if the US dollar weakness persists, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research
IBM shares sink 13%, record steepest drop in 25 years after Anthropic says AI can modernise COBOL
Shares of IBM plunged 13.2% Monday, marking their steepest single-day drop in over 25 years, after AI startup Anthropic said its Claude Code tool
SC ruling against Trumps tariffs unlikely to mark end of trade policy chaos
The decision casts doubt on trade deals negotiated using tariff threats and opens the door to potential refund claims on billions collected
India's FII drought: Why foreign money left and what will bring it back
India's equity market faces a holding pattern due to a prolonged earnings downgrade cycle, with valuations remaining elevated. While domestic inf
Gaudium IVF IPO Day 3: subscribed nearly 4x, retail and NIIs lead demand
The retail portion was subscribed 5.08 times, while NIIs saw 6.68 times subscription. In contrast, QIBs had subscribed 0.03 times of their allott
IT stocks fall today: Infosys, TCS, HCL plunge sharply what triggered the sell-off?
IT stocks experienced a sharp decline as Anthropic's Claude Code tool showed potential to modernize legacy COBOL systems. This development trigge
Planning a gold loan in 2026? Know the latest RBI gold loan guidelines, LTV limits, eligibility rules and valuation norms. Understand how much yo
Gilt funds: What they are actually
Gilt funds are a popular investment option for those looking to invest in government securities.
India bonds see light volumes ahead of key state borrowing auction
Indian government bonds are trading in a narrow band. Investors are cautious due to significant state borrowing plans. Softer U.S. Treasury yield
Sensex slips over 500 points, investors lose 3 trillion
The Indian stock market opened on a bearish note today, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex witnessing a major slump.
Centre aims to raise $19.7 billion from IPOs of state-run firms by 2030
The IPOs will be in the railway, power, petroleum and natural gas, aviation and coal sectors, NITI Aayog said.
Bharti Airtel shares in focus on 20,000 cr NBFC investment plan, stock slips 4%
The stock declined nearly 4 per cent in early trade, falling to a low of 1,921.80 from its previous close of 1,997.30
Trust becomes the new currency in food ingredients: Oterra CEO
Food safety, environmental accountability and ethical sourcing have shifted from aspirational benchmarks to baseline market-entry requirements, h
US Market | How will policy crosscurrents shape Wall Streets next move?
A top Federal Reserve official sees little impact on monetary policy from the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, despite acknowledging new economic u
