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AI biggest opportunity for IT cos: Chandra
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran declared Artificial Intelligence as the technology sector's iggest opportunity. He highlighted that IT's core
Edu advances hold up well despite visa, AI headwinds
Indian education loans are growing strongly. Asset quality is improving significantly. This resilience continues despite global uncertainties. Ba
Shares of local oil explorers surge on supply disruption fears
Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, including joint naval drills and temporary Strait of Hormuz closures, have fueled concerns of oil
'Production of rare earth magnets to begin by Dec'
India is poised to commence domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by year-end, marking a significant stride towards self-reliance i
Global Market | Europe's wealthy return to hedge funds offering daily liquidity
Europe's wealthiest investors are increasing their allocation to liquid alternative UCITS funds, seeking higher yields as interest rates fall. Th
'White-collar resentment could wreck momentum'
Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani cautioned that white-collar worker resentment could derail AI progress if not managed carefully. He emphasized d
Tata Group ties up with OpenAI
Tata Group and OpenAI are forming a major partnership to boost India's AI capabilities. TCS will construct significant AI data center capacity. T
RBI's new rules will dry up mkt liquidity: ANMI to Sebi
ANMI, a prominent stock brokers' body, has cautioned the RBI against its new stricter funding rules for brokers, warning of reduced government ta
Inox, Authum set to buy Wind World assets for Rs 1,900 crore
Inox Neo Energies and Authum Investment & Infrastructure are acquiring Wind World's assets for an estimated Rs 1,800-1,900 crore. The deal will s
Sensex sinks 1.2k pts on US-Iran tensions
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex plummeting over 1,200 points. Investors lost nearly Rs 7 lakh crore as g
Mukesh Ambani announces $110bn push for AI sovereign infra
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a $110 billion investment over seven years to build India's sovereign AI infrastructure, inc
Volvo launches new ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai-Nashik route
Mumbai: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday, February 19, announced the inauguration of an ultra-fast charging station on the Mumbai-N
IndusInd Bank chief says all strategic decisions ultimately must be made by the Board
IndusInd Bank's top leadership is focused on rebuilding trust and strengthening the bank's operations. Decisions on strategic investors or merger
Relief for US homebuyers as mortgage rates dip to 6.01%, lowest level in over 3 years
'Air India fleet reliability has improved': CEO Campbell Wilson highlights upgrades
AI can't be regulated by single instrument: Swiss president Guy Parmelin
Swiss President Guy Parmelin advocates for a multi-faceted AI governance framework, emphasizing societal norms alongside legal and technical stan
Amazon overtakes Walmart as worlds biggest company by revenue
Amazon has surpassed Walmart to become the worlds largest company by revenue, marking a significant milestone for the e-commerce and cloud comput
Anthropic founder Dario Amodei calls India central to AIs next phase
Qualcomm to make India export hub for auto modules, backs AI push: Global CEO Cristiano Amon
India-EU FTA to open new avenues for trade, investment: PM Modi, Greek counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. They agreed that the I
US stocks: Some US investors pivot to infrastructure amid broader AI selloff
As AI tech giants face investor scrutiny, a shift towards infrastructure companies benefiting from AI capital spending is emerging. Investors are
US stocks: Trump-themed ETF manager scoops up MAGA fund
Yorkville America Equities LLC, manager of Truth Social-branded ETFs, announced plans to acquire the Point Bridge America First ETF. This follows
Silver jumps to Rs 2.64 lakh/kg; gold climbs past Rs 1.58 lakh/10g as safe-haven demand strengthens
Storage in all Indian regions drops below 75% of capacity
Level in key reservoirs drops to 61.65 per cent of the 183.565 BCM capacity as country received 65% deficient rainfall so far this year
Axis Mutual Fund eyes over 20% AUM growth in FY26, aims to be amongst top 6 fund houses by FY29
The assets management companys current AUM stands at around 3.85 lakh crore, of which around 2.60 lakh crore is from retail investors
Paytm emerges monetisation leader as merchant payments drive bulk of industry profits: Bernstein
The margin differential reflects Paytm's higher share of merchant payments and its larger installed base of payment acceptance devices.
Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026, sign key AI pacts
AP to sign pacts to build Quantum ecosystem
Integral Coach Factory rolls out Indias first 15-car EMU rake
The new 15-car rake, designed for the Mumbai suburban network, can carry up to 7,555 passengers, helping ease congestion during peak hours
Access pass for fishing in India's EEZ to be launched in Gujarat's Veraval
A new access pass framework for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone will be launched by Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh. This initiative
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian markets fell sharply as US-Iran tensions triggered broad selling. Nifty dropped 365 points below key moving averages, with auto, financial
Agritech firm Leads Connect opens AI-enabled risk intelligence centre, eyes Brazilian market
ICCRI is a live, in-house command centre delivering hyperlocal real-time analytics across agriculture, climate risk, credit and other related are
US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025
The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025, government data showed Thursday, despite sweeping tariffs that President Donald T
US stocks today: Wall Street slips as oil prices rise on Iran tensions
Ourplatforms, governments and regulators should be working together to make the internet and social media a safe space, says French President Emm
Maize now accounts for close to half of ethanol produced in the country
It accounted for 48 per cent of total ethanol production during the NovemberOctober cycle of 2024-25
Wipro reaches out to delayed freshers, starts pre-skill training plan: NITES
In January, NITES lodged a complaint alleging that over 250 fresh graduates selected across multiple States had not been onboarded
HCLs Roshni Nadar says India must shift to IP-led tech model; pushes for AI-driven innovation
Production of permanent magnets to start by end of year: G Kishan Reddy
The Minister highlighted that India is currently 95 per cent dependent on imports of critical minerals and underscored the urgency of building a
US Stocks: Deere lifts full-year profit forecast as construction, sales rebound; shares soar 8%
Farm-machinery maker Deere & Co raised its annual profit forecast and beat first-quarter results estimates on Thursday citing cost-cutting initia
Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates
It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February. Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earn
Market Trading Guide: ONGC among 2 stocks to buy on Friday for up to 16% returns
Nifty ended sharply lower as US-Iran tensions sparked a broad sell-off, breaking its three-day gain streak. Stock picks include ONGC and Biocon,
U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged. U.S. trade deficit totaled $901
AVPL, DeHaat to train 1.4 lakh agri and drone entrepreneurs
The initiative also backs EV-led enterprises and institutional credit, including under Uttar Pradeshs Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan sche
What are exchange-traded funds?
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become an increasingly popular investment option in India, providing a diversified portfolio at a much lower co
VB-G RAM G Act: AP CM Naidu directs officials to prepare action plan for implementation
From the next financialyear, the current MGNREGA will enhancerural employmentby offering 125 days of guaranteed wage employment per rural househo
ICAR, Dr Reddys Foundation sign MoU to boost agri skill development
The partnership aims to mainstream quality agri skill development, align with national frameworks and expand outreach across rural India
US stock markets today: US stocks slide lower after recent gains as tech stocks slip
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, following a three-day winning streak for the S&P 500, as heavyweight technology stocks slipp
SC raps States over freebies culture
States run in deficit, yet they have money for largesse: SC
Aim to break into top 10 apps used for UPI payments, says MobiKwik co-founder
Rafale deal: Macron backs Indian manufacturing, job creation
The deal, estimated at 3.25 lakh crore, will see most aircraft co-produced in India under a government-to-government agreement.
Call to transform agriculture into a profitable business
Through its initiatives, the University has succeeded in transforming farmers who work in the soil into entrepreneurs, minister said
IT sector will bounce back after AI noise settles down, LIC MF chief says
Global AI innovations need proper packaging by Indian companies to put them into use, says LIC Mutual Fund CEO Ravi Kumar Jha
US trade gap widens as goods deficit hits record $1.24 trillion in 2025
Smallcase opens US stock investing via GIFT City, to launch global themes
The platform charges 20 basis points brokerage, with forex markup applicable
Mid-cap funds outperform benchmarks as investors rebalance portfolios
Assets under management in mid-cap funds have nearly doubled to 4.61 lakh crore since December 2022
Indian cardamom gains aroma on global supply crunch
The reason for the upward swing is primarily due to the 50 per cent production drop in Guatemala
FCI to supply 200,000 tonnes of rice to World Food Programme
The current price is fixed at 2,800 per quintal, valid until March 31, 2026
AI Summit: Jio, with Reliance to invest 10-lakh crore in next 7 years
Adani, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm also announce additional investments
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected amid labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with a stabilizing labor
Brokers body seeks 6-month pause on RBIs 100% cash collateral rule
Industry body flags risks to liquidity, higher costs, uneven playing field for domestic firms
KKR sees strong infrastructure investment opportunities in Indias growing economy
The private equity major, which toured multiple Indian cities meeting regulators, CEOs, and policymakers, says sentiment on the ground is cautiou
Puravankara launches Purva Silversky in Bengalurus Electronics City
Offering 3-, 4-, and 5-BHK units ranging from 1,864 sq ft to over 5,300 sq ft, the project includes a 17,700 sq ft clubhouse and over 45 amenitie
India calls for deeper cooperation in R&D, biotech, pharma with Switzerland
India is seeking enhanced collaboration with Switzerland in research, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. This move aims to bolster economic rela
India likely to join US-led strategic alliance 'Pax Silica' on Friday
The initiative was launched in December to build a secure, resilient and innovation-driven supply chain for critical minerals and AI
Rs 11,000 crore pulled out! FIIs exit IT stocks as AI threat rattles outlook
Fishing in Indias EEZ to require Access Pass; framework launch at Veraval in Gujarat
Policymakers expect expanded EEZ access to support export growth by tapping underutilised marine resources.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches multi-factor passive fund of funds
The NFO runs from February 20 to March 6, 2026, with a minimum investment of 500
Gaudium IVF raises Rs 49 crore in anchor round ahead of IPO opening tomorrow. Check key investors
Gaudium IVF and Women Health raised Rs 49.5 crore from anchor investors at the upper price band before its Rs 165 crore IPO opening. Proceeds wil
Govt identifies L1 insurers for Restructured Weather Crop Insurance Scheme in J&K
Under the scheme, apple and saffron crops in Kashmir division and mango, litchi and saffron (Kishtwar only) in Jammu division will be covered und
Nifty sinks 365 points as Iran conflict fears erase three days of gains
Reports of potential US military action on Iran pushed Brent crude to a year-to-date high, fuelling inflation concerns and volatility, with India
LIC Mutual Fund launches technology fund; NFO opens February 20
The fund will invest across semiconductors, data centres, digital commerce and emerging tech, tracking the BSE Teck Total Return Index
Patience is key in stock markets. True market bottoms are long cycles, not short corrections. Investors need a broad time horizon to find value.
Euro zone yields rise, await US data, Middle East tensions in focus
Euro zone government bond yields rose on Thursday, staying close to their multi-month lows and echoing moves in U.S. Treasuries, while markets co
Tata Steel among 5 stocks that hit 52-week highs and rallied up to 10% in a month
Despite the Sensex plunging 1,236 points to 82,498, five BSE 100 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs. Indus Towers, Tata Steel, Eicher Motors, Baj
The ePlane Company to use Nvidia solutions to build virtual electric air taxis
The ePlane Company plans to create a Digital Twin of its e200x series of eVTOLaircraft, which will engineer and simulate complex aerodynamic inte
Altman and Amodeis tense hand-hold: A photo-op that captured AIs defining rivalry
In the past, Altman and Amodei have taken a jibe at each other, after Anthropic aired a Super Bowl campaign in the US that appeared to mock OpenA
Coastal Karnataka industry bodies cite IT growth data to counter Priyank Kharges claims
The statement follows comments by Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge on the regions economic potential.
Concerns over South-West monsoon outlook as APEC Climate Centre issues El Nino watch
Above-normal temperatures like in India over the next six month besides below-normal rainfall
Gainers & Losers: Tata Investment, Newgen among 8 stocks that moved most on Thursday
Indian equity markets tumbled as US-Iran tensions triggered broad-based selling. Select stocks like Newgen, Netweb and Tata Investment gained.
India's agri products, auto exports making greater inroads in EU
India's exports to EU: Of India's USD 19.3 billion in global automotive exports during the first nine months of 2025-26, the EU's share rose to 1
Invisible hunger: How depleted soils are emptying the nutrients in our food
Often, Indian farmers do not realise they are over-applying cheap urea. They often apply it blindly, without knowing the soil parameterswhich mac
The awards recognise excellence in employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture, assessed through WorkLs globally recognised Six Steps to
JM Financial launches 1,500 crore pre-IPO fund under SEBI-approved AIF category
The fund will target companies expected to go public within 18 months
