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Compliance takes centrestage in boardrooms
Global regulatory complexity is now a central corporate strategy for Indian companies, impacting costs, market access, and competitiveness. Compa
Exporters not sweating over US-Bangladesh trade deal
Bangladesh secured a 19% reciprocal tariff from the US, with some exemptions for textiles using American materials. While Indian exporters are wa
Pharma manufacturer Dadachanji forays into building med devices
The Dadachanji Group has launched KAIRISH Innotech, venturing into custom-built machines, medical devices, and automation for pharma and healthca
India can be alternative to China for US cos: Greer
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the India-US deal will be significant for years to come, positioning India as a potential alte
Govt to sell 5.3% in Bhel, eyes Rs 4,650cr
The government is divesting approximately 5.3% of its stake in Bhel through an Offer for Sale (OFS), aiming to raise around Rs 4,650 crore. The O
Carlyle to take control of Nido Home Finance
Edelweiss Financial Services announced that The Carlyle Group will become the strategic majority investor in its housing finance subsidiary, Nido
Health insurers get back in shape post Covid low
India's health insurance sector is experiencing its strongest performance post-pandemic, with the incurred claims ratio dropping to a five-year l
Social security pact inked with UK to boost workforce mobility
India and the United Kingdom have signed a crucial agreement to prevent double social security payments for their citizens on short-term work ass
Metal over scrip: Gold, silver ETFs outshine equity funds
Gold and silver ETFs saw record inflows last month, surpassing equity funds for the first time. This surge, driven by unprecedented price rallies
Unemployment rate eases to 4.8% during Oct-Dec
In an encouraging turn of events, India's unemployment rate dipped to 4.8 percent in the last quarter of 2025. This positive trend was evident ac
India to end digital services tax, cut agri & industrial tariffs: US
In a major trade agreement with the United States, India is set to abolish its digital services tax, a significant step that could enhance invest
CKYC Registry 2.0 to go live with DigiLocker integration by Feb-end
By the end of this month, the government will unveil a revamped Central KYC Records Registry. This innovative platform is designed to modernize a
Jubilant Food Q3 profit rises 69%
Jubilant FoodWorks has celebrated an impressive leap in net profits for the December quarter of FY26, witnessing a remarkable surge of over 68 pe
Tobacco Board urges Sitharaman to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers
The Tobacco Board has urged the Finance Minister to reconsider the significant excise duty hike on cigarettes, warning of severe repercussions. T
Govt to sell up to 5% in BHEL at 254/share; OFS opens Wednesday
If fully subscribed at the floor price, sale of 17.41 crore shares, or 5% stake, would fetch the government 4,422 crore
Hyderabad company Aarvee Engineering Consultants gets Sebi nod for IPO
Aarvee Engineering Consultants has secured SEBI's nod for its IPO, aiming to raise Rs 202.5 crore via fresh issue and Rs 67.5 lakh shares through
FIIs trim, DIIs take the wheel
Prime Database Groups report on Indian equity ownership shows FIIs steadily reducing their shareholding since 2021, a trend that continued in Q3F
India to keep buying cheapest, best-quality crude, govt tells parliamentary panel
India will prioritize competitive pricing and suitable quality for crude oil imports, while carefully navigating geopolitical landscapes and avoi
Strong domestic demand lifts January tractor sales by 45% on-year
The domestic sales were mainly driven by reasons like GST cut, normal monsoon and exports were driven by good demand in Africa and Latin America,
Unclaimed bank deposits of Rs 72,454 crore lying with DEA Fund: MoS Finance
Over Rs 72,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits are held by the RBI's DEA Fund by January 2026. Steps are being taken to help people find their l
Government to sell up to 5% in BHEL at 254 a share via OFS
The floor price of 254 a share is about 8% below BHEL's closing share price of 276.05 on the BSE
RBI proposes stringent draft guidelines for de-registration of type-1 NBFCs
Type-1 NBFC means NBFC not availing public funds and not having any customer interface and holding Certificate of Registration as Type-1 NBFC iss
Tata Motors unit bags order to supply 70,000 Yodha, Ultra T.7 vehicles to Indonesia
S&P Global shares slide on weak 2026 forecast, AI concerns
S&P Global forecast 2026 profit below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, with growing investor unease over AI-driven disruption sweeping throug
Centre tightens AI content rules, slashes takedown window to 3 hours
Stricter AI rules raise compliance bar for Big Tech platforms
FDI in banking sector declined to $115 million
In a written reply, Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Pankaj Chaudhary said that FDI is considered a major source of non-debt financial
RBI proposes exempting small NBFCs not dealing with public from registration
RBI's draft aims to ease compliance for small non-bank lenders. Experts say it will add clarity to the 2021 scale-based framework for NBFCs.
Dairy sector protected in US trade deal, says industry body
India currently contributes 25% of global milk production, which is expected to grow to 45% by 2047
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Markets ended marginally higher on weekly expiry, extending the rally amid supportive global cues and FII inflows. Analysts remain bullish, advis
Genome Valley Excellence Award 2026 to be conferred upon Dr Bruce Levine at BioAsia
Dr Bruce Levine of the University of Pennsylvania will receive the Genome Valley Excellence Award 2026 at BioAsia for his groundbreaking work in
Apollo Hospitals reports 35% YoY jump in Q3 profit, revenue grows 17%
Indias leading hospital chain Apollo Hospitals reported a 35% increase in third quarter net profit to Rs 502 crore compared to the same period la
USBangladesh trade pact dents Indias tariff edge in American market
Indian exporters worried as US offers zero-duty access to Dhaka on textiles, clothing based on a quota
IndiQube Q3 profit soars 214% YoY to Rs 40 crore; revenue surge 45% to Rs 395 crore
Managed workspace solutions provider IndiQube Spaces Ltd reported a sharp rise in profitability in the December quarter, with profit after tax (P
India may allow US pulses like masur at zero duty
There is unlikely to be a similar treatment for other pulses such as yellow peas and Kabuli chana
Rose price in domestic market in Hosur surpasses export market this Valentines Day
IIFL Finance plans Rs 2000 crore retail bond sale next week
IIFL Finance plans a retail bond issuance of Rs 2,000 crore next week to support its business growth that more than doubled in a year, backed by
Hisense opens first India manufacturing plant in Sri City
Chinese giant Hisense has launched its first Indian manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, a significant step in its 'Make in India' localizat
India is the place for large-scale organic production, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
With its rich agricultural legacy, India is emerging as a leading hub for organic food cultivation. The country has set an ambitious target to in
AB InBevs SmartBarley programme empowers Indian farmers in Rajasthan, Haryana, & UP
The initiative continues to empower over 2,000 farmers across Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, while advancing sustainable agriculture, scie
From Balance-Sheets to Inner Balance: Art of Living to help CAs ease audit stress
The tie-up, inked by ICAIs Committee on Promoting Work-Life Balance, is aimed at overall personality development and the infusion of values, ethi
Indias Cotton Corp cuts fibre prices by up to 3% to spur sales
The correction is in line with international prices, says CMD Lalit Kumar Gupta
Goldman Sachs lifts India growth forecast, cuts CAD estimate after India-US trade deal
Goldman Sachs has boosted India's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.9% and reduced its current account deficit estimate to 0.8% of GDP. This
Govt tightens AI content rules, slashes takedown window to three Hours
Stricter AI rules raise compliance bar for Big Tech platforms
Indias total wireless subscriber count hit 1,258.77 million, highlighting the fierce competition in the telecom game
Market Trading Guide: Eternal, Grasim and 2 more stocks offer up to 9% upside in near term
Nifty closed higher for the third session, supported by auto and metal stocks, while trading sideways. Technical indicators signal improving mome
In a groundbreaking move, India and the European Union are gearing up to cement a pivotal free trade agreement that stands to link nearly a quart
US retail sales flat in December as consumers pull back
US retail sales showed no growth in December, according to delayed government data released Tuesday, missing analysts' expectations amid heighten
US pushes India on digital taxes, e-trade rules
White House fact sheet on India-US trade deal reiterates position on Russian oil; lists out IPR, labour, environment, govt procurement to be nego
Servier steps out of home base to get products made in India
The company will invest about 15 million in 2026 in setting up a global platform in India Gatinn
Retail inflows into software stocks hit record despite AI-disruption worries
Retail investors snapped up software and tech stocks following last week's heavy selloff, largely brushing aside worries that advances in artific
Trade deals a big positive for export prospects of EMS players, says Dixons Atul Lall
Pls take Bijoys pic of Atul Lall clicked today Weak mobile sales due to higher memory prices in recent months dragged Dixons topline in the quart
Grasim Q3 Results: Profit jumps 28% to Rs 2,233 crore, revenue surges 25%
Aditya Birla Group flagship holding firm Grasim Industries Ltd on Tuesday reported a 28.76 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs
CVS tops quarterly estimates, reaffirms profit outlook as turnaround plan takes effect
The results signal steady progress in the health-care giant's aggressive turnaround plan under CEO David Joyner, who stepped into the role in lat
Disappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling well short of estimate
Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season. Disappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling
NABARD pegs Telangana credit potential at 4.43 lakh crore
The banks Telangana office pegged the farm credit potential of Rs 1.54 lakh crore for the year, as against Rs 1.39 lakh crore last year, represen
IndiGo says pilot strength adequate as DGCAs temporary duty norm relaxations end
IndiGo assures stable operations as DGCA's temporary pilot duty norm relaxations end. Following significant flight disruptions and cancellations
Tobacco Board Chairman for cut in duty rates on tobacco products
Chidipothu writes to FM, Commerce Minister
ED to probe money laundering in adulterated Tirupati laddu scam
Nearly 60 lakh kg of adulterated cow ghee, valued at approximately Rs 250 crore, was supplied to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) during
US stocks tick higher as investors await economic data
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday after a sharp rally in the previous session as tech stocks bounced off a bruising rout, while
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to address RBI board on Feb 23
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to address the Reserve Bank of India's central board on February 23 and highlight key points of
TVS Supply Chain Solutions turns profitable in Q3 on India growth, efficiency gains
The quarter was led by strong business growth in India, supported by disciplined execution across our operating regions and a sharp focus on effi
14 states borrow 47,620 crore, 11% higher than borrowing calendar
Fourteen states raised 47,620 crore at weekly SDL auctions as yields softened marginally and spreads over gilts stayed stable
Unemployment rate declined in urban and rural India during Oct-Dec quarter
Rural unemployment at 4%, urban at 6.7%, says PLFS data
India needs $14.23tn investment in power sector by 2070 to meet net-zero goal: Niti Aayog
India needs a massive $14.23 trillion investment in its power sector by 2070 for a net-zero future, with renewables dominating generation. Electr
India Inc borrows more via ECBs in December 2025
The companies that raised $100 million or more via ECBs mainly included NBFCs and airlines
Modi government might sell 5% stake in BHEL for 4,500cr
The Indian government is planning to divest up to a 5% stake in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) through an Offer for Sale (OFS).
Are '30 Under 30' awards actually credible?
The credibility of the 30 Under 30 title has come under scrutiny, following a viral post by Indian entrepreneur Shubham Mishra.
How Modi government will tap US agricultural market worth $206B
India is poised to tap into the lucrative $206 billion agricultural import market of the United States by leveraging zero-duty and lower reciproc
Why Apple is challenging CCI's global turnover penalty rule
Apple has filed a writ petition against the Competition Commission of India (CCI), questioning the constitutional validity of a penalty rule base
Indias aim is to move EV space to a leadership position: H D Kumaraswamy
The EV market has recorded a compound annual growth rate exceeding 60 per cent in FY25
SEBI tightens norms for CRAs to rate instruments under other regulators
Separate grievance channels, disclosures mandated; most rules effective in 60 days
Britannia Industries Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 17% YoY to Rs 680 crore, revenue rises 8%
Britannia Industries posted a 17% YoY rise in Q3FY26 net profit to Rs 680 crore, driven by 8% revenue growth, strong biscuit and adjacent categor
Unemployment falls slightly to 6.7% in Oct-Dec quarter: Govt survey
India saw a dip in unemployment in cities and villages during October-December 2025. Joblessness fell to 6.7 percent in urban areas and 4 percent
Govt to sell 3% stake in BHEL via OFS, sets floor price at Rs 254 per share
BHEL stake sale: The government will sell 3% stake representing over 10.44 crore shares in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) via an offer f
Ferrari Q4 Results: Carmaker beats estimates, sees core profit growing this year
Ferrari on Tuesday forecast at least a 6% rise in core earnings in 2026, supported by new models, and posted fourth-quarter 2025 results that bea
Tax department redesigns 30 key forms ahead of new Income-tax Act
The tax department has proposed a major redesign of 30 high-volume income-tax forms to reduce duplication, simplify compliance and support a data
Farmers organisations threaten to launch protest against US trade deal
The protest would be on a similar scale to the one in 2020 against the three farm laws
Oil India net profits suffer amidst a lower price oil regime
Oil Indias crude price realisation declined 15% on a year-over-year basis.
RBI proposes to raise unsecured loans to 20% of total for urban co-op banks
RBI has proposed raising the unsecured loan cap for urban co-operative banks to 20 per cent of advances, revising norms on unsecured lending and
ED gives fresh dates to Anil Ambani, wife Tina for questioning in PMLA cases
While Tina Ambani, who did not appear before sleuths on Monday despite summons issued to her, has now been asked to depose on February 17, husban
An FTA no one is talking about can give India a strategic edge
India is in advanced talks with Chile on a comprehensive free trade agreement that could give it long-term access to key critical minerals such a
Vedanta Aluminium boosts billet production to 830,000 tonnes per annum
Jharsuguda plant capacity raised by 250,000 tonnes a year; equipped with advanced casting and homogenising technology
Explosive Growth: 10 large-cap stocks with stellar YoY sales gains
Several non-financial Nifty500 companies posted over 50% year-on-year sales growth in the December 2025 quarter. Metals, energy, real estate, eng
Gold, silver rate today: Yellow metal extends rally; silver slips nearly 3%
Silver prices plummeted by nearly 3% to Rs 2.64 lakh per kg in Delhi on Tuesday, while gold saw a Rs 2,200 gain per 10 grams, reaching Rs 1.60 la
ECB, FCCB intent hits FY26 high in December at $4.43 billion: RBI data
Indian companies filed ECB and FCCB proposals worth $4.43 billion in December, the highest monthly amount in FY26, led by NBFCs and infrastructur
Metal stocks lead market rally as domestic institutions cement dominance over FIIs
The BSE Sensex rose 208.17 points or 0.25% to close at 84,273.92, while the NSE Nifty gained 67.85 points or 0.26% to settle at 25,935.15
Rooftop solarisation gains momentum in J&K under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The government has undertaken large-scalerooftop solarisation ofgovernment buildings, covering22,494 buildings with a total planned capacity of 2
Diversification key as broking revenues feel policy pinch, says Crisil
Firms with multiple revenue streams weather regulatory curbs and STT hike amid expected volume drop
