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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stresses Hindu unity, calls for three-child families

Advocating social engagement from families to communities, Bhagwat encouraged citizens to prioritise collective well-being, serve society, and st

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 12:31 am

States urged to expedite capex proposals, use up funds before March 31

The government is pushing states to quickly approve and implement projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure scheme.

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 12:21 am

US stocks today: Wall Street swings as AI jitters, weak consumer sentiment weigh on markets

US stocks saw mixed trading as consumer confidence dipped and AI's impact on earnings remained a concern. General Mills and Genuine Parts faced s

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 11:22 pm

Carrier India all set to invest 1,000 crore in manufacturing unit in Sri City

Carrier Indias Managing Director Sundaresan Narayanan and Sri Citys Managing Director Ravindra Sannareddy formally exchanged copies of the lease

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealingsof Authorised Persons

The format for reporting of net open position limits has also been updated, it said

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:16 pm

Indias first private sector helicopter final assembly line inaugurated near Kolar in Karnataka

The facility in Vemagal in Kolar district of Karnataka, is Indias first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line for the Airbus H125

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:10 pm

Our equity returns have improved due to lower module costs

We have raised roughly 4,000 crore of cumulative equity over 15 years, including pre-IPO rounds, CleanMax Enviro Energy Founder and MD Kuldeep Ja

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

ndias sovereign push gathers pace as local firms roll out AI models

BharatGen, Gnani.ai, and Sarvam launching innovative models for various sectors

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 10:27 pm

Infosys-Anthropic pact reignites question: Turning AI risk into opportunity for Indian IT?

Infosys shares jumped significantly following a strategic partnership with Anthropic, integrating Claude AI models into its Topaz platform. This

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 10:12 pm

India hungry for its own AI, says head of BharatGen

BharatGen says it has a pipeline of customers with pilots on in education, fintech and in governance

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:56 pm

US Stocks | Wall Street regulator calls for shrinking exec pay disclosure

Fewer top corporate executives could be subject to extensive investor disclosures about their compensation under pending regulatory reforms, Wall

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

PDP demands all-party meet in J&K over India-U.S. trade deals impact on apple sector

Safeguards for local growers amid free trade agreements with the U.S., New Zealand and European nations is the need of the hour, MLA Waheed-ur-Re

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:35 pm

US Stocks | US Fed's Goolsbee: 'Several' rate cuts possible this year if inflation gets on track to 2%

The U.S. Federal Reserve could approve several more interest rate cuts this year if inflation resumes a decline to the central bank's 2% target,

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

US stocks | Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates on robust market activity

eToro surpassed fourth-quarter profit expectations, driven by robust capital market activity that boosted trading income. The platform saw a nota

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Sarbananda Sonowal hails PM Modis trade push, calls it break from Congress era

India's global trade presence has transformed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New trade agreements are opening markets in Europe, the Gulf, O

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Pulser International posts four-fold jump in Q3 profit; revenue at Rs 39.6 crore

Pulsar International reported a significant surge in net profit, reaching Rs 3.29 crore in Q3 FY2025-26, a nearly four-fold increase from the pre

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

Everything you need to know about loan types

Navigating through loans can be a daunting task, especially for beginners in India.

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

India needs to mobilise $500 billion a year to meet Net Zero ambition: Global Energy Alliance

Alliance launches India Grid of the Future Accelerator which will be replicated in other developed countries later

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

RMG exports rise 1.6% to $13.13 billion in AprilJanuary despite January dip

AEPC chairman A Sakthivel requested increase in the Interest Equalisation Scheme from the existing 2.75% to 5% for exporters

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

Amit Shah chairs Manthan meeting to boost cooperative reforms and rural economy

The meeting emphasised digital integration, transparency, governance reforms and improved value addition in agriculture and dairy sectors to boos

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:12 pm

Gold, silver prices slip on weak global cues

The yellow metal plunged below $4,900 an ounce and silver slips to near $72 ounce

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:06 pm

Indo-French partnership a force for global stability, says PM Modi

Two countries amend double taxation agreement, announce several initiatives in AI, critical minerals, defence

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:05 pm

BLR Airport ships over 60 million roses for Valentines season, volumes up 38%

New international destinations added this season included Los Angeles, London Gatwick, Dallas Fort Worth, Toronto and Orlando.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:03 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Indian benchmarks extended gains for a second session, led by IT, consumer and financial stocks. Nifty faced resistance near its 50DMA, while eas

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:03 pm

PM Narendra Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

The invitation was delivered through a letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who met Rahman in Dhaka shortly after he assumed office

Mid Day 17 Feb 2026 9:01 pm

US Stocks | Raspberry Pi shares soar 40% as CEO buys stock, AI chatter builds

Shares in Raspberry Pi rose as much as 42% on Tuesday in a record two-day rally after CEO Eben Upton bought stock in the beaten-down UK computer

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:44 pm

NHAI gets Rs 12,357 cr towards monetisation for 2025-26; lower than the budgeted and revised estimate of Rs 15,000 cr

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had drawn up a tentative list of 24 road assets to be monetised in 2025-26 with the total length

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:37 pm

India gets first private-sector helicopter final assembly line

The facility, owned by Tata Advanced Systems was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and France President Emmanuel Macron

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:36 pm

HomeRun raises 60 crore Series A funding led by Sorin Investments

HomeRun said the funds will be used to expand product categories and scale its dark-store network

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:30 pm

Tina Ambani fails to appear twice before ED in PMLA case

On Wednesday, Anil Ambani too has been asked to appear before the ED at its headquarters here in the overall 40,000 crore worth bank fraud money

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:29 pm

Indias cotton imports touch $1.79 billion in April-January

The cotton imports in rupee value stood at 15,857 crore during the April-January period of current financial year, an increase of 81% over corres

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:26 pm

India-US deal: Pulses off the factsheet but on the table

Chouhan criticises the Congress for resisting US trade deal and opposing import of pulses, cotton and apples, which are required to be imported t

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:25 pm

India launches Bharat VISTAAR to provide single window information to farmers

Various types of information will now be available to rural people, who can access it using their mobile and language.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:22 pm

Great place to find talent: Reliance, Adani group scout for young engineers, data scientists at AI Summit

Senior representatives from Reliance Industries Ltd. and the Adani Group are actively scouting candidates at the event, where aspiring profession

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 8:16 pm

Sanjay Jain to join Investment Manager of Capri groups two alternative investment funds

Jain has over three decades of experience across stressed assets, capital markets, investment banking and corporate and project lease finance

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:16 pm

US Stocks Today | S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as AI disruption fears sour sentiment

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday after the long weekend as worries about AI-triggered disruptions rattled market confidence and

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:07 pm

Market Trading Guide: LG Electronics, Bank of India among 3 stocks to buy on Wednesday for up to 9% upside

Nifty posts consecutive gains led by IT, consumer, and banking stocks, though resistance near 50DMA may trigger minor pullbacks. Analysts recomme

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:05 pm

National Consumer Helpline facilitated refunds worth 52 crore in nine months

Thee-commerce sectorrecorded the highest number of grievances, with47,743 complaints, resulting in refunds exceeding36 crore

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:02 pm

India-EU trade pact fuels Air India, Lufthansa partnership expansion

The partnership will initially focus on Lufthansas core markets including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, before expanding furt

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm

Tata-Airbus helicopter unit showcases strong high-end manufacturing partnership: Rajnath Singh

The H125 project, executed by Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus Helicopters, reinforces the Make in India initiative and deepens Indo-French defen

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm

Revanth Reddy proposes to build a GCC zone in Bharat Future City

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, proposed to build a dedicated zone for Global Capability Centres (GCCs

The Siasat Daily 17 Feb 2026 7:55 pm

Why Eternal has joined hands with OpenAI in India

Eternal has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its platforms.

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 7:53 pm

You can now pay for your Swiggy orders within ChatGPT

Cashfree Payments has launched a new feature called Cashfree Here, in collaboration with Mastercard and Swiggy.

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 7:53 pm

Gold and silver price drop: Delhi prices fall up to 2% on weak demand; global cues weigh

Precious metals saw a significant dip in Delhi on Tuesday, with silver falling to Rs 2.45 lakh/kg and gold to Rs 1.57 lakh/10 grams. Subdued dema

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 7:52 pm

KNR Constructions bags 2,163-cr TN order

The signing of the Concession Agreement, however, is subject to the outcome of a case in the Madras High Court, the company informed the Bombay S

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

Tradex Kerala 2026 to boost States contribution to global trade: Minister Rajeeve

The Minister was inaugurating the event organised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce in association with the Federation of Indian Expo

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:33 pm

Mobilise App Lab to raise 20 cr via IPO on NSE Emerge

The company will issue 25.12 lakh equity shares in the price band of 75- 80 per equity share

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:32 pm

CleanMax Enviros 3,100-crore IPO opens Feb 23 at 1,0001,053

Backed by investors including Temasek Holdings, the company has already raised 1,500 crore via pre-IPO placement

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:29 pm

ASK Asset & Wealth gets SEBI nod to launch mutual fund business

With over four decades of equity market experience through PMS and AIF platforms, ASK aims to bring its research-driven and cycle-tested investme

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:27 pm

Engineers India board to meet on February 26 to consider dividend. Check record date, dividend yield

Engineers India Limited posts over threefold Q3 net profit jump, driven by turnkey project revenue. Board to meet for second interim dividend, wi

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 7:27 pm

AI has the potential to wipe out Indian IT services and BPO sector by 2030: Vinod Khosla

Speaking about how India should adapt to the changing employment situation, Khosla said that the general view is that action of AI will be very d

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:22 pm

Centre clarified more than a year ago that TN can continue social security schemes amid UWF strike in Chennai

Concerns of the unions are completely baseless and arise out of a misunderstanding of the provisions of the four Labour Codes: Ministry of Labour

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:16 pm

Platform models gaining ground in pharma R&D: Report

Instead of building each medicine separately, leading players are creating reusable discovery engines that apply shared data, workflows and devel

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

RBI absorbs nearly half of FY26 government borrowing via OMOs to support liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India has bought 47% of the Centre's bond issuances in FY26 to inject Rs 6.39 lakh crore into the banking system. This move c

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 7:10 pm

Coastal Karnataka row: Ministers spar over investment climate remarks

Remarks by Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on communal tensions in coastal Karnataka triggered a political and industry backlash, even as Ho

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 7:06 pm

IPO-bound Kissht's NBFC arm gets Crisil Rating upgrade on strong growth

Digital lending platform Kissht, operated by Onemi Technologies, on Tuesday said its NBFC arm Si Creva Capital Services has received a credit rat

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 6:59 pm

FIR filed against three oil tankers recently involved in sea smuggling off the Mumbai coast

The three oil tankers have been arrested and are anchored off the Mumbai coast

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 6:56 pm

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The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 6:53 pm

Brokers Call: GMR Airports (Buy)

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The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 6:46 pm

Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 6:43 pm

Shivraj asks why Congress objects to US trade deal if imports are necessary

Addressing a gathering in Jaipur, he asserted that wheat, rice and maize imports will not be allowed to protect farmers

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 6:39 pm

Govt negotiating age-related restrictions with social media firms, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also says the government is concurrently addressing the challenge of deepfakes with these digita

Livemint 17 Feb 2026 6:28 pm

S45 introduces AI-based platform for IPO execution

Indias capital markets are evolving as S45 launches the nations first AI-enabled investment banking platform. It streamlines IPO workflows, impro

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 6:22 pm

Mumbai: PM Modi holds talks with French President Macron

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, February 17, held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron to boost ties in k

The Siasat Daily 17 Feb 2026 6:19 pm

Air India, Lufthansa ink pact to boost IndiaEurope flights

Air India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lufthansa Group, to enhance connectivity between India and Europe.

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 6:08 pm

SBI, L&T among 4 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 16% in a month

The BSE Sensex rose nearly 174 points, supported by strong momentum in key counters. State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, Indus Towers, and Lupi

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 6:04 pm

Turnaround Story: 7 stocks shift from loss to profit in December '25 quarter

Seven large-cap companies recorded a Turnaround Story YoY, moving from net losses to profits in December 25, reflecting strong financial recovery

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 5:59 pm

First GIFT City IPO set to open in March as XED files RHP to raise $12 million

XED Executive Development is set to launch GIFT Citys first-ever IPO, aiming to raise $12 million through a dollar-denominated listing on NSE IX

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 5:55 pm

Tax forms are getting renamed: What salaried taxpayers should know

The Income Tax Department has proposed a major change in its Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026.

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 5:55 pm

Fractal Analytics rebounds from weak debut; shares jump 4% as brokerage initiates coverage with 40% upside call

Fractal Analytics rebounded after a weak market debut, rising over 9% intraday after Prabhudas Lilladher initiated coverage with a 40% upside tar

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 5:54 pm

Stock market: Here are the top gainers and losers on NSE, BSE today - check list

Indian equity benchmarks concluded Tuesday higher for a second day, propelled by gains in banking, IT, and capital goods sectors. The BSE Sensex

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 5:51 pm

Uber adds fuel to fire as Trkiyes Getir sue Abu Dhabis Mubadala for betrayal

Co-Founders Nazm Salur and Serkan Boranl of Turkish food and grocery delivery startup, Getir, have filed a $700 million lawsuit against Abu Dhabi

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 5:45 pm

US and Iran hold second nuclear talks in Geneva amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Donald Trump has warned of force if no agreement is reached, while Tehran insists sanctions relief must be part of any deal

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 5:33 pm

Gainers & Losers: Fractal Analytics, Infosys among 6 stocks in limelight on Tuesday

Indian benchmarks logged a second straight gain, supported by IT, financial and consumer stocks. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 edged higher as sele

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 5:30 pm

Infosys identifies AI services opportunity worth $300-400B in these areas

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has identified six key areas of growth in artificial intelligence (AI) services that could create a business opportunity

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 5:23 pm

Adani investing $100B by 2035 to build AI data centers

The Adani Group has announced its plan to invest a whopping $100 billion in building renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence (AI)-ready

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 5:22 pm

Why UP government has joined hands with Walmart

The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Export Promotion Bureau of the MSME and Export Pro

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 5:22 pm

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: How ITR forms are evolving - top changes explained

New income tax rules for 2026-27 propose redesigned ITR forms with more pre-filled details, aiming for simplification. Eligibility criteria for s

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 5:13 pm

Zohos Sridhar Vembu highlights AI tools to empower rural students

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, he said purpose-built AI models can help teachers address foundational literacy and numeracy

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 5:05 pm

Tamil Nadu to unveil Agroforestry Policy, ease rules on tree cultivation

The policy will enable farmers to cultivate high value trees like teak, sandalwood, red sanders and mahogany without apprehension

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 4:55 pm

Stock markets rise for second day on gains in bank, IT stocks

Eternal, Tata Steel, Trent, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Hindustan

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Gold prices fall on February 17; check rates in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on February 17

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 4:44 pm

Sensex, Nifty rise on PSU bank, IT buying; Adani Enterprises, Infosys, L&T lead Nifty 50 gainers

Gains in index heavyweights such as Adani Enterprises, Infosys and Larsen & Toubro helped lift sentiment, even as the broader market traded in a

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 4:41 pm

Moustache Group of Hotels rebrands, eyes 100 properties by 2030

Jaipur-headquartered Moustache Group of Hotels on Monday announced its rebranding, aiming to operate 100 more properties by 2030.

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 4:34 pm

Indias data centre boom raises concerns over power supply and grid capacity

With data centres already consuming up to 15% of local grid capacity in some areas, industry leaders suggest expanding into Tier-1 and Tier-2 cit

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 4:29 pm

Auto wholesale growth to normalise at 36% in FY27 after strong H2 recovery: Report

Indian auto sector anticipates moderate growth in 2026-27, with passenger vehicles expected to rise 4-6%. Two-wheelers will see a slowdown after

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 4:28 pm