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Cadence Design Systems shares pop on earnings beat, custom chip optimism
CEO Anirudh Devgan said he expects the trend of companies making their own custom chips to accelerate. Cadence Design Systems shares pop on earni
President Donald Trump asserted that the federal government will not be responsible for any cost overruns associated with the $16 billion tunnel
High school students are less concerned about AI's impact on their future employment prospects, according to a new report. As AI puts the squeeze
Absolut Vodka maker Pernod Ricard considers listing India business: Report
French drinks maker Pernod Ricard is exploring a separate listing for its Indian business. The company is in preliminary talks with advisors abou
Gujarat tables Rs 4.08 lakh cr Budget, 10.2% higher compared to last year
Gujarat's Finance Minister Kanu Desai unveiled a 4,08,053 crore budget for 2026-27. The plan prioritizes developing six regions as growth hubs. S
The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work
WIRED spoke with the Zoomer founders of a platform where AI agents hire humans to do real-world tasks. Their pitch: People would love to have a c
'Quite ridiculous': Piyush Goyal dismisses investor fears over future of Indias IT sector
Deep-sea fish larvae use mix-and-match visual cells
The discovery challenges the century-old view that vertebrate vision relies solely on distinct rods and cones, suggesting a more adaptable and ev
Piyush Goyal said India is looking to broaden its sourcing of crude oil and coking coal and would welcome supplies of premium-quality coking coal
FCI signs MoU with WFP to supply rice to support eradication of global hunger
India's Food Corporation of India (FCI) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the World Food Programme (WFP) to supply 2 lakh t
Ad revenue projected to grow 9.7% in 2026 to 2,01,891 crore: WPP Media report
Channel-wise, commerce-led advertising emerges as the fastest-growing segment at 24.2%, Print to register 4.4% growth, supported by DAVP price in
Dr. Reddys forays into HRT with acquisition of 2 brands from U.K. firm
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a great way to invest in real estate without having to buy properties.
DGCA proposes stricter norms for unruly airline passengers
Unruly behaviour is classified into four levels, with bans from three months for minor acts to two years or more for severe or life-threatening o
Festo, German automation tech firm opens GCC; to hire 800 people by 2030
India may find it tough to export 2.5 million tonnes of wheat this year
With MSP hiked to 2,585 a quintal this year, the foodgrain will be at least $45 a tonne higher than global rates
EU launches European Legal Gateway Office in India for students and professionals
The initiative aims to provide clear information on legal mobility, qualification requirements, and skills pathways, particularly in the ICT sect
French auto parts major plans to invest more than 200 million in India
Andhra PradeshsSIPB clears investment proposals worth 29,021 cr
Mega projects by reputed companies such as Google, ArcelorMittal and BPCL in pipeline, says Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
FedEx to invest 2,500 crore in setting up automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai airport
The facility to be developed in collaboration with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) will be designed as a regional consolidation and redistribut
Chinese robotic dog row widens at India AI Summit
Sources familiar with the matter, however, said Wipros demo focused on its InspectAI solution, not the robot itself
Social media users flagged that the robodog has been made by Chinese firm Unitree and is commercially available for sale
Google announces direct subsea cable link between India, U.S.
The firm also announced some AI partnerships with the government, to provide access to LLMs at Atal Tinkering Labs, and government training resou
Investment in gold can happen through various avenues: physical pure gold like coins or bars, gold jewellery, or even through digital forms and i
Baroda BNP Paribas launches ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund
This will enable investors to align long-term wealth creation, while getting exposure to companies with strong ESG performance
Navi charts next phase with credit-on-UPI push, secured lending tilt
Navi UPI has scaled to a 3.2% market share by transaction volume and 1.3% by value within two years, emerging as the fourth-largest player in the
RBI defers introducing Unique Transaction ID for OTC derivatives
Earlier RBI had released a draft circular stating that the deadline for the implementation of UTI is set at April 2026
French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit
Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding their official en
Kolkata Port launches 117.54 crore Bascule Bridge modernisation project
The double-leaf rolling bridge linking Garden ReachMetiabruz with Kolkata will be upgraded, including its 1,640-tonne steel structure and electro
MCX, NSE remove additional margin on gold, silver
Gold prices have fallen significantly by 4-5 per cent from their February peak
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian markets ended higher for a third session as the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gained on consumer and financial strength, while IT lagged. Analys
India has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian crude oil, with January imports hitting their lowest point since late 2022. This shift se
Pharma, life sciences GCCs cut drug development timelines, costs: Report
End-to-end adoption of AI, automation and advanced analytics across the value chain is compressing drug development timelines from 1015 years to
US Stocks: Pinterest raises quarterly revenue forecast, boosted by tvScientific deal, shares rise 3%
The acquisition of tvScientific, announced in December 2025, is Pinterest's first major deal since 2022. It integrates tvScientific's outcomebase
GalaxEye to launch Mission Drishti in 2026, will run AI workloads in orbit
The satellite will also feature GalaxEyes world-first SyncFused OptoSAR architecture
US Stocks: Trump adviser Hassett suggests New York Fed researchers be punished for tariffs argument
The paper argued that Trump's large import tax increases are borne by those in the U.S., rather than by foreigners, as the administration has lon
Trade deal with US, EU to rake in growth capital: Goyal
India will be brimming with opportunities, at least until 2047: Piyush Goyal
Alliance Bioversity, CIAT promoting over 20 native Indian crop varieties
Part of efforts to save genetic resources, the alliance is working in 15 States, says country director Jai Singh Rana
Global security, growth, & stability is built through friendship: President Murmu
She said this at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam
Premium ambitions, mid-range reality
The sleek tablet delivers value for money with its features and quality, but is it worth it?
NHAI bars NCC from participating in any tenders for 2 yrs
NCCs scrip declined 1.77 percent to end at Rs 149.45 on Wednesday
Market Trading Guide: Bank of India among 2 PSU bank stocks offering up to 8% upside
The Nifty 50 logged a third straight gain, reclaiming key support and breaking resistance amid broad-based buying. Analysts see strength continui
Festo opens Bengaluru global capability centre, plans 600 jobs
The facility near Electronics City, Bengaluru, currently houses more than 250 employees and has 50 open positions
Truck body, trailer maker SATRAC to invest $100 million to set up 4 more units in India
Company unveils one of South Asias largest, advanced trailer, truck body manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, TN
VST Tillers Tractors to revive its US plans
To start warehousing operations in Europe in the June quarter
IIT Madras Global Research Foundation launches AI Innovation Centre in Dubai
The Centre, in its first phase, will host a portfolio of six applied AI start-ups with a combined valuation of approximately $118 million
TV advertising expected to bounce back in 2026
TV advertising is set to grow by 3.1% in 2026, driven by Connected TV and addressable ads in key sectors.
RBI mandates UTI for all OTC derivatives trades from January 1, 2027
Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) will become mandatory for all direct private trades in rupee interest rate and foreign currency derivatives f
CMA CGM signs $360 million deal for six LNG vessels with Cochin Shipyard
The vessels will be registered under the Indian flag, with technical cooperation from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
SEBI sets up panel to review framework of ESG rating providers
The group will also assess global regulatory developments and suggest alignment with international best practices
In a push for speedy innovation in biotech space, BIRAC to recommend key regulatory changes
The Council trying to deal with the problems for the innovationat the PMO level, says Jitendra Kumar
Telangana will build future-ready ecosystem for pharma, biotech industry: Sridhar Babu
BioAsia 2026 concludes with launch of Telangana HospitalIndustry Innovation Bridge
ITC uses AI to empower 10 million Indian farmers through ITCMAARS
The AI-driven ecosystem supports crop planning, climate-smart advisories, production, input linkages, procurement, and market access
ED issues its biggest attachment order worth over 10,000 cr in PACL case
Chandigarh-based PACL is accused of orchestrating a 48,000-crore Ponzi scheme
Global Stocks: Vodafone sells 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for $1.18 billion to partner Liberty Global
Vodafone said on Wednesday it would sell its 50% stake in Dutch joint-venture VodafoneZiggo to its partner Liberty Global for 1 billion euros ($1
Sebi forms working group to review ESG Rating Providers regulatory framework
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it has formed a working group to undertake a review of the regulatory framework governing ESG Rating Pro
National Pension System: Not just a tax-saving tool new rules, retirement benefits & more explained
As India's private sector workforce steps into a new era of financial independence, individuals are urged to take charge of their retirement savi
Telcos can now deploy network at Navi Mumbai airport
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has intervened in the network issue at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
Govt scheme-backed skilling boosts J&Ks human capital
With a placement ratio of 3:4, the govt has said that trained youth are finding absorption in both local and national labour markets
Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE and BSE on February 18? Check list
9 large-cap stocks where DIIs are trimming their stakes in Q3
Domestic Institutional Investors reduced holdings in nine major NSE large-cap stocks, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Tata Motors Passeng
India keen to diversify crude oil, coking coal sources; eyes high-quality US supplies: Piyush Goyal
India aims to diversify its crude oil and coking coal imports, expressing interest in high-quality US coking coal. The nation also seeks US techn
SAT refuses fresh access to frozen funds for Avadhut Sathe
Tribunal says appeal has been finally disposed of, interim relief merged with the final order and so, cannot be continued
TNAU secures 20-year patent for sugarcane single bud sett cutter under SSI
The 4-HP diesel-powered machine uniformly cuts cane stalks into single buds, improving planting efficiency and reducing labour costs
MSMEs secure trade commitments worth 81 crore in Tradex Kerala
More than 30 international buyers from over 20 countries and around 400 MSMEs from nine key sectors across Kerala participate in the meet
AI Impact Summit: Modi discusses gains from India-EU FTA with leaders from Finland, Spain
In a separate meeting with the Spanish President, the two leaders discussed the positive spin-offs of the FTA on India-Spain economic partnership
The Public is advised to refrain from using such nicotine pouches as an aid for smoking cessation, gutka and tobacco chewing cessation or for tre
US Stocks: Apple decouples from Nasdaq as AI whack-a-mole grips market
Apple Inc. has sharply decoupled from the Nasdaq 100 Index, with correlation hitting a 20-year low as it largely avoids the AI spending race. Str
Ixigo, MakeMyTrip deepen AI push to boost travel bookings
Tier II and small-city travellers to get AI-powered trip planning as ixigo and MakeMyTrip scale automation
Sensex, Nifty end higher for third straight day, but IT rout caps gains
Sensex advances 283.29 points, or 0.34%, to close at 83,734.25, while Nifty gains 93.95 points, or 0.37%, to settle at 25,819.35
What are the types of flexible personal loans available?
In India, personal loans are a popular way to meet financial needs without collateral.
India, Canada may finalise terms of reference for FTA talks next month
New Delhi: India and Canada are expected to finalise terms of reference for initiating talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) during the visit of
Piyush Goyal revealed India's ambitious economic diplomacy, emphasising engagement and trust to achieve trade success. He highlighted the nation'
Larsen & Toubro among 6 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 16% in a month
Six BSE 100 heavyweights, led by Larsen & Toubro and Cummins India Ltd, hit fresh 52-week highs as momentum stayed strong across largecaps.
With agreed-upon 18% U.S. tariffs still pending, it could happen in 3-4 days sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump reduced Indias tariff from 50% to 25% effective February 7. The reduction of the remaining 25% reciprocal tariffs to
India-Canada FTA: Countries may finalise terms of reference for trade pact talks next month
India and Canada are set to finalize terms for free trade agreement talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming visit to India is expec
Gainers & Losers: E2E Networks, Godfrey Phillips among 7 stocks in spotlight on Wednesday
Indian markets logged a third straight gain. E2E Networks and Netweb Technologies India jumped on Nvidia partnerships, while Godfrey Phillips, Ea
ICAI probe into Gensol, BluSmart advances, referred to disciplinary committee
The audit regulator had commenced their probe of Gensol, BluSmart and IndusInd Bank last year amid concerns over illicit diversion of funds
Gujarat economy to grow 11.4% in FY27, GSDP seen at 33.24 lakh crore
Manufacturings share has risen to 32.8%, while agricultures share has declined to 14.2%, reflecting structural shifts
FedEx to invest 2,500 cr in Navi Mumbai cargo hub
This will be FedExs first air cargo hub in India
Brazil steps up trade push in India, targets $20 billion bilateral trade by 2026
India's vast consumer market, rising demand for energy, food, and industrial inputs, along with rapid infrastructure growth, have positioned it a
India, UK launch joint taskforce for development of offshore wind energy
Union minister Pralhad Joshi and UK deputy PM David Lammy launched a taskforce for offshore wind energy development in India. The initiative aims
Under the proposed collaboration, the companies plan to leverage their complementary strengths to develop advanced products and scalable solution
RITES, Ahluwalia Contracts and 2 smallcap stocks offer up to 30% upside
Axis Securities and Axis Direct highlight four smallcap stocks with up to 30% upside. Infra-focused picks Kalpataru Projects, RITES and Ahluwalia
Stock markets close higher on fag-end buying in bank, metal shares
The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 93.95 points, or 0.37%, to close at 25,819.35.
India Sotheby's International Realty partners UK's Interiors with Art for design consultancy
India Sotheby's International Realty (India SIR) on Wednesday said it has tied up with UK-based Interiors with Art Ltd to offer design and archit
Satrac inaugurates its trailer and truck body manufacturing plant near Chennai; invests 250 crore
Next, it plans a manufacturing facility at Jamshedpur, and then in Pune and near Gandhidham in Gujarat at a total investment of around 900 crore.
