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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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:45 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:41 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 5:39 am

'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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:37 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 5:35 am

'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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:33 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:27 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:20 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:17 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:12 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:09 am

Sarvam model puts India on frontier AI map

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:05 am

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

The Siasat Daily 20 Feb 2026 1:01 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 12:45 am

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

The Times of India 19 Feb 2026 10:58 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 19 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:20 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:15 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:56 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 9:41 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 9:39 pm

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.

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 9:38 pm

Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026, sign key AI pacts

AP to sign pacts to build Quantum ecosystem

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 9:28 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 9:22 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:18 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:16 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 9:02 pm

Ekki Homa launches sewage pumps for Indian market

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:58 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 8:47 pm

Macron asks India to join the coalition to make the internet and social media safe for children, pitches for inclusive AI

Ourplatforms, governments and regulators should be working together to make the internet and social media a safe space, says French President Emm

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:43 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:40 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:40 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:38 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 8:38 pm

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

India Vision 19 Feb 2026 8:34 pm

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,

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 8:34 pm

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

India Vision 19 Feb 2026 8:32 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:30 pm

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

NewsBytes 19 Feb 2026 8:29 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:22 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:20 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 8:05 pm

SC raps States over freebies culture

States run in deficit, yet they have money for largesse: SC

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 8:02 pm

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.

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:49 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:41 pm

Smallcase opens US stock investing via GIFT City, to launch global themes

The platform charges 20 basis points brokerage, with forex markup applicable

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:38 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:31 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:30 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:29 pm

AI Summit: Jio, with Reliance to invest 10-lakh crore in next 7 years

Adani, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm also announce additional investments

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:19 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 7:19 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:10 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 7:08 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:59 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 6:49 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:43 pm

Brokers call: Tata Steel (Buy)

Motilal Oswal

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:34 pm

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.

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:24 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:23 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 6:21 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:16 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:09 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 6:02 pm

Stock market quote of the day by Jim Rogers | Bottoms in the investment world don't end with four-year lows; they end with 10 or 15-year lows.

Patience is key in stock markets. True market bottoms are long cycles, not short corrections. Investors need a broad time horizon to find value.

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 6:00 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 5:46 pm

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 Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 5:35 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 5:33 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 5:29 pm

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.

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 5:28 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 5:27 pm

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.

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 5:22 pm

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 5:14 pm

Brokers call: Indigo Paints (Buy)

Mirae Asset Sharekhan

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 5:06 pm

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

Livemint 19 Feb 2026 5:00 pm

The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards 2026 see strong multi-sector participation as entries near close

The awards recognise excellence in employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture, assessed through WorkLs globally recognised Six Steps to

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 4:57 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 4:41 pm