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The evolving nature of trade agreements
U.S. President Donald Trumps trade agreements create a new category within established international trade agreements. The fact, however, that th
New Dedicated Freight Corridor from Dankuni to Surat to boost MP logistics, exports
Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted railway projects worth Rs 48,000 crore sanctioned during Prime Minister Narendra Modis third term that directly conn
Centre approves gram, mustard and lentil procurement under PSS for Rabi 2026
Under the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission, procurement of pigeon pea, black gram and lentils will continue through central agencies until 2030-31 to
India allows 25 lakh tonnes wheat exports to stabilise domestic prices
An additional 5 LMT of wheat flour and related products has also been allowed.
Piyush Goyal says India will resume US trade talks once tariff clarity emerges
On investment rules, Goyal said the government is reviewing concerns around Press Note 3, which mandates prior approval for investments from coun
Returning to India? What happens to your US assets and will?
Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, assets acquired while you were a non-resident can continue to be held, transferred or reinvested
IDFC First fraud: What does the 590-crore scam mean for the bank?
Mint examines the financial fallout, potential regulatory action, and what the IDFC First Bank fraud means for depositor confidence.
Kalyani Group firms settle with SEBI over alleged misuse, diversion of funds
AIs positives outweigh human and climate impact: NASSCOM
On worries regarding the climate impact of data centres, NASSCOM said that the improvement in human conditions as an outcome of AI outweighs the
IDFC First Bank pays 583 crore to Haryana govt. departments to settle bank fraud
Issue raises concerns around governance and branch-level controls, says Nomura
Sell-off in IT stocks drag down indices by over 1%
Sensex falls 1,069 points, Nifty-50 sheds 288 points as IT stocks melt
India-Israel kick off formal negotiations for FTA ahead of PMs Tel Aviv visit
The current round of negotiations in New Delhi, which commenced on February 23, 2026, is scheduled to conclude on February 26
DGCA grounds 4 VSR Ventures planes, initiates stringent steps for charter ops safety
A safety audit was ordered of VSR Ventures following the accident and that has revealed non-compliances in areas of airworthiness, air safety and
Canara Bank to raise 5,000 cr. via bonds
The proposed raise will strengthen its capital base and support future growth plans
MP to implement Bhavantar in mustard, announces 600/qtl bonus over MSP for Urad
The decisions came a day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who addressed the Kisan Mahachaupal rally in Bhopal on Tuesday
Centre increases MSP for jute; farmers in West Bengal, Assam to benefit
The decision will not only boost jute production and quality, but will also increase the income of farmers, says Modi
WTO panel to probe Indias PLI schemes on auto, batteries on Chinas complaint
Beijing alleged Indias schemes violated principles of national treatment; New Delhi argued there was no noticeable impact on Chinas trade interes
Trai backs sale of all available spectrum; proposes lower entry barriers, 35 pc cap
While urging the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to reclaim spectrum held by telecom companies undergoing insolvency, Trai proposed halvin
Cabinet Committee approves 5% hike in jute MSP for 2026-27
The decision will benefit jute growers, especially in West Bengal and Assam, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporter
States increasingly reliant on market loans to finance deficits, says Vedartha report
State govt securities outstanding surges five-fold, outpacing 2.7x growth in central govt debt
Soluble fertiliser makers support Uttar Pradeshs decision to ban tagging
Tagging is a coercive practice in the fertilizer industry, where dealers force farmers to purchase non-subsidised products along with high-demand
Abhi Eggs to tap the Middle East and South-East Asian markets
The company, which registered a turnover of 47.47 crore in 2024-25, is confident of closing the current financial year with a revenue of 100 cror
Mangaluru International Airport wins Airports Council Internationals award
The recognition reflects sustained investments in process optimisation, digital initiatives and service training, alongside close coordination wi
Indian Customs officials seize Chinese walnut cargoes faked as Afghan produce
Traders misdeclared the containers to avail of zero duty benefits under South Asia Free Trade Agreement
PAN compliance, transaction limits set for change what draft income tax rules 2026 propose
While the proposals are still under consideration, the draft income tax rules signal an effort to ease compliance for routine transactions while
Leads Genetics opens integrated R&D centre for indigenous cattle genetics in Bareilly
The Indo-Brazilian initiative will have advanced IVF-ET and pathology laboratories
Winter rain deficit at -59 pc so far for country as a whole
CFS of the US as well as European model see slightly better scenario, especially from mid-March
Markets dive over 1% as IT stocks crumble; Sensex plunges 1,068.74 points
Rising global crude prices amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and sluggish global cues also hit investor sentiment, says traders
The Bombay High Court quashed a single Bench order, which stayed the action initiated by three public sector banks based on the Master Directions
Spectrum auction: TRAI releases list of reserve price, band plan, among other key details for IMT network bidding
Rupee declines 6 paise to settle at 90.95 against U.S. dollar
A sharp fall in domestic equity markets and uncertainties over the India-U.S. trade deal further pressured the local unit, while foreign fund inf
SCR to launch Rail Parcel App, a first in Indian Railways, on Feb 25
The next gen Rail Parcel App will serve as a one-stop platform for booking, tracking, and managing parcel consignments
Domestic air passenger traffic growth projected to recover to 6-8%: ICRA
Airline industry losses expected to decline by one-third in 2026-27
Nasscom pegs India tech sector growth at 6% for FY26 driven by AI services, local centres of MNCs
The prediction comes as IT and software services industry has been facing a double whammy of tepid demand and threat of disruption from advanced
Govt overhauls GDP data to improve accuracy, official says
Under previous methods, low nominal GDP growth alongside low wholesale inflation created discrepancies by translating into higher real growth rat
Brio Hydroponics to have 100 Vexotics brand stores by March 2027
Companys first phase of hydroponic park project is operational on 30 acres, says founder Praveen Patel
Realty stocks slide up to 5% as IT rout sparks fears over commercial and urban housing demand
Real estate stocks tumbled on Tuesday as sharp IT selloff renewed worries about commercial property demand and urban housing appetite. The Nifty
India's unlisted giants are poised for public markets. A new ranking highlights 100 companies with strong revenue and growth. Reliance Retail and
Indias pulses imports ease 4.5 per cent to 65.69 lakh tonnes during 2025
Sharp decline in yellow peas imports was largely off-set by higher chana, urad purchases
India's e-commerce market projected to reach $300 billion by 2030: BCG
Currently, 5 out of 10 offline shoppers use online platforms to research and gather information before making a purchase
Time to be selective in NBFCs as earnings premium shrinks: Viral Shah
Investors are advised to be selective with NBFCs. Valuations are high, and earnings growth premiums over banks are shrinking. Margin pressures ar
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, with AI-related stocks rallying on expectation of f
US SC's blow to Trump: FedEx sues US admin seeking 'full refund' of tariffs
FedEx is suing for a refund of Trump-era tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. This landmark ruling could trigger billions in claims, as t
Dharmesh Shah sees strong Nifty support at 25,200 amid market correction
Equity markets opened lower, with the Nifty falling over 1% below 25,500. Analysts anticipate strong support around 25,200, aligning with the 200
The mother of all busts: Jim Walker on why US exceptionalism may be hitting end of road
US markets' long-held exceptionalism is facing a reality check, according to Jim Walker. Trade tariff chaos is creating prolonged uncertainty, hi
A revised GDP series with 202223 as the base year will be released on February 27, along with updated historical data covering the previous four
IT rout keeps benchmarks under pressure at midday
At 12:40 pm IST, the Sensex stood at 82,276.35, down 1,018.31 points or 1.22% from its previous close of 83,294.66
Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea near Andaman, all seven rescued
The aircraft took off from Sri Vijaya Puram at 8:45 am and ditched around 9:30 am, reportedly due to a technical snag
Gold futures drop 496 to 1.61 lakh per 10 g
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery depreciated by to 1,61,102 per 10 grams
IT stocks slumped on February 24, falling up to 8%, after IBM plunged 13% on Wall Streetits worst drop in 25 yearsamid concerns that Anthropics C
Cement sector poised for gains as South India leads the way
South India's cement sector is witnessing a promising price recovery, with sustained hikes and a shift towards value over volume. Experts anticip
Many worlds of AI: For investors, the implications are significant
When you hear AI attached to a business function, ask: what happens when it's wrong? If the answer involves customers, regulators, or reputations
Storytellers behind gold boom? Why bullion bull Ruchir Sharma is now agnostic
Gold prices are experiencing significant volatility, driven by narratives of global risk and uncertainty rather than traditional fundamentals. Ce
Nidhi Chhibber takes additional charge as NITI Aayog CEO as BVR Subrahmanyam tenure ends today
Nidhi Chhibber has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog. She holds the additional charge following the completion of BVR Subra
Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high
In January, Air India recorded 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, quadrupling from levels of just 0.26 in December 2024
How to reduce tax drag without disturbing long-term compounding
Asset allocation builds wealth. Tax efficiency preserves it. From tax-loss harvesting to loans against securities, smart structuring can reduce t
Following a Supreme Court setback, the US is launching new national security probes into sectors like batteries and telecom equipment, potentiall
India's GDP growth likely at 8.1% in Q3FY26 amid domestic demand boost: SBI report
India's economy is set for robust growth. GDP is expected to expand by approximately 8.1 percent in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This s
FedEx sues US government, seeks refund for illegal Trump tariffs
FedEx has sued the US government, seeking a full refund for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
India overhauls GDP data to improve accuracy, official says
India is set to revise its real GDP calculation methodology this week, incorporating a more granular approach using 500-600 price items from CPI
Shree Ram Twistex IPO was subscribed 30% on Day 2, with the retail portion oversubscribed more than two times while QIBs remained absent. The gre
Trumps uniform 15% tariff could benefit parts of Asia-Pacific: Moodys
US President Trump's proposed 15% tariff would ease duties for some Asia-Pacific nations that had faced higher levies, while Japan and South Kore
RoDTEP is designed to reimburse exporters for various taxes, duties and levies incurred at the central, state and local levels during the manufac
The report estimated that 6.2 lakh crore of Central Government and PSU proceeds may result in increased investment of approximately 12.2 lakh cro
Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's Analytics
There is a lot of uncertainty, but... a uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies that have faced much steeper country-specifi
OTT enters mass era: Why family-friendly TV shows now rule India's streaming charts
Traditional TV serials are garnering millions of views on streaming platforms. This highlights how OTT is no longer just for the urban elite but
Draft income tax rules 2026: How your salaries, rental benefits and PAN disclosures could take a hit
The draft rules are part of a bigger plan to modernise India's income tax system by changing how individuals think about it, understand it, and p
Decentralising customer understanding key for Indian exporters: Lakshmi Venu
At the National Export Competitiveness Summit, Venu called for stronger B2C focus and brand-building overseas
Australian shares saw little change as cautious investors awaited key domestic inflation data and clarity on trade tariffs. Losses in heavyweight
Decline in January crude oil imports from Russia led by Jamnagar refinery, says CREA
Indias Russian crude imports recorded a 12% reduction in January despite a 4% Y-o-Y rise in total imports
Earnings revival set to lift Indian markets in FY27: Manish Gunwani
Corporate earnings in India are poised for a stronger FY27, driven by nominal GDP growth and rupee depreciation, according to Manish Gunwani. Whi
Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 as global risk-off sentiment weighs on crypto markets
Bitcoin hovered around $63,000 as global risk aversion impacted crypto markets, with Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing declines. Major altcoins also sl
The Court reviewed the list of merit and especially the comments column, and discovered that the more qualified candidates were dismissed based o
IBM shares tank 13% as Anthropic's AI threatens legacy systems
International Business Machines (IBM) saw its shares tank by nearly 13.2% to $223.35 per share on Monday.
Eris Lifesciences/Natco Pharma partner on semaglutide for India
Natco Pharma has received regulatory approval in India, paving the way for a launch in March 2026
India's asset monetisation initiative, NMP 2.0, is set to boost the economy significantly. The plan aims to unlock value from public assets, gene
AI coming for cybersecurity too? Anthropic fear hits another corner of Indian stock market
Cybersecurity stocks in India and the US fell sharply after Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, raising concerns about AI-driven disruption
4 Vijay Kedia stocks crash up to 20% on fears of AI-led disruption
Shares of four companies backed by ace investor Vijay Kedia tumbled up to 20% on Tuesday after investors reacted to AI startup Anthropics new sec
Indias refund rollback lands exporters with a bigger bill
India has quietly raised the cost of exporting -- halving RoDTEP rebates that refund embedded taxes -- at a time when global demand is weak and c
Trumps second act on tariffs takes effect with 10% duty on the world. For now
US President Trump enacted a new 10% global tariff, a day after the Supreme Court struck down his previous duties. This move, authorized under th
Gold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar
Spot gold fell 1.2% to $5,167.28 per ounce by 0538 GMT, snapping a four-session winning streak and dropping from a more than three-week high hit
Why Indian investors know what to dobut still dont do it
Indian investors know they should start early and stay invested. Yet SIP stoppages remain high. The problem isnt informationits behaviour. System
Market volatility to persist amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainty: Amnish Aggarwal
Indian markets face uncertainty driven by US tariff concerns and geopolitical factors, leading to cautious sentiment. AI's impact on IT services
Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue their uptrend?
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may continue to rise if the US dollar weakness persists, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research
IBM shares sink 13%, record steepest drop in 25 years after Anthropic says AI can modernise COBOL
Shares of IBM plunged 13.2% Monday, marking their steepest single-day drop in over 25 years, after AI startup Anthropic said its Claude Code tool
How to fund a career break the right way
Planning a career pause? These strategies can help create a dedicated corpus and ensure financial stability.
