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US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs

Trump invoked law meant for emergencies to impose tariffs

20 Feb 2026 8:47 pm
Ahead of PM Modis Tel Aviv visit, India pushes Israel for co-development and joint defence production

Israeli companies are seeking flexibility around Make in India and IP protection in defence projects

20 Feb 2026 8:35 pm
Air Cargo industry seeks restoration of double-dip facility

Air cargo stakeholders urge policy action to improve global connectivity from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

20 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
Indias farmers start taking decisions on AI-based forecasts as accuracy improves

AI will help remove digital red-tapism, says Devesh Chaturvedi

20 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
Virtual technologies key to building semiconductor talent in India

David Fried, Corporate Vice-President, LAM Research, emphasises on the need for training and leveraging domestic talent for India to achieve semiconductor ambitions

20 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
Investors returned to gold ETFs in 2nd week after booking profits in 1st week

Investors encash $3.87 billion from ETFs in the first week, invest $2.34 billion in the second week

20 Feb 2026 8:18 pm
IT leaders reject claims of crisis in the IT services model

You can be afraid and not do anything, but I think we should be forward-leaning and train as many people as possible, says TCS CEO Krithivasan said

20 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
CCPA pulls up six e-commerce platforms for selling GPS jammers, drone jammers and anti-drone systems

The CCPA has directed these platforms to submit information outlining details regarding source of procurement / import along with copies of import licences, invoices and related documents

20 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
India-US sign Pax Silica declaration to secure chips, AI and critical minerals

The strategic pact targets supply chain risks, aims to reduce China dependence

20 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
Markets cheer 80,000-crore divestment target

PSU stocks back in focus as privatisation momentum set to unlock value and fiscal gains

20 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
Central banks worldwide to follow dissimilar paths while approaching end of easing cycle, says RBI Governor

As external sources like prices of oil, commodity, etc., are expected to weigh on inflation, MPC members called for maintaining status quo on repo rate

20 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
JSW Infra to issue shares to meet minimum public stake norm

Proposed issuance to help JSW Infrastructure meet SEBIs requirement to raise public shareholding to 25% within three years of listing

20 Feb 2026 7:39 pm
Near-term outlook for economy remains favourable: RBI Bulletin

CPI inflation for Q1 and Q2 FY27 are now projected at 4% and 4.2%, respectively

20 Feb 2026 7:38 pm
SEBI looking at reshuffling of advisory committee members

The regulator has invited new members to the Commodity Derivatives Advisory Committee; others to follow until March-end

20 Feb 2026 7:31 pm
Markets rebound after rout; rupee slides to Feb low

Sensex rises 316.57 points, or 0.38%, to close at 82,814.71, while Nifty advances 116.90 points, or 0.46%, to settle at 25,571.25

20 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
Livelihoods get a fresh start with reopening of tourist destination in J&K

Officials said the reopening follows a comprehensive security review and the implementation of necessary safety protocols to ensure the safe movement of visitors

20 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
India-US interim trade deal may be operational in April: Goyal

Govt hopeful that Washington will roll back reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25% within this month

20 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
20 Feb 2026 7:05 pm
Embraer partners with Hindalco for aluminium sourcing

Agreement builds upon Embraers existing product supply partnership with Hindalcos US-based subsidiary Novelis

20 Feb 2026 6:46 pm
20 Feb 2026 6:42 pm
Silver, Gold ETFs and SEBIs measured framework

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has observed that sudden sharp increases or decreases in global gold and silver prices can significantly disrupt trading in domestic ETFs

20 Feb 2026 6:37 pm
AP govt to complete trunk roads in Amaravati by March 2027

The State government has mobilised 40,887 crore from various financial agencies

20 Feb 2026 6:31 pm
Former Jaypee Infratech MD Manoj Gaur surrenders in Delhi's Tihar Jail after court rejects bail plea

Gaur was arrested by ED on November 13, 2025, in a case linked to a 14,599-crore fraud with homebuyers

20 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Currency printing press office declared prohibited place

MHAs February 18 notification supersedes its earlier February 15, 2022 notification, declaring HQ of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd in New Delhi as a prohibited place

20 Feb 2026 6:21 pm
UPL rejigs business, creates pure-play crop protection arm

Investors to receive one share of new company formed

20 Feb 2026 6:21 pm
Green hydrogen vital for Indias energy security, net zero goals, says BEE DG

Fertilizer sector, which uses carbon-intensive fuels such as natural gas and grey ammonia for production, can use green ammonia

20 Feb 2026 6:08 pm
Breaking Habit

Heros Destini 110 aims to disrupt scooter-buying muscle memory

20 Feb 2026 5:57 pm
Ciao Bella

Toyotas first-ever BEV in India is built for the world, says the firm. How does it hold up in its home country?

20 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Over 54,908 crore projects take off in Kerala a year after invest summit: Minister Rajeeve

The summit received EoIs worth 1,81,209 crore from 449 investors

20 Feb 2026 5:34 pm
SEBI Chairman says innovation should flourish, but not at cost of market integrity

Cyber fraud will continue to increase as digital channels become more influential, says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

20 Feb 2026 5:32 pm
Ambit Capital sees accounting stress for electronic manufacturers

Rising memory chip prices to add pressure to Kaynes , says CLSA

20 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
Intellect Design Arena launches Academic TeamSpace for students and researchers

Academic TeamSpace hub to serve as shared AI innovation environment for academic institutions

20 Feb 2026 5:18 pm
India gives four Russian insurers interim extension for marine cover

The extension allows Soglasie Insurance, Sberbank Insurance, Ugoria Insurance Group, and ASTK Insurance to continue their operations amid tightening global sanctions

20 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Silver jumps as US-Iran tensions drive safe haven demand

On MCX, Silver for March delivery increases by 4,357, or 1.8%, to 2,45,750 per kilogram in a business turnover of 5,975 lots

20 Feb 2026 4:52 pm
Kerala hikes DA to 35% for govt employees, pensioners

Full-time contingent employees to also receive a similar increase

20 Feb 2026 4:38 pm
As trade clarity boosts orders, Sri Lanka to drive growth for SP Apparels Ltd

SP Apparels Sri Lanka platform has reached an installed capacity of about 1,650 machines and is on track to achieve normalised operations from the first quarter of FY27

20 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
Heavy rain likely for TN, Kerala even after causative low weakens

India Met Department sees possibility of fresh low-pressure area to other side of Bay of Bengal

20 Feb 2026 4:24 pm
Trade experts flag risks to agriculture, pharma and policy space in Indias US, EU FTAs

Experts question whether Indias expanding FTA network will enhance competitiveness and export growth, or gradually erode the policy autonomy that has underpinned its approach to agriculture, public health and industrial development

20 Feb 2026 4:17 pm
SEBI issued show-cause notice to Zee on alleged fund diversion case

Entertainment company says will file an appropriate reply to SEBI

20 Feb 2026 4:16 pm
As Russian crude flows to India dwindle, Saudi Arabian shipments likely to hit 6-year high

Russian crude oil purchases by India increasingly shaped by geopolitics and compliance rather than economics

20 Feb 2026 4:07 pm
Kerala CM to open Phase I of Akkulam-Chettuva waterways on Feb 26

The inauguration will also see the launch of the Chilakoor Tourism Project, alongside a series of infrastructure works completed by the Inland Navigation Department under the canal renovation programme

20 Feb 2026 3:59 pm
ISRO plans liquid methane plant at Mahendragiri to fuel next-gen NGLV missions

ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri has invited Expression of Interest from suitable parties for design, manufacturing, testing, supply, erection and commissioning of the Liquid Methane Production Plant at IPRC, Mahendragiri

20 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
Rupee posts steepest weekly drop in a month, nears 91 per dollar

The rupee closed at 90.9825 per dollar, down 0.3% on the day and 0.4% for the week

20 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
AI can lift global growth by 0.8%; India's Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD

Speaking at a panel discussion at the AI Impact Summit here, Georgieva said faster economic growth is fantastic for creating more opportunities and more jobs

20 Feb 2026 3:24 pm
Govt disburses 28,748 crore under 14 PLI schemes till Dec last year

In 2021, the government announced Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for 14 sectors with an outlay of 1.97 lakh crore

20 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Akasa Air flies over 10,000 pets in 3 years; Bengaluru- Delhi route sees most pet travel

Dogs account for 60% of all flown pets while cats make up remaining 40%

20 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Gujarats subsidy bill set to cross 30,000 crore as welfare outlays rise

During the ongoing financial year alone, subsidies are projected to reach almost 29,000 crore, a 10% increase over FY25 actuals

20 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
Specific areas of agri sector merit careful attention in India-US trade deal: SEA

Enhanced access for US-origin DDGS could impact Indias domestic feed and maize markets, says SEA President

20 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
10 detained for staging protest at AI Impact Summit expo hall

The protesters marched inside the venue holding white T-shirts with images of PM Modi and US President Donald Trump printed on them along with slogans such as Epstein Files, PM is compromised

20 Feb 2026 3:01 pm
Retail buying in Indian stock markets touch 16,944 crore in January

Highest monthly net buying in 14 months; FY26 outflows narrow sharply: NSE report

20 Feb 2026 2:56 pm