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Mineral exploration:NITI Aayog panel suggestscoordination between Centre, States

Panel underlines importance of minerals such as lithium, rare earth elements, cobalt and nickel for renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, electronics, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors

26 Feb 2026 10:19 pm
T-Hub to help Tripura promote start-up ecosystem

T-Hub will work closely with Tripuras Information Technology department to design and operationalise structured incubation frameworks

26 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
Indias IT ecosystem must find its WITCH for the AI age

In its recent report, BCG outlined segments like semiconductors, data centres and hyperscalers as the next big bets which offer high market attractiveness

26 Feb 2026 9:40 pm
Insolvency boards regulatory amendments to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all homebuyers

IBBI amendments provide for standardisation of valuation reports and documentation, harmonisation of valuation standards across insolvency processes, and designating a Coordinating Valuer

26 Feb 2026 9:39 pm
New GDP series to use 600 item level data ; adopts double deflation for sharper growth estimates

New GDP base year to count domestic workers, Use GST and E-Vahan data for more accurate estumates

26 Feb 2026 9:38 pm
Russian crude flows to India rise slightly in February as RIL resumes imports, says Vortexa

Vortexa data on Indias crude oil imports by destination terminal show that overall Russian shipments have been rising in February after the decline last month

26 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
Slack demand, competition weigh on Indian onion exports

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia cut imports from India, while Pakistan gains on price edge; currency advantage boosts rival suppliers

26 Feb 2026 9:05 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops below 60% of capacity

Winter rain 58 per cent deficient as level in all 5 regions dip below 50%

26 Feb 2026 9:02 pm
India & Israel to expedite negotiations for an early signing of FTA

India and Israel relationship elevated to Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity

26 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
RE curtailment: NTPC, CEA disagree over two-shift operations, minimum technical load for thermal power plants

During a meeting, NTPC with a cumulative installed capacity of almost 84 GW said that operating units below 55% minimum technical load (MTL) is technically not feasible, particularly due to issues such as poor coal quality

26 Feb 2026 8:57 pm
MFs to value gold, silver ETF with spot Comex prices

AMFI in consultation with SEBI will prescribe a uniform policy and the new valuation norms will come into effect from April 1

26 Feb 2026 8:57 pm
Japanese auto subsidiaries like Suzuki, Honda propose investment in Uttar Pradesh

During his official visit to Japan, CM Yogi receive investment proposals worth 1.5-lakh crore from Japan

26 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
Food Processing Minister Paswan raises concerns regarding false narrative against processed food by influencers

Industry will play a key role in enabling the country realise the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047: Chirag Paswan

26 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
Derivatives need guardrails as market grows: NSE CEO

The exchange chief flags risk of retail over-speculation, suggests eligibility norms

26 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
NCLAT dismisses appeal challenging class action petition against Jindal Poly Films

The company is reviewing the order and shall decide on the next steps accordingly, said its spokesperson

26 Feb 2026 8:44 pm
SEBI allows equity MF schemes to invest in gold, silver

The regulator has also opened up a new scheme category Life Cycle funds

26 Feb 2026 8:42 pm
The next wave of Indian-origin leaders in Big Tech

OpenAIs Arvind KC is but the latest in a growing crop of desi executives in senior roles at AI majors

26 Feb 2026 8:38 pm
AAI raises FY27 Capex to Rs 4,563 cr

Regional Connectivity, Infra Expansion in Focus

26 Feb 2026 8:31 pm
NSE sounds out bankers, law firms for IPO process

Exchange has issued RFPs soon after appointing Rothschild as independent adviser, say sources

26 Feb 2026 8:17 pm
BRND.ME completes India domicile shift in under 10 months, eyes IPO in 1218 months

The move positions BRND.ME among the first such corporate restructurings of 2026

26 Feb 2026 8:14 pm
CAQM proposes mandating only EV taxis from April 2027, EV private cars from 2030 in Delhi-NCR

Experts warn of impact to ride hailing companies, and recently launched Bharat Taxi

26 Feb 2026 7:56 pm
Governments E20 move reinforces Indias sustainability push: AIDA

Vijendra Singh, President of AIDA, called it a progressive step that ensures long-term demand certainty for ethanol producers, benefiting grain distilleries, maize processors, and sugar mills

26 Feb 2026 7:37 pm
Space cyber security framework launched

These guidelines, released during the DefSat Conference & Expo- 2026 which ended on Friday, are advisory in nature and are intended to advance cyber security preparedness, SIA-India said

26 Feb 2026 7:36 pm
Brokers Call: Polycab (Buy)

Motilal Oswal Research

26 Feb 2026 7:17 pm
QRlabellingdriveshieldsartisans, strengthens J&Ks handicrafteconomy

The digital authentication system, officials said, is designed not only to protect heritage crafts from imitation, but also to enhance market value and transparency in supply chains

26 Feb 2026 7:16 pm
26 Feb 2026 7:12 pm
After his Abode is attached, Anil Ambani lands in ED office for questioning in PMLA case

The ED has provisionally attached Abode in Mumbais Pali Hill, valued at 3,716.83 cr, as part of an ongoing money laundering probe tied to alleged bank fraud involving Reliance Communications

26 Feb 2026 7:05 pm
Stage set for businessline Agri& Commodity Summit on Feb 27

The discussions will focus on role of women in Rural Economy and the challenges they face

26 Feb 2026 7:03 pm
Eugia Pharma gets USFDA nod for Everolimus tablets

The approved drug is a therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug

26 Feb 2026 6:59 pm
TN CM Stalin lays foundation stone for a 931-crore ADATA unit for DRAM memory modules

The company will manufacture DRAM memory modules and flash drives at the facility

26 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
Standard Chartered Securities bets on consumption to boost the economy

The measures taken by the government and RBI together will leave about 6 lakh crore in the hands of consumers, says Gaurav J Dua, ED & CIO, Standard Chartered Securities

26 Feb 2026 6:55 pm
Spice markets turn divergent: Chilli supply tightens, turmeric eases, ginger faces heat from China

India, the worlds largest chilli producer, is experiencing a 3540% production decline this season due to reduced acreage and weather variability in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka

26 Feb 2026 6:00 pm
Tiruppur knitwear industry seeks Centres support for worker housing as FTAs boost order inflows

In a representation sent to the Central government, the association said investment in worker housing would yield tangible productivity gains.

26 Feb 2026 5:58 pm
Nifty holds ground near 25,500 as bears and bulls battle to a draw on F&O expiry day

The Sensex closed at 82,248.61, down 27.46 points (0.03%), while the Nifty 50 rose 14.05 points (0.06%) to settle at 25,496.55

26 Feb 2026 5:43 pm
Now there is a new 48-hour free cancellation window for air tickets

New Civil Aviation Requirements introduce Look-in option and strict refund timelines to address passenger grievances

26 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
US slaps 126% duty on solar imports, Indian manufacturers shrug it off

SEZ policy changes and domestic demand seen easing pressure from proposed US tariffs on solar exports

26 Feb 2026 5:10 pm
PETRONET MHB sets up water disinfection plant at NITK campus

The plant will treat raw water pumped from tube wells and open wells in the campus, thereby augmenting the water supply from the Mangaluru City Corporation

26 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Marico Innovation Foundation launches pilot to reduce post-harvest losses in vegetable value chains

The pilot is designed to bridge the gap between innovation and adoption by enabling farmers to access practical, affordable solutions that can improve incomes and reduce waste

26 Feb 2026 4:46 pm
PM Modi to inaugurate Microns ATMP plant in Gujarat on Feb 28

The 22,516-crore plant near Ahmedabad to generate 5,000 direct jobs and produce high-performance memory chips for global AI applications

26 Feb 2026 4:39 pm
Soon people can navigate nearest Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps: UIDAI Chairman

The initiative will help residents identify Aadhaar Centres based on the nature of services offered, like adult enrolment, child enrolment or only address and mobile update

26 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Luxembourg Finance Minister visits GIFT City

Maps 5-point plan to channel European capital into India

26 Feb 2026 4:23 pm
DGCA revises refund norms; no additional charges for canceling or changing tickets within 48 hrs of booking

DGCA stated that airlines cannot charge extra for name corrections made within 24 hours of booking directly through their website

26 Feb 2026 4:07 pm
Carbon trading platform likely to be functional by September: Government official

Carbon trading platform to give renewable energy a boost, particularly in the commercial and industrial segments: Central Electricity Authority Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad

26 Feb 2026 3:49 pm
Shift from physical to financial assets signals a maturing Indian wealth landscape: Spark Capital PWM CEO

Arpita Vinay, CEO of Spark Capital PWM, noted that the rising participation of retail investors in equity markets, shown by consistent mutual fund inflows, highlights the growing maturity of Indias financial ecosystem

26 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Cargill opens dairy feed plant at Wazirabad, Punjab

The 300 crore plant has production capacity of 4 lakh tonne per annum; To add over 1,000 jobs

26 Feb 2026 3:12 pm
Milma unveils protein rich dietary supplement, coffee based milkshakes

Chinchurani said the launch of Nutrilevel is a vital step by Milma, as diabetic patients can also consume the protein-rich health supplement

26 Feb 2026 3:04 pm
Swiggy, IRCTC expand 'Food on Train' service to 152 stations across India

Swiggys Food on Train service marks a 117% growth in network expansion from the 70 stations this time last year

26 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Asia's ethanol targets and recent developments

More countries in the Asia Pacific region are adopting ethanol blending with gasoline as they try to cut reliance on imported fuel and achieve carbon emission targets

26 Feb 2026 2:41 pm
Omnitech Engineering IPO subscribed 11% so far on day 2

The IPO, which opened for subscription on February 25, will close on February 27. The company has fixed a price band of 216227 per share, valuing Omnitech Engineering at over 2,800 crore at the upper end

26 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
IOB officers defer March 2 strike after conciliation meet

Bipartite talks to be taken up by March 10

26 Feb 2026 2:07 pm