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16 Feb 2026
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Yotta to raise $1B for AI infrastructure boost

Yotta Data Services is planning a $1 billion fundraise to bolster its AI infrastructure and aims to go public within this financial year.

16 Feb 2026
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Irina Ghose takes charge as Anthropic's India head

Irina Ghose, former Managing Director at Microsoft India, now spearheads AI startup Anthropic's operations in India.

16 Feb 2026
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Simran Agrovet to raise ₹78.51 crore via SME IPO

Simran Agrovet Limited, an integrated poultry enterprise, has announced its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of approximately ₹86 crore to bolster its next growth phase.

16 Feb 2026
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Maharashtra government in financial crisis: Report

The State government's revenue collections for fiscal year 2025-26 are significantly below the projected budget estimates, with a notable revenue deficit and fiscal deficit.

16 Feb 2026
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Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028

Volkswagen plans to slash costs by 20% by 2028, potentially including plant closures, to combat increasing competition from China.

16 Feb 2026
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SKF India invests ₹653cr in next-gen Pune factory

SKF India (Industrial) Limited is investing ₹653 crore to establish a next-generation manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra, expected to be operational by 2030.

16 Feb 2026
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Fractal Analytics IPO: Shares list at ₹876, target set at ₹1,260

Prabhudas Lilladhar initiates coverage on Fractal Analytics, projecting a 50% upside despite its underwhelming market debut.

16 Feb 2026
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ConvoZen partners with Al-Futtaim to expand in MENA

ConvoZen is partnering with Al-Futtaim Technologies to deploy its conversational intelligence platform across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

16 Feb 2026
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Panama Hydro-X to invest ₹214 crore in AI-enabled hydroponics

Vivek Raj, CEO of Panama Hydro-X, is investing Rs 214 crore in artificial intelligence-enabled hydroponic farming in Karnataka to cultivate high-value spices and medicinal plants.

16 Feb 2026
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Cognizant and Google Cloud team up to supercharge agentic AI

US IT firm Cognizant is set to deploy Gemini Enterprise across its internal teams in collaboration with Google Cloud, aiming to boost productivity and delivery speed.

16 Feb 2026
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ASM Group of Institutes launches pan-India 'AI Fest'

The ASM Group of Institutes launched the ASM AI Fest 2026, featuring a keynote address by an AI avatar of Chairman Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, marking a significant shift towards embedding AI in education.

16 Feb 2026
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India's real estate market to touch ₹88 lakh crore by 2030

India's real estate market is expected to surge to Rs 88 lakh crore by 2030, a significant increase from its current value, according to a KPMG and Naredco report.

16 Feb 2026
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Piramal Finance gets S&P Global nod for credit rating upgrade

S&P Global has upgraded Piramal Finance's long-term issuer credit rating to 'BB' from 'BB-', citing improving business conditions and a positive revenue outlook.

16 Feb 2026
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Indian bonds gain as US Treasury yields fall

Indian government bonds experienced a rise on Monday, driven by a surge in U.S. Treasuries and abundant domestic liquidity.

16 Feb 2026
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India, US to sign interim trade deal next month

Indian officials will visit the US next week to finalize the legal text for an interim trade agreement, expected to be signed in March.

16 Feb 2026
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Zoho co-founder's take on AI job fears

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu refutes Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman's warning of mass white-collar job losses due to artificial intelligence.

16 Feb 2026
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Global memory chip shortage looms over consumer electronics

Elon Musk and Tim Cook join tech leaders warning of a deepening global memory chip shortage, driven by AI data centre demand, potentially impacting consumer prices worldwide.

16 Feb 2026
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India's trade deficit widens to $10.38 billion in January

India's exports saw a 13.2% increase to $80.45 billion in January 2026, while imports jumped by a significant 18.8%, according to data from the commerce ministry.

16 Feb 2026
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Claude's India revenue doubled in 4 months

Anthropic India's CEO, Dario Amodei, revealed the company's revenues have doubled over the past four months due to rapid adoption of its Claude Code among developers.

16 Feb 2026
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India, US working toward trade deal by March 2026

India and the US are advancing towards a formal trade agreement, with a legal pact expected to be signed by March 2026. The deal will focus on tariff reductions and cotton trade.

16 Feb 2026
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Fractal Analytics makes stock market debut: What's the buzz

Fractal Analytics anticipates improved profit margins and robust cash flows following its IPO, driven by increased AI adoption in healthcare and consumer sectors.

16 Feb 2026
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Why foreign investors are still wary of Indian markets

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers in the Indian stock market this February, raising questions about potential changes in this trend.

16 Feb 2026
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CREDAI wants NITI Aayog to redefine affordable housing

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai) has requested policy modifications from the NITI Aayog to stimulate the affordable housing sector.

16 Feb 2026
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India's trade deficit swells to $34.68 billion in January

India's trade deficit surged to $34.68 billion in January, primarily due to a significant rise in gold and silver imports.

16 Feb 2026
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Sanofi's Hyderabad GCC to become its largest global hub

Sanofi Healthcare India has significantly expanded its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, increasing its capacity to host up to 4,500 employees.

16 Feb 2026
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AI will eliminate half of all jobs: Ex-HCL CEO

Vineet Nayar, Sampark Foundation Founder-Chairman and ex-CEO of HCL Technologies, predicts AI will eliminate 50% of jobs but also create an equal number.

16 Feb 2026
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Indian rupee closes at 90.65 per US dollar

The Indian rupee concluded Monday's trading nearly unchanged, as dollar demand was counterbalanced by offsetting inflows, keeping the currency largely stable.

16 Feb 2026
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AMD, TCS join forces to build AI infrastructure in India

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is collaborating with Tata Consultancy Services to deploy its latest AI data center technology in India, posing a challenge to Nvidia Corp.

16 Feb 2026
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Reliance Retail is testing QR code-based product discovery in stores

Reliance Retail, India's largest retailer, is testing a search-and-discovery platform to integrate its in-store and online shopping experiences.

16 Feb 2026
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Delhi HC clears NSE's IPO path: What it means

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea against the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) clearance for the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) proposed IPO.

16 Feb 2026
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FirstCry parent Brainbees Solutions sees a bigger net loss in the 3rd quarter (reported Feb 16, 2026)

Brainbees Solutions' shares fell by 11% following a contraction in margins and an expanded net loss in their Q3 earnings report.

16 Feb 2026
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Anthropic partners with Air India, Cognizant to boost tech

Anthropic PBC is integrating its AI coding agent into major Indian companies, including Air India Ltd and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, to expedite AI adoption.

16 Feb 2026
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Jio's AI chief hiring engineers at India AI Impact Summit

Reliance Jio's Chief AI Scientist, Gaurav Aggarwal, is offering fast-tracked job opportunities to engineers at the India AI Summit 2026.

16 Feb 2026
Japan

Japan narrowly escapes recession with 0.1% growth in Q4

Japan's economy grew by a mere 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, narrowly escaping a technical recession.

16 Feb 2026
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India sets record with $3/kg green hydrogen

India records its lowest-ever bid for green hydrogen supply, marking a significant milestone in the country's clean energy journey.

16 Feb 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic opens its Indian HQ in Bengaluru

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has inaugurated its new office in Bengaluru.

16 Feb 2026
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European stocks gain as banks, insurers rally

European shares, particularly financial stocks, edged higher on Monday, bolstering the STOXX 600 index ahead of upcoming earnings releases and industrial production data.

16 Feb 2026
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Sensex jumps 600 points, Nifty crosses 25,650 mark

Indian benchmark indices rebounded on Monday, with Sensex gaining over 550 points and Nifty reaching 25,630 due to renewed buying in undervalued stocks.

16 Feb 2026
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Claude's parent company Anthropic doubles down on India

Anthropic has inaugurated a new office in Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion in India, and announced partnerships across various sectors to promote responsible AI adoption.

16 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple exports 1M+ AirPods from India as output scales

Apple has exported over a million units of its AirPods from India between August 2025 and January 2026.

16 Feb 2026
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Majority stakes, buyouts in focus as PE firms go big

Private equity firms in India are increasingly shifting from minority investments to buyouts and majority stake acquisitions, transforming the country's investment landscape.

16 Feb 2026
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Micron to start semiconductor production in India by February 2026

US-based Micron Technology is set to commence commercial production of semiconductor chips in India by the end of February, according to S Krishnan, electronics and IT secretary.

16 Feb 2026
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Indian Railways to soon launch 'rail tech' policy

India is set to introduce a new "rail tech" policy aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing of advanced railway technology and reducing reliance on imports.

16 Feb 2026
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KPMG partner fired for using AI to cheat on exam

A senior partner at KPMG Australia was fined A$10,000 for using artificial intelligence to cheat on an internal ethics test about the responsible use of the technology.

16 Feb 2026
Infosys

Nifty IT falls 32% from peak, worst since 2008 crisis

The Nifty IT index, a key barometer for India's technology sector, has witnessed its biggest fall since the 2008 financial crisis.

16 Feb 2026
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India's retail market to reach ₹210-215tn by 2035: Report

India's retail sector is expected to more than double, reaching ₹210–215 trillion by 2035, driven by strong economic growth and consumer demand, according to a BCG report.

16 Feb 2026
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Cognizant and Google Cloud join forces to supercharge enterprise productivity

Cognizant is expanding its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to operationalize agentic AI at an enterprise scale, enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows.

16 Feb 2026
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Tamil Nadu's $1 trillion economy goal could shift to 2032

Tamil Nadu could reach a trillion-dollar economy by 2031 if it maintains its current 16% growth rate, according to the state's Economic Survey.

16 Feb 2026
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Biocon to launch generic obesity drugs in US, Canada

Biocon, an Indian pharmaceutical firm, is planning a global launch of generic weight-loss drugs, aiming for high double-digit percentage revenue growth.

16 Feb 2026
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Gold slips under $5,000 mark for 1st time since January

Gold prices fell below $5,000 per ounce as traders booked profits following a previous session's gain spurred by mild US inflation data.

Foreign delegates at India AI Impact Summit can use UPI

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new service called 'UPI One World' at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.

16 Feb 2026
Ola Electric

Ola Electric shares hit all-time low: What's the reason?

Ola Electric Mobility's shares plummeted over 7% today to an all-time low of ₹28.81, following the company's disappointing Q3 results.

16 Feb 2026
Google

Why Google has been sued by NPR host David Greene

David Greene, the longtime host of NPR's Morning Edition, has filed a lawsuit against Google.

16 Feb 2026
Startups

Indian AI infrastructure start-up raising $1.2B funding from Blackstone

Neysa, an Indian start-up specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, has received a $600 million investment from US-based private equity firm Blackstone.

16 Feb 2026
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Japan's economy narrowly avoids recession with 0.1% growth

Japan narrowly avoids a technical recession, reporting a meager 0.1% GDP growth in Q4 2025. This weak recovery underscores the need for robust economic measures.

16 Feb 2026
Inflation

India's wholesale inflation hits nine-month high at 1.81%

India's wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) rose to 1.81% in January, from 0.83% last month. The increase is mainly due to rising food prices and higher costs in the manufacturing sector.

16 Feb 2026
Federal Reserve

Gold slips below ₹1.55 lakh; silver plunges over 3%

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline in the Indian markets on Monday.

16 Feb 2026
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Nifty IT index sees biggest fall since 2008 crisis

The Nifty IT index, including stocks like TCS, Infosys and Wipro, experienced its worst fall since the 2008 financial crisis, dropping 32% from its peak.

16 Feb 2026
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Gold, silver prices in India fall sharply: Check today's rates

Gold prices in India fell below ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams, while silver plunged over 3%, tracking weak global cues and profit-booking.

16 Feb 2026
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NSE gets SEBI nod to launch natural gas futures

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch Indian Natural Gas futures.

16 Feb 2026
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IBM to triple US entry-level hiring in 2026

Despite AI's impact on jobs, IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the US in 2026, even for roles that AI can automate.

16 Feb 2026
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UPI for all: International guests can use India's digital payment

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has made its ‘UPI One World’ wallet available to international delegates at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

16 Feb 2026
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Panasonic bets big on India, plans to make it global hub

Panasonic anticipates India to surpass other countries and become its biggest air-conditioner market globally within the next seven years.

16 Feb 2026
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Fast&Up in final bids for $70 million funding round

Sports nutrition brand Fast&Up is garnering interest from venture capital firms Venturi Partners and Elev8 Venture Partners in its ongoing $70 million fundraising round.

16 Feb 2026
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

India's first pure-play AI firm lists below IPO price

Fractal Analytics has made a weak debut on the stock market.

16 Feb 2026
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Natco Pharma gains 11% on semaglutide injection approval

Natco Pharma shares rose by 11% after receiving approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture and market a new weight loss drug.

16 Feb 2026
Groww

BSE, Angel One, Groww stocks crash on RBI's new rules

Shares of leading stock market intermediaries including BSE, Angel One, and Groww crashed by up to 10% on Monday.

16 Feb 2026
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No more easy loans for trading: RBI's new rule

Shares of BSE, MCX, Angel One and Groww fell sharply after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tightened lending rules for stock market intermediaries.

16 Feb 2026
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Rupee hits record low of 90.67 against US dollar

The Indian Rupee marginally weakened to 90.67 against the US dollar on Monday, influenced by foreign institutional investors' outflows and a stronger dollar.

16 Feb 2026
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Aye Finance lists at ₹129 per share, m-cap touches ₹3,183cr

Aye Finance's shares listed flat at the IPO price of Rs 129 on NSE, marking a muted market debut despite beating grey market estimates.

16 Feb 2026
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Indian bond yields fall as US inflation eases

Indian bond yields edged lower on February 16, fueled by a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve following lower-than-expected US inflation data.

16 Feb 2026
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AI could replace IT, BPO jobs in 5 years: Khosla

Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially replace IT and BPO firms within five years, disrupting white-collar jobs significantly.

16 Feb 2026
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Ola Electric's stock falls 6% on dismal Q3 results

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. saw its shares drop by 6% following a disappointing Q3 report and a significant downgrade and target price cut by Emkay Global.

16 Feb 2026
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Ford's bold plan: Let Chinese automakers build cars in US

Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, has held discussions about a potential joint venture structure that could allow Chinese carmakers to manufacture vehicles in the US.

16 Feb 2026
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Infosys AI Day on Feb 17: How to watch

Infosys is set to reveal its medium-to-long term artificial intelligence (AI) strategy at the "Investor Day" on February 17, amid global IT stock volatility.

16 Feb 2026
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PFC, REC boards approve merger: What it means for India

India's state-owned power lenders, Power Finance Corp. and REC Ltd., are merging, a move set to stimulate the credit market with $61 billion of debt.

16 Feb 2026
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Japan's economy grows just 0.1% in Q4, missing expectations

Japan's late 2025 economic growth underperformed, increasing pressure on newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to stimulate economic activity.

16 Feb 2026
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Top 10 IT stocks lose ₹50,000cr in mutual fund holdings

Rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence have led to a notional loss of over Rs 50,000 crore for mutual funds (MFs) invested in IT stocks.

16 Feb 2026
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Asian markets gain as US inflation cools

Asian stocks experienced a slight increase after US consumer price index data improved investor sentiment, while Japan's GDP showed growth in Q4 2025.

16 Feb 2026
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Aye Finance to debut on exchanges today: Key details

Aye Finance, an NBFC focusing on MSMEs, is set to launch its ₹1,010 crore IPO on Dalal Street with a likely listing discount of around 2.33%.

16 Feb 2026
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Gold prices slip as US dollar gains on inflation data

Gold prices experienced a slight dip as the U.S. dollar strengthened, making the bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies.

16 Feb 2026
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Kwality Wall's to list today: What to know

Kwality Wall’s shares are set to begin trading today, following the demerger of its ice-cream business from Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL).

16 Feb 2026
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NSE's IPO stuck again, this time due to court petition

A writ petition challenging the Securities and Exchange Board of India's clearance for the National Stock Exchange of India's proposed IPO could further delay its public listing.

16 Feb 2026
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Valentine's Day orders on quick commerce platforms jump 48%: Unicommerce

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands experienced a significant sales boost during the Valentine's Day period, driven by last-minute shopping on quick commerce platforms.

16 Feb 2026
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Nasscom's Rajesh Nambiar on AI's impact on IT services

Nasscom President, Rajesh Nambiar, refutes concerns that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) will disrupt or eliminate technology services.

16 Feb 2026
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KKR plans to invest 'tens of billions' in India

KKR co-founder Henry Kravis anticipates the firm could invest up to $20 billion in India over the next decade, driven by the country's growing economy and quality of companies.

16 Feb 2026
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Dhruva Space seeks $50 million for new radar satellite project

Dhruva Space, a space tech startup, is aiming to raise up to $50 million in its latest funding round. The company has already secured $10.2 million of this amount.

16 Feb 2026
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RBI's new DLG rules could reshape digital lending landscape

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reinstated the use of default loss guarantees (DLGs) for non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), potentially boosting credit expansion.

16 Feb 2026
TL;DR

RBI is considering changes to overseas investment rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is consulting with banks to streamline overseas investment regulations, aiming to ease compliance hurdles for Indian companies.

15 Feb 2026
India

India-UK FTA expected to come into force in April

The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed in July 2025, is expected to come into force from April 2026.

15 Feb 2026
Stock Market

How can Indians invest in international markets?

Global investing is often considered the "only free lunch" in finance, a term coined by Nobel laureate Harry Markowitz.

These IPOs will open for subscription in India this week

The primary market is gearing up for a quiet week, with just one mainboard and two small and medium enterprise (SME) initial public offerings (IPOs) set to open.

15 Feb 2026
Indian Government

Former President hails India as world's 3rd-largest start-up ecosystem

Former President Ram Nath Kovind has hailed India as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with over two lakh recognized start-ups.

15 Feb 2026
Delhi Government

Delhi government to assign unique ID for every land parcel

The Delhi government has launched a new initiative, 'Bhu-Aadhaar,' to assign a unique 14-digit identification number to every land parcel in the city.

15 Feb 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

India forex reserves fall $6.7B to $717B

India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant decline of $6.71 billion in the week ending February 6.

15 Feb 2026
Morocco

Morocco expects 80,000 Indian visitors in 2026

Morocco is expecting an influx of up to 80,000 Indian visitors this year.

15 Feb 2026
Finance

Could gold prices in India fall below ₹1L?

Gold prices in India peaked at ₹1,80,779 per 10g in January 2026 but have since fallen to ₹1,56,200.

15 Feb 2026
Bombay High Court

GST scam case: Bombay HC grants protection to Sunil Biyani

Sunil Biyani, the Non-Executive Director of Future Group, has been granted protection from arrest by the Bombay High Court.

15 Feb 2026
Foreign Investment

FPIs invest ₹19,675cr in Indian equities this February

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback in early February, investing ₹19,675 crore into Indian equities in the first half of the month.

15 Feb 2026
HDFC Bank

Market cap of India's top 6 firms down ₹3L crore

The combined market capitalization of six out of the top 10 most valuable companies in India has witnessed a massive decline of over ₹3 lakh crore last week.

15 Feb 2026
India

How L'Oreal plans to turn around its business in India

L'Oreal's Global CEO Nicolas Hieronimus has admitted that the company's performance in India is "not meeting expectations."

15 Feb 2026
Lenovo India

Lenovo India's Q3 FY26 results: Revenue surges 7% to ₹8,145cr

Lenovo India has announced a 7% increase in revenue for the third quarter of FY26, amounting to ₹8,145 crore.

15 Feb 2026
Ahmedabad

Probe into Air India crash not yet completed: Union Minister

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has dismissed a foreign media report claiming that the investigation into last year's Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has been completed.

15 Feb 2026
United States of America

Talent agent Casey Wasserman to sell company amid Epstein links

Casey Wasserman, a prominent American talent agent and founder of the Wasserman Group, is planning to sell his company, according to The Rolling Stone.

AI won't cause mass layoffs, but will transform roles: Study

A joint study by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and OpenAI has downplayed fears of mass job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI).

15 Feb 2026
Emmanuel Macron

PM to meet top global CEOs at AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet some 40 top CEOs, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, at the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

15 Feb 2026
Swiggy

Zepto, Swiggy to set up dark stores at AI summit

Quick-commerce giant Zepto will be setting up temporary dark store at the Bharat Mandapam complex.

15 Feb 2026
Amazon

Sridhar Vembu compares Big Tech to East India Company

Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Zoho Corporation, has sparked a debate by comparing Big Tech companies to the British East India Company.

14 Feb 2026
Indian Government

Modi government approves ₹10,000cr FoF to boost deep-tech start-ups

The Indian government has approved a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds (FoF) to mobilize venture capital and support deep-tech start-ups and early-growth stage enterprises.

14 Feb 2026
Spain

Ixigo acquires Spanish train ticketing platform Trenes for ₹125cr

Leading online travel aggregator Ixigo has announced its first international acquisition, a majority stake in Spain-based online train ticketing platform Trenes.

14 Feb 2026
Indian Government

Can you open multiple PPF accounts? Know the rules

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term investment scheme backed by the Indian government.

14 Feb 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo to hire over 1,000 pilots amid operational disruptions

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is planning a massive recruitment drive to hire over 1,000 pilots.

14 Feb 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo slapped with ₹1.27cr penalty over GST input tax credit

IndiGo has been slapped with a penalty of over ₹1.27 crore related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) input tax credit.

14 Feb 2026
Bengaluru

Nothing opens 1st-ever flagship store in India, focuses on experience

Nothing, the London-based smartphone manufacturer, has opened its first-ever offline flagship store in Bengaluru.

14 Feb 2026
Stock Market

FPIs invest ₹14,200cr in Indian markets during past week

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped a whopping ₹14,159.82 crore into the Indian markets during the week ending February 13.

14 Feb 2026
Piyush Goyal

Interim trade deal with US to address India's energy needs

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that the interim trade agreement between India and the US will address India's energy needs.

14 Feb 2026
United States of America

US defense start-up Anduril in talks to raise $8B

US-based defense technology start-up Anduril Industries is in talks to raise up to $8 billion in a new funding round, according to Bloomberg.

14 Feb 2026
Federal Reserve

Gold prices surge on US inflation data, hitting $5,000

Gold prices have witnessed a significant surge, rising by 2.2% after the release of US inflation data.

SEBI gives nod to IPOs of 5 firms

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initial public offerings (IPOs) of five companies.

14 Feb 2026
Federal Reserve

US inflation cools to 2.4% in January, lowest since May

The US consumer price index (CPI) rose by 2.4% year-on-year (YoY) in January, according to data released by the Department of Labor on Friday.

14 Feb 2026
Donald Trump

SEC investigation into bankrupt EV maker Fisker has ended

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into bankrupt electric vehicle (EV) start-up Fisker.

14 Feb 2026
China

India partners with Alibaba to boost exports, support small businesses

The Indian government has partnered with Alibaba.com, a leading Chinese e-commerce platform, to promote exports.

14 Feb 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX mulls dual-class share structure for IPO

SpaceX, the US-based rocket and satellite manufacturer founded by Elon Musk, is considering a dual-class share structure for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to Bloomberg.

14 Feb 2026
Elon Musk

Recent departures at xAI were not voluntary, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk has responded to the recent wave of departures from his artificial intelligence company, xAI.

PF via UPI? EPFO developing app for instant bank transfers

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is working on a new facility to allow its subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) money in real time through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Telecom spectrum cannot be sold to repay lenders: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that telecom spectrum, a vital public resource, cannot be transferred or sold under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

13 Feb 2026
New Delhi

India to build 50 new airports in next 5 years

India is gearing up to build 50 new airports over the next five years, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced on Friday.

13 Feb 2026
Ola Electric

Weak demand hits Ola Electric as revenue falls 55%

Ola Electric has reported a consolidated loss of ₹487 crore for the December quarter of FY26, a reduction from the ₹564 crore loss in the same period last year.

13 Feb 2026
Layoff News

CBS News to lay off 15% staff amid industry cuts

CBS News is planning a major round of layoffs, affecting nearly 15% of its workforce, according to Variety.

InsuranceDekho plans $250M IPO in India

InsuranceDekho, a Gurugram-based insurtech start-up, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in India.

How to increase your UPI transaction limit

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized digital transactions in India, but the daily transaction limit can sometimes be a hurdle.

13 Feb 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI's new rules for agents: No recovery calls after 7:00pm 

In a major move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed changes to the guidelines for debt recovery and appointment of recovery agents.

13 Feb 2026
Infosys

TCS stock hits lowest level since 2020: What's causing decline?

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares have hit a five-and-a-half-year low, closing at ₹2,585 on Friday. The fall comes amid fears of artificial intelligence (AI)-led disruption in the IT sector.

13 Feb 2026
Coca-Cola

Gen Z drives India's zero-sugar drink boom to record high

The popularity of zero and low-sugar drinks in India has surged to a five-year high in 2025. The trend marks the emergence of a major market segment from what was once considered an urban fad.

13 Feb 2026
IBM

IBM to triple entry-level hiring, pushing back against AI concerns

IBM, the global tech giant, has announced its plan to triple entry-level hiring in the US in 2026.

13 Feb 2026
India

Indian gold dealers offer rare discount as demand weakens

For the first time in nearly a month, gold has started trading at discounts in India. This comes as volatile prices have discouraged buying.

13 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple secures victory in long-running 4G patent dispute

Apple has won a major legal battle in the US, defeating Texas-based Optis Wireless in a long-running patent infringement dispute.

13 Feb 2026
Uber

Uber India's losses surge to ₹1,512cr in FY25

Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of global ride-hailing giant Uber, has reported a massive jump in its losses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

13 Feb 2026
US Dollars

Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 10%: Should you invest?

Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a massive crash of up to 10% on Friday.

13 Feb 2026
Fitch Ratings

India set to be Asia's fastest-growing major economy in 2026

India is projected to be Asia's fastest-growing major economy in 2026, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings.

13 Feb 2026
Apple

Apple's sixth India store opens in Borivali, Mumbai this month

Apple has announced its plan to open a new store in Borivali, Mumbai.

13 Feb 2026
Android

EU probes Google over ad practices, may slap multibillion-dollar fine

The European Commission is conducting a probe into Google's advertising practices on its search engine.

13 Feb 2026
Nifty

Sensex crashes nearly 900 points: What's behind today's decline?

The Indian stock market witnessed a major decline on Friday. At the time of writing, the Sensex was trading at 870 points lower at 82,883, while the Nifty was down 269 points at 25,538.05.

13 Feb 2026
National Stock Exchange

NSE's unique trading accounts cross 25 crore mark

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has achieved a major milestone, with the number of unique trading accounts or client codes (UCCs) crossing 25 crore in February 2026.

Intel fined ₹27cr for discriminatory warranty policy in India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has slapped a fine of ₹27.38 crore on Intel Corporation for its "discriminatory" warranty policy in India.

India has over 25,000 active pilots: Government

The Indian government has revealed that the country has a total of 25,001 active pilots. This includes 10,261 ATPL (Airlines Transport License) holders.

13 Feb 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic hits $380B valuation after massive $30B funding round

Anthropic has raised a whopping $30 billion in its latest funding round, bringing the company's valuation to $380 billion.

12 Feb 2026
SoftBank Group

SoftBank gains $7.4B from India investments, retains $13.7B portfolio

Japanese investment giant, SoftBank, has realized around $7.4 billion from its investments in India so far.