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Washington to Slash Tariffs After Delhi Agrees to Major Concessions
Synopsis: After a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, the two countries agreed on a trade package in which Washington will drop punitive tariffs on Indian goods — reducing…
US Lowers Tariffs On Indian Exports To 18%: Where Other Countries Stand
Synopsis: The United States has cut tariffs on Indian exports to 18%, down from an effective 50%, under a new bilateral trade understanding announced after a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S.…
India-US trade gets fillip as Trump cuts tariff on Indian goods to 18%
Synopsis: India–US trade ties got a boost after President Donald Trump cut tariffs on Indian products to 18%, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the move a win for both economies and a catalyst for…
Govt to launch nationwide migration survey in 2026–27 to map labour mobility and remittance flows
Synopsis: The government will run a nationwide Migration Survey in 2026–27 to refresh data on labour mobility, remittances and return migration, as policymakers seek sharper inputs for urban planning, jobs and social security. New…
PMEGP tilts toward small-ticket projects, backs bulk of sub-₹10 lakh units in manufacturing and services
Synopsis: Over the past five years, PMEGP has skewed support toward small-ticket projects, aiding 63% of manufacturing and 93% of services units with costs up to ₹10 lakh, while the MSME ministry pushes easier credit…
DFS launches BAANKNET app, digital audit platform as PSB Alliance pivots to tech-led banking
Synopsis: At the PSB Alliance Strategy Meet 2026, the finance ministry’s DFS secretary launched BAANKNET’s mobile app and a Digital Balance Confirmation Platform, betting on tech-led transparency to speed up recoveries, cut audit friction and…
Paytm gets RBI compounding order under FEMA; to pay ₹18.76 lakh, says no material impact
Synopsis: One 97 Communications, which operates Paytm, said the RBI has compounded a FEMA contravention linked to investments in Little Internet, imposing a ₹18.76 lakh fee. The company said the order has no material impact…
Bajaj Auto January sales jump 25% to 4.77 lakh units on strong domestic, export demand
Synopsis: Bajaj Auto reported a 25% year-on-year rise in January 2026 total sales to 4.77 lakh units, led by a 24% growth in two-wheelers and a 35% surge in commercial vehicles, with exports and domestic…
Reliance’s Jio Studios buys 50.1% in Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment for ₹150 crore
Synopsis: Reliance Strategic Business Ventures, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment for ₹150 crore, aiming to scale Jio Studios’ content play and take Indian stories to global audiences.…
Varun Beverages Q4 profit jumps 33%, revenue up 14%; board recommends ₹0.50 dividend
Synopsis: PepsiCo bottler Varun Beverages reported a 32.9% year-on-year rise in Q4 2025 profit to ₹2,600 crore, with revenue growing 14% on strong volume growth in India and overseas markets; the board recommended a ₹0.50…
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Akzo Nobel sees mid-term growth despite near-term market drags from FX, weak demand
Synopsis: Dutch paints and coatings maker Akzo Nobel reported a near-term revenue dip amid hit markets…
Akzo Nobel India Q3 profit plunges ~32% to ₹74.3 cr; revenue down ~13.6%, eyes premium volume growth
Synopsis: Akzo Nobel India Ltd reported a significant 31.6% year-on-year drop in Q3 FY26 consolidated net…
Asian Paints rises as broker sees crude tailwind, easing competitive pressures
Synopsis: Asian Paints Ltd’s shares climbed after a domestic broker flagged multiple near-term positives including…
Trade pact can position India as global hub for investment, says CII’s R Dinesh
Synopsis: IT With a sharper push on innovation, efficiency and sustainable growth, the new trade…
500 billion dollar deal, no Russian oil, 18% tariffs: Inside India-US trade deal
Synopsis: India and the U.S. have reached a significant trade understanding that reduces U.S. tariffs…
Mahindra sales jump 24% in January; SUVs, tractors and CVs drive growth
Synopsis: IT Mahindra & Mahindra reported a strong start to 2026, with overall auto sales…
Reliance Infra clears Q3FY26 results; audit panel rejects statutory auditor’s ADT-4 filing
Synopsis: IT Reliance Infrastructure on January 31 approved its unaudited Q3FY26 and nine-month results, even…
Apple buys Israeli AI startup Q.ai in near-$2 bn deal to leapfrog in AI and wearables
Synopsis: IT Apple Inc. has agreed to acquire Israeli artificial intelligence start-up Q.ai in a…
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India Unveils ₹40,000 Crore Semiconductor Mission 2.0 in Budget 2026 to Deepen Chip Ecosystem
Synopsis: IT In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with a ₹40,000 crore allocation to…
Centre Allocates ₹1.4 Lakh Crore to States Under Finance Commission in Budget 2026
Synopsis: IT In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with a ₹40,000 crore allocation to…
Capex boost cheers Dalal Street: Infra shares jump after Budget push
Synopsis: IT India’s Union Budget 2026-27 raised public capital expenditure to a record ₹12.2 lakh crore, triggering a strong rally in infrastructure stocks as markets…
Coforge named leader in ISG cloud services study for US, UK midmarket
Synopsis: IT services firm Coforge has been recognised as a leader in ISG’s 2025 multi public cloud services report for the US and UK midmarket, underscoring its growing focus on AI-native cloud operations, platform engineering and industry-led digital transformation. New Delhi: Mid-tier IT services firm Coforge has been recognised as a leader in the…
Airtel ties up with Adobe to offer free premium design tools to 360 million users
Synopsis: IT Bharti Airtel has partnered with Adobe to provide free access to Adobe Express Premium for a year to its entire customer base in India. The move marks a global first and underlines Airtel’s strategy to bundle digital services to drive customer engagement and stickiness beyond core connectivity. New Delhi: Bharti Airtel on…
India, Canada step up talks on clean mobility, critical minerals as EV push gathers pace
Synopsis: IT India and Canada have agreed to deepen cooperation in clean mobility, battery manufacturing and critical minerals, as New Delhi looks to secure resilient supply chains for its fast-growing electric vehicle ecosystem. The talks align with India’s Viksit Bharat@2047 and net-zero ambitions. New Delhi: India and Canada have agreed to strengthen collaboration in…