India set to recreate 90s IT revolution, aims to become world’s largest AI services hub
The chief of the National Stock Exchange says India is fully prepared to emerge as a major force in Artificial Intelligence, echoing the IT…
February 2026
E20 petrol sale mandatory nationwide from April 1, old vehicles may see mileage dip
The Centre has made the sale of E20 petrol compulsory across India from April 1, directing oil marketing companies to supply only fuel blen…
Air ticket cancellation within 48 hours to get full refund under new DGCA rules
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has revised refund and cancellation norms for air tickets, offering a significant relief to passe…
Anil Ambani appears before ED in money laundering probe; Rs 40,000 crore loans under lens
Anil Ambani, former Chairman of the Reliance Group, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi on February 26 in connection w…
Sim binding rule kicks in from March 1; no extension, stricter app logins mandated
The Centre on Thursday made it clear that the February 28 deadline to implement the new ‘SIM binding’ framework will not be extended...
IT Minister seeks fair pay model for digital creators, urges platforms to share revenue equitably
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has called for a structural shift in the way global digital platforms function, pressing for a fair reve…
India and Israel deepen strategic ties, no new defence deal signed during Modi visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded his two-day visit to Israel with a strong push for technology, trade and digital coopera…
Banks must stop mis-selling insurance, focus on core operations: Sitharaman issues stern warning
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday pulled up banks for aggressively pushing insurance and other financial products, saying they …
Mumbai civic body crosses Rs 80,000 crore mark: Can record budget transform the megacity?
Often described as India’s economic capital and home to some of the world’s richest individuals and top film stars...
Viksit Bharat roadmap unveiled as government launches NMP 2.0 to fund infrastructure push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled the second phase of the National Monetisation Pipeline...
US imposes 126% duty on Indian solar panels over subsidy and China routing allegations
The United States has imposed an initial countervailing duty of 126% on solar panels and cells imported from India, alleging that Indian ma…
Government moves to offload 4 percent IRFC stake via OFS to raise ₹5,430 crore
The Union Government has launched an Offer For Sale to divest up to 4 percent stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation, the dedicated fi…
Cash payments at toll plazas to end from April 1, 2026 nationwide
From April 1, 2026, commuters on National Highways across India may no longer be able to pay toll in cash...
Ice cream loses sheen as Nestle and global majors exit low-margin business
Nestle, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is preparing to put its ice cream business on the back burner as global FMCG giants …
Amazon opens Asia’s second largest office in Bengaluru, 7,000 employees to work
Amazon has opened its second largest office in Asia in Bengaluru, strengthening its long-term bet on India.
IDFC First bank shares crash 16% after Rs 590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch
Shares of IDFC First Bank tumbled sharply on February 23, closing 16% lower at Rs 70.09 after a Rs 590 crore fraud surfaced at its Chandiga…
Tariff shift delays India-US trade talks as Trump sets 15% global levy
India and the United States have postponed their proposed meeting on the interim trade agreement...
Trump halts emergency tariff collections, warns nations against trade deal backtracking and higher duties
The US government will stop collecting the emergency tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump from Tuesday...
Pichai meets Modi, Google to train 20 million staff in AI under mission
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on February 18 met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026...
Apple to unveil cheapest MacBook, iPhone 17e at March 4 New York event
Apple has announced its first major event of 2026, where it is expected to introduce its most affordable MacBook...
Authenticity labels for AI content proposed as India hosts global impact summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday pitched for mandatory authenticity labels on AI-generated digital content to curb deepfakes...
Anil Ambani files affidavit in Supreme Court, vows not to leave India without permission
Anil Ambani on February 19 filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, undertaking that he will not leave India without prior permission of th…
Homebuyers grow younger as average purchase age falls to 34 in India
India’s housing market is witnessing a generational shift. The average age of buying a home has fallen from 38 to 34 in the last six years.…
Cochin Shipyard Wins Rs 5,000-cr Order from Defence Ministry
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a public sector undertaking (PSU), has emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 5,000-crore order by the Indian…
RBI tightens borrowing norms, capital market stocks tumble up to 10 percent
Capital market stocks witnessed a sharp sell-off on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India unveiled fresh rules aimed at curbing risky trad…
PM modi inaugurates india ai impact summit 2026 in delhi, focus on farming, education, healthcare
India’s technology calendar sees a major moment as the India AI Impact Summit 2026 begins on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Sebi clears ipo plans of five firms including Duroflex and Hexagon Nutrition
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has cleared the initial public offering proposals of five companies...
Akasa Air co-founder Praveen Iyer resigns; to step down April 30, 2026, Srinivasan named CCO
Mumbai. Akasa Air Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer has resigned from his post and will formally step down on April 30, …
IndiGo plans to hire over 1,000 pilots after mass flight cancellations crisis
India’s largest airline IndiGo is preparing for one of the biggest pilot recruitment drives in the country’s aviation sector.
Supreme court questions RERA’s relevance, says closing authority may better serve homebuyers
The Supreme Court has sharply questioned the functioning of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, observing that it may be better to shut i…
Apple eyes March iPhone 17e launch, 6th store to open in Borivali
Apple is preparing for a busy March, with plans to introduce a more affordable iPhone 17e globally while expanding its retail footprint in …
SBI overtakes TCS to become India’s fourth most valuable listed company
Mumbai. State Bank of India has emerged as the fourth most valuable listed company in India after surpassing Tata Consultancy Services in t…
Fastag KYV process scrapped for vehicles, banks to verify data directly, easing toll payments nationwide
New car, jeep and van owners will no longer have to go through the KYV or Know Your Vehicle process while getting a Fastag, starting Februa…
Air India fined Rs 1 crore for flying aircraft without valid airworthiness certificate
India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a penalty of 1.10 lakh dollars, around Rs 1…
Elon Musk plans moon AI factory to capture solar energy and expand human civilisation
Elon Musk says his artificial intelligence company xAI is planning to set up a satellite factory on the Moon to capture the Sun’s energy an…
India to buy more US oil, cut Russia imports after new trade deal signals shift
India has asked its state-run oil companies to consider buying more crude from the United States and Venezuela, according to a Bloomberg re…
24 lakh income tax returns pending over 90 days: Refunds stuck as 8.80 crore ITRs filed
More than 24 lakh income tax returns have remained unprocessed for over 90 days, leaving thousands of taxpayers waiting for their refunds...
India to lead G20 growth as Moody’s projects 6.4 percent GDP expansion next fiscal year
India is set to remain the fastest growing major economy among G20 nations, according to the latest forecast by global rating agency Moody’…
India to revamp inflation and GDP measurement with new base years from February 2026
Mumbai. The way India measures inflation and economic growth is set for a major overhaul early next year...
Elon Musk shifts focus to moon, eyes self-growing city before long-term Mars settlement plan
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has announced a major shift in his space colonisation plans, saying the company is now focusing on building a self…
Rail fares rise for long journeys, passengers to pay extra per kilometre from December 26
Mumbai. Indian Railways has announced an increase in passenger fares for long-distance travel, a move that will come into effect from Decem…
Elon Musk wealth tops Pakistan Sri Lanka Nepal GDP, becomes first individual with 750 billion dollars
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has crossed another unprecedented milestone, with his personal wealth now exceeding the combined GDP of…
India-Oman CEPA makes 98% Indian exports tax-free, opens services and investment opportunities
India has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Oman, marking a major step in expanding trade, investment and services…
Repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, loans stay affordable as RBI pauses after cumulative 1.25% cuts in 2025
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, signalling relief for borrowers as loan interest rates and …
India's GDP Can Reach USD 25-30-trn in 20-30-years: Mukesh Ambani
The country’s GDP can grow up to USD 25-30-trillion in the next 20-to-30-years, a top Indian industrialist said.
Dollar will collapse, gold to replace it, warns economist who predicted 2008 crisis
Renowned American economist Peter Schiff has warned of an impending economic catastrophe, claiming it will be far worse than the 2008 globa…
India’s first government-backed cab service Bharat Taxi launches with zero commission, no surge pricing model
India on Tuesday marked a major shift in the urban mobility space with the launch of Bharat Taxi, the country’s first cooperative and gover…
Duty-free limit raised to ₹75,000 as India rolls out new baggage rules for international travellers
India has revised its customs baggage rules for passengers arriving from overseas, raising the duty-free allowance for Indian citizens and …
Women business borrowing doubles in five years as credit awareness rises, government tells parliament
Women across India are increasingly taking loans not just for personal needs but to start and grow businesses, the government has told Parl…
Adani Enterprises profit jumps 97 times to ₹5,627 crore after Adani Wilmar exit boost
Adani Enterprises Limited has reported a dramatic rise in profit for the third quarter of the financial year ending 2026, driven by the sal…
India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record of Rs 65.24-lakh-cr
India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record high of Rs 65.24-lakh-crore (USD 709.41-billion) as of January 23 of this year.
Markets plunge on budget day in worst six-year fall as STT hike rattles investors, banks sink
Indian equity markets witnessed their sharpest budget-day fall in six years on Sunday after the Union Budget 2026 announcements triggered h…
Budget 2026: Opposition flags neglect of middle class, unemployment and weak consumption demand
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 9th consecutive budget on Feb 1 and claimed that it will lead the country towards …
Budget 2026 sticks to capex path, avoids tax relief as opposition flags middle-class neglect
The Union Budget 2026–27 was presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with a clear emphasis on sustaining economic gr…
Sab ka vikas promise reiterated as Budget 2026 prioritises capex, Make in India and inflation control
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, outlining the government’…