Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said the rupee is unlikely to continuously weaken and could benefit from improved global sentiment and policy support.

The LDP secured a two-thirds super majority in the 465-seat lower house by itself, according to public broadcaster NHK.

We’re just two days into the T20 World Cup 2026 and the tournament has offered up two nail-biting finishes already, but what’s even more striking is that both games involved an Associate Member pushing a Full Member nation to the limit.

He added that although the upside momentum was visible, revisions to the official GDP forecast would require patience.

The remarks come amid a broader push by New Delhi to deepen trade ties, diversify supply chains and expand export opportunities across goods and services.

The culprit was AI startup Anthropic, which released new tools designed to automate work tasks in various industries, fromlegal and data servicestofinancial research.

While both methods have their own advantages, SIPs and lump sums react differently over the years due to a combination of factors, such as market volatility and timing of investment.

Airtels focus on premium subscribers, tariff repair potential, and strong Africa momentum provides visibility on sustained earnings growth, supporting the revised target price, adds the brokerage.

Gold prices are likely to trade firm next week as traders await key economic data, including US inflation numbers, for fresh cues on interest rate outlook, while silver may remain volatile amid shifting risk sentiment and speculative activity, analysts said. Traders will look for cues from US GDP, PMI, non-farm payroll and inflation data. Also, inflation readings from China, Germany, and India will also be keenly watched. Speeches from US Federal Reserve officials will be closely tracked as well for indications on the timing of potential rate cuts and their impact on bullion prices, they added. "Gold consolidation and recovery suggest that bias still remains positive. However, in case of silver, we remain cautious of volatility and further corrections," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services, said. During the past week, gold futures climbed Rs 7,698, or 5.2 per cent, while silver slumped Rs 15,760 or nearly 6 per cent on the Multi ...

The case stems from a complaint filed in January by a representative of Tram Ventures Private Limited. The complaint was lodged against Apra Motels, now known as 32 Milestone Vistas Private Limited.

Google has previously faced pushback over military work, notably cancelling Project Maven in 2018.

Beyond the title, this emphatic victory offers a rare glimpse of momentum building at the age-group level of the womens game.

Bank Nifty formed a bullish hammer-like candle with a small real body and long lower shadow, signalling buying demand at lower levels.

The Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare noted that India had already made significant progress, calling current production levels "historic”.

ICC was doing its best to convince PCB to get permission from its government for the February 15 match, a source said.

Prasad, who joined the Haryana Armed Police in 1989 and was to retire in March after completing 36 years in the force, showed great bravery in trying to save those trapped in the swing but received severe injuries in the process, leading to his death, a senior officer said.

SBI expects net interest margin at 3%+ in FY26 and in the long term.

The Dalai Lama denied any meeting or interaction with Jeffrey Epstein after his name appeared 169 times in newly unsealed Epstein-related files.

India and the US have finalised a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement, which is expected to be signed by mid-March.

IAMAI, which represents online firms, like Rapido, Uber, and Ola, in a letter to the FinMin last month, said that the issue not only impacts private online aggregators, but also govt-supported digital mobility platforms like Bharat Taxi.

Former Commerce Minister Anand Sharma justified the decision to import edible oils such as palm oil, citing data to argue that imports were required to meet domestic demand

"Quota on duty concessions on dried distillers grains is good for the economy," he added.

The survey also flagged significant concerns regarding workforce dynamics.

Currently, regulations do not permit routine commercial vertical take-offs and landings from rooftops.

The row between Trump and Elon Musk is another reason the Pakistani establishment is not ready to grant security clearance, fearing it could provoke displeasure from Trump, according to the officials.

PM Modi called on businesses in Malaysia to explore the opportunities offered by India, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductors, AI, and healthcare, among others.

Former Commerce Minister Anand Sharma justified the decision to import edible oils such as palm oil, citing data to argue that imports were required to meet domestic demand

Block Inc. is notifying employees of potential job cuts amid a business overhaul, risking up to 10 percent of its workforce as part of annual performance reviews.

Seifert had an equally single-minded partner in Glenn Phillips (42, 25b) as the third wicket pair added 74 runs in 47 balls to rescue New Zealand from a wobbly 14 for two.

The capex estimate for FY27 is 4.4% of the GDP, the highest ever.

Here is a list of major amusement ride and cable car accidents in India over the years

The total capital expenditure for the data centre stands at around Rs 1,000 crore.

India has an estimated 5.6-5.8 crore small and micro merchants, 30,000-40,000 mid-market businesses and over 20,000 large enterprises.

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has an Advanced Training Institute (ATI) at Betul in South Goa for training its personnel in safety and HSE practices.

The Finance Minister said, "We want the committee to tell us what kind of things we need to do so that banking is made available for funding Viksit Bharat."

The inflows follow sustained withdrawals in recent months, with FPIs pulling out Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 crore in December, and Rs 3,765 crore in November, data with the depositories showed.

Leading cement makers reported strong double-digit year-on-year growth in sales volumes during the December 2025 quarter, even as their realisations came under pressure.

For the year 2022-23, the top three States in this category were Uttar Pradesh (₹32,430 crore), Rajasthan (₹18,814 crore), and Tamil Nadu (₹16,048 crore), according to volume 1 of the commission’s report

According to the data, FPIs invested ₹8,129 crore in this month (till February 6)

While Maruti Suzuki India is reviewing the situation for a possible price hike, Hyundai Motor India has already undertaken a price increase in January, mainly on the Venue model.

Both governments highlighted a strong push toward expanding digital-economy ties, strengthening financial linkages, and accelerating the use of local currencies in bilateral trade.

The successful conclusion of an interim trade framework agreement between India and the US will boost investor confidence, strengthen the foundation for capital flows, and deepen market participation as India integrates further with the world economy--directly advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat, said Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD and CEO, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

After three consecutive months of heavy selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in the first week of February, infusing more than Rs 8,100 crore in Indian equities, aided by improving risk sentiment, along with a trade deal with the US.

Inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends would dictate sentiment in the stock market this week, according to analysts. Besides, geopolitical developments and Q3 earnings will also guide market movement during the week. "This week features several important domestic and global triggers. In India, investors will closely track retail inflation data due on February 12 and foreign exchange reserves data on February 13, for insights into price trends and external sector stability. "The earnings calendar stays active, with key results expected from Titan Company and Mahindra & Mahindra, which may drive stock-specific action. Globally, participants will monitor a heavy US data calendar and performance of the Nasdaq Composite following its recent decline," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Geopolitical developments and their impact on commodity markets will also be closely watched, Mishra added. From the Q3 earnings space, Ashok Leyland,

The combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 valued firms jumped by a whopping Rs 4.55 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest winner, in line with a remarkable rally in equities.

After three consecutive months of heavy selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in the first week of February, infusing more than Rs 8,100 crore in Indian equities, aided by improving risk sentiment, along with a trade deal with the US. The inflows follow sustained withdrawals in recent months, with FPIs pulling out Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 crore in December, and Rs 3,765 crore in November, data with the depositories showed. Overall, in 2025, FPIs pulled out a net Rs 1.66 lakh crore (USD 18.9 billion) from Indian equities, marking one of the worst periods for foreign flows. The selling was driven by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions, concerns over potential US tariffs and stretched equity valuations. According to the data, FPIs invested Rs 8,129 crore in this month (till February 6). Himanshu Srivastava, principal manager- research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said the recent buying reflects improving risk appetite a

The Budget proposal, which offers a tax holiday of 20 years up to 2047 to any foreign company that procures data centre services in India, allays fears of their global income being taxed by Indian authorities.

A new book confirms what sensible investors have long suspected about finance.

A LinkedIn post by a former Zomato employee has gone viral—not because of jobs or returns, but because it reflects on work that shaped identity.

The immediate reduction in US tariffs on Indian textile goods from 50% to 18% has brought long-awaited relief to an industry that had been grappling with margin compression, regulatory costs, and weakening demand—particularly in home textiles, where the market had declined by around 4% and smaller players were nearing shutdown.

The American financial system is structurally designed to accommodate, and often actively encourage, speculative behaviour. Indian markets, by contrast, are deliberately constructed to restrain it.

After a strong rally driven largely by a few AI-focused stocks, US equities are facing concerns around high valuations and narrow market leadership. Anand Rathi believes the long-term outlook for US markets remains positive, but broad-based gains may be limited in the medium term, prompting investors to moderate return expectations and look for better risk-reward opportunities globally.

Screenshots of bots debating consciousness went viral, sparking fears that machines had begun coordinating on their own. A closer look tells a very different story.

Nifty IT remains at a crucial technical level, with a break below 35,400 likely to trigger sharp weakness in the sector, while holding above the level could lead to a meaningful recovery. Meanwhile, FII positioning in index futures has been largely bearish, driven more by the lack of a US–India trade deal than the Budget.

Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have plunged about 38% from their record high reached just seven trading sessions earlier on January 29, as higher margin requirements and profit-booking led to a sharp unwinding of leveraged bets.

PM Ibrahim said Malaysia could secure more ways and opportunities to collaborate with India to extend trade beyond $18 billion in 2025.

For the year 2022-23, the top three States in this category were Uttar Pradesh (₹32,430 crore), Rajasthan (₹18,814 crore), and Tamil Nadu (₹16,048 crore), according to volume 1 of the commission’s report

The state government is focusing more on policy-led growth, and its Global Capability Centres Policy, Gems And Jewellery Policy, and Bamboo Industry Policy are among the best in the country, he said.

A major highlight is the launch of the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with a 2024 base year on Thursday.

Investors and policymakers are gearing up for a busy week of US economic reports that includes arguably the two most consequential data snapshots.

Happy Propose Day 2026: On this day, people may give flowers, cards or gifts and propose to their loved ones, hoping for a positive response.

Washington Post Chief Executive Officer Will Lewis resigned, days after the newspaper laid off several hundred staffers in a move that triggered a backlash against billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.

The Post laid off a third of its staff on Wednesday, including a swath of foreign correspondents and US-based journalists.

Long-term investment options, such as mutual funds, can be a better option as they are far less sensitive to transaction costs and short-term market volatility.