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AI Summit 2026: “Governments are not doing enough about job losses,” says AI Godfather Yoshua Bengio
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in Delhi, AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio raised serious concerns about job losses caused by Artificial Intelligence.
Galgotias University Asked to Vacate AI Impact Summit After Chinese Robot Claims Spark Backlash
Galgotias University ko India AI Impact Summit ke dauran apna exhibition stall turant vacate karne ke liye kaha gaya, jab ek robotic dog ko lekar controversy khadi ho gayi. Sarkari sources ke mutabik, directive summit venue par hi diya gaya.
Rupee closes unchanged at ₹90.66 against US dollar in range‑bound session
The Indian rupee settled largely unchanged at ₹90.66 per US dollar on Monday in a range‑bound trading session as gains from lower crude oil prices were offset by foreign fund outflows and a firm US dollar.
Make in India Faces Reality Check: China Cash Flows In as New Delhi Weighs Easing Investment Curbs
India’s flagship manufacturing drive, Make in India, is confronting an uncomfortable reality: China’s capital remains closely entwined with India’s industrial growth despite years of pushback and regulatory barriers. As New Delhi reconsiders long‑standing restrictions on foreign investment from neig...
RBI Poised to Hold Rates in April Amid New Inflation and GDP Data Series Reset
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is widely expected to keep the key policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% at its upcoming April Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, according to economists tracking the economy.
Rupee May Close 2026 at ₹93 Amid FDI Outflows and Costly Non-Russian Crude
The Indian rupee could weaken to around ₹93 per dollar by the end of 2026, as pressure builds from sustained foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows and higher crude import costs, particularly from non-Russian sources.
New Income-Tax Rules for FY26 Likely to Be Notified in Early March; Existing ITR Forms to Be Used, Govt Says
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is expected to notify the draft Income-Tax Rules for 2026 in the first week of March 2026, ahead of the implementation of the new taxation framework under the Income-Tax Act, 2025, sources told LiveMint.
RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small NBFCs Not Dealing With Public Funds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed exempting small Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) that do not handle public funds from mandatory registration requirements, in a move aimed at reducing regulatory burden and improving ease of doing business.
Silver ETFs Crash 15%, Gold ETFs Slide 5% as MCX Prices Fall Up to 9%
Silver and gold-linked exchange traded funds (ETFs) came under sharp selling pressure after a steep decline in bullion prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Silver ETFs plunged as much as 15%, while Gold ETFs fell around 5%, tracking the sharp correction in underlying commodity prices.
Hindustan Zinc Shares Tank 7% as Silver Prices Crash ~9%, Ending 3-Day Rally
Shares of Hindustan Zinc Ltd. plunged sharply on Thursday, 5 February 2026, with the stock falling up to 7 % to around ₹594 on the BSE, snapping a three-day winning streak for the metal producer. The decline coincided with a steep fall in silver rates — nearly 9 % — on commodity markets, which inten...
BHEL shares surge after securing ₹1,500 crore order from Hindalco Industries
Shares of Maharatna PSU Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) witnessed a strong uptick after the company announced that it has received a ₹1,500 crore order from Hindalco Industries. The order is expected to significantly strengthen BHEL’s order book and improve revenue visibility for the coming...
Sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors excluded from U.S. trade deal, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday made it clear that sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy have been excluded from the scope of the recently announced India-U.S. trade deal, reaffirming the government’s priority to protect domestic farmers and producers. Goyal de...
RBI’s Rate Cuts Likely Over, Focus Shifts to Banking Liquidity and Bond Yields
India’s Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has likely concluded its recent cycle of rate cuts after reducing the policy repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points, according to an analysis of the latest monetary policy outlook. With inflation and GDP growth both showing signs of rebound, the RBI’s Monetary...
What India’s Markets and Small Businesses Are Looking For in the Union Budget 2026 – Expectations From Investors, MSMEs and Financial Markets
With the Union Budget 2026–27 presentation just days away, India’s financial markets, small businesses and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have outlined a range of expectations from the upcoming fiscal blueprint. In a recent episode of In Focus by The Hindu, senior editors and analysts d...
Adani Group Secures Landmark JCR Ratings, Unlocking Access to Japan’s Long‑Term Capital Markets
The Adani Group has achieved a significant milestone by securing long‑term foreign currency credit ratings from the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) for three of its key companies — Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL).
India may reconsider post-2020 restrictions, Chinese firms could be allowed to bid for government contracts
The Finance Ministry is reportedly evaluating a proposal to ease restrictions imposed in 2020 that prevented Chinese companies from participating in Indian government tenders. The move is being considered amid concerns over rising project costs, delays in execution, and limited competition in large...
Union Budget 2026 Likely on February 1 Despite Sunday: Cabinet Committee Sends Proposal
The Union Budget 2026 may be presented on Sunday, February 1, breaking the usual convention of weekday budget presentations. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has proposed this date, according to sources familiar with the matter.
India’s Auto Retail Sales Rise Strongly in 2025, Driven by Demand Recovery and Rural Growth
India’s automobile retail market recorded strong growth in calendar year 2025, with overall sales registering a healthy year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).