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White House Says Countries With Trump-Era Trade Deals Now Face Flat 10% U.S. Tariff
The White House has confirmed that several U.S. trading partners that negotiated bilateral trade arrangements during the administration of former President Donald Trump will now be subject to a uniform 10% tariff under a revised trade framework.
AI se darr ka best solution hai action aur preparation”: Rishi Sunak
At the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that fears about artificial intelligence shouldn’t hold back progress — the best response to AI anxiety is proactive action and preparation.
India Sets Guinness World Record with Over 2.5 Lakh AI Responsibility Pledges in 24 Hours 🇮🇳🚀
India has officially set a Guinness World Record for securing the most pledges in a 24-hour AI responsibility campaign, a landmark achievement announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam,
Tata Group and OpenAI Forge Strategic AI Partnership to Build Data Centre Infrastructure and Accelerate AI Innovation Globally
In a major move for India’s technology landscape, the Tata Group, along with its technology arm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has entered into a multi-dimensional strategic partnership with OpenAI aimed at advancing artificial intelligence innovation both in India and worldwide.
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...