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Last updated: 16 Feb, 2026  
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'Matter of pride that people from all over world are coming': PM Modi on India AI Impact Summit
IANS | 16 Feb, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it is a matter of great pride that people from across... 
Startups to drive innovation, boost India’s research–industry ecosystem: Minister
IANS   |   15 Feb, 2026
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has underscored the pivotal role of startups in driving innovation.
India’s manufacturing sector strengthens further in recent quarters with robust GVA growth
IANS   |   12 Feb, 2026
India’s manufacturing performance has strengthened further in recent quarters, with GVA growth....
Precious metals’ prices dip over dollar gains
IANS   |   12 Feb, 2026
Gold and silver prices dipped moderately on Thursday, as the US dollar strengthened...
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 India Economy News
fm-norway.jpg FM Sitharaman to bolster economic ties with Norway, meet CEOs and investors
IANS | 16 Feb, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was set to meet Jonas Ghar Store, Prime Minister of Norway, and   Read more....
» Delhi-NCR trade union leaders back govt reforms, call Bharat Bandh politically motivated
» Gold, silver ETF assets surpass Rs 3 lakh crore AUM: Data
» RBI leaves repo rate unchanged, sticks to neutral policy stance
» Foreign firms to meet 4 essential conditions to qualify for tax holiday benefits
» India-US trade deal: Which goods might get cheaper?
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 Industry News
nifty9.jpg Sensex, Nifty trade nearly flat; IT index down 0.5 pc
IANS | 16 Feb, 2026
The Indian equity markets opened the week almost flat with a mild negative bias on Monday, due to a   Read more....
» Intensify efforts to penetrate new markets, become more competitive: Piyush Goyal
» Experts hail revised AI deepfake guidelines that focus on misleading content
» Interim US trade pact to open $30 trillion market for Indian exporters: Piyush Goyal
» Industry leaders hail historic India-US trade deal
» PFC, REC to be restructured as part of financial sector reforms in Budget 2026-27
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 In Depth
fm-india.jpg Tax transfer to states has shot up by Rs 2.7 lakh crore in Budget 2026-27: FM
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the total resources to be transferred to   Read more....
» Interim agreement on framework will lead to broader US-India trade deal negotiations
» Is it time for SMEs to look beyond Google?
» Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Customs simplified, duties slashed; tax reforms ease trade and living
» Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier
» 'Milestone in India-EU Strategic Partnership': PM Modi, EU leadership hail historic FTA deal
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 Face to Face
dhruva-jaishankar.jpg India-US Trade deal eases strains, opens new pathways: Dhruva Jaishankar
IANS | 07 Feb, 2026
The interim India-United States trade agreement marks a significant easing of bilateral trade fricti  Read more....
» India’s clean energy drive combining growth, affordability: Pralhad Joshi
» Robust critical mineral supply chains vital to boost India’s manufacturing goals: Ashwini Vaishnaw
» 2025 tests India-US relations amid tariffs, Pakistan tilt: Dhruva Jaishankar
» Working to help India achieve PM Modi’s target of 10 million solar rooftops: Australian envoy
» India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri
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 Global Business
bok.jpg Foreign investors shift to net selling of S. Korean stocks in Jan
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
Foreign investors turned into net sellers of South Korean equities in January, driven by profit-taki  Read more....
» S. Korean exports up 44.4 pc on robust chip demand
» India, Bhutan to further strengthen ties in power sector
» EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Oman FM on trade, critical minerals and regional issues
» Hanwha Aerospace wins $1.9 billion Norway rocket deal
» India-Italy ties set on path of rapid expansion: Italian President
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 Editorials
editorial1.jpg Budget and India-US trade deal - a reality check
Bikky Khosla | 12 Feb, 2026
The noise is settled; it's done and dusted. The experts have left the news studios ,and reality has   Read more....
» Testing times for MSMEs
» Indian MSMEs and 2025 – The Hits and Misses
» Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
» India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
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