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Budget: It cements India's allure as a reform-oriented economy
It's not a list of announcements but a coherent plan to strengthen the foundations of our growth
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February 03, 2026
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'Foreign outflow doesn't mean negative India fundamentals'
The budget is unlikely to cause a meaningful shift in the assessment of equities from a medium-term perspective, and so investors should look at markets through a fresh lens to identify which newer themes could emerge as winners, said Harish Krishnan, chief investment officer - Equity at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.
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February 03, 2026
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Indian Oil, Vitol deal talks hit snag
A deal between Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) and global trader Vitol to form an equal trading joint venture has been delayed due to differences over some clauses in the contract, two sources familiar with the matter said.
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February 03, 2026
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Union budget signals shift in export policy, phases out interest subsidies
The budget for 2026-27 marks a turning point in India's export policy, with the government moving away from interest subsidies and fragmented incentive schemes towards a model centred on export insurance, trade defence and manufacturing linked infrastructure.
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February 03, 2026
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India looks to harden drug law to curb opioid abuse
The regulator plans an overhaul of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act to sharply raise punishments
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February 03, 2026
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Budget offers India springboard for foreign universities
EY lig
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February 03, 2026
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Why quick commerce is bulking up on big orders
Analysts warn the discount-heavy tactic may only deepen their profitability challenge
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February 03, 2026
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A Finance Commission idea that'll serve us well
The 16th FC report makes a small but significant change in the principles governing how states should share India's common tax pool. It will incentivize better fiscal management
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February 03, 2026
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IFC anchors ₹700-crore bond issue of Nexus Select Trust
Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust, India's first publicly listed retail real estate investment trust (Reit), has raised ₹700 crore through a bond issue anchored by the International Finance Corp. (IFC), marking the World Bank Group arm’s first investment in a retail Reit in the country.
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February 03, 2026
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How a Silicon Valley startup became a crypto lifeline for Venezuela
The founders of fintech startup Kontigo eagerly embraced the Silicon Valley playbook: packing the company into a San Francisco home for a TikTok-ready hackathon; peppering their pitches with buzzwords about building a “neobank for Latinos”; and making outlandish claims about pioneering a Martian economy.
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February 03, 2026
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Premji Invest picks up 23% in Bharat Forge unit for ₹300 cr
Premji Invest is set to pick up a 23% stake in JS Auto Cast Foundry India Pvt. Ltd, a unit of Bharat Forge, for ₹300 crore, the Baba Kalyani-backed firm said in an exchange filing.
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February 03, 2026
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MoltBook: How AI agents plan to build a new sovereign state
AI bots are debating consciousness, religion and their own republic
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February 03, 2026
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Section II5F: When LTCG relief applies
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February 03, 2026
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INSIDE THE 16TH FC'S 41% TIGHTROPE WALK
A Mint explainer on the Finance Commission's latest report and why many states remain upset.
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February 03, 2026
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Make-in-India boost for aviation sector
A budget proposal to scrap basic customs duty on imported civilian aircraft components is set to boost the aviation sector.
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February 03, 2026
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WINGS FOR INDIA'S MANUFACTURING
Union budget 2026-27, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, reflects the government's resolve to build a self-reliant, future-ready and globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
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February 03, 2026
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Proof of personhood: A badge humans will need online
Here we are in the third decade of the 21st century, and the internet has an identity crisis.
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February 03, 2026
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Factory activity rebounds in Jan
India’s manufacturing activity ticked up in January after slipping to a two-year low a month earlier, but business confidence sank to its weakest level in more than three years, a private survey showed.
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February 03, 2026
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Silver crashes 36% in three sessions; gold slides nearly 8%
Silver prices extended its steep decline for a third straight day, tumbling ₹52,000 to ₹2.60 lakh a kg in Delhi on Monday, while gold dipped to ₹1.52 lakh per 10 gms amid weak global trends and a firm US dollar.
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February 03, 2026
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How to make good small talk and why that's important
Like birds are meant to fly, we are meant to speak.
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February 03, 2026
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Iran’s Gen Z helped propel the protests. They paid with their lives.
A generation who grew up in a more connected world rebelled against a failing economy and strict social rules
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February 03, 2026
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Will futures traders switch to options?
The proposed increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives from the next fiscal could shift trading from futures to options, where the hike in the levy is comparatively lower, say experts
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February 03, 2026
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Talks to link Alipay+ with India's UPI
The government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are in talks with Ant International about allowing Alipay+ to be linked with India's instant payments system for cross-border transactions, according to two government sources.
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February 03, 2026
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LIQUIDITY IS NOW RBI'S REAL CHALLENGE
After the Union budget, all eyes are now on India's mone- tary policy committee (MPC) ahead of its final rate deci- sion for this fiscal year (FY26). After repo rate cuts totall- ing 125 basis points (bps), the rate-cutting cycle is expected to now conclude, and policymakers may shift focus from the cost of funds to the quantum of liquidity.
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February 03, 2026
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Prestige Estates' debt in focus as it regains grip on pre-sales
Prestige Estates and Projects Ltd is set to close FY26 on an impressive note, helped by new launches and continued sales traction in existing projects.
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February 03, 2026
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Govt bets on more monitors to tackle India's pollution crisis
India is planning a major expansion of its air and water quality monitoring infrastructure as environmental pollution emerges as a growing public health concern.
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February 03, 2026
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Apple's value share hits 28% in India
Tech giant Apple has recorded its highest-ever value share of 28% in the Indian smartphone market, driven by a surging “premiumization” trend where consumers are increasingly opting for high-end devices, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
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February 03, 2026
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IndiGo hires Laming to head loyalty programme in ramp up
IndiGo, the largest airline in India by market share, has appointed veteran of loyalty programmes Nik Laming to lead its frequent-flyer business, as the airline seeks to shift from its low-cost roots to defend its market share against feisty Air India.
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February 03, 2026
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NO TAX DRAMA, NO PANIC—A BUDGET THAT GOT IT RIGHT
Towardsthe end ofevery January, the financial media gears up for the budget day asifit were a cricket final.
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February 03, 2026
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Universal Music back to Bollywood, eyes bigger slice of storytelling pie
Universal Music India has made a comeback to Bollywood after recent acquisitions and partnerships, while retaining its focus on non-film music.
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