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SC remarks may help strengthen Rera, real estate industry
The Supreme Court’s (SC’s) recent remarks on the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) are expected to impact the real estate sector by shifting the focus from the strength of the law to the seriousness of its enforcement, experts say.
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February 16, 2026
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Tariff cuts in FTAs likely to cost India ₹1 trillion in FY27
India’s customs duty forgone on account of preferential tariff reductions under free-trade agreements (FTAs) signed so far may cross ₹1 trillion in 2026-27 (FY27), according to the Budget documents.
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February 16, 2026
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India’s AI moment
Summit can pave the way for accountable Al at scale
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February 16, 2026
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BPCL unfazed by geopolitics, to buy crude on techno-commercial merit
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) will source crude oil purely on ‘techno-commercial’ considerations amid evolving geopolitical dynamics, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna told Shubhangi Mathur in an in-person interaction.
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February 16, 2026
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India entering new industrial era driven by AI: Vaishnaw
As leading global chief executives, heads of state and representatives from more than 100 countries gather for the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi this week, Ashwini Vaishnaw - Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Information & Broadcasting, and Railways-outlines the nation's global ambitions in AI in an email interview with Surajeet Das Gupta. Edited excerpts:
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February 16, 2026
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Despite IT selloff, FPI inflows stay positive in February
EM inflows accelerate as de-dollarisation trade strengthens
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February 16, 2026
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Mini-sabbatical or adult gap year: Long work breaks on rise
If you daydream about getting a break from work, you might picture two weeks of vacation or a long weekend getaway.
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February 16, 2026
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AI risk dominates calls as investors dump stocks
In what’s turning out to be a great quarter for corporate earnings growth, company executives and investors alike are focused on something else entirely: the threat from artificial intelligence (AI).
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February 16, 2026
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Q3FY26 realty earnings pass labour Codes stress test with minimal cracks
India’s top listed real estate developers reported broadly stable to healthy earnings in the third quarter (October-December/Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26), even as the rollout of the new labour Codes led to incremental compliance costs.
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February 16, 2026
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Om Birla to represent India at Rahman’s PM oath ceremony
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh’s newly elected government ledbyTarique Rahman (pictured) inDhaka onTuesday.
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February 16, 2026
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Interpreting the US trade deal
Focus on the gains from import liberalisation
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February 16, 2026
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Addressing nutrition along with hunger
Are modern high-yielding varieties of grains less nutri- tive than traditional desi crops? This is a common per- ception that seems largely, albeit not wholly, well founded.
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February 16, 2026
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Funding woes of Metros
Metro expansion continues, but PPP model needs recalibration
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February 16, 2026
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The story behind mis-selling
Mis-selling is not an aberration but a structural byproduct of the current incentive architecture in most banks
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February 16, 2026
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Nisus Finance to set up land fund, SM Reit
Alternative investment firm Nisus Finance is planning to set up a ₹2,000 crore land fund this year, with an initial corpus of ₹1,000 crore, followed by another ₹1,000 crore next year.
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February 16, 2026
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Transparency on constraints and commitments needed
Nearly two weeks since the announcement of a trade deal by the leaders of the United States and India, several key questions remain unanswered.
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February 16, 2026
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India’s data centre sector isn’t fully sovereign
Data sovereignty has become a national priority, compelling policymakers to advocate for infrastructure governed by domestic entities.
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February 16, 2026
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Safety to equity: India Al summit set to put Global South at forefront
5-day event begins today amid push for democratising Al resources
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February 16, 2026
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SC spectrum ruling may weigh on IBC recovery from Aircel, RCom
The Supreme Court's ruling that spectrum allocated to telecom service providers cannot be treated as a corporate asset capable of being restructured under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is expected to impact recoveries from the insolvency proceedings of Aircel and Reliance Communications (RCom), bankers said.
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February 16, 2026
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AI adoption is reshaping hiring priorities
As many as 63 per cent of Indian companies report an increased demand for candidates with a “hybrid” skill set (domain expertise + AI skills), according to a new study.
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February 16, 2026
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Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs
Rising supply and yields redraw investor choices
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February 16, 2026
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Neysa to raise $1.2 billion via equity, debt
Artificial intelligence (AI)- powered Cloud service provider Neysa is raising a total of $1.2 billion through a mix of equity and debt.
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February 16, 2026
Business Standard
SGB issue: Why tax certainty matters
TRUTH BE TOLD
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February 16, 2026
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Rubio in Europe to push ties with Trump aides
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a two-day trip to eastern Europe on Sunday to bolster ties with Trump aides
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February 16, 2026
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India will transit from global back office to strategic AI partner: Vaishnaw
Indian consumers are one of the largest users of AI.
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February 16, 2026
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AI can’t copy deep enterprise context: Nasscom chief
Information Technology (IT) services stocks have seen one of their sharpest selloffs in recent days. With industry growth slipping into single digits and the rapid rise of AI tools such as Anthropic’s Co-work, some analysts are raising existential questions about the sector's future. However, Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar, in a video interaction with Shivani Shinde, refutes these concerns. Edited excerpts:
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February 16, 2026
Business Standard
Urban local govts see a 230% rise in grant allocations
While the 16th FC has set a new record in allotting funds for ULGs, its counterparts in states continue to struggle. Archis Mohan writes
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February 16, 2026
Business Standard
'Don't see major impact of proposed mis-selling norms'
Following Axis Max Life Insurance’s Q3FY26 earnings, Sumit Madan, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, spoke to Aathira Varier and Subrata Panda in a video interview about the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI's) proposed guidelines on mis-selling and their likely impact on the company and the sector, the firm’s business plans going forward, and the status of its reverse merger with Max Financial Services, among other issues. Edited excerpts:
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February 16, 2026
Business Standard
'My focus for Mafatlal is to take uniforms to the world'
Priyavrata Mafatlal, vice-chairman of the Arvind Mafatlal group and managing director of Mafatlal Industries, spoke to Akshara Srivastava and Nivedita Mookerji about reimagining the 121-year-old brand, coping with geopolitical disruptions, family-owned versus professionally-run businesses, and more.
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February 16, 2026
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Xi calls for stability ahead of new policy cycle
China will accelerate efforts to build a new development paradigm and focus on high-quality growth this year, President Xi Jinping said in his Lunar New Year speech.
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