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India 2nd-largest active installed base of smartphones globally
India has the second-largest active installed base of smartphones in the world, behind only China, according to a yet-to-be-released Counterpoint Research report based on 2025 data.
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February 13, 2026
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M&M sees green shoots in US tractor market as tariffs ease
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s largest tractor maker, is hopeful of seeing early signs of recovery in the US market as trade talks between the two countries make progress.
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February 13, 2026
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Towards a more responsive federalism
The five messages of FC-16 put together reflect that states need to be more self-reliant in raising resources
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February 13, 2026
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'New CPI series will have less instability structurally'
Former chief statistician of India Pronab Sen, in a telephonic conversation with Asit Ranjan Mishra, shares his thoughts on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series. Edited excerpts:
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February 13, 2026
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Mahindra LMM bets big on e-rickshaws as Udo launch aims next EV growth phase
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility (LMM) is sharpening its focus on the fast-evolving e-rickshaw and electric three-wheeler market, with the launch of its new electric autorickshaw, Mahindra Udo, marking a step in the company's growth strategy.
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February 13, 2026
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The climate finance puzzle
The power sector is the biggest challenge in mobilising long-term climate finance in India
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February 13, 2026
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HC upholds GST order despite missing document number on physical copy
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld a goods and services tax (GST) assessment order issued against Kudos Facility Services, ruling that the absence of a Document Identification Number (DIN) on the physical copy does not invalidate an order issued by the tax department electronically through the GST portal if it carries a system-generated reference number.
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February 13, 2026
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RBI for inclusion of farm-linked tech innovations as loans
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to include expenses related to technology innovations like soil testing, real-time weather forecasts, and organic/good agricultural practices certification, to be eligible for farm loans.
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February 13, 2026
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China lowers EU dairy tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe
China on Thursday reduced tariffs on European Union dairy imports worth over $500 million, in the final ruling of an 18-month anti-dumping investigation started in response to the bloc’s duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
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February 13, 2026
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India pulls out of Mali lithium project over security risks
Security risks are prompting India to pull out of a lithium project in Mali backed by Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, sourcessaid, as New Delhi seeks to safeguard its investments in the politically unstable West African nation.
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February 13, 2026
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SC: Rera just helping builders in default; better to abolish it
All states should think of the people for whom the institution was created: Court
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February 13, 2026
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Centre unveils 2nd tranche of critical mineral EL block auctions
The government on Thursday launched the second tranche of auctions for Exploration Licence (EL) blocks, offering 11 blocks of critical and deep-seated minerals across eight states.
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February 13, 2026
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Nifty FMCG down over 6% in 2026, investors focus on select stocks
Stocks of fast-moving consumer goods companies have taken it on the chin in calendar year 2026 (CY26) with the Nifty FMCG index falling over 6 per cent compared to the Nifty 50 dipping 0.8 percent.
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February 13, 2026
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Mkt regulator to review NSDL root cause report on tech glitch
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday said the regulator will analyse problem areas and issues related to the recent technical glitch at National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), which lasted several days and disrupted inter-depository settlements.
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February 13, 2026
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IHCL looks to double hotel portfolio by 2030
Indian Hotels Company Ltd, the parent firm of Taj Hotels, may look to revise upwards its targets of doubling its portfolio to over 700 hotels and reaching ₹15,000 crore in revenue by 2030.
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February 13, 2026
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New retail inflation data to bolster policy making: CEA
“If CPI volatility declines, it means that fiscal expenditure volatility such as Dearness Allowance (DA) fixation, inflation-indexed bonds, et al, which are linked to CPI could also become more stable, predictable and reliable, and this could give better budget predictability and visibility as well to fiscal numbers.” he said.
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February 13, 2026
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AI fears push Nifty IT to over 9-month low
Gaurav Vasu, founder and chief executive officer of UnearthInsights, said the Indian selloff mirrorstrendsin the US market.
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February 13, 2026
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IDfy raises ₹476 cr to fund acquisitions
Risk and identity infrastructure platform IDfy has raised ₹476 crore in a Series F funding round led by Neo Asset Management and existing investors to fund the company’s inorganic growth.
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February 13, 2026
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A new, comprehensive measure of retail inflation
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi) deserves congratulations for releasing the updated Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with a weight base year of 2023-24 and price base of 2024.
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February 13, 2026
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RBI moots rules to rein in harsh debt recovery
According to the draft guidelines, banks must record calls, train agents, and safeguard borrower data
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February 13, 2026
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Airfares to Colombo soar on India-Pak match frenzy
Before the India-Pakistan match in Colombo on February 15, fares of flights to the Sri Lankan Capital for February 13-14 rose as much as 50 per cent on some platforms, with hotel tariffs too shooting up.
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February 13, 2026
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An improved index
New CPI will not affect monetary policy in the near term
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February 13, 2026
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Hindalco Q3 PAT drops 45 % to ₹2,049 crore
Hindalco Industries Ltd on Thursday reported a 45 per cent year-on-year (Yo-Y) fall in consolidated profit for the December quarter, as exceptional losses stemming from the Oswego plant disruption weighed on earnings, even as its India business delivered record performance and supported overall operating growth.
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February 13, 2026
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Demand stays strong, margin trajectory key for M&M
THE COMPASS
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February 13, 2026
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Opposition protests rock LS over BJP MP's remarks against Rahul
The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday amid protest by the opposition parties over remarks made by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing the latter of “colluding” with anti-India elements.
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February 13, 2026
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Indo-US trade deal is not just about trade
The deal shifts the US posture towards India from hostile to neutral, and that matters for growth
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February 13, 2026
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Ashok Leyland may redraw EU and UK export playbook
DRIVEN BY FTAs
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February 13, 2026
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Sebi mulls measures to cut regulatory costs, study impact
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is examining several measures to reduce regulatory costs across the market ecosystem, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.
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February 13, 2026
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Close race in B'desh polls on strong turnout
Early trends from 20 seats show BNP leading in 10 seats and Jamaat in seven
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February 13, 2026
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New CPI series pegs retail inflation at 2.75% in January
Splicing the price rise
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