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Temasek, LIC likely to sell stock in NSE IPO
Temasek Holdings and Life Insurance Corporation of India are likely to be key sellers in the potential $2.5 billion initial public offering of India’s top bourse, the National Stock Exchange of India, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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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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Budget offers India springboard for foreign universities
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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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The budget lacks the coherence needed to address key problems
Its fiscal prudence is welcome but we await an explanation for why prosperity is yet to show up across the entire economy
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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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Hyundai's India revival rides on three factors
Rural rebound, rising exports and sales of high-margin SUVs drive growth
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February 03, 2026
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A BUDGET MESSAGE THAT TICKS—DON'T JUST DO SOMETHING, STAND THERE
A quarter to one last Sunday, Bertie found himself having lunch alone at the FatCats Club.
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February 03, 2026
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Policybazaar parent to mull QIP
PB Fintech Ltd, the parent of Policybazaar, said on Monday that its board will meet on 5 February to consider raising capital through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) to fund inorganic growth opportunities.
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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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Trump launches $12 billion minerals stockpile
US President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in seed money, a bid to insulate manufacturers from supply shocks as the US works to slash its reliance on Chinese rare earths and other metals.
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February 03, 2026
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Nestle's strong growth baked in
Nestle India’s growth was at a multi-quarter high in Q3FY26, but Ebitda margin fell to a multi-quarter low.
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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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'Govt may consider raising PSB FDI limit'
The government may consider hiking foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in public sector banks (PSBs) from 20% to as high as 49% after conducting a review of foreign direct holdings in these banks, the Department of Financial Services secretary M. Nagaraju said on Monday.
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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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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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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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Child-free doesn't mean carefree
Going voluntarily childless offers freedom, but also asks couples to rethink relationships and responsibilities
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February 03, 2026
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Ather posts record revenue in Oct-Dec, nears profitability
Ather Energy Ltd reported record revenue in the December quarter and inched closer to profitability
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February 03, 2026
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Missed declaring foreign assets? Budget 2026 now offers a way out
One-time window has been offered to declare foreign assets and avoid prosecution under the Black Money Act
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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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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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Delhi HC to hear Centre's $2.3-bn appeal against RIL
Court overruled RIL’s plea on maintainability involving the Panna-Mukta and Tapti dispute
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