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Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, but is open to a final offer

Paramount informally broached an even higher per-share price of $31, Warner Bros said, apparently enticing the board to the table

Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, but is open to a final offer
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Dr Reddy's plans to launch generic obesity drug at up to 60% discount

The company ​last month received an approval from ‌India's drug regulator ​to manufacture ‌and sell the generic version ‌of blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic

Dr Reddy's plans to launch generic obesity drug at up to 60% discount
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Infosys reveals AI accounted 5.5% of its revenue share in Dec quarter

The disclosure comes as India's $283 billion IT industry faces rising investor concerns about AI's potential to disrupt traditional, labour-intensive outsourcing models

Infosys reveals AI accounted 5.5% of its revenue share in Dec quarter
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Dabur elevates Mohit Malhotra as global CEO, names Herjit Bhalla India CEO

Bhalla, who will take over the role on April 15, is currently vice ‌president, Canada & Global Customers at U.S.-based confectionery giant Hershey Co

Dabur elevates Mohit Malhotra as global CEO, names Herjit Bhalla India CEO
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki launches its first EV with battery rental scheme

The car has ​been ‌developed under parent Suzuki Motor's ‌global design and manufacturing partnership with ‌Toyota and is ​built in ​India

Maruti Suzuki launches its first EV with battery rental scheme
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

Reliance-backed Zivame bets on small cities with 60-80 new stores: COO

Zivame is focusing on India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities for its next phase of growth, where demand is increasingly mirroring that of metro markets as social media accelerates adoption

Reliance-backed Zivame bets on small cities with 60-80 new stores: COO
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Naturals plans IPO by 2028 if stake talks with Reliance fail: Executive

With about 900 outlets, Naturals is one of India's largest organised salon chains, ahead of peers such as Lakme and Geetanjali Salon, in a market otherwise dominated by unorganised players

Naturals plans IPO by 2028 if stake talks with Reliance fail: Executive
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran likely seized by India

The seizures and heightened surveillance follow an improvement in US-India relations

Three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran likely seized by India
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:22 AM IST

Asian markets make cautious start, oil rises ahead of US-Iran talks

Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, ​Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea markets were closed on Tuesday for Lunar New Year ​holidays. US markets were shut on Monday for Presidents' Day

Asian markets make cautious start, oil rises ahead of US-Iran talks
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance

The Indian Coast Guard has since deployed about 55 ships ​and 10 to 12 aircraft for round-the-clock surveillance in its maritime zones, according to the ‌source

India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

X down for thousands of users in the US and UK, shows Downdetector

The actual number of affected users may differ from what's shown on Downdetector because these reports are user-submitted

X down for thousands of users in the US and UK, shows Downdetector
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

Reliance Retail to pilot search-discovery platform in multi-channel push

Reliance's online grocery delivery ‌service JioMart expanded to compete in the 10-minute delivery segment in 2025

Reliance Retail to pilot search-discovery platform in multi-channel push
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Russian oil exports to China hit new high in February as India pulls back

India's Russian crude imports are estimated to fall further to 1.159 million bpd in February, Kpler data showed

Russian oil exports to China hit new high in February as India pulls back
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

FountainVest calls off EuroGroup Laminations deal after govt approval fails

EMS ‌last year agreed to sell its 45.7 per cent stake in the electric motor components supplier to FountainVest in a deal that envisaged a buyout offer aimed at delisting the Italian firm

FountainVest calls off EuroGroup Laminations deal after govt approval fails
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

SAIC India to invest up to $440 mn on expansion, deepen bet on hybrids, EVs

The loss-making carmaker has struggled to grow ​its presence in India after New Delhi in 2020 sought to limit investments from Beijing

SAIC India to invest up to $440 mn on expansion, deepen bet on hybrids, EVs
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

UK PM Starmer seeks powers to regulate online access for child safety

Britain's government said last month it would consult on an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16

UK PM Starmer seeks powers to regulate online access for child safety
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Govt's push to accelerate rooftop solar slowed by reluctant lenders, states

The shortfalls represent the latest challenge to India's efforts to nearly double ​clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030

Govt's push to accelerate rooftop solar slowed by reluctant lenders, states
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Asian shares steady in holiday-thinned trade; weak Japan GDP cools rally

Japan on Monday reported its economy grew a miserly 0.1 per cent annualised in the December quarter, far below the 1.6 per cent gain forecast as government spending dragged on activity

Asian shares steady in holiday-thinned trade; weak Japan GDP cools rally
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 6:46 AM IST

Marco Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders

"These are countries that are very strong with us, very cooperative with the United States, work very closely with us, and it's a good opportunity to go see them", Rubio said

Marco Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US: Dy foreign minister

Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions, but has repeatedly ruled out linking the issue to other questions including missiles

Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US: Dy foreign minister
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 9:04 PM IST