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Govt to support steel exports hit by Europe's carbon tax: Steel secy

The comments come days after India and the EU signed a trade deal, which ​slashed tariffs on several sectors but left the bloc's carbon border tariff, called Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, intact

Govt to support steel exports hit by Europe's carbon tax: Steel secy
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2 million barrels Venezuelan oil from Trafigura

New ‌Delhi has not officially announced plans to halt Russian oil imports

Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2 million barrels Venezuelan oil from Trafigura
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

LSEG FX trading system returns to normal after glitches, say traders

The matter was resolved around 11:30 a.m. after traders had flagged issues with execution of trades on the interbank order matching system more than two hours ​earlier

LSEG FX trading system returns to normal after glitches, say traders
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Gold, silver extend gains as dollar dips; investors eye US economic data

The US dollar was at its lowest level since February 4, making greenback-priced metals cheaper for overseas buyers

Gold, silver extend gains as dollar dips; investors eye US economic data
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

Venezuela frees several opposition members as prisoner releases continue

Under mounting pressure from the US to free political prisoners, rights group Foro Penal said some 35 political prisoners were released on Sunday and that it was verifying additional cases

Venezuela frees several opposition members as prisoner releases continue
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

SpaceX to prioritise building 'self-growing city' on Moon, says Musk

Musk's comments echo a Wall Street Journal report on Friday, stating that SpaceX has told investors it would prioritise going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time

SpaceX to prioritise building 'self-growing city' on Moon, says Musk
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak post Takaichi's win

Japan's Nikkei surged 4.2 per cent to all-time highs, with investors expecting increased spending and tax cuts

Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak post Takaichi's win
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers for Russian missiles

"Producing this weaponry would be impossible without critical foreign components, which the Russians continue to obtain by circumventing sanctions," Zelenskiy said on X

Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers for Russian missiles
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi forges stunning election win

Takaichi's ruling coalition secures supermajority in lower house; Japan's first female leader gambled on rare winter snap election

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi forges stunning election win
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:50 PM IST

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil purchase in push for US trade deal

Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Reliance Industries are not accepting offers from traders for Russian oil loading in March and April, said a trader who approached the refiners

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil purchase in push for US trade deal
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Japan election: What to know as PM Takaichi's coalition eyes big win

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, could capture around 300 seats in the 465-seat lower house of parliament, polls showed

Japan election: What to know as PM Takaichi's coalition eyes big win
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:04 AM IST

PM Modi in Malaysia for talks on trade, defence upgrades, chip sector

Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a ​comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024

PM Modi in Malaysia for talks on trade, defence upgrades, chip sector
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 6:45 AM IST

Stellantis takes $26.5 bn writedown in latest EV pullback, shares tank

Stellantis is particularly exposed because it leans heavily on high-margin Jeep and Ram pickup truck sales in the US, where demand for EVs is especially subdued

Stellantis takes $26.5 bn writedown in latest EV pullback, shares tank
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Nuclear talks with US a good start, says Iranian Foreign Minister

For Washington, carrying out enrichment - a possible pathway to nuclear bombs - inside Iran is a red line. Tehran has long denied any intent to weaponise nuclear fuel production

Nuclear talks with US a good start, says Iranian Foreign Minister
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

EU recommends service ban for Russian oil exports in new sanctions package

EU proposes full ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports, targeting Moscow's energy revenues and stepping up pressure to push Russia into peace talks

EU recommends service ban for Russian oil exports in new sanctions package
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache

Investor worries grow as big tech plans $600 billion AI spending in 2026, sparking fears over profitability and triggering a sharp selloff in software and data analytics stocks

Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

Banks to pay deposit insurance premiums under new system starting April 1

India will shift to risk-based deposit insurance premiums from April 1, replacing the decades-old flat fee system to reward banks with stronger risk management

Banks to pay deposit insurance premiums under new system starting April 1
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

EU charges TikTok over addictive design, asks it to change or face fines

EU charges TikTok over addictive design features under Digital Services Act, warns of fines up to 6% of ByteDance's global turnover

EU charges TikTok over addictive design, asks it to change or face fines
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 7:26 PM IST

Pernod Ricard launches inquiry after raid on its warehouse in Rajasthan

Pernod Ricard launches internal probe after Rajasthan officials find Ballantine's labels on bottles of cheaper local liquor during a warehouse raid

Pernod Ricard launches inquiry after raid on its warehouse in Rajasthan
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 6:05 PM IST

Technical issues at depositories delays settlement of stock trades

Brokerages face continued trade settlement issues even as NSDL says systems are back to normal, leaving some investors unable to sell stocks

Technical issues at depositories delays settlement of stock trades
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 6:02 PM IST