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Armed forces likely to see big-ticket approvals at DAC meet on Thursday

The DAC may consider a ₹2.7 trillion Rafale deal, Scalp missiles and other key Army, Navy and Air Force acquisitions at today's meeting

Local arms of foreign defence firms not to qualify as 'Indian vendors'

Released for stakeholder comments on Tuesday, the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 addresses domestic industry concerns over the definition of 'Indian vendor'

India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data

India's outward FDI stands at $3.42 billion in January 2026, easing from December levels, with equity, loans and guarantees showing mixed trends

LG Electronics India Q3 results: Net profit down 61.6% due to subdued sales

LG Electronics India posts 61.6% drop in Q3FY26 net profit as subdued demand, higher input costs and currency headwinds weigh on margins

Net direct tax collections up 9.4 % to ₹19.43 trillion till February 10

Net direct tax collections grow 9.4% to Rs 19.43 trillion till February 10 in FY26, aided by moderation in refunds, CBDT provisional data shows

Goyal urges exporters and industry bodies to take full advantage of FTAs

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges exporters to leverage new FTAs with developed nations as India finalises trade deals with the US and EU

EV retail sales expand in January, with gains across PVs and two-wheelers

India's EV retail market expanded in January 2026, with passenger vehicles and two-wheelers posting strong year-on-year growth amid rising demand, FADA data showed

Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM

Sitharaman said since the FY27 Budget was the first Budget in the second quarter of the 21st Century, there has been some investments which will have bearing on the long term

India's first cross-sector investment trust in works to monetise assets

The move comes as the NITI Aayog, the government's policy think tank, looks to bring state governments on board for NMP 2.0

All about the Consumer Price Index: How India tracks retail inflation

CPI tracks retail price changes across India; January 2026 inflation data shifts to a new 2024 base year reflecting updated spending patterns

Retail inflation: A brief history before new data series launch on Thursday

India's retail inflation gauge has evolved from fragmented worker-specific indices to a unified CPI framework that now anchors monetary policy and welfare decisions

UP govt tables ₹9.12 trillion annual Budget with a 12.9% yearly increase

Uttar Pradesh's ₹9.12 trillion FY27 Budget ramps up infrastructure and capex, keeps the fiscal deficit below 3%, and pitches the state as India's next growth engine

Growth focus likely to keep margins under pressure for Eicher Motors

Eicher Motors posts strong Q3FY26 growth led by Royal Enfield volumes, but sustaining margins may be challenging amid commodity inflation and capacity expansion

Growth focus likely to keep margins under pressure for Eicher Motors

Eicher Motors posts strong Q3FY26 growth led by Royal Enfield volumes, but sustaining margins may be challenging amid commodity inflation and capacity expansion

India seeks a seat at the AI high table as leaders converge on Delhi

India positions itself as counterweight to US-China dominance

Datanomics: Gulf bloc's share in India's imports up, exports down

India, GCC begin FTA talks as import dependence deepens, export mix shifts toward electronics and away from energy over the past decade

ULI lender base grows to 89; interface has supported over 12 loan journeys

RBI's ULI onboards 89 lenders, supports 12+ digital loan journeys, enabling MSME, agri and retail credit via common tech infrastructure

Nabfid, Hudco and Sidbi raise ₹12,000 crore from debt capital markets

Nabfid, Hudco and Sidbi raise nearly Rs 12,000 crore at tight rates, while Nabard plans a Rs 7,000 crore bond issue next week amid cautious market sentiment

Correction in IT funds: Avoid hasty exit or aggressive buying on dips

IT funds have declined sharply amid AI-led disruption fears. Experts advise investors to avoid panic exits or aggressive dip-buying and adopt a staggered approach

Jubilant FoodWorks' gains depend on growth uptick, margin expansion

Jubilant FoodWorks beats Q3FY26 expectations, but stock gains depend on sustained same-store sales growth and operating margin expansion