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From Azadi to Tiger: A paradigm shift in India's treaty landscape

SC's Tiger Global ruling marks a shift in India's tax jurisprudence, unsettling treaty certainty, expanding anti-avoidance scrutiny and raising concerns over predictability for foreign investors

Realty firms roll out integrated platforms to tap India's GCC boom

According to Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, chief executive officer (CEO), Vestian, more than 1,850 GCCs are currently operating in India

Aligning Budget with city logistics to ease traffic congestion, pollution

With rapid urbanisation, Budget 2026-27 can strengthen urban logistics through city logistics plans, smart freight systems, digital tools and incentives to reduce congestion and pollution

Delhi airport plans to shut third runway from February 16 for upgrade

No cancellations due to upgrade; airport currently handles about 1,400-1,500 aircraft movements per day

NCLAT upholds resolution plan of Adani Power for Vidarbha Industries

NCLAT upholds Adani Power's ₹4,000 crore resolution plan for Vidarbha Industries Power, rejecting challenges on CIRP timeline and operational creditor payouts under the IBC

Child insurance plans suit risk-averse parents seeking assured goals

Those prioritising higher returns and greater flexibility may prefer term cover with mutual fund investments

High demand for luxury units drives housing segment premiumisation

Units priced ₹1 crore and above increase market share to 63% of total units sold in 2025

We will not buy at any price, says ITC's Hemant Malik on acquisitions

ITC will pursue selective, value-accretive acquisitions while banking on premiumisation and a gradual recovery in consumption to outpace FMCG industry growth

As vinyl makes a comeback, India's nightlife tunes into analogue bars

From Mumbai to Bengaluru, a niche set of vinyl-led bars and microbreweries is emerging as urban consumers seek slower, curated analogue music experiences over digital playlists

Leadership continuity positive for ICICI Bank as provisions weigh on profit

Reversal of provisioning is also expected to support the stock going ahead

Government bond yields rise to 10-month high tracking US Treasury yields

India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to a 10-month high of 6.68% amid rising US Treasury yields, while markets await cues from the state bond auction

Sun Pharma terms $10 billion Organon acquisition reports 'speculative'

Sun Pharmaceutical said reports of a $10 billion acquisition of US-based Organon are speculative, adding there is no material information requiring disclosure to exchanges

Space industry seeks PLI, tax sops and procurement push in Budget

India's space industry has sought PLI incentives, tax holidays and a strong government procurement push in the Budget to spur private investment and global competitiveness

India's insurance market to grow at nearly 7% CAGR over 2026-30: Swiss Re

Swiss Re projects India's insurance market to grow nearly 7% annually between 2026 and 2030, supported by regulatory reforms, higher FDI limits and rising health and motor demand

Shrimp farming can be an answer to growing soil salinity in North India

The reports said that in India, out of a total 6.74 million hectares of salinity-affected subsoils (SAS), 1.2 million hectares (around 18%) are in north-western India alone

Haryana Gramin Bank sets up IPO cell, aims to approach regulator soon

Haryana Gramin Bank has set up a dedicated IPO cell and, with support from PNB, plans to approach Sebi for listing by the end of the year, aiming to boost transparency and growth

Time to cut litigation, review excessive regulation in power sector: Secy

Power secretary calls for cutting litigation and reviewing excessive regulation as India pushes ahead with power sector reforms and regulated competition

Swamitva drone data likely to improve civic amenities in rural areas

Centre conducts pilots in seven Varanasi villages, hackathon to make best use of drone survey data for Swamitva

India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push

The next leg to $55 billion is tied to policy clarity and tariff risks

Soon, single monthly snapshot to reflect all your savings and investments

Investors may soon get a single monthly snapshot of savings and investments across asset classes as Sebi works with other regulators to expand the CAS framework