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At UCB meet, RBI stresses asset quality oversight, governance standards
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges urban co-operative banks to strengthen governance, underwriting and asset quality, reiterating their role in financial inclusion
 "At UCB meet, RBI stresses asset quality oversight, governance standards")
Budget 2026: Startups, investors push regulatory changes to unlock capital
Venture investors seek policy changes to unlock capital for deep-tech firms, ease regulatory burdens
 "Budget 2026: Startups, investors push regulatory changes to unlock capital")
We Are Eating the Earth: Future shocks in the global food economy
We Are Eating the Earth is research-heavy and Mr Grunwald has spoken to many people in the course of the book
 "We Are Eating the Earth: Future shocks in the global food economy")
SME chatroom: Para 4.15 of FTP vs ANF 7A - Procedure defeats policy intent
DGFT procedures and ANF 7A requirements risk undermining Foreign Trade Policy benefits, raising concerns over deemed exports, duty drawback claims and delayed rollout of interest subvention
 "SME chatroom: Para 4.15 of FTP vs ANF 7A - Procedure defeats policy intent")
Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD
Strong headline numbers, low inflation and a modest current account deficit have fostered the belief that little needs fixing
 "Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD")
Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets
As India's capital markets deepen, Sebi, industry and academia must work together to strike the right regulatory balance
 "Regulatory dilemma: Scams vs suffocation in India's capital markets")
Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise
Delay in hikes due to organic increase in market leader Jio's ARPU
 "Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise")
1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan
Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan
 "1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan")
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
 "From Azadi to Tiger: A paradigm shift in India's treaty landscape")
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
 "Realty firms roll out integrated platforms to tap India's GCC boom")
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
 "Aligning Budget with city logistics to ease traffic congestion, 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
 "Delhi airport plans to shut third runway from February 16 for upgrade")
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
 "NCLAT upholds resolution plan of Adani Power for Vidarbha Industries")
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
 "Child insurance plans suit risk-averse parents seeking assured goals")
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
 "High demand for luxury units drives housing segment premiumisation")
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
 "We will not buy at any price, says ITC's Hemant Malik on acquisitions")
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
 "As vinyl makes a comeback, India's nightlife tunes into analogue bars")
Leadership continuity positive for ICICI Bank as provisions weigh on profit
Reversal of provisioning is also expected to support the stock going ahead
 "Leadership continuity positive for ICICI Bank as provisions weigh on profit")
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
 "Government bond yields rise to 10-month high tracking US Treasury yields")
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
 "Sun Pharma terms $10 billion Organon acquisition reports 'speculative'")