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New NHAI InvIT for retail investors receives 5 NHs for ₹9,500 crore

NHAI has accepted a ₹9,500-crore offer from Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust to monetise five highway stretches spanning over 260 km across four states, expanding retail participation in road assets

India turns to US for coking coal as Australia's dominance wanes

The shift in sourcing predates the India-US trade framework and reflects a structural diversification strategy, even as coking coal is designated a critical mineral to boost domestic output

Eyeing a growth pill: Pharma Inc calls for easier regulatory prescription

Industry says approval delays, weak clinical trial infra holding back sector

Medtech manufacturing industry divided on policy for refurbished devices

Domestic device makers warn of safety and dumping risks, while MNC bodies back affordability benefits as the Centre reviews policy on refurbished high-end medical device imports

Sebi mulls cutting minimum investment in social impact funds to ₹1,000

The regulator said the measures are intended to "further strengthen the SSE framework, facilitate ease of fund raising and encourage greater participation by NPOs"

71% Indians want cap on hotel room rates during peak demand: Survey

With Delhi hotel rates surging ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, a survey shows most Indian consumers want a ceiling on room tariffs and stronger government action against excessive pricing

Banks can extend collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to MSEs: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the directions related to 'Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector'

Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on Feb 11 as India eyes major trade pacts

The meeting is important as India and the US have finalised a framework for signing the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement

Workers expect timely payments, income security under Labour Codes: Study

A perception-based VVGNLI study finds most workers expect better income security and timely wages under the new Labour Codes, even as awareness and clarity on provisions remain uneven

Budget announcements to position India as value-led biopharma ecosystem

Pharma-focused Budget 2026 measures could help India move beyond generics by boosting biologics, biosimilars, regulatory capacity and early-stage innovation, analysts say

Asics eyes 35% annual growth in India, aims to lead running shoe market

Recreational running is booming across the South Asian nation, driven by an increased focus on fitness in India's growing ranks of affluent consumers

Gaming industry body forms council to boost governance, policy advocacy

The Game Developers Association of India has formed a 21-member governing council to strengthen governance, policy engagement, skilling initiatives and original IP creation in gaming

Petroleum reserves can sustain India for 74 days in crisis: Minister Puri

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour, the minister said for any country like India, which is growing at a phenomenal pace, there must be a very viable and secure reserve

Rajasthan mines dept targeting ₹10,000 crore revenue recovery for FY26

Rajasthan's mines department targets over ₹10,000 crore revenue in FY26, stepping up recovery efforts after record collections and strong mining growth in FY25

Trade unions expect 30 crore workers to join nationwide strike on Thursday

The strike notices have been served in most of the sectors/industries. The preparations are full-fledged

Steel ministry signs ₹11,887 crore MoUs with companies under PLI 1.2

The Steel Ministry signed MoUs with 55 companies for 85 projects under PLI Scheme 1.2, committing Rs 13,203 crore in investments and 8.7 million tonnes of capacity addition

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signs 3 MoUs to strengthen drug safety

Mangla further highlighted that MoUs should not remain symbolic, but must translate into the achievement of objectives in their true sense

Govt imposes ₹55 cr penalties on 703 companies for Companies Act violations

For non-compliance, the Corporate Affairs Ministry penalised 703 companies during the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025

UP govt sees priority sector credit potential at ₹9.14 trillion in FY27

UP's priority sector credit potential rises over 18% to ₹9.14 trillion for 2026-27, led by MSMEs and agriculture amid faster digital credit delivery

Karnataka relaxes FAR rules for taller real estate projects: What it means

Karnataka's new FAR rules allow developers to build taller projects in industrial zones, helping maximise land use as cities like Bengaluru face rising land scarcity