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Q3 scorecard: OMCs, banks drove India Inc's steepest profit rise in 8 qtrs

The combined net profits of the listed companies excluding these cyclical sectors were up just 7.5 per cent Y-o-Y, decelerating from 17.2 per cent in Q3FY25 and 10.9 per cent in Q2FY26

Q3FY26 realty earnings pass Labour Codes stress test with minimal cracks

Top developers report steady Q3 FY26 earnings; Labour Codes add limited compliance costs, with margins largely cushioned by strong pre-sales and project mix

AI is new reality but may not spell doom for IT services: Experts

Automating tasks won't overhaul data estates, security frameworks: Experts

Safety to equity: India AI summit set to put Global South at forefront

5-day event begins today amid push for democratising AI resources

SC remarks likely to help strengthen Rera and real estate industry

Experts said it is likely to push regulators toward stricter oversight, faster adjudication and more uniform application of rules, thereby raising compliance standards across the board

SC spectrum ruling likely to weigh on IBC recovery from Aircel, RCom

Supreme Court says telecom spectrum cannot be treated as a corporate asset under IBC, a move bankers say will dent recoveries in Aircel and RCom cases

Renewable energy accounts for 75% of total power capacity addition in FY26

Solar and wind led capacity growth as India added 52,537 MW between April and January, with renewable energy accounting for three-fourths of total additions

From mini-sabbaticals to adult gap years, more take extended work breaks

In the European Union, workers are entitled by law to at least 20 days of paid vacation a year

MCA to propose Corporate Amendment Bill for LLP, Companies Act changes

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is set to propose a Corporate Amendment Bill covering changes in the Companies Act and LLP Act, with a focus on easing compliance and processes for businesses

Power generation capacity addition crosses 50 GW during Apr-Jan period

During the current financial year 202526 (up to January 31), a record 52,537 MW of generation capacity (from all sources) was added, it said

Anvita Group eyes global expansion with US residential community launch

Anvita currently serves 1,800 customers and has participated in several major projects in Dubai

Sam Altman hails India as 'full stack AI leader' ahead of AI Impact Summit

Ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026 set to begin tomorrow, Altman said India has surged to become OpenAI's second-largest user base globally, trailing only the United States

AI Impact Summit 2026: India gears up for global dialogue from Feb 16-20

The summit, at the grand 'Bharat Mandapam' from February 16-20, will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and technology innovators at a time when nations are racing to define their AI agenda

AI must remain human-centric, inclusive: IT Secretary ahead of mega summit

As countries prepare for deeper AI-adoption across sectors, India is positioning itself as a voice for equitable growth in the emerging technology landscape

AI reshapes hiring priorities, entry-level jobs see slowdown: ICRIER report

The study finds that 63 per cent of firms reported increased demand for candidates with domain expertise and AI or data skills

AI boosts productivity, not triggering mass layoffs: ICRIER-OpenAI report

According to the study conducted by ICRIER, and supported by OpenAI, evidence from firms suggests AI is amplifying output and elevating skilled experts, and not triggering mass lay-offs

SC asks FSSAI to respond on proposal for front-of-pack food labelling

Front-of-Pack (FoP) labelling is a simplified, evidence-based nutrition-labelling system placed on the front of food packages to help consumers make quick, informed and healthier purchasing decisions

FM calls for tech share, differentiated treatment for low emissions nations

The finance minister stressed that India had increased its commitment towards climate action, increasing its budget allocation from 3.7 per cent of GDP six years ago to nearly 5.6 per cent of GDP now

GRSE commences production of two coastal research vessels for GSI

GRSE is at present building 12 warships of various classes for the Indian Navy, the statement said

Budget 2026 to boost infra, industry growth in Maharashtra: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal pointed out that the budget focuses on the MSME and manufacturing sectors through credit guarantee schemes, renewable energy use and expansion of cloud services