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DDGS import cap at 500K tonnes offers distillers temporary relief

Capped DDGS imports under the India-US trade deal offer near-term relief to distillers, but larger quotas could pressure oilseed prices, farm incomes and domestic margins

DDGS import cap at 500K tonnes offers distillers temporary relief
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Punjab needs a fiscal reset to avert debt spiral: Study to 16th FC

An ISB evaluation submitted to the 16th Finance Commission flags rising debt, subsidy pressures and weak revenues in Punjab, warning that the debt-to-GSDP ratio could cross 60 per cent by 2030-31

Punjab needs a fiscal reset to avert debt spiral: Study to 16th FC
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Farmers' bodies slam govt over India-US deal, announce protest on Feb 12

As trade and farmer unions announce a February 12 strike over the India-US trade deal, RSS affiliates back the government with caveats, while Opposition parties seek answers in Parliament

Farmers' bodies slam govt over India-US deal, announce protest on Feb 12
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Vishwakarma allocation cut in FY27 despite steady loan processing by banks

Budgetary support for PM Vishwakarma has been cut in FY27 even as banks process lakhs of artisan loan applications, raising questions on credit absorption and scheme scale-up

Vishwakarma allocation cut in FY27 despite steady loan processing by banks
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

India-US deal: Cost, crude quality may delay gains from US energy upside

Despite a thaw in trade talks, higher costs, logistics challenges and refinery constraints may limit any near-term boost in India's crude oil, gas and LPG imports from the US

India-US deal: Cost, crude quality may delay gains from US energy upside
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

ESAF SFB to apply for universal banking licence after 2 years, says MD

Thrissur-based ESAF Small Finance Bank will wait at least two years to seek a universal banking licence as it pivots to secured lending to improve asset quality and profitability

ESAF SFB to apply for universal banking licence after 2 years, says MD
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

India-US trade deal: India's economic moves come with strategic strings

Pax Silica and import commitments highlight opportunities and risks

India-US trade deal: India's economic moves come with strategic strings
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts

SIT report on the alleged adulteration in Tirupati laddu led to a fresh war of words between TDP and YSRCP

Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

2 elections, 2 different results: Aam Aadmi Party's 'great disruption'

AAP's contrasting performances in Punjab and Goa highlight growing questions over its centralised leadership model and refusal to forge alliances in local elections

2 elections, 2 different results: Aam Aadmi Party's 'great disruption'
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Facing democracy test, Bangladesh at a crossroads ahead of elections

India will closely watch the first post-Hasina parliamentary polls, amid concerns over minority safety, regional alignments and a tight BNP-Islamist contest

Facing democracy test, Bangladesh at a crossroads ahead of elections
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

The Oak And The Larch: Russian history through a prism of woods and trees

A new book traces how Russia's forests shaped its history, literature and power - from religious exiles and empire-building to gulags, nationalism and climate change

The Oak And The Larch: Russian history through a prism of woods and trees
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises, says FICCI-EY report

Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk shaping enterprise performance, followed by AI adoption gaps, workforce challenges and ESG compliance, a joint FICCI-EY report said

Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises, says FICCI-EY report
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment on AGR dues

It may invest $6 bn into data centres to scale up capacity to 1 Gw by 2030

Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment on AGR dues
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Stable environment: Base-year revisions may not have immediate implications

The RBI's MPC held rates steady, citing improved growth and benign inflation, while announcing regulatory steps to boost credit flow and strengthen digital payment safety

Stable environment: Base-year revisions may not have immediate implications
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Gig hiring likely to surge in 2026 as qcom, ecom expand beyond metros

E-commerce and quick commerce platforms are set to add nearly a million gig workers in 2026, driven by last-mile delivery demand and rapid expansion of dark stores in non-metro cities

Gig hiring likely to surge in 2026 as qcom, ecom expand beyond metros
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

After the trade deal: Exporters will benefit if New Delhi stays active

The India-US interim trade framework signals a thaw in ties, tariff relief for exporters, protected farm interests, and a renewed push for reforms to make trade gains sustainable

After the trade deal: Exporters will benefit if New Delhi stays active
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

We will resume talks with US clients following India-US trade pact: Saluja

Premier Energies plans to restart engagement with US clients after the India-US trade pact, betting on lower duties, rising exports and capacity expansion

We will resume talks with US clients following India-US trade pact: Saluja
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Recent trade deals are a relief, but high valuations remain a headwind

Trade deals ease risks for Indian equities, but weak demand and stretched valuations raise questions over whether optimism-especially in smallcaps-can turn into a sustained bull run

Recent trade deals are a relief, but high valuations remain a headwind
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data

Share across debt, equity rose from 39.7% a year ago to 41% in Jan 2026

US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Group B points table: Sri Lanka, Ireland, Australia rankings

The next game in the group, between Zimbabwe and Oman, will take place tomorrow.

T20 WC 2026 Group B points table: Sri Lanka, Ireland, Australia rankings
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:03 PM IST