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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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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'")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")