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India's IIP growth eases to a three-month low of 4.8% in January
India's industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% in January, a three-month low, as manufacturing, mining and electricity softened, though several segments continued to post healthy gains
 "India's IIP growth eases to a three-month low of 4.8% in January")
US Treasury to terminate all use of Anthropic products, says Bessent
The US Treasury Department is terminating all use of Anthropic products, including use of its platform, Secretary Scott Bessent said a social media post on Monday.
 "US Treasury to terminate all use of Anthropic products, says Bessent")
Oil price surge hits airlines, tyre stocks; IndiGo slides 7%, JK Tyres 16%
Airlines, tyre and paint stocks tumble as crude surges 9 per cent amid Iran-Israel-US tensions. Shares of IndiGo, SpiceJet, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Berger Paints slide sharply on Monday
 "Oil price surge hits airlines, tyre stocks; IndiGo slides 7%, JK Tyres 16%")
Iran operations may last 4-5 weeks, could go much longer: Donald Trump
Trump said the US military "continues to carry out large-scale combat operations in Iran"
 "Iran operations may last 4-5 weeks, could go much longer: Donald Trump")
India's CAD widened to 1.3% of GDP in Q3FY26 on higher trade deficit
India's current account deficit widened to $13.2 billion in Q3FY26 as the trade gap expanded, though higher services receipts, lower investment outflows and stronger remittances provided some support
 "India's CAD widened to 1.3% of GDP in Q3FY26 on higher trade deficit")
PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians
MHA asks states to keep eye on pro-Iran preachers delivering inflammatory sermons
 "PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians")
Hotels likely to wait before unlocking West Asia biz expansion door
Indian hotel companies exploring growth opportunities in West Asia are adopting a wait-and-watch stance as the sudden conflict in the region injects uncertainty into long-term expansion plans
 "Hotels likely to wait before unlocking West Asia biz expansion door")
Travel firms hit as West Asia crisis triggers cancellations, stock decline
Travel and tourism stocks fell more sharply than the Sensex as tensions in West Asia led to mass cancellations, flight disruptions and rising uncertainty across key outbound markets for India
 "Travel firms hit as West Asia crisis triggers cancellations, stock decline")
Indian auto firms on a wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up
Indian automakers assess West Asia exposure amid rising tensions, as export risks remain limited but higher fuel and input costs could weigh on domestic demand
 "Indian auto firms on a wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up")
EPFO retains employees' provident fund interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26
This is the second year in a row that the EPF interest rate has been kept unchanged at 8.25%
 "EPFO retains employees' provident fund interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26")
Exporters, vessel operators at sea over stranded ships, Indian seafarers
DGFT, DGS officials have met stakeholders over past two days to discuss issues they are facing
 "Exporters, vessel operators at sea over stranded ships, Indian seafarers")
Indians press pause on Dubai real estate amid rising West Asia conflicts
Developers planning new projects in the region may defer new launches
 "Indians press pause on Dubai real estate amid rising West Asia conflicts")
TollBit is about monetising AI bot traffic, says cofounder and CEO
Today we have crossed over 7,000 publishers (Time, AP and Adweek, among others) in the US, Europe, South Asia and Japan, says Toshit Panigrahi
 "TollBit is about monetising AI bot traffic, says cofounder and CEO")
Swiggy hits all-time low; stock tanks 26% thus far in CY2026
The stock price of Swiggy slipped 5% and hit an all-time low of ₹285.85 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day, thus fell below its previous record low of ₹297 touched on May 13, 2025.
 "Swiggy hits all-time low; stock tanks 26% thus far in CY2026")
Mercedes-Benz turns to localisation to lower luxury vans' entry price
Mercedes-Benz has localised assembly of V-Class in India, bringing its entry price to ₹1.4 cr, reducing dependence on costly imports, as the company repositions the van within its top-end portfolio
 "Mercedes-Benz turns to localisation to lower luxury vans' entry price")
West Asia crisis: UAE resumes flights; Indian carriers plan relief
Airspace restrictions across the Gulf disrupted services for a third day, prompting partial resumption in the UAE. Meanwhile, Indian airlines have also mounted relief measures
 "West Asia crisis: UAE resumes flights; Indian carriers plan relief")
Seiko resets its India clock, targets 2x revenue in 3 years: Kawada
Japanese watchmaker plans 30 exclusive boutiques by 2028
 "Seiko resets its India clock, targets 2x revenue in 3 years: Kawada")
Tata Motors, M&M, and JSW MG oppose Niti Aayog's transport report
Govt think-tank's report on transport sector suggested CAFE norms must incentivise smaller entry-level vehicles
 "Tata Motors, M&M, and JSW MG oppose Niti Aayog's transport report")
Investing in domestic companies crucial for AI sovereignty: Mark Surman
Mozilla Foundation president Mark Surman says India and the Global South must build open-source AI models, buy from domestic firms and ensure that AI reflects local cultures and societal norms
 "Investing in domestic companies crucial for AI sovereignty: Mark Surman")
Cipla, Kemwell form biologics JV to tap fast-growing biosimilars market
Cipla will hold 60% in the new JV with Kemwell Biopharma, aiming to develop, manufacture and commercialise biologics and biosimilars for global markets amid rising demand
 "Cipla, Kemwell form biologics JV to tap fast-growing biosimilars market")