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Exim Matters: Trade deals help but competitiveness delivers export growth

As India courts global trade deals like the EU pact, the Economic Survey flags competitiveness-not protection-as the real key to sustainable export growth

Budget 2026 to promote handloom and empower weavers, says Sunil Sethi

The focus on sustainable fibres like silk, jute, and manmade recycled fibres ensures that Indian fashion remains ethical

T20 World Cup 2026: Tilak returns as India announces team for warm-up games

Tilak, who has recently regained full fitness, is set to play one warm-up game before linking up with the senior national side

Coal blocks to be allotted only through auctions, govt tells Rajya Sabha

Dubey said the government is ready to examine the Telangana state government's proposal to allot the Tadicherla coal block on an administrative basis to state-owned Singareni Collieries

Budget 2026: TCS cut may ease pockets of students eyeing foreign education

Lower TCS means less cash blocked upfront for medical spends and travel as well, say tax experts

Power consumption rises 3.8% to 142.74 billion units in January: Govt

According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during January, also rose to 245.42 GW from 237.31 GW recorded in January 2025

Budget's push on infra, MSMEs to support demand: Steel industry players

The support extended to MSMEs is a significant move as a substantial portion of India's stainless steel capacity lies in this segment

High-level banking panel for Viksit Bharat a key step: Bandhan Bank founder

Ghosh said the recommendations of the proposed banking committee would have a positive spillover for lenders operating in the microfinance space

Mahindra Lifespace Developers posts ₹109 crore in profit for Q3 FY26

Mahindra Lifespace swings to a ₹109 crore profit in Q3 FY26 on residential project completions and strong demand for industrial plots

Tech Wrap Feb 2: Instagram new feature, OPPO K14X launch, Copilot reminders

Instagram to let users opt out of Close Friends list. OPPO K14X to launch on Feb 10. Microsoft Copilot reminders. OpenAI to phase out older GPT models. Google extends Fitbit account migration deadline

Opened a bank account abroad and forgot to report it? Here's the fix

Missed reporting a foreign bank account or asset after returning to India? Budget 2026 opens a one-time six-month window to fix it without prosecution

Google postpones Fitbit account migration deadline to May 19: Details

Google has extended the deadline for migrating Fitbit accounts to Google Accounts until May 19, 2026, giving users extra time to transfer their data and maintain access

SEZ sale relaxation in Budget to boost import substitution, jobs: Comm Secy

Agrawal explained that to give a level playing field to DTA industries, there will be a limit imposed on SEZ units to sell in the domestic market

Apple hits record 28% value share as India's smartphone market goes premium

India's smartphone market grew 1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in volume and 8 per cent YoY in value in 2025

US may reduce legal immigration by up to 50% under Trump govt: Study

NFAP estimates 1.5-2.4 million fewer green cards over four years, with family-based visas facing the biggest hit

Budget 2026, NEP: How Indian students can save 20-40% on foreign education

Education Budget 2026: Lower TCS under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme eases upfront costs for families funding overseas education and medical treatment

Women-led startups see 30% jump to over 9,600 in Uttar Pradesh

At present, there are over 19,000 startups recognised by the Central Government's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in the state, according to a senior official

Samsung Galaxy S26 series to iQOO 15R: Smartphones that may launch in Feb

Samsung, Vivo, OPPO, POCO, iQOO and Realme are gearing up for smartphone launches in February, with a mix of confirmed releases and devices expected to arrive soon across price segments

Rules under new labour code to be finalised by Feb end: Centre to Delhi HC

The court was hearing a petition on the implementation of the Industrial Relations Code 2020, which consolidates all laws relating to trade unions

CBI arrests key cybercrime operatives after searches across 10 states

The CBI officers searched 35 locations across 10 states, including Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana and West Bengal