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Noel Tata's stance on IPO stalled N Chandrasekaran's reappointment
Chandrasekaran defers third-term nod as Noel Tata seeks assurances on listing, debt and SP Group dispute, exposing fresh fault lines within Tata Sons
 "Noel Tata's stance on IPO stalled N Chandrasekaran's reappointment")
India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"AgriStack is a fantastic experiment. I would think the next UPI-like big revolution shall emerge from AgriStack. Now we'll be able to have a clear picture of how much fertiliser is required"
 "India tweaking BIT model to suit bilateral needs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
India's EV transition on right track, but miles to go, say experts
Government schemes such as the PM E-Drive initiative, with allocations of around Rs 2,000 crore for charging points deployment, are helping accelerate rollout
 "India's EV transition on right track, but miles to go, say experts")
US imposes 126% initial duty on Indian solar imports over subsidy concerns
The rates are based on a determination of foreign subsidies that the US says allowed exporters from the countries to undercut products from domestic solar producers
 "US imposes 126% initial duty on Indian solar imports over subsidy concerns")
UK enforces digital travel system, mandatory eVisas for Indians
The new procedure will replace paper-based visa stickers as part of a phased programme over recent years
 "UK enforces digital travel system, mandatory eVisas for Indians")
As AI grows, legacy will compress: McKinsey & Company's Noshir Kaka
McKinsey's Noshir Kaka says AI disruption could unlock a $15 trillion opportunity, but IT services firms must overhaul business models, talent, and pricing to win
 "As AI grows, legacy will compress: McKinsey & Company's Noshir Kaka")
Expect $350 billion investments in RE sector by 2030: Pralhad Joshi
The minister said the country's module manufacturing capacity stands at 140 GW
 "Expect $350 billion investments in RE sector by 2030: Pralhad Joshi")
Reliance Enterprise Intelligence ceases to be wholly owned arm of RIL
Reliance Enterprise Intelligence is no longer a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of RIL after issuing shares to a Meta unit, which now holds 30% of its equity
 "Reliance Enterprise Intelligence ceases to be wholly owned arm of RIL")
India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament
Congress and Left parties say Modi's visit amounts to betrayal of the Palestinian cause
 "India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament")
TCS asks staff to use AI even if it means 'cannibalising' revenue streams
TCS CEO K Krithivasan says associates should adopt AI proactively and offer AI-first solutions to clients, even if it cannibalises existing revenue streams
 "TCS asks staff to use AI even if it means 'cannibalising' revenue streams")
Yes Bank's 5K forex card customers hit with $280K fraudulent transactions
Around 5,000 Yes Bank forex card customers were hit by fraudulent transactions totalling $280,000, with the bank blocking several attempts and initiating chargebacks to prevent financial loss
 "Yes Bank's 5K forex card customers hit with $280K fraudulent transactions")
Indian MSME drugmakers likely to focus on Brazil as next growth market
India-Brazil pharma meet highlights Brazil's growing role as a priority market for Indian MSME drugmakers, driven by rising exports, regulatory engagement and demand for specialty medicines
 "Indian MSME drugmakers likely to focus on Brazil as next growth market")
11,790 MHz telecom spectrum available for auction valued at ₹2.1 trn
Sources further said that overall, the spectrum is 19 per cent cheaper than prices recommended in 2022
 "11,790 MHz telecom spectrum available for auction valued at ₹2.1 trn")
Microsoft Japan raided over suspected violation of biz obstruction: Report
A Microsoft Japan spokesperson said the company is 'fully cooperating with the JFTC in their requests'
 "Microsoft Japan raided over suspected violation of biz obstruction: Report")
Listed pvt non-financial firms see first double-digit sales growth in 3 yrs
RBI data shows listed private non-financial firms posted 10.1% growth in Q3FY26 - their first double-digit rise in nearly 3 yrs - driven by a rebound in manufacturing and stronger sectoral performance
 "Listed pvt non-financial firms see first double-digit sales growth in 3 yrs")
Just momentary heat, says J&K skipper Dogra on spat with Karnataka's Aneesh
The incident took place shortly after Dogra struck a boundary off pacer Prasidh Krishna, when a verbal exchange with substitute fielder Aneesh escalated into a brief physical confrontation
Govt to conduct ₹25K cr bond switch auction on Monday to ease redemptions
The government will conduct a ₹25,000-crore switch auction on Monday to convert bonds maturing in 2026-27 into longer-tenor securities, helping smoothen its redemption profile and reduce rollover risk
 "Govt to conduct ₹25K cr bond switch auction on Monday to ease redemptions")
Credit card spends dip slightly in January; issuances rise to 116.6 mn
Credit card spending eased to Rs 2 trillion in January after festive highs, though outstanding cards rose to 116.65 million as issuers recalibrated amid tighter norms and shifting customer profiles
 "Credit card spends dip slightly in January; issuances rise to 116.6 mn")
NBFCs' bank licence set to figure at DFS meet on Thursday as reforms loom
The meeting will be attended by senior officials from the Finance Industry Development Council, Sa-Dhan and Microfinance Industry Network
 "NBFCs' bank licence set to figure at DFS meet on Thursday as reforms loom")
US tariff rate may rise to 15% or higher for some nations: USTR
The US tariff rate for some countries will go up to 15 per cent or higher from the newly-imposed 10 per cent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said
 "US tariff rate may rise to 15% or higher for some nations: USTR")