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RBI gives ICICI AMC approval to raise stake in HDFC Bank to 9.95%
If ICICI group's stake in the lender falls below 5 per cent, it will need fresh RBI approval to raise the shareholding to 5 per cent or more
 "RBI gives ICICI AMC approval to raise stake in HDFC Bank to 9.95%")
IMD weather update: Cold wave eases; rain, snow likely across North India
IMD forecasts rainfall and snow across North India under three western disturbances, with temperatures set to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius and fog limited to isolated pockets
 "IMD weather update: Cold wave eases; rain, snow likely across North India")
Nifty outlook: Index to consolidate; Ajit Mishra suggests 3 stocks to buy
Nifty outlook for Feb 12: Index consolidates near 25,950 amid mixed sectoral trends. Ajit Mishra recommends Glenmark Pharma, Nippon Life and TVS Motor as stocks to buy today.
 "Nifty outlook: Index to consolidate; Ajit Mishra suggests 3 stocks to buy")
Armed forces likely to see big-ticket approvals at DAC meet on Thursday
The DAC may consider a ₹2.7 trillion Rafale deal, Scalp missiles and other key Army, Navy and Air Force acquisitions at today's meeting
 "Armed forces likely to see big-ticket approvals at DAC meet on Thursday")
Local arms of foreign defence firms not to qualify as 'Indian vendors'
Released for stakeholder comments on Tuesday, the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 addresses domestic industry concerns over the definition of 'Indian vendor'
 "Local arms of foreign defence firms not to qualify as 'Indian vendors'")
Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the 'Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 through supplementary agenda soon after the Question Hour
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India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data
India's outward FDI stands at $3.42 billion in January 2026, easing from December levels, with equity, loans and guarantees showing mixed trends
 "India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data")
LG Electronics India Q3 results: Net profit down 61.6% due to subdued sales
LG Electronics India posts 61.6% drop in Q3FY26 net profit as subdued demand, higher input costs and currency headwinds weigh on margins
 "LG Electronics India Q3 results: Net profit down 61.6% due to subdued sales")
Net direct tax collections up 9.4 % to ₹19.43 trillion till February 10
Net direct tax collections grow 9.4% to Rs 19.43 trillion till February 10 in FY26, aided by moderation in refunds, CBDT provisional data shows
 "Net direct tax collections up 9.4 % to ₹19.43 trillion till February 10")
Goyal urges exporters and industry bodies to take full advantage of FTAs
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges exporters to leverage new FTAs with developed nations as India finalises trade deals with the US and EU
 "Goyal urges exporters and industry bodies to take full advantage of FTAs")
EV retail sales expand in January, with gains across PVs and two-wheelers
India's EV retail market expanded in January 2026, with passenger vehicles and two-wheelers posting strong year-on-year growth amid rising demand, FADA data showed
 "EV retail sales expand in January, with gains across PVs and two-wheelers")
Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM
Sitharaman said since the FY27 Budget was the first Budget in the second quarter of the 21st Century, there has been some investments which will have bearing on the long term
 "Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM")
India's first cross-sector investment trust in works to monetise assets
The move comes as the NITI Aayog, the government's policy think tank, looks to bring state governments on board for NMP 2.0
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US revises fact sheet: $500 bn clause softened, 'certain pulses' dropped
Update softens language on India's $500 bn purchases plan, bringing it in line with joint statement issued by both countries
 "US revises fact sheet: $500 bn clause softened, 'certain pulses' dropped")
All about the Consumer Price Index: How India tracks retail inflation
CPI tracks retail price changes across India; January 2026 inflation data shifts to a new 2024 base year reflecting updated spending patterns
 "All about the Consumer Price Index: How India tracks retail inflation")
Rahul Gandhi slams India-US trade deal, FM Sitharaman rebuts sharply
Rahul Gandhi alleges India 'surrendered' in US trade pact; Centre rejects charge, says no one can sell or buy the country
 "Rahul Gandhi slams India-US trade deal, FM Sitharaman rebuts sharply")
RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party
Draft norms seek to curb mis-selling by barring incentives from third parties, mandating refunds and compensation, and prohibiting use of dark patterns
 "RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party")
Retail inflation: A brief history before new data series launch on Thursday
India's retail inflation gauge has evolved from fragmented worker-specific indices to a unified CPI framework that now anchors monetary policy and welfare decisions
 "Retail inflation: A brief history before new data series launch on Thursday")
Rolls-Royce CEO calls on PM Modi, shares plans to be part of Viksit Bharat
Modi was responding to a post by Rolls-Royce on Erginbilgic's meeting with Modi
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Bombay Dyeing Q3FY26 results show ₹9.85 crore loss, revenue down 22%
The company posted a net profit of ₹70.06 crore in the October-December quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing
 "Bombay Dyeing Q3FY26 results show ₹9.85 crore loss, revenue down 22%")