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RBI notifies amended ECB framework, eases cost and maturity norms
The central bank said the regulations were finalised after examining feedback received from stakeholders on the draft framework released on October 3, 2025
 "RBI notifies amended ECB framework, eases cost and maturity norms")
No imminent signs of structural slowdown in IPO activity: Subhakanta Bal
Strong IPO pipeline with billion-dollar issues may push 2026 fundraising past $20 billion, driven by robust domestic liquidity and rising MNC interest in India listings
 "No imminent signs of structural slowdown in IPO activity: Subhakanta Bal")
India's unemployment rate hit three-month high of 5% in January
India's unemployment rate climbed to 5% in January, a three-month high, as rural seasonal factors and post-harvest slack pushed joblessness up, even as labour force participation softened
 "India's unemployment rate hit three-month high of 5% in January")
Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench to look at definition of 'industry'
The Supreme Court has referred the scope of the term "industry" under labour law to a nine-judge Bench, which will revisit a 1975 ruling and assess the effect of later legislative developments
 "Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench to look at definition of 'industry'")
Nabard raises ₹6,779 crore via three-year bond at 7.01% cut-off yield
NABARD has raised ₹6,779 cr through a three-year bond at a 7.01% yield, as strong demand for AAA-rated short-tenor paper persists despite elevated sovereign yields and a subdued corporate bond market
 "Nabard raises ₹6,779 crore via three-year bond at 7.01% cut-off yield")
Sale of non-subsidised fertilisers banned in UP, industry cries foul
Industry players warn that UP's ban on non-subsidised fertilisers could curb access to high-quality nutrients, potentially hitting yields of sugarcane, paddy and key vegetables across the state
 "Sale of non-subsidised fertilisers banned in UP, industry cries foul")
RCPL inks deal with TGI group to form JV to enter Nigerian market
In Nigeria, TGI brands include Big Bull Rice, Terra Seasoning Cubes, Golden Terra Soya Oil, Renew Starch and Supramult Multivitamins reach millions of consumers daily
 "RCPL inks deal with TGI group to form JV to enter Nigerian market")
Athiva won't be force-fitted, as Chalet Hotels studies soft branding
Plans soft-brand rollout alongside Athiva expansion, with ₹2,500 crore capex to add over 1,000 keys and scale big-box hotels in metros and leisure destinations through debt and internal accruals
 "Athiva won't be force-fitted, as Chalet Hotels studies soft branding")
Tech sovereignty goes beyond just data, says IBM India head Sandip Patel
IBM's Sandip Patel says sovereignty today means controlling not just data but also AI models, inference and technology operations, as enterprises and governments seek resilient, sovereign-ready system
 "Tech sovereignty goes beyond just data, says IBM India head Sandip Patel")
India may be first to see wider scale of voice AI: Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski says India will be perhaps the first country in the region where we see the wider scale of voice AI, making voice default for all the digital experiences
 "India may be first to see wider scale of voice AI: Mati Staniszewski")
RITES pushes in-service diesel locomotives on export fast-track
With Indian Railways nearly fully electrified, RITES is pushing exports of in-service diesel locomotives-mainly to African nations
 "RITES pushes in-service diesel locomotives on export fast-track")
LIC sets sights on sustained 60%-plus market share: MD & CEO R Doraiswamy
Doraiswamy says policy sales have gathered momentum after the goods and services tax (GST) rationalisation on individual life insurance premiums, increasing affordability for customers
 "LIC sets sights on sustained 60%-plus market share: MD & CEO R Doraiswamy")
India's wholesale inflation climbs to 10-month high of 1.8 % in January
Wholesale inflation rose to a 10-month high of 1.81% in January, driven by higher food and core prices, with vegetable inflation turning positive and manufactured goods showing renewed price pressures
 "India's wholesale inflation climbs to 10-month high of 1.8 % in January")
Kwality Walls sees opportunity for double-digit growth after HUL demerger
The company holds the number two spot in the ice cream market in India behind Amul and holds a 10 per cent market share in the category
 "Kwality Walls sees opportunity for double-digit growth after HUL demerger")
Govt weighs making National Pension System mandatory for gig workers
Government weighs mandatory NPS coverage for gig and unorganised workers, explores auto-enrolment and digital onboarding to widen pension net and boost long-term retirement security
 "Govt weighs making National Pension System mandatory for gig workers")
Going OTP-less: Mastercard, Visa rolling out passkeys for card transactions
For the first time in India, an at-scale, OTP-less authentication framework will allow users to complete credit and debit card transactions
 "Going OTP-less: Mastercard, Visa rolling out passkeys for card transactions")
JSW MG to launch four models in 2026, to invest between ₹3k cr-₹4k cr: MD
The new models include a plug-in hybrid, an electric vehicle, the Majestor SUV and one additional model yet to be disclosed
 "JSW MG to launch four models in 2026, to invest between ₹3k cr-₹4k cr: MD")
18% US levy may kick in this week: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
Talks in Washington next week on interim deal's legal framework
 "18% US levy may kick in this week: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal")
India's AI moment gets real as celebrities and robots share space
PM inaugurates 5-day summit; Vaishnaw says India in talks with over 30 countries for a pact to curb AI misuse
 "India's AI moment gets real as celebrities and robots share space")
Gold, silver rally drove January import bill up 19%; exports increased 0.6%
Trade deficit widest in three months
 "Gold, silver rally drove January import bill up 19%; exports increased 0.6%")