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Towards a more responsive federalism: FC-16 calls for self-reliant states
The five messages of FC-16 put together reflect that states need to be more self-reliant in raising resources
 "Towards a more responsive federalism: FC-16 calls for self-reliant states")
Demand stays strong, margin trajectory key for Mahindra & Mahindra
M&M posts steady Q3FY26 results with robust auto and tractor growth; EV push and commodity costs seen as key factors shaping margins ahead
 "Demand stays strong, margin trajectory key for Mahindra & Mahindra")
Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe apologizes for 'colonized' comment on immigrants
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said Thursday that he's sorry if some have been offended by anti-immigrant comments.
 "Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe apologizes for 'colonized' comment on immigrants")
Shane Warne was a big influence on my career: Italy spinner Ben Manenti
Spinner Ben Manenti, a key architect of Italy's maiden T20 World Cup win over Nepal on Thursday, credited the influence of the late Shane Warne on his career while growing up in Australia.
 "Shane Warne was a big influence on my career: Italy spinner Ben Manenti")
NSE appoints Rothschild & Co as independent adviser for IPO process
Exchange names Rothschild & Co to lead transparent selection of intermediaries for its IPO, which will be entirely a secondary share sale
 "NSE appoints Rothschild & Co as independent adviser for IPO process")
Hindalco Q3FY26 results: PAT falls 45% to ₹2,049 crore on Oswego hit
Exceptional losses linked to Oswego plant disruption drag profit, even as India business posts record PAT and supports revenue growth
 "Hindalco Q3FY26 results: PAT falls 45% to ₹2,049 crore on Oswego hit")
Driven by FTAs: Ashok Leyland may redraw EU and UK export playbook
Hinduja Group flagship may consider exporting electric buses from India to EU and UK markets, while expanding capacity in West Asia
 "Driven by FTAs: Ashok Leyland may redraw EU and UK export playbook")
Nifty FMCG index tanks 6% in 2026; analysts remain selective on stocks
As a strategy, Gaurang Shah, head investment strategist at Geojit Investments remains selectively bullish on the FMCG stocks on the back of a likely improvement in semi-urban and rural demand.
 "Nifty FMCG index tanks 6% in 2026; analysts remain selective on stocks")
Domene scores 4 as Argentina crush India 8-0 in FIH Men's Pro League
Inconsistencies continued to plague India as they slumped to a 0-8 defeat against Argentina, with Tomas Domene netting four goals in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League here on Thursday.
 "Domene scores 4 as Argentina crush India 8-0 in FIH Men's Pro League")
GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules
Experts say simpler rules, tax benefits aid GIFT City's emergence as preferred jurisdiction
 "GIFT IFSC captures 65% of ECBs in FY26 on lower taxes, lighter rules")
Petronet LNG Q3 FY26: Net profit rises 5% on higher capacity utilization
Net profit of ₹848 crore in October-December 2025 - the third quarter of the current 2025-26 fiscal year - compared with ₹806 crore earnings in the same period a year back, a company statement said
 "Petronet LNG Q3 FY26: Net profit rises 5% on higher capacity utilization")
Rera just helping builders in default; better to abolish it: Supreme Court
All states should think of the people for whom the institution was created: Court
 "Rera just helping builders in default; better to abolish it: Supreme Court")
IAF to train RAF pilots: All British academies now host Indian instructors
The IAF instructors to be deployed to RAF Valley will instruct on the trainer aircraft BAE Hawk T2 or Texan T1
 "IAF to train RAF pilots: All British academies now host Indian instructors")
T20 WC 2026 Group A updated points table: India, Pakistan, USA rankings
The Group A points table has already started taking shape with India and Pakistan tied at the top with 4 points each. India however, are ahead on net run rate after their 2 comfortable wins.
 "T20 WC 2026 Group A updated points table: India, Pakistan, USA rankings")
Honasa Consumer Q3 FY26 result: Profit up 93%, focus categories shine
It logged a profit of ₹26.02 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing
 "Honasa Consumer Q3 FY26 result: Profit up 93%, focus categories shine")
Best of BS Opinion: India's data reset meets cyber and trade pressures
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: India's data reset meets cyber and trade pressures")
India vs Namibia HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: IND cruise past NAM; beat them by 93 runs
India's opener Abhishek Sharma missed out the due to a stomach infection as Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah have been named in the eleven.
 "India vs Namibia HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: IND cruise past NAM; beat them by 93 runs")
Jagran Prakashan Q3 FY26 result: Net profit falls 12%, revenue down 8%
The company registered a net profit of ₹62.71 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Jagran Prakashan Ltd (JPL)
 "Jagran Prakashan Q3 FY26 result: Net profit falls 12%, revenue down 8%")
CBIC to roll out Eligible Manufacturer-Importer Scheme by March 1: Chairman
The government is currently working on finalising the eligibility criteria through an internal committee, and detailed contours of the scheme will be shared soon for public feedback
 "CBIC to roll out Eligible Manufacturer-Importer Scheme by March 1: Chairman")
Tell My Mother I Like Boys: Suvir Saran's honest, heartbreaking memoir
As an openly gay man, Suvir Saran's memoir weaves his personal struggles to find love and belonging with reflections on policy, resulting in a memoir that is brutally honest and partly heartbreaking
 "Tell My Mother I Like Boys: Suvir Saran's honest, heartbreaking memoir")