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Interpreting US trade deal: Focus on the gains from import liberalisation
Amid political criticism, the India-US trade pact highlights how lower tariffs and deeper reforms could lift productivity and growth, if intent turns into binding change
 "Interpreting US trade deal: Focus on the gains from import liberalisation")
BPCL unfazed by geopolitics, to buy crude on techno-commercial merit: CMD
BPCL will source crude purely on techno-commercial merit amid geopolitical flux, with talks on Saudi investment in its Andhra refinery, says CMD Sanjay Khanna
 "BPCL unfazed by geopolitics, to buy crude on techno-commercial merit: CMD")
The War Within a War: How Vietnam shaped the civil rights movement
A new history shows how the Vietnam War became a frontline of America's civil rights struggle, exposing deep racial injustice within the US military
 "The War Within a War: How Vietnam shaped the civil rights movement")
SC spectrum ruling likely to weigh on IBC recovery from Aircel, RCom
Supreme Court says telecom spectrum cannot be treated as a corporate asset under IBC, a move bankers say will dent recoveries in Aircel and RCom cases
 "SC spectrum ruling likely to weigh on IBC recovery from Aircel, RCom")
StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost
The number of AI companies founded in India increased from 67 in 2016 to 197 in 2025
 "StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost")
Phase out universal subsidies, target benefits better: ADB-PwC study
ADB-PwC study urges India to phase out universal subsidies, tighten Aadhaar-linked targeting and audits, and improve fiscal efficiency without hurting stability
 "Phase out universal subsidies, target benefits better: ADB-PwC study")
Funding woes of Metros: Expansion continues, PPP model needs recalibration
Metros are among the most capital-intensive urban assets. Construction costs around ₹250 crore per kilometre and take five years or more. Revenue stabilisation often takes another decade
 "Funding woes of Metros: Expansion continues, PPP model needs recalibration")
FTA tariff concessions could cost India Rs 1 trillion in FY26
India's customs duty forgone due to FTAs could cross ₹1 trillion in FY27, with Asean accounting for the largest share, Budget documents show
 "FTA tariff concessions could cost India Rs 1 trillion in FY26")
India-US trade deal: Transparency on constraints and commitments needed
As questions linger over Russian oil, tariffs and market access, clarity on India's constraints and commitments is key to managing perceptions of the US trade deal
 "India-US trade deal: Transparency on constraints and commitments needed")
Dominant India thump Pakistan by 61 runs, extend T20 World Cup edge to 8-1
Suryakumar Yadav and co. have now made it 8-1 against Pakistan in World Cups, further tilting the rivalry in favor of the Men in Blue.
 "Dominant India thump Pakistan by 61 runs, extend T20 World Cup edge to 8-1")
RBI's new loan recovery norms: NBFCs may incur extra cost to train agents
From a customer perspective, the stricter norms are welcome, industry executives said
 "RBI's new loan recovery norms: NBFCs may incur extra cost to train agents")
India vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC 2026: IND crush PAK by 61 runs; Qualify for Super 8 stage
IND vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS: India bundle out Pakistan at 114 as the Men in Blue extend their lead in T20 World Cup to 8-1.
 "India vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC 2026: IND crush PAK by 61 runs; Qualify for Super 8 stage")
Marco Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
"These are countries that are very strong with us, very cooperative with the United States, work very closely with us, and it's a good opportunity to go see them", Rubio said
 "Marco Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders")
India well-positioned to capitalise on AI markets: Birmingham & Ohrie
Since the time we changed the operating model, we have plugged India directly into the strategy. The squads here are equally as capable as the ones in North America, says Birmingham
 "India well-positioned to capitalise on AI markets: Birmingham & Ohrie")
Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis
India pilots CBDC-based digital food coupons in Gujarat, enabling beneficiaries to redeem ration entitlements through programmable e₹ instead of physical grain
 "Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis")
AI adoption is reshaping hiring priorities across Indian firms: Study
Roles commonly perceived as most exposed to AI, such as software developers and database administrators, are also among those experiencing the strongest growth in demand
 "AI adoption is reshaping hiring priorities across Indian firms: Study")
Selling, AI concerns around Indian IT stocks overdone: Jignesh Desai
FY27 earnings growth could be broader, with mid and smallcaps leading the upside, while AI fears around IT stocks are overdone, says Centrum Broking's Jignesh Desai
 "Selling, AI concerns around Indian IT stocks overdone: Jignesh Desai")
Despite heavy IT selloff, FPI inflows remain positive so far in February
EM flows gathering pace as investors double down on de-dollarisation trade
 "Despite heavy IT selloff, FPI inflows remain positive so far in February")
Renewable energy accounts for 75% of total power capacity addition in FY26
Solar and wind led capacity growth as India added 52,537 MW between April and January, with renewable energy accounting for three-fourths of total additions
 "Renewable energy accounts for 75% of total power capacity addition in FY26")
Mutual funds go big on private banks in January amid market volatility
Mutual funds deploy Rs 15,400 crore in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank during January volatility; private lenders account for 45% of net equity buys
 "Mutual funds go big on private banks in January amid market volatility")