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No single player controls prices: Tata Steel on CCI investigation report
Tata Steel says steel prices move in tandem globally as a commodity, rejects collusion claims, and flags cost pressures and improving demand outlook post Q3FY26
 "No single player controls prices: Tata Steel on CCI investigation report")
India announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles
Package includes food security support, infrastructure, health, defence and maritime cooperation as India and Seychelles sign agreements to deepen ties in the Indian Ocean region
 "India announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles")
EPFO to appoint new partner agencies, change custodian after 15 years
Retirement fund body EPFO is preparing to empanel new partner agencies and appoint a fresh custodian, as it revamps investment, audit and management arrangements
 "EPFO to appoint new partner agencies, change custodian after 15 years")
CCI probing alleged cartelisation by steel makers, says FM Sitharaman
"The matter is presently under inquiry before the Commission as per the provisions of the Act," she said
 "CCI probing alleged cartelisation by steel makers, says FM Sitharaman")
NITI Aayog charts 'development-first' road map to Net Zero 2070 goal
Plans to ensure progressive decoupling of economic growth and emission
 "NITI Aayog charts 'development-first' road map to Net Zero 2070 goal")
T20 WC: Bangladesh asks Pakistan to end boycott, play India on February 15
BCB president Aminul Islam said he urged PCB chief Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Lahore to end the boycott, as efforts intensified to resolve the standoff over the February 15 match.
 "T20 WC: Bangladesh asks Pakistan to end boycott, play India on February 15")
New NHAI InvIT for retail investors receives 5 NHs for ₹9,500 crore
NHAI has accepted a ₹9,500-crore offer from Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust to monetise five highway stretches spanning over 260 km across four states, expanding retail participation in road assets
 "New NHAI InvIT for retail investors receives 5 NHs for ₹9,500 crore")
India turns to US for coking coal as Australia's dominance wanes
The shift in sourcing predates the India-US trade framework and reflects a structural diversification strategy, even as coking coal is designated a critical mineral to boost domestic output
 "India turns to US for coking coal as Australia's dominance wanes")
Soybean oil rallies in CBOT as India agrees to cut duties on US supplies
Traders said prices might rise more if India scales back purchases from South America
 "Soybean oil rallies in CBOT as India agrees to cut duties on US supplies")
National interest is guiding factor: Vikram Misri on India's energy imports
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India's energy import decisions are driven by national interest, diversification and price stability, amid scrutiny of Russian oil imports, global market volatility
 "National interest is guiding factor: Vikram Misri on India's energy imports")
Filing returns for FY26: Taxpayers may continue to use existing ITR forms
New rules likely to be notified by March 1st week
 "Filing returns for FY26: Taxpayers may continue to use existing ITR forms")
The long road to $500 billion: India's US trade pledge won't be easy
India has agreed to buy $500 bn worth of US energy products and other goods as part of a trade deal. This won't be easy, for India has been diversifying its sources
 "The long road to $500 billion: India's US trade pledge won't be easy")
TCS needs to be prepared to take advantage of AI: N Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran asked TCS employees to embed AI into daily work, reflect on recent underperformance and focus on execution as adoption of the technology accelerates
 "TCS needs to be prepared to take advantage of AI: N Chandrasekaran")
SC limits micro-observers' role in Bengal SIR, extends scrutiny deadline
The Supreme Court clarified that micro-observers have no adjudicatory role in West Bengal's voter roll revision, allowed their replacement with Group B officers and extended scrutiny timelines
 "SC limits micro-observers' role in Bengal SIR, extends scrutiny deadline")
BSE Q3 results: Profit jumps nearly threefold to ₹602 cr; revenue up 62%
Total revenue for the quarter under review stood at an all-time high of ₹1,334 crore, up 61 per cent from ₹829 crore a year earlier, BSE said in a statement
 "BSE Q3 results: Profit jumps nearly threefold to ₹602 cr; revenue up 62%")
Eyeing a growth pill: Pharma Inc calls for easier regulatory prescription
Industry says approval delays, weak clinical trial infra holding back sector
 "Eyeing a growth pill: Pharma Inc calls for easier regulatory prescription")
The Ramco Cements Q3 net profit jumps 2-fold to ₹385.63 cr, revenue up 6%
The company posted a net profit of ₹181.58 crore during the October-December quarter of the previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing by The Ramco Cements
 "The Ramco Cements Q3 net profit jumps 2-fold to ₹385.63 cr, revenue up 6%")
Medtech manufacturing industry divided on policy for refurbished devices
Domestic device makers warn of safety and dumping risks, while MNC bodies back affordability benefits as the Centre reviews policy on refurbished high-end medical device imports
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BSE PAT zooms 2.74x; Sebi seeks to cut minimum investment for social funds
The exchange's revenue from operations also soared by 62 per cent to ₹1,244 crore year-on-year
 "BSE PAT zooms 2.74x; Sebi seeks to cut minimum investment for social funds")
Marico to acquire 75% equity stake in Vietnamese DTC firm Skinetiq
The FMCG major will acquire a 75% stake in Vietnam-based Skinetiq in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 350 crore, strengthening its premium beauty and D2C play in the market
 "Marico to acquire 75% equity stake in Vietnamese DTC firm Skinetiq")