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USD 105 trillion raised through equity and debt in 10 years

He also highlighted the resilient IPO market saying it has been "particularly vibrant". "In FY26 (April-Jan), companies raised about USD 1.8 trillion through 329 IPOs as compared to around USD 1.7 trillion raised through 320 IPOs in FY25. This reflects not just market appetite, but issuer confidence in public markets as a platform for long-term capital," he added.

2026-02-25T16:52:34.415126+00:00 IST

Reliance Industries announces REIL stake restructuring

Of the total allotment, 59,66,22,500 equity shares aggregating Rs 596.6 crore were allotted to Reliance Intelligence Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, while 25,65,52,500 equity shares aggregating Rs 256.6 crore were allotted to Facebook Overseas Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc.

2026-02-25T16:14:13.617046+00:00 IST

BMC unveils Rs 80,952.56 Crore budget for 2026–27; up by 8.77%

According to the budget document, capital expenditure has been pegged at Rs 48,164.28 crore, reflecting the civic body's primary focus on infrastructure development, healthcare expansion, and initiatives aimed at fostering a clean and sustainable environment. Revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 32,698.44 crore, maintaining a capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio of 60:40.

2026-02-25T15:58:39.826638+00:00 IST

“Bharat is in very good hands”: Gautam Adani

Sharing his experience on the social media platform X, Adani said, "We welcomed 24 exceptional students (and their parents) from our nation's leading business schools. They are the newest scholarship awardees of the Adani Accelerated Leadership Program (AALP)."

2026-02-25T14:49:47.041084+00:00 IST

Government’s web-based portal, PAIMANA reports 1,702 ongoing proj

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, as of January 2026, 1702 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a revised cost of Rs 39.25 lakh crore, are reported on the Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building (PAIMANA) portal across 17 Central Ministries/Departments.

2026-02-25T14:42:01.109531+00:00 IST

National Export Strategy for EVs vital: FICCI-Yes Bank report

A National Export Strategy for electric vehicles is now a strategic necessity for India to scale production and improve cost curves as global EV sales are projected to triple by 2030.

2026-02-25T12:48:30.848185+00:00 IST

India becoming global manufacturing hub for smartphones

In a social media post on X, the minister said, "India is becoming the smartphone manufacturing factory for the world." Sharing the data, he added that the smartphone exports for the calendar year 2025 (January to December) reached USD 30 billion. Last month, Vaishnaw had highlighted that India achieved record electronics exports of worth USD 47 billion (Rs 4.15 lakh crore) in 2025.

2026-02-25T11:23:02.119137+00:00 IST

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Cricket season drives tourism beyond metros: Airbnb

As important cricket tournaments unfold between February and May, travel demand is dispersing into emerging cricket centres such as Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Lucknow, signalling how major sporting moments are reshaping India's tourism map.

2026-02-25T11:14:20.117541+00:00 IST

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Stock market ends flat, Nifty falls below 25,500 level

The Sensex closed at 82,276.07, up 50 points, while the Nifty 50 closed 58 points higher at 25,482.50. Among the key sectors, on the gaining end, were auto, healthcare, IT, metal, while telecom, FMCG, oil & gas, and PSU Bank faced losses.

2026-02-25T11:07:04.055708+00:00 IST

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Exploring “most effective” measures to promote electric mobility

He further revealed that a meeting had been held with stakeholders and the Ministry of Power. "Already, we had a meeting with stakeholders and the power ministry. After the meeting with the stakeholders, the power ministry has sent the proposal to the PM's office," he added.

2026-02-25T09:36:50.827543+00:00 IST

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India’s dependence on foreign vessels a strategic weakness

He explained that while a strong military presence is vital, it must be matched by commercial ownership to ensure stability during global disruptions. "I have argued many times before that ships and this maritime capability is one of our biggest strategic weaknesses," Sanyal noted, adding that a merchant fleet is essential to "provide support to the economy in good times and bad."

2026-02-25T09:14:52.290658+00:00 IST

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We welcome more global companies to invest, grow and create jobs,

Karnataka Minister MB Patil invites global investors to come and set up shop in Karnataka. "We welcome more global companies to invest, grow and create jobs from Karnataka," said MB Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, during the inauguration of Amazon's second-largest Asia office in Bengaluru.

2026-02-25T09:11:03.520149+00:00 IST

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Quick commerce growing fastest in digital commerce segment

Quick commerce is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment in India's digital commerce sector, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45 per cent to reach USD 35-40 billion over the next five years, according to a report by McKinsey & Company.

2026-02-25T08:44:24.969018+00:00 IST

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No change to SIM Binding rules as security takes precedence, says

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that the government maintained its stance on SIM binding rules, prioritising national security over revenue implications.

2026-02-25T08:29:41.719119+00:00 IST

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MoRTH road execution to moderate in FY27

The toll collections remain healthy in FY2025-26, with expectation of 7-9% growth in FY2025-26e. Amid soft Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, the inflation-linked toll rate is likely to increase by around 3.3% for newer projects linked to December WPI and 2.5-3.0% for older projects linked to March WPI in FY2026-27.

2026-02-25T08:25:32.572085+00:00 IST

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India showcases digital customs success at WTO Geneva event

India has presented its significant progress in customs reform, highlighting how a digital-first approach is transforming the nation's trade landscape. During a specialised session, the presentation focused on how "India's digital transformation has made its customs border procedures futuristic, efficient and aligned with the needs of international cooperation." Key reforms were showcased that have transitioned traditional systems into ones that are "contactless, faceless and paperless," creating a faster and more transparent environment for global trade.

2026-02-25T08:07:33.213277+00:00 IST

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Airtel Foundation, Indian Army strengthen education tie-up in J-K

Bharti Airtel Foundation and the Northern Command of the Indian Army have reaffirmed their joint commitment to delivering equitable, high-quality education to children in Jammu & Kashmir through the Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) Program. The announcement was made after a high-level meeting, held on February 23, between Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, and Binu Nair, Chief Operating Officer of the Bharti Airtel Foundation, held at the Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur.

2026-02-25T07:21:31.006085+00:00 IST

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Enterprise software unlikely to be threatened by AI

Enterprise software is unlikely to be threatened by artificial intelligence (AI), and instead, AI will increasingly be embedded within software platforms to enhance functionality and create value, according to a report by HSBC.

2026-02-25T07:19:46.391750+00:00 IST

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109th NPG meeting evaluates key rail, metro, and airport projects

The meeting focused on enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency in alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). The NPG evaluated 02 Rail Projects, 01 Metro Project, 01 Airport Project for their conformity to the PM GatiShakti principles of integrated multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes and 'Whole of Government' approach.

2026-02-25T07:02:53.467788+00:00 IST

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Maruti Suzuki’s in-plant railway siding in Gujarat becomes world’

Maruti Suzuki India Limited's in-plant railway siding in Gujarat became the world's first modal shift transportation project to generate carbon credits under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) program of Verra. The automobile manufacturer announced on Wednesday that the project is registered to reduce approximately 1.7 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over a 10-year crediting period starting from the 2023-24 fiscal year.

2026-02-25T06:21:14.978438+00:00 IST

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Economic momentum picks up in December quarter on strong domestic

Economic momentum in India picked up sequentially during the December quarter, supported by festive season demand and the impact of GST rate cuts. According to the UBS India Composite Economic Indicator report, early data for January 2026 suggests that this robust momentum has continued into the new year. The analysis indicates that the Indian economy is currently maintaining a stable position characterised by strong domestic demand and well-contained macro stability risks.

2026-02-25T06:05:35.602048+00:00 IST