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Nifty, Sensex open lower as US sell-off amid tariff & AI Concerns

Indian stock markets opened with selling pressure on Tuesday, tracking sharp declines in US markets amid concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and AI-led disruptions affecting global technology stocks.

2026-02-24T04:08:04.677025+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal, Canadian Trade Minister discuss CEPA

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a virtual meeting with Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu to advance discussions on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

2026-02-24T03:32:37.295166+00:00 IST

IBM to invest in quantum computing, cloud infrastructure in India

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that IBM is planning investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure across India, which is expected to create new opportunities for the country's growing technology talent pool.

2026-02-24T03:14:22.299345+00:00 IST

US markets tumble as Dow Jones down by 821 pts amid tariffs

US stock markets declined sharply as tariff-related uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran made investors cautious, leading to increased selling pressure across major indices.

2026-02-24T02:32:45.257076+00:00 IST

Exploration delays, slow licensing holding back gold potential

He said that India can supply 50-100 tonnes to the market or they can send it to the Reserve Bank also. "Our reserves can go up. We don't need to buy from outside. We will be saving our foreign exchange," he added. He said deposits have been identified in states such as Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand, but licences have not been issued widely.

2026-02-23T16:58:11.096067+00:00 IST

Digital Bharat Nidhi, Andhra Pradesh sign MoC

Digital Bharat Nidhi and the Andhra Pradesh government have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the expedited implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in the State.

2026-02-23T15:39:22.969766+00:00 IST

Govt targets to achieve Rs 16.72 Lakh Crore

As per the detailed report released by the NITI Aayog, NMP 2.0 targets to achieve Rs 16.72 lakh crore, including private sector investment of Rs 5.8 lakh crore, from monetisation of assets belonging to 12 sectors, during the course of five years (FY26 to FY30).

2026-02-23T15:29:27.671893+00:00 IST

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Tata Communications, RailTel join hands to boost digital infra

Tata Communications and RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. entered into a strategic association to strengthen India's digital infrastructure backbone for Artificial Intelligence and next-generation digital services. The collaboration aims to modernise network infrastructure and enhance cyber protection by combining RailTel's national reach with Tata Communications' global digital platforms.

2026-02-23T15:28:32.288258+00:00 IST

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Bharti Airtel Foundation launches over 45 AI-enabled tools

Bharti Airtel Foundation and the CK-12 Foundation launched one of India's most comprehensive AI-integration initiatives for teacher empowerment on Monday. The partnership integrates over 45 AI-enabled teaching tools into TheTeacherApp, a free digital platform currently utilised by more than 2 lakh educators across the country. This integration aims to scale the platform by providing advanced resources to teachers across the K-12 spectrum and the entire school education system.

2026-02-23T14:44:30.050246+00:00 IST

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GIFT City hosts UK's West Midlands mayoral delegation

The delegation included representatives from the West Midlands Growth Company, leading universities such as the University of Warwick, University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University and Coventry University -- which has already established an international branch campus in GIFT City -- along with industry leaders from mobility, advanced manufacturing, energy, artificial intelligence and financial services, as well as members of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and trade bodies.

2026-02-23T14:25:06.738755+00:00 IST

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets ministers from Tajikistan and C

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held high-level discussions with ministers from Tajikistan and Cambodia to expand bilateral trade and investment ties across multiple sectors. The meetings focused on deepening economic cooperation and unlocking new business opportunities between India and these nations. Goyal detailed the scope of these international partnerships on X.

2026-02-23T14:08:54.531337+00:00 IST

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India’s TEXMiN, Russia’s GIREDMET ink pact to ramp up rare earth

This partnership with GIREDMET brings together global expertise and translational research capabilities to strengthen India's self-reliance in rare metals and advanced materials. The partnership aims to establish a framework for cooperation across the mining value chain, from exploration and mineral beneficiation to extraction, separation, refining and advanced materials development. The agreement was signed during the Industry-Institute Interaction 2026 (III-2026) conclave and exhibition at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

2026-02-23T13:04:59.946172+00:00 IST

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Bharti Airtel to inject Rs 20,000 crore in its NBFC

The NBFC subsidiary will be capitalised with Rs 20,000 crore to be injected over the next few years. Airtel will contribute 70 per cent with the promoter group via Bharti Enterprises Limited, bringing in the balance 30 per cent.

2026-02-23T12:58:43.139390+00:00 IST

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Zero Defect, Zero Effect vision is core of India’s manufacturing

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today emphasised that quality must become the defining mantra of India's manufacturing and export ecosystem, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "zero defect, zero effect" will serve as the cornerstone of India's growth story in the Amrit Kaal. Aligning the initiative with the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Minister said India's ambition to become a USD 30-35 trillion economy by 2047 rests on three pillars -- zero defect (quality), zero effect (sustainability), and equitable opportunity (inclusivity).

2026-02-23T12:54:08.702451+00:00 IST

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TCS, ServiceNow enter multi-year partnership to scale enterprise

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ServiceNow signed a multi-year partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption for enterprises across various business functions. According to a Tata Consultancy Services exchange filing, the collaboration focuses on reimagining work transformation through AI in back-office operations, including human resources, finance, supply chain, procurement, and employee services.

2026-02-23T12:03:43.643211+00:00 IST

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Hindustan Zinc Limited signs MoU with Tripura Group

According to a exchange filing by Hindustan Zinc , the agreement facilitates the operationalisation of a manufacturing unit within the company's Zinc Park located at Khankhala in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan. The partnership marks a step in establishing India's first integrated downstream industrial hub dedicated to zinc-based value chains.

2026-02-23T11:36:33.464601+00:00 IST

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R&B Denims secures whopping sales orders worth Rs 215.88 crore, s

R&B Denims Limited, a leader in India’s denim industry, has secured sales orders aggregating to around Rs 215.88 crore for the supply of around 12,000,000 meters of denim fabric products from established merchant exporters, the company said in a regulatory filing.

2026-02-23T11:25:35.737879+00:00 IST

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SEBI using AI for ‘real time tracking’ of finfluencers

"AI is being increasingly by us. We are using them on financial influencers and those transgressing the lines on investment advice. It is also being used on certain advertisements to ensure they are under SEBI rules," he said while addressing a press conference at NISM Campus in Mumbai.

2026-02-23T11:14:16.977063+00:00 IST

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Indian stock market ends with gains amid mixed global cues

At close, Sensex was recorded at 83,294.66, rising 480 points, or 0.58 per cent, while the Nifty 50 closed at 25,713, up 142 points, or 0.55 per cent.

2026-02-23T11:07:46.612662+00:00 IST

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Non-metro cities drive 70% of formal job growth in India: Report

Non-metro regions now account for nearly 70 per cent of the formal workforce in India. A new report by Quess Corp shows that tier-3 cities lead this growth with 40 per cent of employment. Tier-2 hubs follow with 29 per cent of jobs, while tier-1 cities hold 31 per cent of the workforce.

2026-02-23T10:03:55.906335+00:00 IST

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RBI to auction Rs 44,500 crore State Government Securities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct an auction of State Government Securities (SGS) tomorrow, February 24, 2026 (Tuesday), aggregating Rs 44,550 crore, according to an official notification issued by the central bank.

2026-02-23T09:46:58.005507+00:00 IST