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Infosys partners with Anthropic to deliver enterprise AI solution

Infosys on Tuesday announced a collaboration with Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, to develop and deliver advanced enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for companies across telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and software development.

2026-02-17T04:39:16.798123+00:00 IST

Sensex falls 230 pts, Nifty down 100 pts in early trade

The share markets in the country opened on a cautious note on Tuesday amid fresh tensions escalating between the United States and Iran, as the two nations began indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.

2026-02-17T04:05:51.794939+00:00 IST

FM Sitharaman meets Norway's FM, agree to leverage TEPA

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting with Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo and discussed strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, with both sides agreeing to leverage the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), especially in the domains of blue economy, green economy, and investment through sovereign wealth and pension funds.

2026-02-17T03:10:13.759686+00:00 IST

India’s textile and apparel exports down by 3.75% in January

India's textile and apparel exports registered a decline in January compared with the same period last year, largely due to high tariffs imposed by the United States that remained in force till February 7.

2026-02-17T02:43:02.503948+00:00 IST

AI-Powered Finance to Reshape India’s Payments Landscape

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a transformative role in reshaping the payments ecosystem by embedding intelligence into digital finance, said Adelia Castelino, Founder & Managing Director In-Solutions Global.

2026-02-16T19:49:00.845709+00:00 IST

Akash Ambani showcases Jio’s AI ecosystem to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Jio Intelligence Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where he reviewed a range of AI-powered models and solutions.

2026-02-16T14:22:31.592633+00:00 IST

Reliance Consumer Products to form JV with TGI Group in Nigeria

This partnership, subject to customary legal and regulatory clearances, will significantly expand RCPL's global footprint by establishing a strong presence in one of Africa's largest consumer markets. Since its inception in 2022, RCPL has successfully built a robust R&D backbone and scaled a diverse portfolio of iconic brands into household names.

2026-02-16T14:13:27.112024+00:00 IST

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CCPA takes action against Snapdeal, imposes Rs 5 lakh penalty

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5,00,000 on Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) "for engaging in unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements by facilitating the sale of non-BIS compliant toys" on its platform

2026-02-16T12:42:23.579692+00:00 IST

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"AI is a huge multiplier" for talent deficits but "jobs will get

AI is a critical tool for solving India's talent shortages in essential public sectors rather than a threat to the overall labour market, argues Neeraj Aggarwal, Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG. He believes that for a country facing a lack of professionals in key areas, the technology serves as a necessary force to expand reach and impact.

2026-02-16T12:38:58.211844+00:00 IST

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Indian startups will leverage AI: DPIIT Joint Secy

The Fund of Funds for Startups is implemented by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and invests in SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds, which in turn deploy capital into eligible startups.

2026-02-16T12:16:05.591059+00:00 IST

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India's Chief Negotiator will lead delegation to US to finalise l

India's chief negotiator and Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Rajesh Agrawal, confirmed that the India-US trade discussions are moving forward to establish a formal agreement. "There have been virtual engagements going on (with US), and next week, the chief negotiator will be leading a delegation to the US to finalise the legal framework towards the legal agreement that work will carry on next week in Washington," Agrawal said, briefing the media today while releasing the trade data for January.

2026-02-16T12:02:44.324201+00:00 IST

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EFTA Deal to Boost India's Export-Oriented Sectors: Expert

The session is expected to explore expanding cooperation between India and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, in critical sectors.

2026-02-16T11:52:34.924874+00:00 IST

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Silver import surges 128.95% in terms of value

Longer-term trends indicate a structural shift in India's gold imports, with value rising sharply over time while volumes have stagnated or declined. Gold import value increased from USD 32.91 billion in FY19 to USD 58.01 billion in FY25, a 76 per cent rise over six years.

2026-02-16T11:47:18.962873+00:00 IST

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In talks with over 30 countries on Deepfake: Vaishnaw

He was addressing a fireside conversation titled 'Rewarding Our Creative Future in the Age of AI' at the India AI Impact Summit with Charles Rivkin Chairman and CEO Motion Picture Association.

2026-02-16T11:28:08.115517+00:00 IST

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Exports, imports rise in January; trade deficit nearly doubles

India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, increased by 13.16 per cent year-on-year to USD 80.45 billion in January 2026, compared with USD 71.09 billion in January 2025, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday.

2026-02-16T11:27:42.730885+00:00 IST

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AI should reduce burden on our health care workforce: MoHFW Secy

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into India's healthcare framework is poised to revolutionise service delivery by bridging critical gaps and reducing the burden on the medical workforce. A core objective of the national AI strategy is to support rather than replace human intervention.

2026-02-16T11:14:05.509439+00:00 IST

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India faces over 3,100 weekly cyber-attacks: Report

The education sector has emerged as the most targeted industry in India, bearing the brunt of the onslaught with 7,684 weekly attacks per organisation. Other sectors also face intense pressure, with the government sector seeing 4,912 weekly attacks and business services 3,747.

2026-02-16T10:30:51.626256+00:00 IST

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EaseMyTrip shares hit 20% upper circuit

At day's closing, the shares of the company traded at Rs 7.93, remaining at the upper circuit level. The upper circuit is the highest possible price that the stock of a publicly-listed firm can trade at on that particular day.

2026-02-16T10:20:53.364629+00:00 IST

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UPI preferred mode of transaction at 57%, surpassing cash at 38%

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the most preferred mode of transaction, accounting for 57 per cent, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to a survey.

2026-02-16T10:07:16.081577+00:00 IST

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Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, announces India partnerships

The company stated that India is "home to a developer community doing some of the most technically intense AI work we see anywhere." According to the announcement, nearly half of Claude usage in India involves computer and mathematical tasks such as building applications and modernising systems. Anthropic also reported that its run-rate revenue in the country has doubled since October 2025.

2026-02-16T10:04:59.850522+00:00 IST

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MSMEs must be at the heart of AI-driven manufacturing transformat

"MSME is absolutely a great focus and really, really required at this point in time," Kataria told ANI on the sidelines of "Democratizing AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good", organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

2026-02-16T09:35:13.553708+00:00 IST