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Five listed Indian REITs distribute over Rs 2,450 Crore

Together, these REITs manage a portfolio spanning over 185 million square feet of Grade A office and retail space across the country. Since inception, they have cumulatively distributed more than Rs 29,100 crore to unitholders, underscoring their growing presence in India's capital markets.

2026-02-16T09:35:12.011193+00:00 IST

Invideo, Google Cloud tieup to integrate AI into filmmaking

Invideo announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud on Monday to debut a new suite of enterprise-grade filmmaking production pipelines designed for the global media and entertainment industry. According to a release, the collaboration integrates Invideo's creative interface with Google Cloud's AI infrastructure and generative media models to provide media studios, production houses, and broadcast networks with the technical capacity to produce long-form, studio-quality content.

2026-02-16T09:16:29.140254+00:00 IST

'India giving necessary policy backing to accelerate AI, semicon'

India is entering a decisive phase in its semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, with sustained policy backing, competitive compute pricing, and long-term investments aimed at building sovereign capabilities, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S. Krishnan said in an address on Monday at the India AI Impact Summit.

2026-02-16T08:38:03.967418+00:00 IST

AI to drive E-commerce access for 60 million MSMEs: Shiprocket CE

Artificial Intelligence is set to play a pivotal role in scaling India's e-commerce sector by creating digital access for millions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and reducing operational friction, Saahil Goel, MD & CEO of Shiprocket, stated that while the platform has enabled over four lakh businesses to go online, there are still 60 million MSMEs in India that remain to be integrated into the digital economy.

2026-02-16T08:37:22.984606+00:00 IST

AI will reshape jobs, not eliminate them; India poised to lead AI

Artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape jobs by unbundling them into smaller, task-based components rather than eliminating employment altogether, says Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia.

2026-02-16T08:11:39.776240+00:00 IST

India’s retail market to more than double: Report

India's retail market is on a trajectory to more than double in size, reaching between Rs 210 trillion and Rs 215 trillion by 2035, up from Rs 90-95 trillion in 2025. This growth is being driven by a resilient economy and a sharp rise in digital adoption, according to a new joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Retailers Association of India (RAI).

2026-02-16T08:09:06.650708+00:00 IST

Summit to help India project itself as AI nation: Alok Agrawal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not eliminate jobs but transform them, and India is poised to emerge as a major global AI force, AI4India leadership said on the inaugural day of the India AI Impact Summit.

2026-02-16T07:28:48.524253+00:00 IST

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Wholesale inflation in country rises to 1.81% in January

India's wholesale price inflation rose to 1.81 per cent in January, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, reflecting an increase in wholesale prices.

2026-02-16T07:23:45.155203+00:00 IST

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NPCI launches UPI service for foreign delegates

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended its 'UPI One World' wallet service to international delegates attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026. This pilot initiative is available to visitors from over 40 countries participating in the summit held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 16-20 February.

2026-02-16T07:21:20.821304+00:00 IST

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Humans will think; computers will do: CII National Co Chair on AI

Speaking at the event, Chopra highlighted that AI is now everywhere, changing how people live their daily lives. He noted that India is quickly becoming a leader for the Global South by focusing on digital growth and talent.

2026-02-16T07:03:15.144358+00:00 IST

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Over 2.5 lakh register for AI Impact Summit: MeitY secy Krishnan

Secretary for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S Krishnan on Monday said that more than 2.5 lakh participants from across India and around the world have registered for the ongoing India AI Impact Summit, exceeding expectations.

2026-02-16T06:56:16.680965+00:00 IST

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Despite surge in digital payments, paper money circulation high

Cash use in India remains strong and currency in circulation has reached a record high despite the rapid rise in digital payments, mainly due to higher consumption, lower interest rates, and the replacement of Rs 2000 notes, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).

2026-02-16T06:37:44.467658+00:00 IST

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Nation that wins AI race could lead global order till 2050

The global balance of power in the coming decades may hinge on leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). While the United States currently leads the AI race and could retain its superpower status until 2050, history, particularly India's own economic legacy, demonstrates how transformative technologies redefine global dominance.

2026-02-16T05:37:53.447894+00:00 IST

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BEL approves JV with French company Safran for HAMMER Weapon

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has approved signing a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Safran Electronics and Defence (SED), France, for the HAMMER weapon system project, according to a stock exchange filing by the company.

2026-02-16T05:07:04.130541+00:00 IST

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Sensex, Nifty open Weak, concerns of AI impact on IT sector

The domestic stock markets started the fresh week on a weak note on Monday, with both benchmark indices opening in the red amid continued concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions in the IT sector.

2026-02-16T04:07:30.907011+00:00 IST

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EaseMyTrip plans strategic capital raise up to 500 Cr

The Board has approved, in principally, a proposal to raise funds through the issuance of equity shares and/or other eligible securities, subject to requisite approvals.

2026-02-16T03:57:37.930322+00:00 IST

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RBI’s new rules will help banks fund acquisitions

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new rules on banks' capital market exposure will allow lenders to actively participate in corporate takeovers, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and leveraged buyouts, according to a report by JM Financial.

2026-02-16T02:58:32.268375+00:00 IST

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FM Sitharaman in Norway for two-day visit to meet Norwegian PM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Norway on Monday for a two-day official visit, during which she is scheduled to meet top Norwegian leadership, hold bilateral discussions, and engage with business leaders, investors, and the Indian diaspora.

2026-02-16T02:50:28.304011+00:00 IST

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Real estate oversight must go AI-first: MoHUA Joint Secretary

India's real estate regulatory architecture must shift towards artificial intelligence-led oversight and machine-to-machine digital integration even as the country prepares for an unprecedented urban expansion, a senior official in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) said.

2026-02-15T14:32:43.746390+00:00 IST

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"Four-way protected fiber paths”: Airtel deploys 5G infra

With global business and political leaders descending on the capital, Airtel has overhauled its local digital framework. The company confirmed it has "strengthened its network infrastructure to deliver seamless, high-speed connectivity" to meet the high-tech demands of the summit's attendees.

2026-02-15T14:13:38.914050+00:00 IST

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'Gujarat needs 30 lakh skilled workers to support industries'

He explained that manufacturing, services, and other sectors require trained workers, and the department is aligning training programs to meet these needs. "We are preparing skilled manpower based on the requirements of various industries in Gujarat," he said.

2026-02-15T12:10:12.968862+00:00 IST