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India-EU working on "Fast Track" to operationalise FTA within 1yr

Commerce Secretary emphasized that the agreement's impact would extend beyond traditional trade. "Not only trade will grow, but investments also on both sides will grow," he noted.

2026-02-11T01:01:51.293511+00:00 IST

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RCPL acquires Tamil Nadu-based Southern Health Foods

The addition of Manna further strengthens RCPL's foods and staples portfolio, which includes brands such as Udhaiyam, Independence, and SiL, by building a robust vertical in the growing millet-based foods segment.

2026-02-10T15:47:30.742233+00:00 IST

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DPIIT launches business reforms action plan to improve EoDB

According to a release from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India improved by 79 ranks in the World Bank's Doing Business Report (DBR) over a five-year period, reaching 63rd position in the 2019 ranking.

2026-02-10T13:28:49.319145+00:00 IST

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AIIA signs MoU with General Insurance Council

The primary benefit of this MoU is the establishment of a cashless treatment facility that spans all 32 insurance companies under the General Insurance Council. This initiative is designed to substantially enhance patient access and affordability, expand Ayurveda's outreach to a larger section of society, and reinforce the institutional credibility of Ayush treatments by placing them on par with conventional medical services.

2026-02-10T13:22:58.467143+00:00 IST

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'India-US interim trade deal to boost chemical sector'

The reduction in tariffs under the India-US trade deal framework is expected to significantly improve the competitiveness of Indian exports and deliver broad-based gains for the chemical industry, Ramya Bharathram, President of the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), said on Monday.

2026-02-10T13:20:57.288159+00:00 IST

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PM GatiShakti evaluates 352 projects worth Rs 16.10 lakh crore

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on Tuesday that 352 infrastructure projects, with a total estimated cost of Rs 16.10 lakh crore, have been evaluated through the PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group (NPG) mechanism.

2026-02-10T13:03:51.890254+00:00 IST

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Milk price hike unlikely in 2026, says Indian Dairy Association

Milk prices in India are unlikely to see a hike in 2026, Sudhir Kr Singh, President of the Indian Dairy Association (IDA), said on Monday, noting that prices are revised only when dairy players are compelled to do so, faced with rising input costs.

2026-02-10T12:50:58.890828+00:00 IST

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Govt makes it mandatory to label AI content

The Union Government has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which make it mandatory to label AI-generated content.

2026-02-10T12:34:01.527472+00:00 IST

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Govt, RBI roll out measures to improve health of coop banks

As part of efforts to support business expansion, Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) have been permitted to open new branches, enabling wider outreach and improved customer access. In a move aimed at boosting credit flow, the permissible housing loan exposure of UCBs has been raised to 25 per cent of their total loans and advances, from the earlier limit of 10 per cent.

2026-02-10T11:51:15.080184+00:00 IST

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India’s rare earth metals corridor positive: BMW India CEO

While speaking on the sidelines of the 5th Global Electrification and Mobility Summit organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Brar said, "On the rare earth metals, there's a corridor across seven states, which is very positive. But it has just been announced. Once it gets into execution, we will know the impact in the long term. In the short term, I don't see any impact." Brar said the announcement assumes importance as electric vehicles gain traction in India's mobility landscape. "EVs are becoming the mainstay, and rare earth metals are very, very critical. The corridor could help strengthen supply chains for key components over time," he said.

2026-02-10T11:38:37.292042+00:00 IST

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Airtel, Jio gain wireless subscribers in December

TRAI's month-on-month data showed that Bharti Airtel added 5.42 million subscribers. Reliance Jio added approximately 2.96 million wireless subscribers during the month.

2026-02-10T11:36:47.133774+00:00 IST

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Indian stock indices extend gains over US trade deal

Indian stock indices settled higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, with analysts attributing it to the interim trade deal with the US, the possible return of foreign institutional investors, and positive cues from other Asian markets.

2026-02-10T10:53:00.423477+00:00 IST

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New Aadhaar app designed around principle of “data minimisation”

"Aadhaar does not always mean sharing all attributes. Even two or three attributes, like name or photograph, may be sufficient. The data shared is e-signed, verified and comes directly from Aadhaar, ensuring authenticity while reducing compliance burden for companies," he said.

2026-02-10T10:29:42.990273+00:00 IST

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India’s ECB touch USD 4.43 billion in December

A review of the data shows that ECB funds during the month were primarily utilised for import of capital goods, new project execution, modernisation of facilities, and on-lending by financial institutions. Manufacturing, financial services, infrastructure and transportation sectors accounted for a significant share of the borrowings, underlining continued investment activity across the economy. External Commercial Borrowings refer to loans raised by Indian entities from non-resident lenders in foreign currency or rupee-denominated bonds.

2026-02-10T10:00:32.349023+00:00 IST