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AI panic hits IT giants: Infosys, TCS, Wipro lead massive market rout as stocks sink to alarming lows

Feb 24, 2026, at 01:16 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Heavy selling in IT stocks continued for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday amid fears of disruption from the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), media reports said.

NMP 2.0 launched: Sitharaman targets ₹16.7 lakh crore infrastructure monetisation

Feb 24, 2026, at 09:48 am

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday launched the second phase of the asset monetisation pipeline of Central ministries and public sector entities — the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0).

India, France sign Amending Protocol to update Double Taxation Avoidance Convention. Check all details

Feb 23, 2026, at 08:30 pm

India and France have signed a Protocol amending the India-France Double Taxation Avoidance Convention, signed on 29 September 1992 (‘India-France DTAC’).

Airtel’s next big leap: High-scale NBFC platform in the works

Feb 23, 2026, at 06:40 pm

Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications service providers, on Monday announced major plans for its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Airtel Money Limited, underscoring its commitment to narrow the credit gap in India.

Big move in insurance: Suresh Agarwal named CEO of Mahindra–Manulife JV

Feb 23, 2026, at 05:34 pm

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Manulife on Monday announced the appointment of Suresh Agarwal as the MD & CEO designate of its proposed life insurance JV, subject to regulatory approvals.

‘Too soon to comment’: Nirmala Sitharaman reacts as Trump hikes global tariffs

Feb 23, 2026, at 05:24 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said it was “too soon” to assess the impact of the recent tariff changes announced by the US government on the Indian economy.

‘No systemic risk’: Sanjay Malhotra breaks silence on ₹590 crore IDFC First Bank Limited fraud

Feb 23, 2026, at 02:06 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday dismissed concerns over the ₹590 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank Limited, stating that the incident poses “no systemic risk” to India’s banking system, media reports said.

Cipla stock rattled as US FDA observations hit crucial drug supply chain

Feb 23, 2026, at 01:38 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Cipla Limited remained under pressure on Monday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the cGMP inspection of Pharmathen International SA’s manufacturing facility in Rodopi, Greece, media reports said.

₹590 crore fraud rocks IDFC First Bank Limited, shares crash 20%

Feb 23, 2026, at 01:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of IDFC First Bank Limited plunged as much as 20% to ₹66.85 on the Bombay Stock Exchange after the lender disclosed a fraud of approximately ₹590 crore at its Chandigarh branch, according to media reports.

Rs. 590 crore under scanner: What went wrong at an IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch?

Feb 22, 2026, at 10:46 pm

Private sector lender IDFC First Bank has reported Rs. 590 crore fraud at one of its Chandigarh branches, involving accounts linked to departments of the Government of Haryana, media reports said on Sunday.

Is your Nissan vehicle affected? Automaker recalls over 640000 cars

Feb 22, 2026, at 05:40 pm

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles in two separate safety actions related to potential engine and throttle issues, according to media reports.

SBI eyes mega M&A push! India’s largest bank in talks with Japanese lenders

Feb 21, 2026, at 02:29 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: State Bank of India (SBI) is in talks with Japanese lenders for collaboration in merger and acquisition (M&A) financing, the country’s largest lender said on Saturday, media reports said.

Novartis to exit listed India arm, sell 71% stake to PE consortium

Feb 21, 2026, at 01:30 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG will sell its entire 70.68 percent stake in its listed Indian arm, Novartis India Limited, to a consortium of private equity investors, media reports said.

TCS, Cisco launch Center of Excellence for Autonomous Enterprise. Why it matters?

Feb 20, 2026, at 05:38 pm

 Tata Consultancy Service, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has partnered with Cisco to launch a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad for Autonomous Enterprise Operations.

Qualcomm, Tata Electronics collaborate to manufacture automotive modules

Feb 20, 2026, at 05:23 pm

US chip firm Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Tata Electronics have announced a collaboration under which Tata Electronics will serve as a manufacturing partner for Qualcomm Automotive Modules.

Big boost for India! PM Modi announces major India–France aviation skills hub in Kanpur

Feb 20, 2026, at 11:48 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Kanpur, in collaboration with the Government of the French Republic under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Which International ETF Belongs in Your Portfolio?

Feb 20, 2026, at 12:06 am

Indian investors looking beyond domestic markets often invest in international ETFs. Particularly, when you look to diversify your portfolio globally, these ETFs provide you with a decent exposure to the leaders in technology, innovation, and established economies. The best part is the ease of investing without worrying about the complexity of investing directly overseas.

No more tax payment hassles! Bandhan Bank unlocks instant challan and 24×7 payment access in Assam

Feb 19, 2026, at 04:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bandhan Bank has enabled seamless State tax and non-tax payments for Assam through the Assam e‑GRAS portal, allowing customers to make payments easily across online and offline modes.

Tata Group joins hands with OpenAI in massive AI push to transform India and global industries

Feb 19, 2026, at 01:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Tata Group, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-dimensional strategic partnership that will drive AI-powered innovation across enterprise, consumer, and social sectors.

Epstein Files row: Bill Gates to skip keynote address at AI Summit 2026

Feb 19, 2026, at 01:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Bill Gates will skip his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 amid controversy over claims linked to the Epstein Files.

Capgemini becomes proud partner of India-France Year of Innovation 2026

Feb 18, 2026, at 06:33 pm

Capgemini on Wednesday announced its platinum partnership with the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation and strengthening cross-border collaboration between the two countries.

Affordable and aggressive! Nissan launches Gravite at Rs. 5.65 Lakh

Feb 18, 2026, at 06:03 pm

Automobile major Nissan Motor India on Wednesday announced the launch of the All-New Nissan GRAVITE at an attractive introductory price of INR 5.65 Lakhs.

Power Mech shares surge after Rs 1,000 crore Adani deal sparks investor buzz

Feb 18, 2026, at 04:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Power Mech Projects Ltd surged 5 percent after the company secured two separate orders worth around Rs. 1,000 crore, media reports said.

20% jump! Nvidia collaboration sparks massive rally in E2E Networks stock

Feb 18, 2026, at 02:05 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of E2E Networks surged by 20 percent on Wednesday after the company announced a collaboration with Nvidia to deliver advanced AI factories, media reports said.

Hisense inaugurates first manufacturing facility in India, check out the city

Feb 17, 2026, at 07:15 pm

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, on Tuesday inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Limited (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Limited (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

L&T Vyoma unveils ‘Sovereign Cloud’ — A game-changer for India’s data security ambitions!

Feb 17, 2026, at 06:22 pm

Larsen & Toubro Vyoma (Vyoma), the next generation sovereign AI cloud and digital infrastructure platform by L&T, on Monday announced the launch of its Sovereign Cloud Platform (SCP), an AI-first cloud infrastructure designed to meet the growing enterprise and public-sector demand for data sovereignty, regulatory compliance and secure AI adoption.

Ashok Leyland partners with Rajasthan Gramin Bank for providing Vehicle Finance facilities

Feb 17, 2026, at 06:16 pm

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Rajasthan Gramin Bank, the largest bank in the state by number of branches, to enter into a strategic vehicle financing partnership for its customers.

Unbelievable! Adani to invest $100 billion to develop sovereign AI infrastructure — Here’s what it means!

Feb 17, 2026, at 02:55 pm

India's Adani Group on Tuesday announced a direct investment of USD 100 billion to develop renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035.

Infosys shares jump after big AI tie-up with Anthropic, IT stocks rally

Feb 17, 2026, at 11:48 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The share price of Infosys climbed around 3 percent on Tuesday, a day after the IT giant announced a strategic collaboration with AI firm Anthropic, media reports said.

Godrej Enterprises Group supports India’s data centre ambitions with scaled up and green ready solutions

Feb 16, 2026, at 06:01 pm

Godrej Enterprises Group, is accelerating its focus on India’s fast-expanding data centre sector with their integrated offering in the field of Power Infrastructure, Busduct solutions and Green Consultancy Services.