Air India orders 30 single-aisle aircraft and signs multi-year component services agreement for its 787 fleet.
Air India entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 30 single-aisle aircraft and concluded a multi-year Component Services Programme agreement providing maintenance and component support for its entire Boeing 787 fleet, covering both existing aircraft and those on order.

Government company definition may be cut to 26% to retain control while enabling phased offer-for-sale privatisation.
The Economic Survey recommends reducing the minimum ownership threshold for a government company to 26 per cent for listed entities so the government can retain effective control via special resolution rights while monetising stakes; alternatively, it supports phased offer for sale below 51 per cent and even towards full exit without changing the statutory definition, permitting CPSEs to keep the public-sector tag until complete divestment.

Manipal Hospital Whitefield launches Sports & Exercise Science Hub and Athlete Privilege Program to integrate athlete care.
Manipal Hospital Whitefield established a multidisciplinary Department of Sports & Exercise Science to consolidate rehabilitation, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, and performance optimisation into an integrated care pathway focused on sport specific injury management and conservative, non surgical treatment. It also launched an Athlete Privilege Program issuing Athlete Privilege Cards to improve access and coordination of sports healthcare services and partnerships with athletic teams.

FASTag adoption: 11.86 crore tags issued; discounted annual pass under NH fee rules launched, boosting electronic tolling.
FASTag adoption reached 11.86 crore issued tags by December 2025, accounting for over 98% of National Highway user fee collection. A discounted annual pass under the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules 2008 launched on August 15, 2025, has 42 lakh activations and about 19 crore transactions to December 31, 2025, with ~25% of non commercial vehicles using it. RFPs for barrier-less tolling were invited/finalised for 18 highway stretches. Average daily FASTag collection is ~Rs 186 crore and average ETC crossing time is 40 seconds versus 12.23 minutes under manual tolling.

Pilot aircraft ratio deemed adequate; regulator enforces FDTL compliance with fines, guarantees and monitoring to address fatigue.
The ministry finds the current pilot aircraft ratio adequate but requires airlines to align ratios with fleet expansion and crew rest needs; DGCA rules mandate at least three crew sets per aircraft and revised FDTL norms to mitigate fatigue. DGCA conducts quarterly fatigue reporting, monitors FDTL compliance and has taken enforcement steps-warnings to management, reassignment of an SVP, penalties of Rs 22.20 crore and a Rs 50 crore bank guarantee-to secure corrective measures; the airline has assured compliance without exemptions after February 10, 2026.

AI film studio TakeTwo secures funding at Rs. 100 crore valuation to scale AI-driven VFX and production infrastructure.
TakeTwo secured pre-seed financing at a Rs. 100 crore valuation from Afore Capital and Inovia VC to develop technical infrastructure and scale its creative technologist team, embedding AI-enabled pipelines into mainstream cinematic projects and transitioning from API-based models toward proprietary AI agents for both B2B and B2C film production.

Suraj Estate Developers posts record Q3/9MF performance driven by Suraj One Business Bay commercial launch and higher sales.
Suraj Estate Developers recorded its strongest Q3 and nine month operational performance to December 2025 driven by the Suraj One Business Bay commercial launch (~40,000 sq. ft. sold; ~Rs.200 crore bookings vs. Rs.1,200 crore GDV). 9MFY26 sales area rose 56% YoY to 1.03 lakh sq. ft.; sales value increased 38% YoY to Rs.487 crore; collections were Rs.310 crore. The company added two Bandra West land parcels, emphasizes redevelopment and tenant settlement expertise in South Central Mumbai, and discloses a Safe Harbor noting forward looking statements subject to risks.

DeepSnitch AI presale staking reduces circulating supply, potentially amplifying price sensitivity while OKX enables stablecoin merchant spending.
OKX's Europe payment card enables direct merchant spending of stablecoins, reducing conversion friction and expanding retail utility. DeepSnitch AI's presale features extensive staking that materially lowers circulating supply, creating potential supply shock at listing; staking yields passive rewards and gated access to platform tools while the delayed public launch concentrates exposure. Promotional statements tout bonus-purchase mechanics and comparative upside versus other tokens, accompanied by a trading-risk disclaimer highlighting investor suitability and disclosure considerations.

Passenger fare hikes reduced railways' reliance on freight, lowering freight share and prompting calls to rationalise rates.
Passenger fare rationalisation on three occasions has reduced railways' dependence on freight, lowering freight's share of gross traffic receipts from about 68% to 65% and budgeted at 62%. Freight profits continue to cross-subsidise passenger losses, leaving uncovered passenger-operation deficits; the Survey recommends cost analysis and freight-basket diversification. It also argues that rationalising freight rates could improve revenue buoyancy and encourage modal shift from road to rail while operational capacity additions and digital measures have supported freight growth and efficiency.

AI impact on GCCs: workforce redesign around AI literacy, competency frameworks, and stronger governance and compliance.
AI will reconfigure GCC job roles toward adaptability, problem solving and human AI collaboration, requiring widespread AI literacy and a shift from qualification based systems to competency based frameworks, with targeted upskilling in AI enabled tools and stronger focus on risk, governance and compliance to support finance and other high value GCC functions.

Indian ceramics industry shifts to efficiency and staged tech upgrades, prioritising energy savings, digitalisation, and ROI-driven decisions.
Indian Ceramics Asia 2026 shifts industry focus from capacity expansion to efficiency, cost control, and staged technology adoption. The exhibition and live demonstrations enable purchasers-especially MSME and mid sized units-to evaluate energy management, raw material optimisation, digitalisation, alternative fuels, and environmental compliance, emphasising lifecycle costs, process stability, and ROI driven incremental upgrades.

BharatNet connectivity reaches 97% of gram panchayats; Right of Way measures aim to close remaining coverage gaps.
BharatNet has connected about 97% of targeted gram panchayats (c.2,15,000 of 2,22,000); remaining c.3% (c.7,000) are unconnected due to difficult terrains and left wing extremism. A gazette notification was issued to ease Right of Way clearances, and the project is executed by a Special Purpose Vehicle, Bharat Broadband Network Limited, under a phased implementation approved after initial Cabinet approval.

Research collaboration to jointly research, clinically validate, and standardize treatments for osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases, and diabetes.
Memorandum of Understanding establishing a structured framework for joint research programs, clinical validation, evidence generation, and development of standardized treatment protocols and medicines, initially focused on osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases, and diabetes, combining ResearchAyu's clinical experience with the All India Institute of Ayurveda's institutional research ecosystem to strengthen evidence and accelerate scalable treatment pathways.

Happiest Diagnostics receives NABL accreditation, enabling expansion into molecular, genomic and data intensive preventive diagnostic services.
NABL accreditation secured by Happiest Diagnostics creates a quality and regulatory baseline achieved within two years through alignment with NABL standards, confirming accuracy, reproducibility, traceability, and clinical quality governance. This credential enables systematic expansion into molecular, genomic, and data intensive diagnostics, supports introduction of rare clinically significant tests, and is complemented by development of a large reference laboratory to centralise standardisation, complex testing, and quality assurance.

Classic Legends launches Nomads community to unite Jawa, Yezdi and BSA riders and connect local riding clubs.
Classic Legends launched Nomads, a unified community webpage consolidating Jawa, Yezdi and BSA independent and dealership-led riding groups to provide a shared identity, simplify discovery of nearby clubs, and sustain engagement across brands; the platform debuted publicly during Republic Day rides involving over 2,000 riders and aims to support ongoing collaboration and storytelling beyond annual events.

Australian Open 2026 debuts tactile MatchFeel, governed AI mascot Rally, and concise AI match insights to boost accessibility.
Infosys and Tennis Australia are introducing MatchFeel, a tactile haptic system to let visually impaired fans follow live play; Rally, a governed humanoid AI mascot offering tennis-only interactions and insights; and Keys to the Match, an AI feature providing three concise pre-match player insights using rankings, head-to-head data and win probabilities, all deployed as pilot, governed innovations to enhance accessibility and fan engagement.

Trendweave enhances influencer monetization with clear attribution, predictable payments, detailed order analytics, and exportable creator data.
Trendweave will publish attribution rules and multi-touch/lookback logic, add order-level reporting including purchased and cancelled items to address refunds, implement fixed payment schedules and clear statuses, offer pay-per-performance, fixed-fee and hybrid models, deliver analytics that link content to orders and payouts, invest in stable deep links and app-to-app tracking, and build an exportable data architecture so creators retain access to income history and work data after leaving the platform.

Mayilaa selected for Bright Future at International Film Festival Rotterdam, spotlighting working women's experiences and original voices.
Mayilaa, directed by Semmalar Annam and produced by Newton Cinema, was selected for the Bright Future section at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The film depicts the experiences and resilience of working women through character-driven, socially relevant storytelling. Newton Cinema frames the selection as aligned with its mission to support original voices, nurture emerging filmmakers, and achieve international visibility for locally rooted, collaborative productions.

Canton Fair gifts and de cor: year round digital platform links buyers and suppliers, enabling targeted sourcing and stable supply.
The Canton Fair's February Industry Thematic Event advances digital trade facilitation for the Gifts & Decorations sector via a year round online platform and digital matchmaking tools that link seasonal consumption demand with stable international supply. The platform covers product lines from gifts and home decorations to ceramics and optical instruments and uses a Sourcing Request mechanism to match detailed buyer procurement needs with suppliers, enhancing procurement efficiency and supporting cross border sourcing and supply chain stability.

Alliance Air relaunches bilingual in flight magazine Darpan to showcase destinations and strengthen regional connectivity onboard flights.
Alliance Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of AI Assets Holding Ltd., relaunched its bilingual in flight magazine Darpan at Wings India 2026; the magazine will be available on all Alliance Air aircraft to showcase destinations, travel, culture, and people from the regions the carrier serves and reinforce the airline's role in connecting Tier II, Tier III and remote destinations.