Capri Global enhances ESG governance, embedding sustainability across lending, risk controls, and disclosures to improve scores.
Capri Global Capital Ltd. strengthened ESG integration and governance oversight by embedding sustainability across lending, risk controls, technology-enabled processes and disclosures, operationalising responsible lending across its Gold, MSME, Housing and Construction Finance portfolios and tightening governance, risk management and transparency to achieve improved external sustainability scores and risk classifications.

Stock markets fell sharply as risk-off ahead of the central bank policy decision and global cues drove sectoral selling.
Equity benchmarks fell sharply as risk-off sentiment ahead of the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee decision and adverse global cues triggered sectoral selling in metal, IT and capital goods; modest domestic and foreign institutional buying the prior session did not avert the decline.

Aavas Financiers achieves 500 EDGE-certified self-built green homes, scaling affordable sustainable construction with finance and local capacity building.
Aavas Financiers Limited achieved 500 EDGE-certified self-built affordable homes under the IFC Market Accelerator for Green Construction, using EDGE certification to benchmark energy, water and embodied energy efficiency, and pairing housing finance with capacity building and local ecosystem support to scale sustainable, affordable self-built housing in semi-urban and rural markets.

OPPO Reno15c brings a 7000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, robust IP ratings, and creator-focused 50MP cameras.
OPPO launched the Reno15c as an accessible addition to the Reno15 series, combining a slim, textured design and a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with robust ingress resistance (IP66, IP68, IP69). It features a 7000mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOCTM fast charging, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 performance, integrated ColorOS 16 with Google Gemini and OPPO AI Hub, and a camera system oriented to creators with 50MP main and selfie sensors plus 4K HDR video and on-device AI editing tools. Available in two memory variants with retail and promotional offers.

Pramerica Life Insurance launches a campaign stressing claims certainty and a guaranteed 10% ULIP addition feature.
The insurer repositions its flagship campaign to stress institutional reliability, citing a 99.18% claims paid ratio and protection of crores of policyholders as evidence of claims certainty and long term financial protection. It highlights a product innovation of guaranteed 10% additions to policyholders' ULIP funds to boost long term savings, and notes pan India distribution via multiple channels and a joint venture corporate structure.

KT Kids Peppa Pig partnership launches children's personal care range with clinically tested, pediatric focused formulations nationwide.
KT Kids has entered a licensing partnership with Hasbro to launch a Peppa Pig branded children's personal care collection for ages 2+, featuring clinically tested, dermatologist approved, tear free formulations marketed as mild and free from harsh adult chemicals. The range will be distributed nationwide across pharmacies, modern retail, e commerce and the brand's direct to consumer site, with a roll out starting 15 February 2026.

UrbaneTek Insurance Broking expands into Ahmedabad, offering living-benefit insurance, financial education and tech-enabled advisory services.
UrbaneTek Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., an IRDAI-registered direct broker, is expanding into Ahmedabad to extend its branch network and deepen presence across major metros. The company will distribute life, health and motor insurance through multiple insurer partnerships, emphasise living benefits and disciplined saving, and pursue market growth via local presence, customer education, long-term relationship building and investments in technology-enabled advisory and operational infrastructure.

GST practical guides offer clear direction on search, seizure, summons, arrest and litigation for professionals.
Two practice-oriented GST titles explain procedural and evidentiary aspects of enforcement, focusing on search, seizure, summons and arrest, investigatory powers, procedural safeguards, and practical steps for responding to inspections, seizures, criminal process, administrative notices, and related GST litigation.

Atul Ladha summited Aconcagua, becoming the oldest Indian to do so and recording a seven day completion.
Atul Ladha reached the 6,961-6,962 metre summit of Aconcagua, setting two national benchmarks by becoming the oldest Indian to summit the peak and completing the expedition in the fastest recorded Indian time of seven days, with the ascent attributed to disciplined preparation, endurance, and focused execution.

Securities Transaction Tax increase on futures and options aims to curb extreme speculative trading and protect small investors.
Increase in the Securities Transaction Tax on equity derivatives is proposed to curb extreme speculative trading and protect small investors by raising STT on futures from 0.02% to 0.05% and on options premium and exercise to 0.15% and 0.125%, supported by data showing reduced unique investor participation and substantial retail net losses in the F&O segment.

Garnet sand export quantities ordered disclosed; public interest outweighs commercial confidentiality after finding mining banned and canalisation.
The Central Information Commission ordered disclosure of year wise garnet sand and abrasive export quantities from firms near Visakhapatnam SEZ, finding public interest outweighs commercial confidence because mining of the mineral has been banned since 2013 and exports are allowed only through a restrictive canalisation mechanism; authorities must provide the export quantity details within 30 days.

Counterterrorism operations, alleged visa refusals, domain seizures, and international payments highlight cross-border legal and policy actions.
Counterterrorism operations in Balochistan caused significant combatant and civilian deaths, implicating force use and civilian protection obligations. Alleged visa refusals to relatives of an incarcerated politician raise immigration procedural fairness and human rights concerns. US authorities seized over 200 domains linked to an India based illegal online pharmacy network, demonstrating cross border cyber enforcement and asset interdiction. Reports of a sovereign payment to the UN, leadership in global AI policy, and India US energy corridor talks indicate adherence to international financial obligations, engagement in AI governance, and negotiation of energy security frameworks.

India-GCC free trade agreement terms of reference set to guide negotiations for trade, services and investment liberalisation.
Terms of Reference for the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement were signed by the chief negotiators to establish the procedural framework that will define the FTA's scope and negotiation modalities. The ToR mandates negotiations focused on liberalising trade in goods and services, facilitating investment flows, and creating predictable rules to support seamless cross border movement of goods and services, with priorities including market access, investment facilitation, and measures to bolster food and energy security.

AMNS India receives green steel certification; hot rolled products 4 star, cold rolled products 3 star under emissions taxonomy.
AMNS India has been certified under the government's green steel taxonomy, which assigns star ratings based on CO2 emissions per tonne of finished steel (five star 1.6 tCO2; four star 1.6-2 tCO2; three star 2-2.2 tCO2). AMNS's hot rolled products received a four star rating and cold rolled products a three star rating, enabling commercial supply of these certified products and allowing customers to reduce scope 3 emissions across their value chains.

Umbrella imports now subject to minimum import price of Rs 100 per piece; imports below that level are prohibited.
A minimum import price of Rs 100 per piece for finished umbrellas prohibits imports with CIF value below that floor and reclassifies finished umbrella imports from free to restricted, while exempting Advance Authorisations, Export Oriented Units and Special Economic Zones; concurrent tariff increases apply to umbrellas and to parts, trimmings and accessories.

Bharti Airtel disclosed a sharp fall in consolidated profit while reporting higher revenue and improved India ARPU in a regulatory filing.
Bharti Airtel disclosed in a regulatory filing a marked year on year fall in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 2025 alongside higher consolidated revenue from operations; segmented India metrics including India revenue, India mobile revenue, and a rise in ARPU were reported to satisfy investor oriented disclosure norms and enable market assessment of operational drivers.

India and GCC launch formal FTA negotiations under agreed terms of reference to expand trade and investment.
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council signed terms of reference to formally launch free trade agreement negotiations, defining the scope, modalities and negotiating mandate. The ToR aim to address elimination or reduction of tariffs and non tariff barriers, facilitate trade in goods and services, and promote investment and sectoral cooperation-notably in infrastructure, petrochemicals, ICT, and energy and food security-under appointed chief negotiators and as a resumption of earlier halted talks.

DMK launches 'halwa' protest over Union Budget, alleging Tamil Nadu received no allocations and warning electoral consequences.
The DMK launched a symbolic "halwa" campaign to protest the Union Budget, alleging the Centre made no meaningful allocations for Tamil Nadu, including no flood relief funds or major infrastructure outlays despite prior representations, and warned of electoral consequences for the ruling national party.

Bengal interim budget emphasises pro-people welfare and fiscal discipline, totalling Rs 4.06 lakh crore ahead of elections.
The West Bengal interim budget for 2026-27 is described as a pro-people plan that pairs targeted welfare allocations for women, youth, workers and vulnerable groups with asserted fiscal discipline. Despite alleging deprivation of legitimate central dues, the state maintained development and social spending and tabled an interim estimate of Rs 4.06 lakh crore ahead of upcoming elections.

India US trade agreement will cut US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and link reciprocal Indian tariff changes to a legal pact.
The first tranche of a bilateral trade arrangement will reduce US tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% via a US executive order after a joint statement is signed; Indian tariff reductions will follow only after a formal legal agreement, with Indian duties treated as MFN levies and US duties as executive tariffs.