Tata Power posts stronger quarterly and nine month profits amid renewables scale up, improved distribution ratings, and transmission expansion.
Tata Power reported Q3 FY26 PAT of Rs 1,194 crore and 9M PAT of Rs 3,702 crore, driven by diversified operations across renewables, transmission, distribution, new energy solutions, and conventional generation; the company also reported significant renewable EPC execution, utility-scale capacity additions, executed a PPA for dispatchable renewables, improved distribution performance with higher integrated ratings, and ongoing transmission capacity expansion.

Bronde Blends hair color trend offers versatile brown blonde shades using pro techniques and digital tools for personalised results.
L'Oreal Professionnel presents Bronde Blends as a 2026 hair-color direction combining brown and blonde to create seamless, multi-dimensional shades via professional techniques (balayage, ombre, babylights). Supported by iNOA, Majirel, and Dia product ranges, Bronde emphasises tailored, lower-maintenance transformations across diverse skin tones and textures, promoted through a digital-first launch, salon education, and virtual try-on tools to drive scalable salon adoption.

Supertech housing: NBCC to complete stalled projects, prioritising homebuyers' delivery over creditor recoveries with expert committee support.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellate tribunal's directive bringing NBCC on record to complete sixteen stalled housing projects, directing NBCC to finish works expeditiously with expert committee support and restraining other fora from issuing orders that stall construction. The court prioritized delivery of fully furnished units with assured amenities to homebuyers before addressing financial and operational creditors' claims, which will be subject to equitable haircuts determined by the tribunals.

ImagiNxt 2026 partnership with MeitY Startup Hub strengthens India's startup-led digital innovation ecosystem and market access.
ImagiNxt 2026 and MeitY Startup Hub have partnered to center founders in a startup-led digital innovation ecosystem, with MSH contributing to ImagiNxt's programming, policy dialogues and curated engagements to advance scalable, inclusive innovation and connect startups to capital, markets, policy and global opportunity.

India-Canada academic and research collaboration expanded with commitments on student mobility and clean energy cooperation.
The document emphasizes institution-to-institution academic and research collaboration between India and Canada, prioritizing student mobility, joint research funding from universities and private actors, and sectoral cooperation in clean energy, CCUS, de-carbonization, AI, quantum technology and agri-technology; it also notes consular services as a federal matter and reiterates a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination.

Sunmeister Energy supplies resilient, storage-first solar hybrid systems tailored to diverse Indian conditions and critical loads.
Sunmeister Energy provides integrated solar hybrid systems using a storage-first approach that combines solar, batteries, grid, generators, inverters, and intelligent monitoring to ensure uninterrupted power. Systems are site-tailored for critical loads and extreme conditions, include commissioning and maintenance, and use remote monitoring to pre-empt failures. Commercially, the company emphasises warranties and 15-25 year engineered service lives to lower total cost of ownership while supplying validated components through authorised distribution partnerships.

IKS Health Q3 FY26: 24% revenue growth, 41% PAT surge, driven by platform adoption, AI and new provider partnerships.
IKS Health disclosed Q3 FY26 financial results showing INR 8,150 million revenue (24% YoY), INR 2,816 million EBITDA (40% YoY) and INR 1,833 million PAT (41% YoY), attributing margin expansion to operating leverage, technology deployment and cost management, and linking growth to increased adoption of its Care Enablement platform and AI capabilities amid physician reimbursement pressures.

Bitcoin plunges amid tech-led market sell-off after Treasury says it lacks authority to order banks to buy crypto.
A U.S. Treasury statement that it lacks authority to compel banks to buy cryptocurrencies coincided with an up-to-8% drop in bitcoin and a tech-led equity sell-off. South Korea's Kospi tumbled nearly 4%, large technology and semiconductor stocks posted steep losses while some AI-related firms rose, and commodities and currencies showed concurrent repricing as investors adjusted risk exposure.

Horse Powertrain enters India offering hybrid and low emission powertrains to help OEMs meet emissions and fuel efficiency targets.
Horse Powertrain offers modular hybrid and low emission powertrains aimed at enabling OEMs to meet emissions and fuel efficiency requirements without immediate full electrification, emphasising multi fuel capability, retrofit REEV generator units, hybrid transmissions, and localised supply chain collaboration linked to the proposed India-EU FTA.

Merck Foundation provides 258 oncology scholarships to train multidisciplinary cancer care teams across 34 countries.
Merck Foundation's Cancer Access Program awarded 258 scholarships to healthcare providers from 34 countries to expand oncology capacity through one year clinical fellowships across multiple oncology sub specialties and one and two year postgraduate diploma and master's programs, with academic partnerships for credentialing and a stated objective of creating the first locally trained oncologists and multidisciplinary cancer care teams in several underserved countries.

TriNano's solar nano-coating boosts panel output 4%, halves cleaning needs, saves water and extends panel life.
TriNano's patented 3D Quantum Cladding Nano Coating, applicable to Greenfield and Brownfield solar installations, increases panel energy output by 4%, reduces cleaning requirements by ~50%, and lowers operating temperature to extend panel life by 2-3 years, yielding higher generation from existing hardware while conserving water and improving carbon and land-use efficiency.

POVA Curve 2 smartphone combines powerful performance, intelligent connectivity and slim spacecraft-inspired design launching Feb 13.
POVA Curve 2 is announced as a new smartphone model emphasising high performance, sustained connectivity and an ultra-slim ergonomic form factor, with launch scheduled for February 13; the release highlights a "Design 2.0" with rounded double curves, a triangular camera module inspired by spacecraft thrusters, and intelligent connectivity engineered for stability in challenging conditions.

Translational research collaboration expands to include pharmacology services and licensed gene edited cell lines for preclinical workflows.
The alliance expands access to humanized and engineered research models with added pharmacology services and licensing of gene edited reporter and stable cell lines, enabling end to end preclinical workflows from target validation through pharmacological evaluation. Operations are supported by AAALAC International accreditation and OECD GLP compliance, with dedicated SPF breeding and vivarium infrastructure emphasising biosafety and animal welfare.

Mumbai Pune Expressway: Raj Thackeray urges toll refund and demands an action plan for disaster preparedness.
The Mumbai Pune Expressway closed for 33 hours after a tanker accident, highlighting failures in disaster preparedness and maintenance on the tolled access controlled route. The statement demands a public action plan setting out immediate clearance and mitigation measures, transparency of remedial responsibilities, and a toll refund for motorists affected during the incident.

Messi exhibition opens in Mumbai and Bengaluru offering immersive AI-driven zones, recreated match moments and merchandise.
An interactive exhibition, 'The Messi Experience World Tour', produced by BookMyShow Live, will open in Mumbai on March 20 and in Bengaluru from June 19 at Century Mills and Bhartiya City Mall respectively. The 75-minute walkthrough covers nine themed zones combining artificial intelligence, immersive environments and recreated match moments, offering interactive training simulations, previously unseen content, an official merchandise store and a fan activation zone.

Obesity awareness campaign promotes science-led medical consultation and destigmatisation while advising professional medical advice.
Cipla's 'Win Over Weight' campaign reframes obesity as a chronic health condition, promoting science-led medical consultation and lifestyle support while emphasising destigmatisation and everyday functional outcomes. The release contains a compliance disclaimer stating the information is for general awareness, not a substitute for professional medical advice, not intended to promote products or treatments, and advises consulting a registered medical practitioner. It also asserts proprietary rights in the "CIPLA" mark and logo and distinguishes the material from advertising.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi not allowed to speak on the Motion of Thanks, prompting united opposition protests.
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha was blocked from speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, prompting unified opposition protests that the denial curtailed parliamentary debate; opposition leaders demanded the LoP and other opposition members be allowed to speak, yet the Lok Sabha proceeded to vote down opposition amendments and passed the Motion of Thanks by voice vote without the Prime Minister's customary reply amid sustained demonstrations and suspensions.

ActivityKidz aggregates verified info and deals for children's entertainment venues, simplifying weekend planning for parents.
ActivityKidz aggregates verified, regularly updated information on children's entertainment venues-covering opening status, timings, pricing, age suitability and new openings or closures-and offers deals to connect venue footfall needs with parents seeking value across Gurugram and the wider Delhi NCR, with plans to expand to other Indian cities.

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms to launch FTA negotiations to expand trade and investment ties.
The terms of reference set the scope and modalities to commence negotiations on a free trade agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council, providing a procedural and substantive roadmap to address market access, tariff and non tariff measures, investment facilitation and trade in goods and services, informed by existing bilateral pacts and prevailing trade patterns, including substantial energy imports, exports of manufactured goods, and significant trade deficits with key GCC partners.

Emami re-deploys resources to rural markets with small sachets and expects a lower effective income tax rate.
Emami is redeploying resources to rural markets using low unit SKUs and sachets at Rs 1, 2, 5 and 10 to drive volume growth; shampoo sachets are a near term focus. Operationally, it has engaged a consultancy to transform supply chain for omni channel and quick commerce-where sales now constitute 20% of e commerce-and has shifted media spend toward digital. Following Union Budget amendments, the company expects its standalone effective income tax rate to decline to 25% from 35% in FY 2026-27.