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Renault forecasts 2026 margin drop as price pressure dents profit

Renault is bracing for a tighter financial future, forecasting lower profit margins by 2026. following a 15% fall in operating profit last year, the french automaker faces mounting pressure from chinese upstarts and traditional rivals alike. in response to
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Australian university UWA inks Mumbai office deal to set up maiden India campus

The university of western australia has secured over 1.16 lakh sq ft of office space in mumbai's waterstones building for its first indian campus. this move signifies a growing trend of foreign universities opting for centrally located grade-a office space
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Anuj Gandhi appointed Chief Business Officer for Digital Entertainment Services at Jio Platforms

Anuj gandhi has stepped into the role of chief business officer for digital entertainment services at jio platforms, where he will take the helm of jiotv and jiotv+. his new responsibilities also encompass steering the os strategy for jio teleos, with a ke
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Mukta Arts, Green Gold Animation sign MoU to develop animated IP from film catalogue

Mukta arts is embarking on a vibrant journey with green gold animation, combining their strengths to reimagine the timeless tales from mukta’s cherished film library. the aim? to enchant a fresh audience with engaging animations.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

YEIDA proposes 500 acres each for Japan City, Singapore City along expressway

The yamuna expressway industrial development authority has set the stage for the creation of japan city and singapore city. spanning approximately 500 acres each, these dynamic industrial hubs will be located in the heart of greater noida, specifically in
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Isprava acquires 2-acre land in South Goa for luxury residential development

The mumbai-based developer with early backings from the dabur’s burman, nadir godrej and anand piramal family offices, is planning to build a limited inventory of residences on the plot, with the land parcel acquired through its investment vehicles.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Central Park Estates to invest Rs 1,200 crore in developing ultra-luxury residential project in Gurugram

Central park estates is investing rs 1,200 crore in a new ultra-luxury residential project called belanova in gurugram. the project will feature 124 residences and is expected to generate rs 2,500-3,000 crore in revenue. belanova aims to offer world-class
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Brazil's Embraer and Mahindra deepen ties to boost C?390 aircraft capabilities in India

Embraer and mahindra are planning to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities in india for the c-390 millennium aircraft. this move is contingent on the aircraft being selected for the indian air force's medium transport aircraft program. t
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Brazil's Embraer and Mahindra deepen ties to boost C?390 aircraft capabilities in India

Embraer and mahindra are planning to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities in india for the c-390 millennium aircraft. this move is contingent on the aircraft being selected for the indian air force's medium transport aircraft program. t
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Brazil pitches greater cooperation in pharma sector with India, eyes production partnership

Brazil is looking to boost its pharmaceutical ties with india. the south american nation wants to produce generic medicines locally and transfer technology to its labs. this move aims to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen its health security. indian
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

India targets rare?earth permanent magnet production by year?end, minister G. Kishan ?Reddy says

India plans to start domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by the end of 2026 in partnership with private firms, aiming to reduce reliance on imports, mining minister kishan reddy said. the government approved a ?73 billion (2 million) pro
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Public sector banks draw foreign funds, bucking wider pullback

India public sector banks: foreign investors increased their stake in top state-run lenders including state bank of india ltd., bank of baroda, canara bank ltd. and punjab national bank to the highest in at least a year, shareholding data of as dec. 31 sho
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Bangladesh bars SpiceJet from using its airspace over dues; airline says working for early resolution

Bangladesh has barred spicejet from using its airspace over unpaid dues, forcing the airline to take longer routes on some kolkata flights, including to guwahati and imphal. a spicejet spokesperson said the airline is in talks with authorities and flight o
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

JioHotstar brings ChatGPT voice assistant to help you decide what to watch

Jiohotstar is introducing a new voice assistant powered by chatgpt. viewers can now discover movies, shows, and live sports by speaking their preferences. this feature allows for natural language queries across multiple languages. it aims to make content d
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

JioHotstar partners OpenAI to launch ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming in India

Jiohotstar-openai deal: for more than a decade, digital entertainment has largely been a one-way experience: browse, click, watch. with this rollout, jiohotstar is positioning streaming as a two-way interaction that interprets nuance, layered prompts and c
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Zydus launches biosimilar for ophthalmic care

Zydus lifesciences has introduced anyra, its first indigenously developed biosimilar for the treatment of visual impairment in india. this innovative drug, akin to aflibercept 2 mg, addresses vision loss resulting from diseases like diabetes.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet face check-in issues due to software problem on Thursday morning

A software glitch caused significant disruptions for several airlines at major indian airports on thursday morning. indigo, air india express, spicejet, and akasa air passengers faced check-in issues. the system outage lasted for over 40 minutes, impacting
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

CMA CGM eyeing more market share in India with capacity expansion plans

Cma cgm plans to deploy additional capacity and upgrade services from india ahead of the summer season to capture an expected rise in volumes. the sharpened focus on india comes as global shipping normalises after pandemic-era disruptions and record profit
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

PhonePe rolls out biometric UPI payments, users can now pay with fingerprint or face ID

Phonepe now allows fingerprint and facial recognition for upi payments. this feature is for transactions up to rs 5,000, offering a faster payment experience. the feature is currently available for android users, with an ios rollout planned.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

INOXGFL is successful bidder for Wind World with Rs. 1800-1900 cr offer

Inoxgfl group has won the bid to acquire wind world india’s independent power producer (ipp) and operations & maintenance (o&m) businesses through an nclt-monitored process, according to inox green energy services. financial details were not disclo
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Waaree Energies set to develop Rs 8,000 crore lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Andhra

Waaree energies will establish india's largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory in andhra pradesh. the project, costing rs 8,175 crore, will be located in rambilli, anakapalli district. this facility will manufacture battery cells, packs, and lar
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

SpiceJet secures MoU for 10 aircraft, bets on more than doubling capacity

Spicejet is set to significantly expand its operations. the airline has received a memorandum of understanding for ten new aircraft. this move aims to more than double its capacity within the year. spicejet plans to operate over 300 daily flights. this exp
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

SC backs Karnataka's decision to seize JSW Steel's Rs 128 crore performance bonds

The supreme court has decided not to interfere with the karnataka government's decision to confiscate jsw steel's performance securities valued at rs 128 crore. this decision comes from allegations that the company failed to achieve specified iron ore prod
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Waree unit to set up ?8,175 crore battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh

Waree energy storage solution plans to set up a 16 gwh lithium-ion gigafactory in andhra pradesh’s anakapalli district with an investment of ?8,175 crore, in what is expected to be india’s largest integrated battery manufacturing facility covering cells, b
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Bharat Petroleum, HPCL Mittal buy Venezuelan oil, sources say

Indian refiners bharat petroleum and hmel have bought venezuelan crude oil. this marks bharat petroleum's first purchase and hmel's first in two years. the deals aim to diversify india's oil supply. refiners are reducing russian oil imports. this move supp
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Dr Reddy's readies day-1 launch of semaglutide generic

Dr reddy's laboratories is set to launch a generic version of semaglutide in india on march 21. the company plans to offer both oral and injectable formats at competitive prices. this move aims to increase access to the popular weight-loss and diabetes mol
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

FedEx plans ?2,500-cr air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport

Fedex is investing ?2,500 crore in a new air cargo hub at navi mumbai international airport. this facility will connect india with southeast asia, west asia, europe, and the us. the hub will create over 6,000 jobs. it will feature automated sorting and ded
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Ethanol capacity surges but 20% blending cap limits demand

Distillery capacity is growing faster than ethanol demand. oil companies expect only a small rise in procurement for petrol blending. new plants will add to existing supply. this situation presents challenges for the ethanol sector. the 20% blending target
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Nissan to tailor India EV plans after studying speed of adoption, consumer wants

Nissan motor corp. believes market demand should guide electric vehicle adoption in india. the japanese automaker will assess customer needs before introducing new technologies. nissan plans to launch three new vehicles in india within the next year. the c
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

FMCG urban sales growth outpaces rural in 2025, overall expansion slows to 4.1%

Fmcg volume growth in urban markets edged up to 4.6% in 2025, surpassing rural growth which decelerated to 3.6%. this marks the first time urban markets have outpaced rural regions in sales growth for daily essentials. industry executives anticipate overal
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Pharma firms asked for side-effects of common medicines

India's drug regulator has issued new safety warnings for common medicines. doxycycline, an antibiotic, will now list side effects like anxiety and dizziness. carbimazole, used for thyroid issues, will highlight the risk of a life-threatening condition cal
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

From bit role, AI's now the hero of entertainment industry

India's film, tv, and ott sectors are now embedding generative ai into content creation. this integration spans scripting, casting, and post-production, aiming to cut costs and boost creativity. companies are investing in ai-driven film projects and unifie
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Telecom operators must be allowed to set up network at Navi Mumbai airport

Telecom firms can now deploy networks at navi mumbai airport. the department of telecommunications has directed the adani group-run airport to follow right of way rules. this follows complaints from major telcos about exclusive and costly arrangements. the
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Railway Board orders crackdown on tender cartels

In a bid to enhance transparency, indian railways is intensifying its oversight on significant contracts. vigilance teams will meticulously review high-profile tenders and the quality of materials. this strategic initiative aims to combat corruption and fo
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

AI expansion push: Seven PSBs roll out 32 generative AI use cases under EASE 8.0 programme

Seven public sector banks are using generative ai for 32 new applications. these initiatives aim to boost efficiency and credit assessment. ten banks have formal ai policies. the ease 8.0 reforms encourage ai for complex tasks and faster decisions. future
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Red 'table-top' markings for forest highways on cards

In a bold move to safeguard wildlife, the government is set to implement standardized red markings along national highways that traverse forested regions. this initiative, following a fruitful trial in madhya pradesh, seeks to enhance road safety while min
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Supreme Court upholds Karnataka's forfeiture of JSW Steel's ?128 crore performance securities

In a significant legal ruling, the supreme court has chosen not to intervene with the karnataka government's decision to confiscate ?128 crore worth of performance securities from jsw steel. this measure comes in light of the company's alleged shortfall in
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

SC rejects RCF plea, orders ?218cr refund

In a significant ruling, the supreme court has mandated rashtriya chemicals and fertilizers to refund ?218 crore, including interest, to thermax ltd. this decision reverses an arbitral award as determined by the bombay high court, which the apex court has
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Is copper the next big investment after gold and silver? Here’s how experts view the opportunity

Copper’s sharp rally has sparked interest among investors wondering if it could be the next big opportunity after gold and silver. experts caution that direct or indirect exposure to the commodity involves significant volatility and complexity, stressing t
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Top sectors that witnessed high levels of selling by mutual funds in January

Mutual funds trimmed positions across seven key sectors in january, with the heaviest selling in metals, it services and cables, alongside notable exits in psu banks, oil & gas, utilities and capital goods, jm financial data shows.
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in February 2026

Mutual fund advisors are predicting 2025 as the year for hybrid funds, especially for new investors navigating economic uncertainties. conservative hybrid funds, with a majority in debt and a small equity portion, offer a cautious entry. these funds aim fo
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Instant redemption helps lure retail investors to liquid funds

Retail investors are shifting their savings from low-interest bank accounts to liquid and overnight funds, attracted by the instant redemption feature. this allows for quick access to funds within minutes, enabling investors to earn higher returns of 6.5%
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

8 ways you may be squandering money in retirement

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

You can invest in SpaceX before its IPO — but should you?

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Corn Firms into the Wednesday Close

Corn futures managed to hold onto some strength on wednesday, as contracts closed fractionally to a penny higher. the cmdtyview national average cash corn price was up ½ cent to .94 1/2. usda's armchair estimate for the us corn balance sheet will be rele
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Corn Holding Steady at Midday

Corn futures are steady to fractionally higher so far on wednesday. the cmdtyview national average cash corn price is steady at .93. usda's armchair estimate for the us corn balance sheet will be released at thursday’s ag outlook forum. ahead of the rele
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Soybeans Drift into the Wednesday Close

Soybeans failed to hold the early wednesday strength, as contracts closed fractionally mixed on wednesday. the cmdtyview national average cash bean price is down 4 cents at .64 1/2. soymeal futures were down .90 to .50 in the front months, with soy
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Cattle Close with Steady Trade on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw steadier trade on wednesday, with contracts up a nickel to 30 cents lower across the nearbys. cash trade has been quiet so far this week. the wednesday fed cattle exchange auction showed one lot of 138 head sold at 9 live, with t
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Stocks Settle Higher on Signs of US Economic Strength

The s&p 500 index ($spx ) (spy ) on wednesday closed up +0.56%, the dow jones industrial average ($dowi ) (dia ) closed up +0.26%, and the nasdaq 100 index ($iuxx ) (qqq ) closed up +0.80%. march e-mini s&p futures (esh26 ) rose +0.52%, and march e-mini n
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Mounting Geopolitical Risks

March wti crude oil (clh26 ) on wednesday closed up +2.86 (+4.59%), and march rbob gasoline (rbh26 ) closed up +0.0536 (+2.80%). crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on wednesday amid mounting geopolitical risks. the likelihood of the russian-ukr
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Cattle Holding Steady at Midday

Live cattle futures are firm so far on wednesday, with contracts withing 30 cents of unchanged. cash trade has been quiet so far this week. the wednesday fed cattle exchange auction showed one lot of 138 head sold at 9 live, with the rest of the 1,541 h
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Wheat Holding Higher on Wednesday’s Midday

The wheat complex is in bounce back mode on wednesday. chicago srw futures are trading 5 to 7 ½ cents higher on wednesday. kc hrw futures are posting 7 to 8 cent midday gains. mpls spring wheat is showing 2 to 3 cent gains at midday. the annual ag outlook
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Wheat Rallies on Wednesday

The wheat complex was in bounce back mode on wednesday, with gains across all three markets.. chicago srw futures were up 9 to 10 cents at the close. kc hrw futures led the bull’s charge, with contracts up 11 to 12 ¼ cents in the nearbys. mpls spring whea
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Cotton Holds on for Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures closed the wednesday session with contracts 3 to 12 points higher. crude oil futures were up .74 per barrel on the day at .07. the us dollar index was up [CO].570 to .630. usda’s ag outlook forum will release initial balance sheet est
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Cotton Trading with Wednesday Midday Gains

Cotton futures are back to higher trade on wednesday, as contracts are up 16 to 28 points at midday. crude oil futures are up .80 per barrel on the day at .13. the us dollar index is up [CO].425 to .485. usda’s ag outlook forum will release initial
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Soybeans Drifting Lower at Midday

Soybeans are falling back from early wednesday gains, as contracts are down 3 to 4 so far. the cmdtyview national average cash bean price is down 4 cents at .64 1/2. soymeal futures are down to 3.10 in the front months, with soy oil futures 114 point
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Cocoa Prices Extend Slump as Demand Craters

March ice ny cocoa (cch26 ) on wednesday closed down -158 (-4.67%), and march ice london cocoa #7 (cah26 ) closed down -170 (-6.97%). cocoa prices sold off sharply on wednesday, with ny cocoa posting a 2.5-year nearest-futures low and london cocoa plunging
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Hogs Close with Strength on Wednesday

Lean hog futures posited 25 to 75 cent gains across most front months on tuesday. usda’s national base hog price was reported at .34 on wednesday afternoon, up 11 cents from the day prior. the cme lean hog index was 7 cents higher on feb 16 at .13 u
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength and Hawkish FOMC Minutes

The dollar index (dxy00 ) rallied to a 1-week high on wednesday and finished up by +0.57%. the dollar moved higher on wednesday and found support on better-than-expected us economic reports on dec capital goods new orders, dec housing starts and building
Tag: Stocks USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Should You Buy Comfort Systems Stock Before Feb. 20?

Key pointscomfort systems is riding the data center boom and sitting on a huge backlog.
Tag: Stock Market USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

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