INDIA
US semiconductor major KLA announces Rs 3,600 crore investment in Tamil Nadu, 4,000 jobs
The proposed 12-acre campus is envisioned as KLA’s global R&D and innovation hub, with a potential built-up capacity of up to 1.5 million square feet over time
WORLD
2,842 Gazans ‘vaporised’ by thermobaric bombs? Explaining the weapon allegedly used by Israel
According to the report, military experts attributed the disappearances to the use of high-temperature weapons, including thermobaric and thermal munitions.
BUSINESS
Kwality Wall's to start trading on BSE, NSE from February 16
This demerger follows the decision of its global parent entity, Unilever's global separation from the ice-cream business
BUSINESS
GCC hiring cushions IT slowdown as mid-level demand weakens, says Info Edge
Hiring momentum for mid-level roles, defined as positions with annual compensation between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 30 lakh, has moderated over the past few years.
POLITICS
Alliance trouble in Tamil Nadu? Why DMK and Congress are stuck in a seat-sharing standoff
The rift became evident recently when Congress MP Manickam Tagore publicly pushed back against Chief Minister MK Stalin after he dismissed the power-sharing demands as a 'conspiracy'.
ENTERTAINMENT
Prime Video previews key Indian, Asian content from its 2026 slate
The India slate of Prime Video includes Don't Be Shy produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions.
BUSINESS
Government approves wheat exports, expands sugar export quota
Alongside wheat exports, the Centre has also approved an additional 5 LMT of sugar exports for the current Sugar Season 2025–26. Earlier, the government had permitted export of 15 LMT of sugar on November 14, 2025.
BUSINESS
Cognizant discloses AI-related service risks in annual report
However, the IT major, last week, said the assumption that new AI tools can be plugged into enterprise environments and immediately replace large parts of IT services work is misplaced.
BUSINESS
Anti-dollar trade gains momentum as capital flows Into emerging markets; India ETFs see 7-month high inflows
Gold funds saw $3.5 billion in inflows this week, reversing the previous week’s $2.7 billion outflow — the first redemption in three months.
BUSINESS
Ola Electric Q3 revenue falls 55% YoY to Rs 470 crore; net loss narrows to Rs 487 crore
Deliveries drop 61% from a year ago and adjusted EBITDA loss deepens sequentially, even as gross margins expand to 34.3%.
INDIA
'Will share unrecorded version with public': Kharge on 'expunged' portions of his speech during Motion of Thanks
Kharge said the expunged sections included his critique of government policies, which he said was his duty to highlight as an Opposition member.
INDIA
PM Modi speaks to Tarique Rahman, congratulates him on Bangladesh election victory
The Prime Minister said he was delighted to speak to Rahman and conveyed his best wishes and support to the BNP chief, who is poised to become the new prime minister of Bangladesh.
WORLD
Will Tarique Rahman’s victory bring relief or more anxiety for Bangladesh’s vulnerable Hindu community
After the BNP-led alliance came to power in 2001, there were reports from human rights groups and opposition parties alleging targeted violence against Hindus in the aftermath of the elections.
INDIA
Women, farmers, youth top agenda as PM Modi takes first decisions in new PMO
After moving to his new address on Friday, the Prime Minister approved the launch of RAHAT scheme, doubled the target of lakhpati didis, and increased the outlay of the agriculture infrastructure fund
BUSINESS
MIC Electronics shares gain despite broader market sell-off; check details
The gains in the stock came even as the benchmark indices declined more than 1 percent amid heavy selling in information technology shares.
INDIA
Defence ministry on India's mega plan to procure 114 Rafales: 'For first time, aircraft will ...'
Singh said that the Rafale aircraft will be manufactured outside France and could feature up to 50% localisation.
BUSINESS
All-round Selloff Drags Nifty To 25,500; Metals Melt, IT Extends Losses | Closing Bell Live
Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Ashutosh Mishra, Head-Research, Inst Equity, Ashika Stock Broking and Aamar Deo Singh-Sr Vice President, Angelone
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi faces expulsion demand: Step-by-step process to remove a MP
Dubey has demanded the cancellation of Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership and a lifetime ban from contesting elections. But the big question is: "Can a sitting member actually be removed from the Lok Sabha?"
MUTUAL-FUNDS
Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2026: Ahmedabad’s growing role in India’s mutual fund ecosystem
A key driver is GIFT City, located in Gandhinagar, within Gujarat.
BUSINESS
Q3 results impact: Hazoor Multi Projects net profit rises 135% to Rs 6.45 crore, shares see profit booking
Revenue from operations declined 15 percent year-on-year to Rs 139 crore in the October-December quarter, as against Rs 164.8 crore in the year-ago period.
BUSINESS
InfoEdge December quarter profit down 14% QoQ at Rs 272 crore; revenue, margins improve
Billings in the recruitment business grew by 11%, while the non-recruitment portfolio, 99acres (real estate), Jeevansathi (matchmaking), and Shiksha (education), combined, recorded growth of 14.1%.
AUTOMOBILE
Auto industry logs record January sales on GST-led demand, policy support
The January 2026 sales were supported by sustained demand following the GST rate reduction and momentum carried forward from the previous quarter.
INDIA
PM Modi inaugurates new PMO at ‘Seva Teerth’ complex, Kartavya Bhavan buildings
Seva Teerth houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Security Council Secretariat, the Cabinet Secretariat
BUSINESS
Business in the Week Ahead: February 16-20, 2026
HSBC will release the flash PMIs for February. Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance will list on the stock exchanges.
