BUSINESS
From 50% to 18% tariffs: Commerce Minister Goyal lists big export wins in India-US trade deal
India-US interim trade deal lowers tariffs, offers zero-duty access for key Indian exports and protects farmers, with a $500 billion bilateral trade target.
BUSINESS
SBI Q3 profit jumps 24.5% to Rs 21,028 crore as asset quality improves
SBI reports 24.5% YoY rise in Q3FY26 profit to Rs 21,028 crore, with lower NPAs, easing provisions and steady net interest margins.
BUSINESS
India-US trade framework could lift exports to $300 billion a year: Govt sources
Penal tariffs of 25 percent linked to Russian-origin trade have already been removed, leading to an immediate reduction in effective tariff rates.
WORLD
Hidden camera in China hotel secretly films couple; porn video later surfaces online
The incident reportedly dates back to 2023, when the man, identified by the pseudonym Eric, stayed with his girlfriend at a hotel in Shenzhen.
INDIA
'I only wanted to relax her': Indian restaurateur Vikas Nath convicted in Annabel’s drink-spiking case in London
London court convicts Indian-origin restaurateur Vikas Nath for spiking a woman’s drink at Annabel’s, rejecting his claim that it was only to 'relax' her.
PODCAST
IDBI Bank sale picks up, RBI pauses rate cuts & the timeline for e-Rupee rollout | MC Editor's Picks
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our focus: IDBI bank privatisation, RBI’s repo rate, IPO for India’s first unicorn, the extended timeline for digital Rupee rollout and much more. Tune in as Nalin Mehta curates the top news from the day - from monetary policy to trade deals and markets.
BUSINESS
Reliance’s FMCG arm enters Australia with majority stake in Goodness Group
Reliance Consumer Products acquires a majority stake in Australia’s Goodness Group, marking its entry into the Australian FMCG market and boosting its health drinks portfolio.
INDIA
Mumbai mayor race ends early: Mahayuti names BJP’s Ritu Tawde, Sena locks Sanjay Ghadi as deputy pick
With the mayor’s post reserved for women, BJP’s Ritu Tawde is set to take charge of the BMC, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has named Sanjay Ghadi as deputy mayor.
INDIA
As India-US trade deal drops, US trade office shows PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory | Take a look
A US Trade Representative map released with the India–US interim trade deal shows PoK and Aksai Chin as Indian territory, drawing attention amid talks.
BUSINESS
India-US interim trade deal adds digital trade to BTA framework
The move formally brings data, platforms and cross-border digital commerce under the scope of bilateral trade negotiations, even as the interim pact focuses on tariffs, market access and non-tariff barriers.
INDIA
Reduced tariffs, preferential access, $30 trillion market: India, US unveil interim trade pact | Key highlights
Piyush Goyal said the interim framework would open up a $30 trillion market for Indian exporters, particularly benefiting MSMEs, farmers and fishermen.
INDIA
Why your cab may not show up today: Drivers stage pan-India strike against Ola, Uber, Rapido pricing
App-based cab and auto drivers plan a nationwide six-hour strike on Feb 7 over fares, bike taxis and compliance costs, raising pressure on Ola, Uber, Rapido.
BUSINESS
India-US strike interim trade deal, US cuts tariffs to 18% ahead of full BTA | Full Text
The Interim Agreement between the United States and India will represent a historic milestone in our countries’ partnership, demonstrating a common commitment to reciprocal and balanced trade based on mutual interests and concrete outcomes.
INDIA
PM Modi hails India-US trade deal, thanks Trump: 'Framework reflects growing trust and dynamism'
As per the joint statement, the US will reduce the import duty on Indian goods to 18%.
BUSINESS
‘Not the Trump style’: Ex-US commerce official says India stayed ‘logical’ in US trade talks, 'did better than most'
Former US official Raymond Vickery says India managed trade talks with the US more logically than most countries, avoiding Trump-era chaos.
INDIA
India–US trade deal signals Trump won’t let Europe take the lead
Analysts say the timing of the U.S.–India trade deal — following the EU pact — shows Washington’s urgency to match global partners in securing economic ties with New Delhi.
BUSINESS
India’s two trade paths: How the EU deal and the US interim pact really compare
India is pursuing a full FTA with the EU and an interim trade deal with the US. Here’s how the two differ on tariffs, certainty, and strategic intent.
BUSINESS
India–US interim trade deal: What’s in it for India, what’s in it for the US
India and the US unveil an interim trade framework, cutting US tariffs to 18% and setting sector-level terms ahead of a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement.
INDIA
India-US trade deal: 'Discussions will continue, this is the first tranche', says Piyush Goyal
INDIA
Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 land dispute case, Bihar MP claims plot 'to kill him'
The MP was taken to a hospital for a medical examination, after which he will be taken to the police station.
BUSINESS
Brandman Retail IPO closes with 107 times subscription, Grover Jewells offer booked 18x on final day
Brandman Retail and Grover Jewells will finalise IPO share allotment by February 9, while their shares will be available on the NSE Emerge effective February 11.
BUSINESS
Promoter acquires over 0.5% stake in SG Finserve
Prehaps, SG Finserve shares might have reacted to the bulk deal, rising 7 percent to Rs 372.9 amid high volumes and forming long bullish candle on the daily charts.
BUSINESS
Aye Finance mops up over Rs 454 crore from 19 anchor investors, Rs 1,010-crore IPO to open on February 9
Aye Finance IPO | The public issue is a combination of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 710 crore, and an offer-for-sale of Rs 300 crore worth shares.
STARTUP
Deepinder Goyal formally resigns as MD, CEO and director of Eternal; Albinder Dhindsa takes charge
After announcing the move on January 21, Goyal has now submitted his formal resignation, even as he is set to remain on Eternal’s board as vice chairman, subject to shareholder approval.
