February

February is a big month for Bollywood, offering a diverse cinematic feast. From rom-coms and action thrillers to thought-provoking social dramas, audiences have a wide array of films to choose from in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Green shoots, investments in Indian startups surpass February 2023 levels

Funding jumped to $636 million in 63 deals in February, an uptick of about 19 percent from $535 million in 50 deals in year-ago period, data shows

2024 is a Leap Year: What is the science and significance of this special year?

Apart from giving people an extra day to reach their goals, there is a reason why we have leap days every four years.

P-notes investment declines to Rs 88,398 crore in February

This was the third consecutive monthly decline in the investment level. Before this, investment through the route had been on an increasing trend since July 2022 because of a slump in the oil and other commodities prices and the relative outperformance of Indian equity markets.

Feb job openings slip to 9.9M; a win in inflation fight?

Vacancies fell from 10.6 million in January, the Labor Department said Tuesday, notably in healthcare and in professional services, which includes managerial and technical jobs. Openings rose for construction workers.

India's coal production rises 15% in April-February period

The country's coal output was at 681.5 MT in the year-ago period, as per provisional figures of the coal ministry.

India's hottest February since 1877: Weather office

The weather office said there was little probability of heat waves in March, but most parts of India could experience extreme weather conditions in April and May.

Gold faces worst month since June 2021 as rate-hike fears dominate

Gold prices touched their highest since April 2022 in early February, but soon reversed course. Bullion has fallen more than 5% so far this month after strong economic data boosted expectations of more rate hikes.

Frightful February Ends Call to Buy Everything in Emerging Asia

Outflows from north Asian stocks are gathering pace, regional currencies are languishing at multi-month lows and global funds are dumping local bonds in a particularly brutal February for risk assets.

Why February is shorter than every month? Calendars tell the tale

Why is February so short? Here’s an interesting story behind the shortest month of the year. Take a look…

Spring turns to summer as the heat hits India

The cause behind this year’s heat wave is the absence of a western disturbance, and hence weaker rainfall.

Amit Shah to address public meeting in poll-bound Karnataka on February 23

Shah would address a public meeting at Sandur in Ballari district and later visit Bengaluru, where he would take part in an interactive programme.

Bengaluru to host 3-day G20 Energy Transition Working Group meet from Feb 5

The meeting will have over 150 participants including G20 member countries, nine special invitee guest countries – Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Spain, the Ministry of Power said in a statement.

Karnataka budget likely to be presented on February 17: CM Basavaraj Bommai

The upcoming budget will focus on programmes that would give more support to working classes, women and youth, he said listing out some government schemes that are being implemented in the state.

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.

Why is February so short? Take a look…

The interesting story behind February, the shortest month of the year.

Retail inflation up 3.65% in February

The latest price data, marginally up from January’s 3.17 percent, represents a slight pick-up in the pace of remonetisation, led by an increase in food prices.

Tata Motors global sales rise 3% in February

Tata Motors today reported about 3 per cent rise in global sales in February at 1,03,064 units, including that of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles.

Passenger vehicles push up Tata Motors Feb sales 2%; CV down 1%

"Domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for February 2017 were at 42,679 numbers, higher by 3 percent, over 41,532 numbers in February 2016," it said in its filing.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor domestic sales up 12 pc in February

The company had sold 10,312 units in the domestic market in February last year, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement.

Atul Auto sales down 18.46% at 2,862 units in February

Three-wheeler maker Atul Auto today reported a 18.46 per cent decrease in sales at 2,862 units in February.

Honda Cars India sales up 9.44% at 14,249 units in February

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) today reported a 9.44 percent increase in domestic sales at 14,249 units in February.

FPIs turn net buyers in Feb; pump in Rs 5,800-cr

After four months of intense selling, overseas investors turned net buyers in February and have so far pumped in over Rs 5,800 crore in the capital market, enthused by clarity on FPI taxation.

SBI Research sees 70% money supply normalisation by Feb-end

Currency circulation is likely to normalise by the end of February as nearly 70 percent of the notes will be remonetised by then, a report said today.

Polls for 5 states may be held between Feb & March, 2017: Srcs

Sources tell CNBC-TV18 that elections for 5 states may be held between the second week of February and March of next year.