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Grown in Tibet, this rare ‘Black Diamond’ apple can cost up to $20 each—Here’s what makes it so special

Black Diamond apples are a rare, high-altitude fruit from Tibet with deep purple-black skin and honey-like sweetness. Limited harvests and unique growing conditions make them highly prized and expensive.

Three signs that policy rate cut transmission is likely over

Policy rate cut transmission may finally be over as lending rates are climbing

Karnataka considering AI, digital framework in new MSME policy

The proposed policy will place technology and innovation at its core, enabling MSMEs to adapt to rapidly evolving global markets. As part of this approach, the government is exploring the introduction of specific AI and digital adoption frameworks for MSMEs to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and technological readiness.

Google opens applications for Summer 2026 Public Policy Fellowship in Washington DC; check how and where to apply

Google is offering students a chance to work on internet and technology policy in Washington DC this summer. The fellowship includes a generous stipend, but eligibility rules and deadlines matter.

Bank Nifty falls over 2% as crude-driven inflation worries weigh; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank among top Nifty losers

The weakness in banking stocks reflects macro concerns arising from surging crude oil prices amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict. Elevated crude oil prices have reignited inflationary concerns, stoking fears of tighter monetary policies and delay in interest-rate cuts by central banks.

PM Modi Condemns Attacks on Qatar, Reaffirms Peace and Stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned recent attacks on Qatar and spoke with the Amir of Qatar, reaffirming India’s support for peace, stability, and dialogue amid escalating Middle East tensions.

OPINION | Tariff reforms propel India’s alco-bev global ambitions

India’s alco-bev sector enters a pivotal phase. It leverages trade reforms and rising premium demand. Stronger export capabilities enhance competitiveness in domestic and global markets

Pentagon may use Elon Musk’s Grok in classified systems amid Anthropic rift

The US Department of Defense has reportedly reached an agreement to deploy Elon Musk’s Grok AI in classified systems, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy. The move follows a tense dispute with Anthropic over military guardrails, opening a new chapter in the Pentagon’s race to integrate frontier AI into warfare.

90-year-old 'mis-sold' life insurance policy of Rs 2 lakh pa, to mature in 2124. Canara Bank responds

In the life insurance policy, the elderly citizen's daughter was listed as the 'life assured,' while the 90-year-old remained the primary account holder whose funds were used to pay the premiums.

YouTube Music puts lyrics behind Premium paywall in global rollout

YouTube Music is rolling out a new restriction that locks song lyrics behind a paid subscription. After months of testing, users are now limited to a handful of free lyric views before being pushed towards YouTube Premium or Music Premium. The change is arriving widely across regions.

RBI keeps policy stance unchanged, commits to adequate liquidity; rates likely on hold through FY27

While the RBI is expected to be in the long pause and stay on hold for entire FY27, Deepak Agrawal of Kotak Mahindra AMC anticipates the 10-year G-Sec yield to trade in the range of 6.60-6.80% in the near to medium term.

RBI MPC finds no need for immediate monetary support as comfortable with growth-inflation trajectory, hints at pause in coming meetings

RBI is committed to proactive management of liquidity in the LAF window and the banking system, so as to keep short term yields rangebound.

RBI policy unlikely to deliver dramatic surprises in the near term, but signals a steady hand; why the pause makes sense

RBI’s stance appears neither hesitant nor overly conservative. It reflects a pragmatic balancing act: preserving inflation credibility, supporting growth momentum and retaining sufficient policy ammunition should global conditions turn less benign.

RBI's allows banks to lend to REITs, experts say will bring down cost of capital

Banks are generally not allowed to lend to REITs, either at the investment managers' level or at the level of their numerous special project vehicles but that is about to change

RBI Policy: Bet on these 9 rate-sensitive stocks as RBI maintains status quo with neutral stance

Moneycontrol collated top 9 rate-sensitive stocks from experts to accumulate after the RBI policy decision:.

RBI decides to pause, all eyes on new GDP and CPI series

After front-loading rate cuts, the central bank focus is on transmission

Rupee remains steady after RBI maintains status quo

The rupee, which opened at around 90.23, was trading at 90.19 after ending the previous session at 90.36

Quick Take | RBI Governor's steady hand puts credibility over celebration

By holding the repo rate at 5.25 per cent and sticking to a neutral stance, the central bank is signalling that low inflation is an achievement to be protected, not a cue for haste.

RBI revises FY26 growth forecast upwards to 7.4%, holds rate steady

The RBI's monetary policy committee, as expected, held the repo rate steady at 5.25%

RBI Policy Highlights: MPC holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, stance ‘neutral’; growth raised, inflation benign

RBI Monetary Policy Feb 2026 Highlights: The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, with the MPC unanimously retaining a neutral stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation remains benign, growth momentum strong, and liquidity in surplus.

Decoding the liquidity shift: Has the RBI engineered a stealth rate cut?

Abhishek Bisen of Kotak Mahindra AMC expects the MPC to keep the repo rate unchanged to 5.25% and stance at neutral.

MPC Poll | RBI likely to hold rates today, focus shifts to liquidity management, transmission

The February policy is expected maintain the repo rate at 5.25% as the RBI shifts focus from rate cuts to liquidity infusion, experts say.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | An MPC meeting where doing nothing may be the smartest call

In today’s edition of Pro Panorama: Stars aligning for MPC, Q3 heats up for NTPC, a stock with growth fizz, US deal tests market rally, rupee’s next port of call and much more

RBI may maintain status quo in February policy, liquidity measures to be in focus

The current estimate on the rate action is in line with the Moneycontrol’s poll conducted before the Union Budget 2026, wherein a majority of economists, treasury heads and market participants said the central bank may maintain status quo on rates. The MPC is to meet from February 4 and February 6 for its bi-monthly policy review.