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- Business
- February 20, 2026
UPL Announces Restructuring To Create Second Largest Crop Protection Firm
Agrochemical manufacturer UPL Ltd, has announced a restructuring scheme involving UPL Agri, UPL Global Agri, and UPL Crop, leading to the creation of the second largest firm crop protection firm globally.According to the exchange filing, the board of directors approved three key Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
India’s Forex Reserves Expand by $8.66 B to Record $725.7 B, Led by Foreign Currency Assets
India’s foreign exchange reserves climbed by $8.66 billion in the week ended February 13, 2026, pushing the total reserves to a record $725.7 billion, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India.The rise was led by an increase in foreign currency assets (FCAs), which Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
India’s Infrastructure Output Rises 4% YoY In January: Official Data
India’s infrastructure output rose 4% year-on-year in January, government data showed on Friday.The index, which tracks activity across eight sectors and makes up 40% of the country’s industrial production, grew at a revised 4.7% year-on-year in December.(This is a developing sto Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
US Negotiating With India On Venezuelan Oil Sale, US Envoy Sergio Gor Says
The United States is in “active negotiation” over the sale of Venezuelan oil to India, to help India diversify its sources of crude oil, U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor said on Friday.The U.S. has made diversification away from Russian crude a condition for cutting tariffs on goods importe Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘Want Innovation To Flourish, But Not At Cost Of Market Integrity’: SEBI Chairman
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday reiterated SEBI’s philosophy of “optimum regulation,” balancing innovation with market integrity and investor protection. He warned that cyber fraud is likely to increase with digital adoption and Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
PhonePe Leverages Microsoft AI to Launch Voice and Text Payment Features for Users
PhonePe has integrated Microsoft’s artificial intelligence capabilities into its platform to introduce new voice- and text-based payment tools, the companies said. The tools are designed to allow users to make payments, check balances and manage transactions using natural languag Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
Will AI Revenues Surpass Artificial Intelligence-Centric Investments In 2026?
With AI being the one of the most relevant buzzwords right at the start of 2026, several tailwinds continue favouring artificial intelligence such as investment in digital infrastructure and new applications within the healthcare sector, especially in the ‘Global South’. Last yea Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
OpenAI, Microsoft Join UK-led Global Coalition To Safeguard AI Development
OpenAI and Microsoft have joined the United Kingdom’s international coalition to safeguard artificial intelligence development. The technology companies have committed new funding to the UK AI Security Institute’s flagship Alignment Project to ensure advanced AI systems remain sa Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
‘AI Will Be Central to 6G, and India Can Leapfrog in AI,’ Says Qualcomm CEO at India AI Impact Summit
Artificial intelligence will be a defining force in future wireless technologies, and India is uniquely positioned to benefit from this trend, Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon said on Friday at the India AI Impact Summit. He said the transition from traditional mobile ne Read More
- Business
- February 20, 2026
India-US Likely To Seal Trade Pact By April 2026: Piyush Goyal
The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal noted that that a team will be headed to the United States led by the chief negotiator to deliberate upon the legal framework of the India-US trade deal.”A team under chief negotiator is going to the US on Feb 23 to discuss th Read More
