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INDIA MARKET | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 6:00AM IST Currently, the next rally may curtail around Rs 3-3.25-lac level.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 2:45AM IST Farm bodies say zero-tariff raw cotton import from the U.S. will severely affect domestic price anddevastate growers; several farmer bodies, particularly those working among cotton farmers, have decided to launch protests

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GLOBAL NEWS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 1:31AM IST Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 1:05AM IST Some of Washingtons diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:51AM IST India's television sector is experiencing a slowdown. Linear TV viewership is falling as more people switch to free platforms and digital services. Advertising revenue is shrinking, and subscription growth is slowing. Broadcasters are feeling the impact, with some reporting profit declines. Companies are adapting by focusing on broadband and IPTV to stay competitive.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:44AM IST Many Indian retail stores are struggling with losses. This is happening even as sales grow. The main reason is too much unsold stock on shelves. Retailers are now looking to fix this problem. Some stores may close if they cannot be turned around. This situation impacts revenue and profit generation.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:42AM IST India's astrology sector has boomed into a $1 billion industry, especially post-Covid, with young adults aged 20-35 driving demand for career and relationship advice. Astrologers now operate digitally, offering guidance for life's uncertainties, from happiness to major purchases. This ancient practice, once for royalty, now provides a sense of security for the masses.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:40AM IST In a remarkable leap towards sustainability, India has set a new benchmark by adding an impressive 52.5 GW of power generation capacity in the current financial year up to January 31. This surge, primarily driven by renewable sources, has seen solar energy contribute a staggering 39.7 GW.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:38AM IST The Supreme Court has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for its stance on introducing front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. This move aims to help citizens make healthier choices. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the FSSAI's current research, emphasizing the importance of the right to health.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:37AM IST Housing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that a parliamentary committee will urge states to have central teams vet RERA bye-laws before implementation. This move follows Supreme Court concerns about regulatory effectiveness, with homebuyers alleging state policies dilute the RERA Act. The ministry is also exploring charitable institutions for affordable housing finance and a fund for stalled pre-RERA projects.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:35AM IST Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) can now factor in DLGs when setting aside buffers for potential loan losses, provided the guarantee forms an integral part of the loan arrangement, the RBI said last week.

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INDIA NEWS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:35AM IST Mumbai: In a move that could support stronger credit expansion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restored the use of default loss guarantees (DLGs) for non-bank lenders, rolling back last year's curbs that had forced them to make higher provisions on loans sourced through fintech partners.Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) can now factor in DLGs when setting aside buffers for potential loan losses, provided the guarantee forms an integral part of the loan arrangement, the RBI said last week. The regulator also said lenders must update their loss estimates each time the guarantee is invoked, as the protection available reduces with every use.For NBFCs, this change reduces provisioning pressure, improves profitability, and frees up balance-sheet capacity for fresh lending. For fintechs, meanwhile, it would encourage greater loan origination. The revised framework takes effect immediately.128394142 "This is a significant relief for NBFCs like us that are engaged in digital lending partnerships with Fintech Lending Service Providers (LSPs)," said Ravi Narayanan, MD & CEO, SMFG India Credit. "This regulatory clarity will support the industry in safely scaling digital lending, enabling NBFC-fintech partnerships to expand access to under-penetrated retail customer segments," he added.The move marks a reversal from the central bank's May 2025 directive. Back then, the regulator had instructed NBFCs to exclude DLGs offered by fintech lending service providers when calculating the loss buffers required for stressed or risky loans. The earlier stance, mandatory from March 31, 2025, had led lenders to build full provisions on these portfolios, raising credit costs and dampening the appeal of fintech-originated loans.The Provisioning PoserThe earlier rules had forced several NBFCs to take sizable additional provisions in the March quarter, ET had reported on May 27 last year. SMFG India Credit reported a 44% fall in FY25 profit after booking Rs 115 crore in extra DLG-related buffers, while Credit Saison India's profit dropped 22% following 178 crore in additional provisioning.Northern Arc Capital also reported an impact of 80 crore and had provided 63 crore on its books as of March 31, 2025. The RBI had mandated NBFCs to make provisions across the March, June and September quarters of 2025."This amendment shall result in reversal of additional provisions carried thus far by the entities and free up the capital. This will be favourable for lending partners in such loan arrangements and support overall credit expansion. It is also timely considering that the revised co-lending guidelines are effective from January this year," said AM Karthik, co-group head, financial services, Icra Ratings.DLGs - usually capped at 5% and often backed by fixed deposits provided by digital lending partners - had been widely used in digital lending and co-lending structures. The 2025 rules had effectively neutralised their benefit, leading to a pullback in origination volumes for fintechs and higher credit costs for NBFCs.With the latest amendment, the RBI aims to harmonise the treatment of DLGs across digital lending, co-lending and credit-risk transfer guidelines, while ensuring lenders do not overstate the protection offered by such guarantees.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:31AM IST Creditors have chosen the Welspun-Ashdan consortium to acquire India's first private hill town, Lavasa Corp. The project faced administration due to mounting debt. The consortium secured a significant majority vote. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges. Valor Estate, another contender, had its plan rejected by a major creditor. The resolution professional proceeded with voting based on a court order.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:30AM IST In an exciting development for the transportation sector, India is poised to unveil a transformative railway technology policy. The focus of this initiative is to invigorate the local manufacturing landscape for cutting-edge railway equipment. By fostering partnerships between domestic companies and research institutions, the policy is designed to ignite innovation and collaboration.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:28AM IST The India-Pakistan cricket match significantly boosted the economy, with food delivery services and quick commerce platforms seeing a surge in orders. Bars and clubs increased dine-in charges for live screenings, while advertisers rushed to secure last-minute ad slots. This high-stakes fixture drove substantial revenue across various sectors, exceeding expectations for a typical league game.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:17AM IST RMZ is investing over 1,283 crore for a significant stake in a Gurugram commercial venture with Signature Global. Together, they plan to develop a substantial commercial real estate portfolio. This partnership aims to create 15 to 20 million square feet of space across India in the coming five years. The project is expected to attract global corporations.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:16AM IST Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:13AM IST Consumer goods companies are shifting focus back to entry-level products and smaller pack sizes, driven by early signs of demand recovery in rural markets and among lower-income consumers. This pivot follows a period of premiumisation, with firms like Emami and LG Electronics India introducing new, lower-priced offerings to boost volume growth and capture new customers.

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INDIA NEWS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:01AM IST Nearly a decade after the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 was enacted and implemented across states from 2017, scrutiny is shifting from developers to the regulator as well. The shift follows recent sharp observations by the Supreme Court, where the chief justice of India questioned whether real estate regulatory authorities were effectively protecting homebuyers. Against that backdrop, a homebuyer advocacy body has allaeged that most state regulators are not publishing mandatory annual reports required under the law. What appears procedural could determine whether India can truly assess if RERA improved delivery and buyer protection. Kailash Babar explains:What are RERA annual reports and why were they mandated?Section 78 of RERA requires every state RERA to publish an annual report describing its functioning. The disclosure requirement was central to the law's design. RERA sought to replace opaque practices with measurable oversight, and the annual report acts as the regulator's performance audit. In February 2023, the Union housing ministry circulated a standard reporting format to enable comparison across states. The reports are expected to disclose not only project registrations and complaints but also completion status, enforcement of orders and action against defaulting developers.What is the allegation now?Forum for People's Collective Efforts (FPCE), a homebuyer advocacy organisation, claims more than 75% of RERA authorities have either never published annual reports, discontinued them after initial years or are not updated. Only a small number of states have reports available up to FY24, while some large markets published earlier reports but later stopped. The group also says even where reports exist, the ministry's prescribed format has not been followed, limiting meaningful comparison. The claims have not yet been independently confirmed by the ministry or state regulators.Why is this significant beyond compliance?RERA's performance is often discussed using the number of projects registered and complaints disposed. However, these measure activity rather than outcomes. Annual reports are meant to reveal whether projects were completed on time, whether refund and compensation orders translated into payments and whether possession orders resulted in home handover. A complaint can be disposed through an order, but relief exists only when the order is enforced. Without enforcement data, the law's effectiveness cannot be objectively assessed.What risks does this pose for the housing sector?India has previously faced widespread housing delays. A government-appointed committee led by Amitabh Kant identified around 412,000 stressed housing units nationwide. RERA was introduced as a structural response through escrowed project funds and disclosure norms. If completion and enforcement data remain unavailable, policymakers cannot determine whether the sectors recovery reflects genuine improvement in delivery discipline or merely another launch cycle. Registrations track supply introduction, but completion reflects sector health. Why does this matter for policy and regulation?The implications extend beyond homebuyers. Governments rely on delivery data for tax policy and planning, while lenders depend on completion records to assess risk. Consistent reporting would reveal whether delays are financial, regulatory, or litigationdriven and whether repeat defaults occur. RERA was intended to replace trust with transparency. If regulators themselves cannot be evaluated, the framework risks functioning more as a registration system than an accountability mechanism.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 12:01AM IST Nearly a decade after RERA's enactment, scrutiny is shifting to regulators as the Supreme Court questions their effectiveness in protecting homebuyers. A homebuyer advocacy group alleges most state RERA authorities are failing to publish mandatory annual reports, hindering objective assessment of the law's impact on project delivery and buyer protection.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 11:26PM IST India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan make an unsuccessful appeal during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 11:11PM IST A spokesperson for Harvard didn't respond to requests for comment about Epstein's involvement with the Hasty Pudding Institute.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 10:59PM IST India's Hardik Pandya celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 10:50PM IST Trump officially announced the board inJanuaryalongside political allies such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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