February 19, 2026
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India-US Trade Talks Progress in Cordial Atmosphere, But No Agreement Without Safeguards for Farmers, Fishermen, MSMEs: Piyush Goyal

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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed India’s firm stance on protecting domestic interests in the ongoing India-US bilateral trade negotiations, stating that “no agreement will be signed unless the concerns of farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs are fully addressed.” Speaking to reporters on October 18, 2025, Goyal emphasized that while discussions are progressing…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw Invites Rishi Sunak to AI Impact Summit 2026: India to Host Global South’s First AI Forum

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Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has formally invited former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026, a landmark global event scheduled to be held in New Delhi on February 19–20, 2026. The invitation was extended during a recent conversation between the two leaders, where Sunak reportedly…

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Venugopal Garre

India’s IPO Boom Reflects Market Maturity, Not Speculative Mania: Bernstein’s Venugopal Garre

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India’s surging IPO activity in 2025 is a reflection of market maturity, structural depth, and investor confidence—not speculative excess, according to Venugopal Garre, Managing Director at Bernstein India. Speaking to ETMarkets on October 16, 2025, Garre emphasized that the country’s IPO pipeline, which has already seen 78 mainboard listings and raised over $14.2 billion this…

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Torrent Group

Torrent Group’s Billionaire Brothers Eye ₹18,000 Crore Pharma Takeover to Reshape India’s Healthcare Landscape

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India’s pharmaceutical sector is on the cusp of a historic consolidation as Sudhir and Samir Mehta, the billionaire brothers behind Torrent Group, prepare to execute one of the country’s largest pharma takeovers. With a combined net worth of $14.1 billion, the Ahmedabad-based siblings are set to acquire a controlling stake in JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals…

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Sahara

Sahara Proposes Sale of 88 Properties to Adani Group; Supreme Court Seeks Centre and SEBI’s Response

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In a significant development in the long-running Sahara refund case, Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd has informed the Supreme Court of India of its intent to sell 88 real estate properties to Adani Properties Ltd in a deal reportedly valued at over ₹1 lakh crore. The proposal, presented before a special bench led by Chief…

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Sitharaman

India’s Digital Payment Adaptability Hits 87%, FM Sitharaman Says Nation Ready for Next-Gen Fintech Leap

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India has emerged as a global leader in digital payment adoption, with 87% adaptability across urban and rural segments, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking at the inauguration of the dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad on October 14, 2025, Sitharaman emphasized that the country’s fintech ecosystem is now poised to develop…

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Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel

Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel Becomes Gujarat’s Second Richest Billionaire After Gautam Adani with Rs 84,510 Crore Net Worth

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In a remarkable ascent that underscores India’s pharmaceutical prowess, Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel, chairman of Zydus Lifesciences, has emerged as Gujarat’s second richest billionaire, trailing only Gautam Adani. According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Patel’s net worth has surged to a staggering Rs 84,510 crore, placing him among the top five pharma entrepreneurs…

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Samir Arora

Samir Arora Explains Why FIIs Rarely Make Serious Money in Indian IPOs Despite Oversubscription Frenzy

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Veteran fund manager Samir Arora, founder of Helios Capital, has sparked a fresh debate in India’s capital markets by stating that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) rarely make serious money in IPOs, despite their aggressive bidding and high-profile participation. Speaking to ETMarkets on October 10, 2025, Arora highlighted structural inefficiencies, allocation bottlenecks, and macroeconomic headwinds that…

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Vodafone Idea government bailout

No Further Government Bailout for Vi, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia; Telecom Sector Must Now Stand on Its Own Feet

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Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has categorically ruled out any additional government bailout for Vodafone Idea (Vi), signaling a shift in the Centre’s approach to telecom sector revival. Speaking at the India Digital Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Scindia emphasized that while the government has provided significant support to ensure sectoral stability, it is…

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PM Modi invest innovate make in India

PM Modi Declares “Best Time to Invest, Innovate, and Make in India” at India Mobile Congress 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that India is currently experiencing its most opportune moment for investment, innovation, and manufacturing, as he inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Addressing a packed audience of global tech leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, Modi emphasized that India’s digital transformation, policy…

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