Business

Support for Innovation, Deep Tech and Cooperative-Led Enterprises Strengthened Revised Startup Framework Raises Turnover Eligibility Limit to ₹200 Crore For Deep Tech Startups, age limit increased to 20 years and turnover limit increased to ₹300 crore The Government has revised the startup recognition framework to further strengthen the Startup India Action Plan and advance the Prime Minister’s vision of positioning India as a global innovation powerhouse, a manufacturing-led economy, and a hub for emerging technologies. As Startup India enters its…

“Bharat Next” is the theme of the 12th edition of the mega event of plastic industries PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world’s largest plastics exhibitions, commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The 12th edition of the triennial event is being held from 5 to 10 February 2026 with the support of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of chemicals and fertilizers. Organised under the theme “Bharat Next”, PLASTINDIA 2026 aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat, providing a…

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) were signed between Shri Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary and Chief Negotiator, Department of Commerce and Dr. Raja Al Marzouqi, Chief Negotiator, Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, on 5 February 2026 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The signing took place in the presence of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Jitin Prasada, and Commerce Secretary…

Q3/9M’26 Results “On PFC’s performance, Director(Finance), Mr. Sandeep Kumar shared that we have delivered another strong quarter, marked by healthy 15% Y-o-Y increase in PAT in Q3, delivering a profit of Rs.4,763 cr. With the resolution of TRN Energy, our net credit impaired asset has reached its new low level at 0.26%, highlighting the continued improvement in our asset quality. Our net worth has crossed Rs 1 lakh crore mark, further strengthening our capital position.” “On PFC’s performance, Chairman and…

Mumbai, Feb 2026 : Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said the India–US trade deal is expected to significantly reduce trade-related uncertainties, bring greater economic stability, and create a more conducive environment for higher investment inflows into the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of an outreach programme on corporate bonds, Pandey noted that clarity in trade relations and the removal of regulatory overhangs play a crucial role in improving investor…

Feb 2026 : Airbus today inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India’s unique industry-driven central university for the transportation and logistics sector, based in Vadodara, Gujarat.  The Centre marks a significant milestone in the long-term collaboration between Airbus and GSV to strengthen India’s aerospace ecosystem through organic research, innovation and talent development. A key focus area of the CoE would be R&D into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and supporting student-led innovations in…

Feb 2026 : NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer, delivered a stellar performance, registering robust growth across volumes and financials in 9 months of FY26. The Responsible Miner reported its best-ever January production and sales, reinforcing its operational momentum. The company produced 5.56 Million Ton (MT) of iron ore and sold 4.79 MT, reflecting a strong year-on-year growth of 9% in production and 7% in sales over the corresponding period last year. The company’s cumulative performance up to January 2026…

Ahmedabad, Feb 2026 : Adani Defence & Aerospace on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Italian aerospace major Leonardo to develop, manufacture and sustain a comprehensive helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s indigenous defence capabilities. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a fully integrated helicopter production framework in India. Describing the collaboration as a landmark initiative, the partners said it would address the rapidly growing requirements of…

Media Registration Open for the Summit; Last Date to Apply: 8th February 2026 The India AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026, is anticipated to be the largest of the four global AI summits hosted to date, reflecting the growing international momentum around responsible, inclusive and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence. The Summit, that has attracted unprecedented interest from the global community with over 35,000 registrations, received ahead of the event, will prioritise the translation of…

Collaboration will strengthen cyber security frameworks and forensic reliability in National Highway operations and digital platforms To strengthen digital security and data protection, Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), a Government of India Institution of National Importance headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to foster collaboration in the fields of research, training and consultancy, particularly in cyber forensics, digital evidence integrity and advanced technological…