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Regulating an uncertain climate
As climate risks rise, interest in geoengineering is peaking—but who will control the fixes?
Growth, margin woes may keep a lid on LTIMindtree stock
The LTI Mindtree (LTIM) stock has seen a deep correction due to uncertainty related to the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO), poor margins and earnings downgrades.

ePlane, ETAC Join Forces to Give Wing to Flying Taxis
In a stride towards the future of urban air mobility, Chennai-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) startup The ePlane Company has partnered with ETAC, a venture that envisions city skies buzzing with affordable, on-demand flying taxis—just as easy to book as an Uber ride.
Metropolis to strengthen UP presence with acquisition of Scientific Pathology
India's second-largest pathology laboratory chain Metropolis Healthcare is set to acquire Agra-based Scientific Pathology in an all-cash deal that would range between ₹55 crore and ₹83 crore based on some revenue and Ebitda milestones.

Have sufficient liquidity to support growth
ASHOK CHANDRA, managing director and chief executive officer, Punjab National Bank, tells Manojit Saha in New Delhi that the capital adequacy ratio of the lender will improve by 47 basis points, now that the RBI has restored the norms on risk weighting for loans to NBFCs and microfinance institutions. Edited excerpts:
Consolidation Will Accelerate, Strengthening Pricing Power Over Time
Cement maker Dalmia Bharat announced a capex plan of ₹3,520 crore last week to add 6 MTPA of new capacities. PUNEET DALMIA, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD), told Amritha Pillay during a virtual interaction, that he is optimistic about the sector in the long term, even as margins remain weak in the short term. Edited excerpts:

After talks with EU, govt explores defence industry ties with Belgium in Indo-Pacific
India and Belgium on Monday explored potential defence engagements in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the maritime domain, and discussed ways to strengthen defence industrial cooperation.
Rising to a crisis
Europe is developing a security identity

Manufacturing PMI hits 14-mth low in Feb on fewer orders
But producers continue to expand their workforce
Ola Electric to sack 25% of workforce as losses mount
Two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) maker Ola Electric Mobility is laying off around 1,000 employees-about 25 per cent of its 4,000strong workforce as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing losses, according to industry sources.
India closes in on Japan for fourth-largest economy tag
India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is officially estimated to decelerate to 6.5 per cent during FY25 against 9.2 per cent last year.
Tata Capital Eyes $11 Billion Valuation for India IPO
The Tata group is seeking a valuation of as much as $11 billion for its financial services unit in what could be the biggest initial public offering this year, according to people familiar with the development.

SC allows visually impaired persons in judiciary
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Monday held that visually impaired persons cannot be denied opportunity of employment in judicial services, as it struck down provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Rules that excluded them.
Selling pressure persists for broader markets
While the benchmark Nifty and the Sensex escaped with minor losses on Monday, the broader markets continued to reel from pressure.
Mumbai's urban renewal caught between loan doubt, paperwork
Cessed buildings are old, dilapidated, tenanted buildings constructed in Mumbai before September 1969, for which the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) collects a repair cess.

Demand growth, US ties to be in focus at China Congress
China's annual major political event gets underway this week, bringing together the nation's top leaders and thousands of provincial leaders to endorse decisions already made by the all-powerful Chinese Communist Party.

Schaeffler may remain subdued in near term
Brokerages cut earnings estimates over demand worries

'Ready to meet Trump again for serious talks'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's willing to meet again with Donald Trump if the US president invites him, but signaled that another White House encounter would have to be \"serious\" for him to make the trip.

EOU exemption on inputs unavailable for services not exported
Our foreign customer has asked us to make certain goods and send them to a party in India.

Brokerage stocks sink as market chill sets in
Brokerages, depositories, and asset management companies feel the squeeze
Cargo growth at major ports slowed in 10MFY25
Central government-owned major ports have seen a growth of just 3.14 per cent during the ongoing financial year 2025 (FY25) so far, dragged down by a 19 per cent drop in iron ore cargo and falling crude oil consignments.

NITI plans policy for medium-size firms
The NITI Aayog is formulating a policy to help medium enterprises become large companies, shedding their current inhibition about losing incentives meant for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Weak market sentiment slows IPO filings
\"A slowdown in filing is inevitable when existing deals are not going through. In a weak market, there is less urgency to push deals,\" said Ajay Garg, founder and managing director of Equirus Capital.
IRCTC, IRFC upgraded to Navratna status
The Centre on Monday elevated the status of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) and Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) from Miniratna I to Navratna.

IPO Filing Halves in Feb as Equity Selloff Deepens
DRHP filing slips to 3-month low with fundraising plans at 9-month nadir

Two-wheeler sales see mixed ride in February
Enfield, TVS see growth while Bajaj, Hero struggle; exports remain bright spot

Quality Control Orders: An Internal Disability
How QCOs are crippling India's trade competitiveness
Deposit insurance demystified
With the government actively considering raising the insurance cover for bank deposits, here's a deep dive into how the coverage currently works

Bank unions push for adequate hiring
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU)—which represents nine unions—on Monday appealed to the Central government to ensure adequate recruitment in public sector banks (PSBs) to deal with mounting work pressures at branches, which it claimed has been compromising efficiency at a time when private banks are on a hiring spree.
Bombay HC to Hear Sebi Plea in Cals Refineries Case Today
The Bombay High Court (HC) on Monday directed the state's anti-corruption bureau (ACB) to not act on an order of a special court, which sought filing of an FIR against Madhabi Puri Buch, former chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), along with the regulator's three whole-time members, and two officials of the BSE.