- Kotak Mahindra Bank to hire 500 engineers in tech push February 5, 2026Chief Technology Officer Bhavnish Lathia is targeting recruits at large tech firms as well as competing banks to build a ‘technology company with a banking license,’ he said in an interview.
- Tata Steel Q3 preview: UK turnaround, Europe carbon tax under the spotlight February 5, 2026As Tata Steel announces its Q3 earnings on Friday, all eyes will be on the turnaround in its UK business, European carbon tax and its plan to secure raw materials domestically
- Lakhs of commercial cases enter mandatory mediation, barely 2% settle February 5, 2026Since the introduction of mandatory pre-court mediation in India, settlement rates remain low at 1.75%. Experts argue that the process is treated as a procedural formality, leading to early failures in mediation and reduced confidence among businesses in the effectiveness of dispute resolution.
- Boeing layoffs: Planemaker to cut 300 jobs from defence division, to notify affected workers this week February 5, 2026Boeing layoffs: The jobs to be eliminated are in the defence division's supply chain, and the company will notify affected workers this week, according to a report.
- Tata Motors' $4.4 billion Iveco move faces fresh concerns February 5, 2026Since the acquisition deal announcement, Iveco has cut its full-year 2025 guidance for its commercial vehicle and defence business to just €60 million from €400-450 million
- Economically weak nations not taken seriously on world stage: Ex NITI Aayog member February 5, 2026NITI Aayog ex-vice-chair Rajiv Kumar emphasizes that a strong economy is the bedrock of India's foreign policy. He states that India must accelerate its economic growth and boost its share in global trade to command respect internationally. Kumar highlights China's economic rise as a model for global influence.
- RBI MPC 2026: Central bank to keep repo rate unchanged amid currency volatility and bond yield pressures, as per SBI report February 5, 2026The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to hold interest rates steady. Global economic uncertainty and domestic bond yield pressures are key factors. Recent trade deals with the EU and US offer export support. However, lingering global risks and commodity price shifts add complexity. Inflation signals are mixed, leading to a ca […]
- India supports FORGE initiative, a successor to US-led Mineral Security Partnership: EAM Jaishankar at Critical Minerals Ministerial February 5, 2026India has backed FORGE, a new critical minerals initiative launched in Washington DC. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the Critical Minerals Ministerial, a meeting of over 50 nations. Discussions focused on de-risking supply chains and reducing global overreliance on China. India's support for FORGE signals its commitment to global resour […]
- Paperwork underway to unlock India–US trade deal potential soon: Piyush Goyal February 5, 2026Both sides would now work towards completing the technical details and finalising the paperwork for the trade deal so as to expeditiously unlock its potential, Goyal informed Parliament.
- India must boost capital markets so Indians grow with economy: Larry Fink, chief executive, BlackRock February 5, 2026BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlights India's advanced financial infrastructure, from digital payments to asset tokenization, as a strong foundation for growth. Fink also downplayed AI bubble concerns, emphasizing underinvestment risks, especia […]
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