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03 Feb

Budget 2026 signals stable growth outlook, strong MSME focus: Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Reacting to the Union Budget 2026, Shekhar Bhandari, President – SME, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said the Budget charts a growth-oriented path while remaining firmly anchored in fiscal discipline, offering stability as India advances towards its long-term development goals. Bhandari highlighted that the fiscal deficit being contained at 4.4 per cent in the current year and projected to decline further to 4.3 per cent next year sends a positive signal to markets. He noted that this fiscal prudence provides a stable macroeconomic environment and aligns with Bharat’s broader Vision 2047, supporting sustained economic momentum. He said the Budget places strong emphasis…

03 Feb

Reliance Strengthens Media Play as Jio Studios Takes Control of Sikhya Entertainment

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Reliance Industries Limited has strengthened its presence in India’s media and entertainment sector with Jio Studios acquiring a majority stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited. The deal, completed on February 2, 2026, involves a 50.1% equity acquisition for a total cash consideration of ₹150 crore. The transaction was carried out through a mix of primary and secondary investments by Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of RIL. Reliance said the acquisition will help Jio Studios deepen its content portfolio by partnering with one of India’s most globally recognized production houses.Founded by Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain,…

03 Feb

Budget 2026 signals fiscal discipline, but higher borrowing clouds market outlook: Kotak Mahindra Bank

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The Union Budget 2026 has reaffirmed the government’s focus on fiscal consolidation, though a sharper-than-expected rise in gross borrowing could dampen market sentiment, according to Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank. Commenting on the Budget, Bhardwaj said the fiscal deficit target for FY27 has been pegged at 4.3 per cent, a level that broadly aligns with market and institutional expectations. Net market borrowing has also been kept in line with projections, underscoring the government’s intent to stay on a calibrated path of fiscal discipline. “The government has continued to focus on fiscal consolidation. The FY27 fiscal deficit at…

03 Feb

Union Budget 2026 lays foundation for infrastructure-led expansion, says Aon

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The Union Budget 2026 reflects a decisive policy shift aimed at strengthening structural resilience and accelerating long-term growth, according to Rishi Mehra, Chief Executive Officer, India and Head of Strategy, Human Capital, Asia Pacific at Aon. Mehra said the Budget’s emphasis on “crowding in” private investment through the newly announced Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund is a significant step in addressing risk-related constraints that often slow large infrastructure projects. By enhancing credit stability, the initiative is expected to improve investor confidence and unlock private capital for large-scale development. He noted that the government’s focus on infrastructure and logistics, along with initiatives…

03 Feb

Union Budget 2026 bets big on capex, defence and de-risking to attract private investment: Aon

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The Union Budget 2026 sends a strong signal to markets about India’s long-term growth ambitions, with a clear focus on capital expenditure, national security and industrial self-reliance, according to Sushant Sarin, Managing Director – Strategy & Commercial Risk Solutions, India, Aon. Commenting on the Budget, Sarin said the allocation of Rs. 12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure underlines the government’s determination to build future-ready infrastructure, while the Rs. 7.5 lakh crore earmarked for defence spending reinforces priorities around national security and strategic preparedness. Together, these measures are expected to have strong multiplier effects across core industries and allied sectors. A…

03 Feb

Tata Motors records nearly 30% surge in commercial vehicle sales in January 2026

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Tata Motors Limited reported robust growth in its commercial vehicle business, registering total domestic and international sales of 41,549 units in January 2026, marking a 29.9 per cent year-on-year increase from 31,988 units sold in January 2025. Domestic sales stood at 38,844 units, up 29.1 per cent from 30,083 units a year earlier, while international business witnessed sharper growth of 42 per cent at 2,705 units. Segment-wise, Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) truck sales rose 41.2 per cent to 12,691 units, while Intermediate and Light Commercial Vehicle (ILMCV) truck sales increased 33.5 per cent to 7,071 units. Sales of small commercial…

03 Feb

Jio-bp unveils ACTIVE Technology Petrol at India energy week, promises up to 100 km extra drive annually at no extra cost

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Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has launched Jio-bp’s petrol with revolutionary ACTIVE Technology at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, setting a new benchmark in fuel performance for Indian motorists. The newly introduced petrol, marketed by Jio-bp, is designed to actively clean critical engine parts by removing existing deposits, thereby restoring and sustaining engine performance. According to the company, the advanced fuel can help two- and four-wheelers travel up to 100 km more per year compared to regular petrol, based on typical Indian driving patterns, at no additional cost. Developed using bp’s global fuel research…

02 Feb

For the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Marriott Bonvoy brings members closer to cricket with exclusive experiences

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Marriott Bonvoy has announced a wide range of exclusive cricket experiences for members during the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. As part of its global partnership with the International Cricket Council, Marriott Bonvoy will offer more than 500 specially curated “Marriott Bonvoy Moments” to members worldwide starting February. These include matchday hospitality access, behind-the-scenes pre-match experiences, and child-focused anthem walk-on opportunities. Two members will receive the flagship Marriott Bonvoy Golden Ticket, which includes a trip for two to the World Cup finals, premium hospitality access, hotel stays, ground transportation,…

02 Feb

Samsung sets two GWR with its India #WithGalaxy Photography Campaign

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Samsung India has created history as its nationwide India #WithGalaxy photography campaign for the Galaxy S Series entered the Guinness World Records, marking a major milestone in smartphone photography and digital storytelling. The campaign set two world records for creating the largest smartphone photography competition and for achieving the most contributions to an online photo sentence (artwork). Together, the submissions formed one of the world’s largest collaborative digital artworks, reflecting India’s cultural diversity and creative spirit through smartphone lenses. Launched between December 30, 2025 and January 26, 2026, the initiative invited citizens across the country to capture real-life moments using…

02 Feb

PhysicsWallah expands student outreach with free doubt support, offline mock preboards ahead of CBSE Class 10 exams

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Edtech major PhysicsWallah (PW) has announced a nationwide student support initiative aimed at strengthening its offline engagement while supporting Class 10 CBSE aspirants appearing for the 2026 board examinations. The initiative offers free doubt resolution and expert academic guidance to all Class 10 students across India, including those not enrolled with PW, positioning the move as a broad-based outreach during the peak exam season. As part of the initiative, PW will also conduct offline mock preboard examinations in Science and Mathematics to enhance exam preparedness. These preboards will be organised at PW’s physical centres, including Vidyapeeth, Pathshala and Tuition Centres,…