SBI projects 7.5% GDP growth! FY26 figures may surpass government estimates after base year revision — Here’s what report says

India’s economic expansion in FY26 may exceed current official projections once the government adopts a revised GDP base year, a report by State Bank of India (SBI) has indicated. At present, the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) first advance estimates place real GDP growth at 7.4% for FY26, marking a rise from 6.5% recorded in FY25….

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Gas market push: NSE in talks with IGX to launch Indian natural gas futures; aim to deepen price discovery and hedging

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is in discussions with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to develop and launch Indian natural gas futures, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s natural gas market ecosystem, PTI reported.The proposed futures contract is expected to provide market participants with a transparent, efficient and robust risk management tool aligned with…

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Opening doors for China? Finance Ministry mulls allowing Chinese firms to bid for government contracts: Report

The Centre is reportedly considering rolling back rules that have kept Chinese companies out of government contracts since 2020, signalling a possible reset in commercial engagement as diplomatic and border tensions ease. According to two sources cited by Reuters, finance ministry is working on a proposal to eliminate limitations that forced Chinese bidders to register…

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Rupee watch: Currency slips to 89.94 against dollar; crude rise, FII outflows and tariff worries weigh

The rupee weakened by 7 paise to close at 89.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by higher crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows and a firmer greenback, PTI reported.Forex traders said the local unit also faced headwinds from renewed concerns over potential US tariff action and weak sentiment in domestic equities….

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Gratuity calculation & definition of wages: What new labour codes mean for employees & organisations? Salary & benefits rules explained

Organizations should do a comprehensive review across HR, finance, payroll and legal functions. (AI image) New Labour Codes explained: After rolling out our new labour codes in last November 2025, the government has now published the draft rules, inviting public feedback within stipulated timelines up to February 14, 2026, and January 30, 2026 for the…

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TCS halts anniversary appraisals over WFO non-compliance

BENGALURU: TCS has put on hold the final anniversary appraisals for some employees due to work-from-office (WFO) non-compliance in previous quarters. TCS’s final anniversary appraisal process follows an annual cycle after the completion of an employee’s work anniversary. An anniversary (one-year completion) email is sent to eligible freshers, and the update is also reflected on…

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Air India fleet revamp: Airline takes first custom-made Dreamliner post-privatisation; wide-body induction gathers pace

Air India has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner since returning to private ownership, signalling steady progress in the Tata Group-led overhaul of the airline’s long-haul fleet, PTI reported citing an official.The aircraft, handed over at Boeing’s Everett facility in Seattle on January 7, is the first “line fit” Dreamliner built specifically for…

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