FTAs with EU, US to provide fresh impetus to exports: FIEO

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The 6.15 per cent growth in overall exports during April-January 2025-26 is a positive and reassuring indicator of the inherent strength and competitiveness of Indian industry, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Saturday.

FirstCry operator Brainbees shares sink over 11 pc to record low after wider Q3 loss

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Shares of Brainbees Solutions, which operates baby and mother care retailer FirstCry, came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, as the stock fell sharply by nearly 11.3 per cent to hit a fresh record low of Rs 236.8 apiece as investors reacted negatively to the company’s December quarter results.

India’s goods & services exports clock 13 per cent rise in January

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India's combined merchandise and services exports recorded a 13.16 per cent increase to $80.45 billion in January this year, compared with $71.09 billion in the same month of the previous year, data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday showed.

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices staged a strong late rally on Monday, snapping the two-day losing streak, as buying in banking stocks lifted market sentiment.

UPI pips cash as India's top payment mode with 57 per cent share of total transactions

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of payment, accounting for 57 per cent of total payment transactions in India, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to an independent study commissioned by the Finance Ministry.