Indian markets rebound this week over India-US trade deal, RBI MPC decisions

IANS | February 7, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Indian stock markets remained volatile during the week but ended with healthy gains, after the announcement of the India-US trade deal sparked a strong recovery, helping domestic indices absorb the early weakness following the increase in securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives in Budget 2026–27, analysts said on Saturday.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the next big thing in Indian cricket: Unmukt Chand

IANS | February 7, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As India clinched a record sixth Under-19 World Cup title, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 175 off 80 balls, thrashing England in the final of the U19 World Cup, former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand opined that the 15-year-old is the "next big thing in Indian cricket."