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 19 Feb 2026 05:56 PM   EconomicTimes

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance hit with Rs 984 crore tax demand

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance faces a significant tax demand of Rs 984 crore. An appellate order upheld the demand, which relates to input tax credit reversal. The company plans to file a further appeal. Despite the large sum, ICICI Prudential Life states there is no immediate impact. This development concerns tax liabilities from July 2017 to July 2022.

 19 Feb 2026 05:23 PM   EconomicTimes

Renault forecasts 2026 margin drop as price pressure dents profit

Renault is bracing for a tighter financial future, forecasting lower profit margins by 2026. Following a 15% fall in operating profit last year, the French automaker faces mounting pressure from Chinese upstarts and traditional rivals alike. In response to this competitive squeeze, Renault is committed to slashing costs and unveiling new car lines.

 19 Feb 2026 05:04 PM   EconomicTimes

Australian university UWA inks Mumbai office deal to set up maiden India campus

The University of Western Australia has secured over 1.16 lakh sq ft of office space in Mumbai's Waterstones building for its first Indian campus. This move signifies a growing trend of foreign universities opting for centrally located Grade-A office spaces to establish their presence in India, leveraging urban connectivity and proximity to student populations.

 19 Feb 2026 04:35 PM   EconomicTimes

Anuj Gandhi appointed Chief Business Officer for Digital Entertainment Services at Jio Platforms

Anuj Gandhi has stepped into the role of Chief Business Officer for Digital Entertainment Services at Jio Platforms, where he will take the helm of JioTV and JioTV+. His new responsibilities also encompass steering the OS strategy for Jio TeleOS, with a keen focus on content planning and strategic partnerships.

 19 Feb 2026 03:50 PM   EconomicTimes

Mukta Arts, Green Gold Animation sign MoU to develop animated IP from film catalogue

Mukta Arts is embarking on a vibrant journey with Green Gold Animation, combining their strengths to reimagine the timeless tales from Mukta’s cherished film library. The aim? To enchant a fresh audience with engaging animations.

 19 Feb 2026 03:41 PM   EconomicTimes

YEIDA proposes 500 acres each for Japan City, Singapore City along expressway

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has set the stage for the creation of Japan City and Singapore City. Spanning approximately 500 acres each, these dynamic industrial hubs will be located in the heart of Greater Noida, specifically in Sector 5A and Sector 7.

 19 Feb 2026 02:48 PM   EconomicTimes

Isprava acquires 2-acre land in South Goa for luxury residential development

The Mumbai-based developer with early backings from the Dabur’s Burman, Nadir Godrej and Anand Piramal family offices, is planning to build a limited inventory of residences on the plot, with the land parcel acquired through its investment vehicles.

 19 Feb 2026 02:37 PM   EconomicTimes

Central Park Estates to invest Rs 1,200 crore in developing ultra-luxury residential project in Gurugram

Central Park Estates is investing Rs 1,200 crore in a new ultra-luxury residential project called Belanova in Gurugram. The project will feature 124 residences and is expected to generate Rs 2,500-3,000 crore in revenue. Belanova aims to offer world-class hospitality and a sense of belonging. The project is scheduled for completion by July 2026.

 19 Feb 2026 02:34 PM   EconomicTimes

Brazil's Embraer and Mahindra deepen ties to boost C‑390 aircraft capabilities in India

Embraer and Mahindra are planning to establish Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul capabilities in India for the C-390 Millennium aircraft. This move is contingent on the aircraft being selected for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft program. The collaboration aims to support local servicing, create jobs, and boost India's aerospace sector.

 19 Feb 2026 02:33 PM   EconomicTimes

Brazil pitches greater cooperation in pharma sector with India, eyes production partnership

Brazil is looking to boost its pharmaceutical ties with India. The South American nation wants to produce generic medicines locally and transfer technology to its labs. This move aims to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen its health security. Indian drugmakers are keen to expand their presence in Brazil. Discussions will also cover digital health and regulatory alignment.

 19 Feb 2026 01:24 PM   EconomicTimes

India targets rare‑earth permanent magnet production by year‑end, minister G. Kishan ​Reddy says

India plans to start domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by the end of 2026 in partnership with private firms, aiming to reduce reliance on imports, mining minister Kishan Reddy said. The government approved a ₹73 billion ($802 million) program in November and plans four mineral-processing plants across different states.

 19 Feb 2026 01:12 PM   EconomicTimes

Public sector banks draw foreign funds, bucking wider pullback

India public sector banks: Foreign investors increased their stake in top state-run lenders including State Bank of India Ltd., Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank to the highest in at least a year, shareholding data of as Dec. 31 show.

 19 Feb 2026 01:03 PM   EconomicTimes

Bangladesh bars SpiceJet from using its airspace over dues; airline says working for early resolution

Bangladesh has barred SpiceJet from using its airspace over unpaid dues, forcing the airline to take longer routes on some Kolkata flights, including to Guwahati and Imphal. A SpiceJet spokesperson said the airline is in talks with authorities and flight operations remain unaffected. Shares fell nearly 1% to Rs 16.81 on the BSE.

 19 Feb 2026 01:01 PM   EconomicTimes

JioHotstar brings ChatGPT voice assistant to help you decide what to watch

JioHotstar is introducing a new voice assistant powered by ChatGPT. Viewers can now discover movies, shows, and live sports by speaking their preferences. This feature allows for natural language queries across multiple languages. It aims to make content discovery more interactive and personalized. The integration will also provide JioHotstar recommendations when using ChatGPT.

 19 Feb 2026 12:53 PM   EconomicTimes

JioHotstar partners OpenAI to launch ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming in India

JioHotstar-OpenAI deal: For more than a decade, digital entertainment has largely been a one-way experience: browse, click, watch. With this rollout, JioHotstar is positioning streaming as a two-way interaction that interprets nuance, layered prompts and cultural context in real time.

 23 Apr 2024 01:41 PM   MoneyControl

Buy HDFC Bank; target of Rs 1,850: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities is bullish on HDFC Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1,850 in its research report dated April 21, 2024.

 23 Apr 2024 01:36 PM   MoneyControl

Buy Tejas Networks; target of Rs 1100: Emkay Global Financial

Emkay Global Financial is bullish on Tejas Networks has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1100 in its research report dated April 23, 2024.