February 2026 – Page 10

India Becomes Member of BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies

5 February 20265 February 2026 Vijay Raman

India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi. The BCIC, launched in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), serves as a one-stop centre providing integrated support services to manufacturing companies and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across BRICS countries, with a focus on strengthening Industry 4.0 competencies. On the occasion, a Trust Fund Agreement was signed between DPIIT and…

India Introduces Online System for Certificates of Origin for Medicinal Plant Cultivation

5 February 20265 February 2026 Vijay Raman

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has developed and operationalised a digital portal to facilitate the electronic issuance of Certificates of Origin to stakeholders seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions for cultivated medicinal plants. The portal functions as a single-window, end-to-end online system for processing applications and issuing Certificates of Origin. It can be accessed at https://absefiling.nbaindia.in/. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 was enacted by Parliament with the passage of the Bill by the Lok Sabha on 25 July…

NMDC Hits All-Time High in FY26

5 February 20265 February 2026 Vijay Raman

NMDC Ltd., India’s largest iron ore producer and a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, has achieved its highest-ever production, sales and financial performance during the first nine months of FY 2025–26. During April–December FY26, NMDC recorded iron ore production of 42.65 million tonnes (MT), registering a growth of about 19% year-on-year, while sales stood at 39.73 MT, reflecting a growth of nearly 10% over the corresponding period last year. The company also achieved its best-ever monthly performance in January, with record production and sales. On the financial front,…

Early Detection Can Save Lives: CARE Hospitals, Malakpet Hosts Cancer Care Awareness Talk on World Cancer Day

4 February 20264 February 2026 Vijay Raman

A cancer diagnosis can change life in an instant—bringing fear, uncertainty and countless unanswered questions. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, CARE Hospitals, Malakpet organised a Cancer Care Awareness Talk, reaffirming its belief that no patient should face the cancer journey alone. The programme was graced by Shri. Brahma Murahari, Chadarghat SHO and Shri Srinivas,Chadarghat, DI as chief guests and saw participation from Dr. M. A. SuboorShaherose, Senior Consultant – Haematology & Medical Oncology; Dr. Shaik saleem, consultant surgical oncologist; Dr. Rajendra Prasad Bhupati, Senior consultant surgical…

Budget 2026 Strengthens MSME Credit and Cash Flow Ecosystems

4 February 20264 February 2026 Vijay Raman

The Union Budget 2026 underscores the continued policy focus on MSMEs as an important driver of economic activity, supported by public investment and measures aimed at improving access to formal finance. The emphasis on strengthening receivable-based financing mechanisms, including facilitation through platforms such as TReDS, is a constructive step towards easing working capital pressures and improving cash-flow visibility for small enterprises. For cooperative banks, which are closely integrated with local MSME ecosystems, these policy signals provide scope to further develop working capital and receivable-based solutions in alignment with applicable regulatory…

Stablecoins under the rulebook

4 February 20264 February 2026 Vijay Raman

Across the world, regulators are arriving at a shared conclusion: stablecoins are no longer a niche corner of the crypto universe. Their scale alone explains the shift. Global circulation has more than doubled in just two years, rising from about $120 billion in late 2023 to over $300 billion by late 2025. As stablecoins gain ground in cross-border payments, remittances and even informal dollar substitution, they increasingly touch the heart of public policy. This is why global institutions have sounded consistent warnings. Bodies such as the BIS, IMF, Financial Stability…

NHAI Taps Forensic University NFSU to Secure National Highways

3 February 20263 February 2026 Vijay Raman

In a significant move to bolster digital security and cyber resilience across the National Highway network, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its subsidiary Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), an Institution of National Importance under the Government of India. The MoU was signed by Shri A. R. Chitranshi, Chief Operating Officer, IHMCL, and Dr. S. O. Junare, Campus Director, NFSU, Gandhinagar, in the presence of Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman, NHAI,…

SAIL, RITES Ink Pact for Locomotive Lease & Maintenance

3 February 20263 February 2026 Vijay Raman

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna CPSE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a Navratna CPSE, to collaborate in the area of diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance. The MoU aims to strengthen SAIL’s internal rail logistics across its steel plants and mining units by ensuring the availability of reliable diesel locomotives along with professional maintenance support. Under the agreement, RITES will provide diesel locomotives on lease and offer higher-level maintenance services for SAIL’s existing diesel locomotive fleet. This collaboration…

RGCIRC Successfully Concludes FESTOMICS – 2, Advancing Dialogue on Precision Oncology and Molecular Diagnostics

2 February 2026 Vijay Raman

RGCIRC (Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre) successfully concluded FESTOMICS – 2, a two-day academic programme focused on “Precision Through Omics,” held on January 30 and 31, 2026, at RGCIRC, Rohini. Building on the momentum of its first edition held last year, FESTOMICS – 2 brought together leading experts in pathology, molecular diagnostics, oncology and translational research to discuss the expanding role of omics-based technologies in modern cancer care. The conference served as a comprehensive platform to examine how genomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics and metabolomics are reshaping cancer diagnosis, risk stratification and…

realme Introduces realme P4 Power 5G with India’s First & Biggest 10,001 mAh battery, realme Buds Clip and realme TechLife 45W Cabled Power Bank redefining Endurance and Stylish Everyday Audio

2 February 20262 February 2026 Vijay Raman

realme, India’s most recommended youth smartphone brand, today unveils the realme P4 Power 5G, a major technological breakthrough that pushes smartphone battery innovation to a new frontier, leading the industry into the 10,000mAh+ era. Featuring India's first 10,001mAh Titan Battery, the realme P4 Power 5G sets a new benchmark for extreme endurance while combining flagship-level performance and a bold Gen Z–driven design co-created with Pearl Academy. This milestone product marks the most ambitious evolution of the P series, bringing young users unprecedented power longevity, smooth performance and a distinctive visual…