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After benchmarks ended the day with slight gains, Indian markets entered their trading session on February 5. The IT sector faced difficulties, while most market sectors maintained their positive trend.

Alphabet Inc is planning a major expansion in India and may take up to 2.4 million square feet of office space in Bengaluru, a move that could significantly increase its workforce in the country.

Nearly half of the companies that listed over the past six years are still trading below their issue price, Axis Capital data shows.

Mukesh Ambani said India could become largely energy self-sufficient within a decade through technological breakthroughs and greater domestic energy investment, reducing reliance on imports. He highlighted energy innovation as critical to long-term growth and competitiveness.

India has agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil and commit $500 billion in investments in the United States as part of a new India-US trade agreement, the White House said.

Tata Power reported a marginal rise in Q3 net profit to ₹1,194 crore, with revenue declining year-on-year amid challenges. The company’s EBITDA increased, and growth in renewables and other segments supported overall performance.

Aluminium has retreated 12% from its multi-year peak, pressured by a stronger dollar and shifting speculative bets. Read more as global supply is constrained by output caps in China and domestic prices on the MCX show resilience.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into IndiGo for possible unfair business practices after the airline cancelled thousands of flights, causing consumer harm. The investigation will examine whether the carrier’s actions violated competition laws and affected market fairness.

Trent Ltd reported a 36% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹640 crore in Q3 FY26, while revenue grew 16% to ₹5,259 crore. Operating profit growth beat estimates, and EBITDA margins expanded during the December quarter.

Westlife Foodworld’s Q3 FY26 tells a mixed story. Revenue increased a bit, operations improved, but profits collapsed due to rising costs and one-off charges. This indicates the near-term pain faced by India’s QSR sector.

Emami’s Q3 FY26 numbers pack a punch: strong revenue growth, sharp profit recovery, expanding margins, and smart brand spending lifted investor confidence, proving India’s FMCG demand story is far from slowing down.

SEBI has proposed several changes to the “fit and proper person” framework applicable to market intermediaries. The proposals include a guaranteed right to a hearing, fewer automatic disqualifications, and removal of the default five-year ban.