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After RERA’s 2016 launch, the Supreme Court signalled deep dissatisfaction with its functioning, asking states to reassess the regulator’s purpose.

Mamaearth’s parent Honasa stunned Dalal Street with 93% profit growth, 30% volume surge, and margins doubling in Q3 FY26. This indicates a sharp turnaround and rising strength of India’s rising beauty market.

India’s January 2026 retail inflation printed at 2.75% under the new CPI base year 2024, with food inflation at 2.13%, rural 2.73%, urban 2.77%, and the basket expanded to 358 items.

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery’s ₹380 Cr. IPO, a pure fresh issue, launches on 24 February 2026. Priced between ₹367 and ₹386, the proceeds focus on aggressive retail expansion and brand-exclusive stores. Learn more about how this listing aims to capitalise on India’s booming diamond market.

Infosys ADRs fell over 7%, and Wipro shares declined around 5% as tech turbulence deepened on Wall Street, driven by broader sell-offs in global technology stocks. The weakness in U.S. markets spilled over to Indian IT names listed overseas, reflecting risk-off sentiment amid rising interest rates and AI-related rotation.

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the new CPI series will improve data quality for monetary and fiscal policy decisions. The NSO has released the CPI with Base 2024=100, updating the inflation basket by adding new items and removing outdated ones.

Welspun Living’s Q3 FY26 profit nearly vanished, with PAT at ₹0.2 crore versus ₹121 crore a year ago, as US tariff-led export disruptions hit margins.

Accor and InterGlobe are evaluating an IPO for their joint venture, aiming to expand their network to 300 hotels by 2030. Read more on how the companies are leveraging record 2025 growth and partnership with budget player Treebo.

SpiceJet reported a Q3 net loss of ₹261 crore despite a 14% rise in revenue, weighed down by rising fuel costs and higher operating expenses. The results highlight ongoing financial and operational challenges for the airline.

Coal India reported a 15.8% drop in Q3 FY26 net profit, with revenue down 5%, while declaring a ₹5.50 interim dividend.

India’s auto industry posted record January 2026 wholesales, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers reporting strong double-digit growth in domestic sales and exports, according to SIAM data.

Sensex plunged over 1,000 points amid a global tech sell-off, dragging broader markets lower and lifting volatility, while gold and silver prices rebounded after the previous session’s decline.