*Financial News*
Source: Leading newspapers
*Compiled by Rudra Shares*
Vande Mataram
Monday, 09 February 2026
*Corporate and Industry*
* Titan expects a sharp rise in Swiss watch sales in India after the EU trade pact.
* L&T plans 32 MW data centre capacity by March-end and is eyeing electrolyser orders.
* Sun Pharma to maintain a disciplined approach towards acquisitions, says Chairman.
* IPO-bound PhonePe eyes growth across payments, businesses and consumer platforms.
* ONGC opens a 4,000-seat convention centre in Goa and is targeting Filmfare-scale events.
* Shree Cements expects a Q4 FY26 volume rebound and plans aggressive RMC expansion.
* ACME Group enters packaged foods with snacks under the ACME Poshan brand.
* Force Motors shares in focus on plans to acquire 100% stake in Veera Tanneries.
* Tata Motors passenger vehicles may see price hikes as rising commodity costs pressure margins.
* Italian company Bonfiglioli plans to list its Indian arm and is targeting USD 250 million.
* CreditAccess is looking for a partner to allow some investors to exit.
* N Chandrasekaran takes the lead in steering TCS’s AI strategy.
*Infrastructure, Energy and Logistics*
* Mundra Port reports record automobile exports and liquid cargo volumes in January.
* Urban rooftops could be developed as vertiports for electric air taxis.
* National highway developers flag concerns over stringent project timelines.
* Govt clearance pending, but some Indian companies prepare for collaboration with China.
* India Inc’s revival is pushing growth in bank loan books.
*Banking, Finance and Markets*
* Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment, of AGR dues.
* SEBI clarifies that corporate governance listing rules will prevail over RBI norms for listed banks.
* India’s gold ETFs record USD 2.49 billion inflows in January, extending an eight-month streak.
* Dalal Street this week to track US-India trade agreement talks, corporate earnings and inflation data.
* Bank loans may unlock fresh growth opportunities for REITs.
* Investors may consider gilt funds as yields remain elevated.
* RBI’s easing cycle nears its end as inflation risks and growth recovery are weighed.
* Seafood stocks decline amid margin pressure and rising competition.
*Real Estate and Housing*
* India’s housing market remains strong and steady after post-Covid growth, says Pirojsha Godrej.
*Technology, Data and Regulation*
* Data protection law leads to hotel contract resets focused on guest privacy.
*Politics and Governance*
* Government to constitute a high-level panel on banking, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
* MP Ajeet Gopchade moves a bill to regulate medical prices.
* RSS has made an immense contribution to India’s journey before and after Independence, says Amit Shah.
* Supreme Court plea claims Mamata Banerjee’s personal appearance in the SIR matter is legally untenable.
* Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma makes SIT charges against Gaurav Gogoi and his wife public.
* Gaurav Gogoi alleges large-scale land occupation involving the Assam CM and family.
* IRCTC case: Nearly 24 witnesses testify against Lalu Prasad Yadav, family members and others.