11:11 | CNBC-TV18's Piyush Goyal exclusive on US trade deal, Takaichi's victory, end of multiple lock-ins,and more

Exclusive| Piyush Goyal reveals new US tariffs likely to kick in next week

The US decision to reduce tariffs on Indian exports may be effective as early as next when President Donald Trump may sign an executive order putting into effect the recent agreement with New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told CNBC-TV18 in an exclusive conversation.

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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday (February 8), paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed

at countering China.

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Shareholder Lock-In: Groww, JSW Cement, five others to see shares worth nearly ₹8,600 crore free up this week

As many as seven companies will witness shares worth over ₹8,600 crore free up for trade this week as their shareholder lock-in periods come to an end. These include Groww, Ceigall India, PineLabs, Unicommerce eSolutions, Emvee Photovoltaic Power, Physicswallah and JSW Cement. It must be noted that the shareholder lock-in does not mean all shares will be sold in the open market. They will only become eligible to be traded.

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Samsung shares surge following reports on expanding capacity in AI chip production

Samsung, the Korean behemoth, saw its shares surge after a report indicated that the business will soon start mass-producing HBM4 memory chips, which are used as part of the buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Samsung Electronics Co.'s shares increased by as much as 6.4%.

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US stock futures edge higher ahead of jobs data after volatile first week of February

US equity futures were marginally higher early Sunday, February 8, as investors brace for key economic data and a fresh set of earnings following a volatile start to February.

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Groww in focus as lock-in for shares worth ₹2,525 crore ends

Shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd., the parent company of the trading platform Groww, will be in focus on Monday, February 9, as its three-month shareholder lock-in period comes to an end.

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Quantum computing India's ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu

India is poised to become a leading player in quantum technology, which could prove to be a game-changer for the IT sector and the wider economy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday.

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Innovation is a necessity, not a choice: Pharma leaders at Lupin book launch event

At a panel discussion on the sidelines of the book launch, Made In India The Story of Desh Bandhu Gupta, Lupin and Indian Pharma by Manish Sabharwal, some of India’s most influential pharma leaders reflected on why innovation remains the industry’s toughest frontier.

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UIDAI completes over 1 cr mandatory biometric updates for school children across 83,000 schools

Aadhaar custodian UIDAI has completed mandatory biometric updates (MBU) for one crore school children covering 83,000 schools across the country, an official statement said.

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Banned in parts of Middle East over 'anti-Pakistan' tag, Bollywood film tops Netflix charts in Pakistan

Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-led espionage thriller set in Pakistan, has emerged as the most-watched film on Netflix in Pakistan, despite being theatrically banned in the country and several Middle Eastern territories due to its sensitive geopolitical theme.

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90-year-old allegedly mis-sold life policy with ₹2 lakh annual premium, maturing in 2124; Canara Bank responds

A case of alleged mis-selling has surfaced from Maharashtra’s Nagpur, where a 90-year-old man was reportedly sold a life insurance policy carrying an annual premium of ₹2 lakh by a Canara Bank branch manager, raising concerns over ethical lapses and safeguards for senior citizens in bank-led insurance sales.

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