Indian Sector Specific News:
A) BFSI:
1) Sebi plans to relax exit rules for AIFs
- Sebi may allow Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to keep a small amount of money even after a fund ends, only to pay final expenses like legal and audit fees.
- AIFs with no money or active investments after fund expiry may be allowed to become “inoperative”, reducing unnecessary compliance burden.
- Source: PTI / Moneycontrol
2) Sebi bars 15 individuals from securities market
- Sebi has barred 15 people from India’s securities markets for three years and slapped a combined penalty of ₹3.6 crore for manipulating shares of Unison Metals via misleading Telegram stock tips.
- It also ordered 10 of them to return over ₹3.87 crore of unlawful gains, to be credited to the Investor Protection and Education Fund.
- Source: Times of India
B) Pharma:
1) Sun Pharma to invest Rs 500 crore in Assam unit
- Sun Pharmaceutical will invest ₹500 crore to set up a new manufacturing facility in Assam, strengthening its production capacity and presence in the Northeast.
- The project is expected to be developed in phases and will generate employment while supporting regional industrial growth.
- Source: The Economic Times
C) FMCG:
1) One in three food label claims in India violate regulations
- A large study found that about one-third of food label claims in India are non-compliant, raising concerns about misleading health and nutrition messages seen by consumers daily.
- Health and convenience foods, along with common staples like ghee, honey, and tea, showed the highest violations, mainly due to improper health and nutrition claims.
- Source: LabelBlind study
D) Agriculture:
1) National consultation on self-reliance in pulses to be held in Sehore
- A national meeting on achieving self-reliance in pulses will be held on 7 February 2026 in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, with participation from several states.
- The event will focus on boosting pulse production, supporting farmers, improving seed systems, and strengthening nutrition security, along with interaction with farmers and inauguration of new research facilities.
- Source: PIB Delhi
2) Over 8.47 crore farmer ID cards issued across India
- More than 8.47 crore Farmer Identification Cards have been issued so far, with the government aiming to cover 11 crore farmers by 2026–27.
- Farmer IDs are currently being generated in 19 states, and about 2.9 crore farmers have already been linked to the National Crop Insurance Portal.
- Source: NewsONair
E) Energy:
1) India open to buying oil from Venezuela based on commercial viability
- The Indian government has said it remains open to sourcing crude oil from Venezuela and other countries, depending entirely on commercial viability and market conditions.
- Officials stressed that energy security for India’s 1.4 billion people and diversified supply remain top priorities, with decisions guided by national interest rather than external claims.
- Source: Economic Times
2) ARAI signs MoU with Indian Oil for green hydrogen pilot
- ARAI and Indian Oil have signed an MoU to launch a green hydrogen pilot project, aimed at supporting clean and sustainable mobility solutions.
- The collaboration will focus on testing green hydrogen production, storage, and usage, helping advance India’s transition to low-carbon energy technologies.
- Source: Construction World
3) Russia sees no shift in India–Russia oil and energy cooperation
- Russia has said there is no reason to believe India is changing or reducing its energy cooperation with Moscow, especially in oil trade.
- The Russian side emphasized that India–Russia energy ties remain stable and mutually beneficial, driven by market needs and national interests.
- Source: Economic Times
1) Anthropic AI raises disruption fears for India’s IT sector
- The launch of Anthropic AI has sparked fears that automation could reduce demand for routine IT jobs, impacting services-led companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra.
- Experts say while some entry-level and repetitive roles may shrink, new opportunities will emerge in AI integration, governance, advanced consulting and reskilling, limiting long-term job losses.
- Source: DNA India
2) Semicon India programme gains momentum; IT revenue hits US$ 283 billion
- The government has approved 10 major semiconductor projects under the Semicon India Programme, attracting investments of about ₹1.6 lakh crore to build fabs, packaging units, and strengthen chip design capabilities.
- India’s IT sector revenue reached US$ 283 billion in 2024–25, driven by strong exports, steady domestic demand, and continued foreign investment.
- Source: Press Information Bureau, IBEF
Indian Economy and Government Initiatives:
- Prime Minister Modi said India’s trade deals with the EU and the US reflect the country’s growing global trust, economic strength, and progress towards a developed India while creating new opportunities for the youth.
- Most economists expect the RBI to keep the policy rate unchanged at 5.25% as strong growth, higher government spending, and a US trade deal improve the economic outlook. The tariff cut by the US has boosted growth confidence, leading many economists to believe the rate-cut cycle may be over.
Indian Stock Market Update:
- Benchmark indices ended higher — the Nifty50 closed above 25,650 and the BSE Sensex gained over 260 points, recovering from early losses.
- Market sentiment improved on positive global cues, supported by optimism around the India-US trade deal and strong domestic economic outlook.
- Mixed stock action — gains in select banking and FMCG stocks offset weakness in IT and some heavyweight shares, keeping broader markets cautious.
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