Economic Times Top Stories

• ‘Mother of all deals’ sealed: India-EU pact to reshape trade, says Modi
• CSR tax sop plan may push cos to go in for the skill
• Why private capex is lagging: CFOs flag cost pressures, execution hurdles and policy gaps
• Budget Series: What do leaders expect from Union Budget 2026?
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• Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC and others of insider trading in 2022 Yes Bank case: Report
• India amidst global turmoil — Budget 2026
• Mafatlal Industries comfortable with current debt, will use leverage strategically for next growth phase: CFO Smita Jhanwar
• CBDT must strengthen internal mechanisms to ensure one consistent view, says former chairperson, Anita Kapur
• Livspace appoints former Myntra executive Abhishek Gupta

Economic Times

• India-EU FTA: Tariff on EU-made cars slashed from 110% to 10%, but with a caveat
• India-EU FTA highlights: 'Mother-of-all deals' eliminates aircraft tariffs, cuts duties on alcohol, food & chemicals
• Adani takes a bigger bet on India’s skies with Embraer pact to build commercial planes
• JSW Infrastructure plans ₹16,500-crore capex for FY27 & FY28
• ‘Mother of all deals’ sealed: India-EU pact to reshape trade, says Modi
• ‘Mother of all deals’ sealed: India-EU pact to reshape trade, says Modi
• Banks and fintechs up privacy play with DPDP Act in phased rollout
• Govt capex may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in FY27, fiscal deficit likely at 4.2 pc of GDP: SBI
• Semicon firms caution govt against rigid DLI framework
• Europe’s cracks finally give India its long-awaited opening

CA Club India

• GST Council Urged to Scrap Rs 7500 Threshold and Fix Single 5% Tax Across Hotels
• GST Enforcement Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Rs 3.5 Lakh Bribe
• Union Budget 2026: Small Businesses Urge GST Relief, Simpler Compliance
• Former State Tax Officer Booked in Disproportionate Assets Case Worth Rs 23 Lakh
• GST Scam Exposed: Consultant Accused of Faking Returns, Diverting Rs 7.2 Crore ITC
• ICAI Releases Draft Bank Branch Auditors' Panel (MEF) for FY 2025-26
• GSTAT Allows Lenient Scrutiny of Appeals for First 6 Months
• NITI Aayog releases three reports on green transition in cement, aluminium and MSME sectors
• CBIC Issues Corrigendum to Central Excise Notifications Dated 31st Dec 2025
• GSTN Issues Advisory on RSP-Based Valuation for Tobacco Goods from 1st February 2026

BBC News

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• New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
• Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
• Chris Mason: Both Tories and Labour feel the Reform heebie-jeebies
• NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences
• Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims