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Will overcome West Asia crisis, like Covid, says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi urged unity and preparedness in Lok Sabha, warning that the West Asia crisis could have prolonged economic and security implications for India
 "Will overcome West Asia crisis, like Covid, says PM Narendra Modi")
Manic Monday: Indices fall over 2.5%; de-escalation talks may lift mkts
Markets fell sharply on crude price concerns amid West Asia tensions, though hopes of de-escalation talks may support a rebound in equities and sentiment
 "Manic Monday: Indices fall over 2.5%; de-escalation talks may lift mkts")
Best of BS Opinion: Policy push at home, volatility rising across the world
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Policy push at home, volatility rising across the world")
Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit
Sebi will review HDFC Bank board minutes after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit, with its chief cautioning independent directors against unsubstantiated remarks
 "Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit")
Realty, IT, FMCG in bear grip as key sectoral indices slide sharply
Realty, IT and FMCG stocks drag markets deeper as several sectoral indices enter bear territory, even as pharma, metal and infra show relative resilience
India's market capitalisation erodes $1.3 trillion from peak, shows data
While global mcap has declined 7.3 per cent this month, India's 13.3 per cent drop is the steepest among major markets
 "India's market capitalisation erodes $1.3 trillion from peak, shows data")
Jaishankar speaks with Marco Rubio on West Asia conflict, energy concerns
The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US President Donald Trump extended Washington's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days
 "Jaishankar speaks with Marco Rubio on West Asia conflict, energy concerns")
Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework
New investments in pooled vehicles will be permitted, provided they are professionally managed by regulated market intermediaries
 "Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework")
Pranos Fusion raises $6.8 million led by Pi Ventures, Ankur Capital
Bengaluru-based Pranos Fusion raises $6.8 million to develop compact fusion energy technology, aiming to build scalable, clean power infrastructure from India
 "Pranos Fusion raises $6.8 million led by Pi Ventures, Ankur Capital")
HDFC Bank sell-off wipes out ₹50,000 crore from mutual fund assets
HDFC Bank's sharp fall has eroded Rs 50,000 crore from mutual fund portfolios, with high exposure across schemes limiting fund managers' ability to deploy fresh capital
 "HDFC Bank sell-off wipes out ₹50,000 crore from mutual fund assets")
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill to empower NFRA, ease compliance tabled in LS
The Corporate Laws Amendment Bill proposes decriminalisation, stronger NFRA powers, and simpler compliance norms, alongside reforms in mergers, CSR, and corporate governance
 "Corporate Laws Amendment Bill to empower NFRA, ease compliance tabled in LS")
Oil prices not high enough to cause demand destruction: US energy chief
Oil prices have climbed to multi-year highs and fuel prices in the US are sur- ging, creating potential trouble for President Donald Trump's Republican party ahead of the mid-term elections
 "Oil prices not high enough to cause demand destruction: US energy chief")
Crackling logs push out the blue flame in India's elite club kitchens
The old fire is stoked again as firewood and electric fill the LPG gap, and menus shrink
 "Crackling logs push out the blue flame in India's elite club kitchens")
Two more Indian LPG tankers cross Hormuz, set to reach India in two days
LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, sailing close to each other, started from the Persian Gulf on Monday morning before crossing the strait, ship tracking data showed
 "Two more Indian LPG tankers cross Hormuz, set to reach India in two days")
RBI net buys $2.52 billion in January, first purchase in 8 months
RBI turned a net buyer of dollars in January 2026, purchasing $2.52 billion after eight months, even as forward market positions and currency metrics shifted
 "RBI net buys $2.52 billion in January, first purchase in 8 months")
West Asia crisis needs close monitoring and proactive steps: RBI
RBI report calls for close monitoring of West Asia conflict and proactive steps to limit spillovers, citing India's oil dependence and rising global volatility
 "West Asia crisis needs close monitoring and proactive steps: RBI")
Niti Aayog retools Feb 10 transport report after Auto Inc pushback
FFVs and CBG vehicles run on flex fuel (currently ethanol blended with petrol) or bio-gas (currently CBG mixed with compressed natural gas) using internal combustion engines
 "Niti Aayog retools Feb 10 transport report after Auto Inc pushback")
AI threatens to leave masses behind unless they invest: BlackRock CEO
Encouraging individuals to invest for the long-term alongside that probable growth "is both the challenge and the opportunity," he said
 "AI threatens to leave masses behind unless they invest: BlackRock CEO")
Explained: Why India's energy security goal is an unfinished journey
Despite policy push and diversification, India's rising oil and gas import dependence is exposed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, underscoring gaps in domestic production and energy transition
 "Explained: Why India's energy security goal is an unfinished journey")
AM/NS India kicks off work on ₹1.36 trillion Andhra Pradesh steel plant
AMNS India has begun work on a Rs 1.36 trillion steel plant in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to serve domestic demand and tap export markets through phased expansion
 "AM/NS India kicks off work on ₹1.36 trillion Andhra Pradesh steel plant")