February 17, 2026
Karnataka Fixes Welfare Fee at 1% Per Gig Transaction Across Platforms
Karnataka will charge a 1% welfare fee per transaction from gig platforms to fund social security for workers. Caps vary by service, from ₹0.5 for food delivery to ₹1.5 for professionals. Payments and details will be tracked in a government portal.
12 Nifty500 Stocks Close Above 200 DMA Signaling Uptrend
On February 16, 2026, twelve Nifty500 stocks closed above their 200-day moving average, marking them as in an uptrend, reveals stockedge.com technical scan data.
State Bank of Pakistan Launches Cyber Shield to Secure Banking System by 2030
The State Bank of Pakistan has launched 'Cyber Shield', a cyber resilience plan to protect banks from rising cyber threats. The strategy aims to safeguard financial services and build strong cyber defenses by 2030.
NA Panel Slams Nepra’s Net Metering Policy Change Over Investor Trust and Clean Energy Concerns
Pakistan’s National Assembly committee criticized Nepra’s sudden net metering policy change, saying it will damage investor confidence and slow clean energy adoption by industries.
Coles Defends 'Down Down' Discounts in Federal Court Against ACCC Claims
Coles has defended its popular 'Down Down' discounts in a federal court case brought by the ACCC. The watchdog alleges the supermarket used misleading price hikes before applying discounts, but Coles says shoppers see the promotion as genuine and fair.
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