February 16, 2026

India's Rooftop Solar Push Falls Short Amid Loan Delays and State Hurdles

India's rooftop solar drive is lagging behind targets despite heavy subsidies. Loan rejections and weak state support slow down installations under PM Surya Ghar scheme.

February 16, 2026

UBS China Silver Fund Sparks Over 200,000 Investor Complaints After Abrupt Valuation Shift

UBS SDIC's silver fund hit by sharp losses after changing its price benchmark without warning. Over 200,000 investors in China complained as losses doubled overnight. The fund's planned compensation is yet to satisfy many.

February 16, 2026

Alibaba Launches Qwen-3.5 AI Model, Boosting Global AI Competition

Alibaba has released its new AI model Qwen-3.5, featuring 397 billion parameters and strong performance. This launch intensifies the AI race between China and the US.

February 16, 2026

India-US Officials to Finalise Interim Trade Deal Legal Text Next Week, Target March Signing

India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announced that Indian officials will visit the U.S. from February 23 to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement. The pact, expected to be signed in March, includes tariff reductions and mutual duty concessions between the two countries.

February 16, 2026

Pakistan Stock Exchange Drops 5,149.80 Points Amid Foreign Outflows and Political Noise

Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index fell by 5,149.80 points or 2.87%, driven by foreign sell-offs and rising political worries. Major stocks like K-Electric and Bank of Punjab saw big losses, while some small stocks gained. Market volatility soared as corporate results disappointed investors.