February 17, 2026
Santos Wins Landmark Greenwashing Case Against Misleading Net Zero Claims
Australia’s gas giant Santos beat a major greenwashing lawsuit. The court dismissed claims that it misled investors about ‘clean energy’ and its net zero goals. Activist group ACCR lost the fight but vows to review the detailed judgment.
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.
India's Trade Deficit Hits $34.68 Billion in January on Spike in Gold Imports
India's trade deficit jumps to a three-month high in January due to soaring gold imports and falling exports. U.S. tariffs to be cut from 50% to 18%, boosting trade hopes.
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