🏦 Economy / Policy
• India is working on a techno-legal AI copyright framework and measures to tackle deepfakes, said Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 🤖📊
• India’s January trade deficit hit a three-month high as exports stayed flat while bullion imports surged 💹
• Wholesale inflation rose to a 10-month high of 1.8% in January, signalling emerging price pressures 📈
• Cash in circulation touched a record high despite rising UPI adoption, indicating continued reliance on physical currency 💰
• India’s unemployment rate rose to about 5% in January 2026, pointing to some cooling in the labour market 📊
🏢 Companies / Sectors
• Coal-fired power generation declined in India and China in 2025 for the first time in 50 years, signalling an energy transition shift ⚡🌱
🌍 Global / World
• India is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi (Feb 16–20), positioning itself as a key Global South hub for AI dialogue 🌍🤖
• Anthropic leadership highlighted India’s advantage in AI as its deep talent pool, optimism, and ability to scale solutions across markets 📈