UIDAI deactivates over 2.5 cr Aadhaar numbers to prevent misuse of ID: Mos IT

by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 4, 2026 | Business

The Unique Identification Authority of India has deactivated Aadhaar numbers of over 2.5 crore deceased persons to prevent misuse of the identity document, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

The Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that Aadhaar is the world’s largest biometric identity system with approximately 134 crore live Aadhaar holders.

“As part of a nationwide clean-up effort to maintain the continued accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons till date.

In case of the death of a person, it is essential that his or her Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent potential identity fraud, or unauthorised usage of such Aadhaar number for availing welfare benefit,” Prasada said.

He said several measures have been taken to reduce the risk of identity fraud and ensure leak-proof delivery of benefits in the country, including the biometric lock and unlock feature, which enables an Aadhaar number holder to “Lock” his or her biometrics, preventing any unauthorised authentication attempts.

The minister said that “Face Authentication” has been deployed with ‘Liveness Detection feature’ to prevent spoofing and ensure the physical presence of the beneficiary during transactions.

He said measures have been taken to promote Aadhaar Secure QR Code, Aadhaar paperless offline e-KYC, e-Aadhaar and Aadhaar verifiable credentials for offline identity verification.

Published on February 4, 2026

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Govt in talks to raise FDI in state-run banks to 49%

by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 4, 2026 | Business

India plans to more than double current limits of direct foreign investment ⁠in state-run banks.

The Indian government is holding ‍inter-ministerial consultations to raise the limit on foreign direct investment in state-run banks to 49 per cent from ‌20 per cent, India’s financial services secretary M Nagaraju told reporters on Monday.

Foreign interest in India’s banking industry is on the rise as evidenced for instance by Dubai-based Emirates NBD’s $3 billion purchase of a 60 per cent stake in private RBL Bank.

Currently, India allows 74 per cent foreign investment in private banks but limits shareholdings of any single foreign institution to ⁠15 per cent unless the Reserve Bank of India grants an exemption.

The Asian nation plans to more than double current limits of direct foreign investment ⁠in state-run banks, Nagaraju said. Raising the foreign ownership limit will help them gain more capital in the coming years, Reuters reported last year.

Separately, India’s ‌state-run banks will launch qualified institutional placement (QIP) of ‌shares worth about ₹50,000 crore ($5.46 billion) in the fiscal 2026-27 year (April-March), more ‍than the planned ₹45,000 crore in the current fiscal year, Nagaraju said.

He was speaking to ‍reporters in New Delhi a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the nation’s annual budget.

New Delhi may also launch an offer next year to sell a portion of its stake in the insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation, he added.

The Indian government will also get financial bids for IDBI Bank ⁠this month, Nagaraju said.

The government, which owns 45.48 per cent in IDBI Bank, and state-owned LIC which holds 49.24 per cent, together plan to sell 60.7 per cent of ⁠the lender. IDBI Bank had to be rescued by the state-owned insurer in 2019 after a surge in bad loans at the lender.

Published on February 2, 2026

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Stock Market Live Feb 4: Benchmark indices rattled by IT sell-off; Sensex slips 50 points to 83,739, Nifty 50 crawls up 27 pts to 25,727; Infosys tumbles 8%

by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 4, 2026 | Business

IT companies, Infosys Ltd., Wipro Ltd., TCS, Persistent Systems, Coforge etc will be in focus, after the software stocks in the US sold-off sharply overnight on resurfaced concerns about the viability of their business models.

US Software stocks led by Gartner plunged as much as 25% in intraday trading. Gartner eventually ended the day with cuts of 21%. Other major SaaS names, Adobe, Salesforce, Microsoft, also fell between 3% to 8% overnight. Nasdaq index fell over 350 points overnight.

NBCC (India) receives 6 work orders from ICMAI & Department of Fisheries (Uttarakhand) worth Rs. 271.32 crore.

REC clarifies the news of merger between PFC & REC is not based on the details available with the company.

Aditya Birla Capital approves raising funds via NCDs within an overall borrowing limit of Rs. 1,65,000 crore. The company approves investment of Rs 2,750 crore in their arm, ABHFL.

Varroc Engineering wins strategic contract with a global EV OEM to supply AC-bi-directional wall chargers.

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone clarifies that the news about 3 group companies planning to raise $2 billion is in normal course of business.

Epigral has been awarded “Silver Medal” by EcoVardis, the world’s most trusted Sustainability ratings provider.

Shipping Corporation of India signs MOU with CONCOR, JNPA, VOCPA, CPA, & SMFCL to acquire & operate vessels & containers.

Rane Holdings approves Rs. 15 crore funding support to its arm. They previously loaned Rs. 25 crore in Nov 2025, total exposure now at Rs. 40 crore.

Nazara Technologies infuses Rs. 15 crore into Rusk Media via Pre Series C CCPS & approves $500,000 investment into its arm.

Infosys announces collaboration with Citizens on AI-first innovation hub to accelerate the future of banking.

JK Lakshmi announces increase in expansion project cost from Rs. 2,500 crore to Rs. 3,000 crore. Clinker capacity to increase from 10 MTPA to 12.3 MTPA & Cement capacity to increase from 18 MTPA to 22.6 MTPA.

Vikran Engineering loans Rs. 49.15 crore to Onix Renewables.

V2Retail announces stock split, 1 equity share of face value Rs. 10 to be sub-divided into 10 equity shares of face value Rs. 1 each.

NLC India receives a letter of award from SECI for setting up 600MW coupled with 300 MW / 1800 MWh out of 1200 MW coupled with 600 MW / 3600 MWh Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

Power Grid Corporation of India acquires SRERPTL for Rs. 19.63 crore. It is engaged in the business of power transmission as well.

Nuvoco Vistas Corporation executes securities purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Algebra Endeavor from JSW Cement & Alpha Alternative Holdings.

JK Paper: NCLT approves merger of arms with the company.

IRFC strengthens infra diversification through MOU with VOCPA & SMFC to support financing of port & infra projects.

JSW Energy clarifies that it does not have plans for any significant investment in the nuclear power sector.

Vikran Engineering incorporates a SPV to execute NTPC order worth Rs. 459.20 crore.

DLF executes business transfer for Rs. 409 crore & sells land parcel for Rs. 260 crore to Srijan Group.

Kothari Industrial Corporation entered into an MOU with Arsutoria, Italy to explore a skill development initiative.

Usha Martin gets cautionary letter from BSE with respect to its shareholding pattern.

Lumax Auto: NCLT has sanctioned the amalgamation between the company & its arm.

Lloyds Metal incorporates a subsidiary in Maharashtra with an estimated capital outlay of Rs. 252 crore. Also approves its arm to acquire 95% stake in LARPL for $5 million. Also approves its arm to acquire 100% stake in TP Phoenix for $1 million.

The company will increase capacity of Pellet plants from 4 MTPA to 5 MTPA.

Rashi Peripherals incorporates an arm in UAE.

NTPC Green informs the commercial operation of 2nd part of capacity of 125 MW out of 500 MW Bhadla Solar PV Project. Current capacity stands at 8688.25 MW, will reach 8813.25 MW post addition.

Matrimony announces buyback worth Rs 58.5 crore of 8.93 lk shares at Rs. 655 per share, a premium of 25% from CMP.

Shriram Finance receives approval from NSE & BSE to issue 47 crore shares.

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Insider trades

Jindal Stainless: JSL Overseas Holding, Promoter Group acquires 3.61 lk shares.

Corporate Actions

Interim Dividend

Mas Financial Service – Rs 1.25 Per Share

Crizac – Rs 8 Per Share

IEX – Rs 1.5 Per Share

Carborundum Universal – Rs 1.5 Per Share

Flair Writing Industries – Rs 0.50 Per Share

The Great Eastern Shipping Company – Rs 9 Per Share

Gillette India – Rs 120 Per Share

Coromandel International – Rs 9 Per Share

ITC – Rs 6.50 Per Share

KPIT Technologies – Rs 2.25 Per Share

Apcotex Industries – Rs 2.50 Per Share

Other corporate actions

Gillette India – Special Dividend – Rs 60 Per Share

Board Meet

Devyani International ( Fund Raising )

Metropolis Healthcare (Bonus)

Lock In

Lenskart Solutions: 3 months share lock in, 41mn lock in shares, 2% of total of outstanding shares

Aditya Infotech: 6 months share lock-in, 74 mn lock in shares, 63% of total of outstanding shares

Securities shortlisted in Short – Term ASM Framework Stage: Servotech Renewable Power System, Sharda Cropchem.

Securities to be excluded from ASM Framework: Bharat Rasayan.

Price Band changed from 20 to 10: Servotech Renewable Power System

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Earnings Today

Archean Chemical Industries, Apollo Tyres, Aptus Value Housing Finance India, Aurionpro Solutions, Automotive Axles, Avalon Technologies, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Carysil, CCL Products (India), Century Plyboards (India), Cera Sanitaryware, Cummins India, Devyani International, Emami, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Eureka Forbes, Force Motors, Gallantt Ispat, Greenply Industries, Hexaware Technologies, Inventurus Knowledge Solutions, Jain Irrigation Systems, Jaiprakash Power Ventures, JSW Cement, Jubilant Ingrevia, Kalpataru Projects International, Lloyds Engineering Works, Global Health, Metropolis Healthcare, NHPC, Parag Milk Foods, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, Pokarna, Quality Power Electrical Equipments, Redington, RITES, Rane (Madras), Keystone Realtors, Saatvik Green Energy, Sammaan Capital, Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets, Tata Power Company, Transport Corporation of India, TeamLease Services, Tube Investments of India, Timken India, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, Trent, Welspun Enterprises, Westlife Foodworld, Wonderla Holidays, Xpro India

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Earnings Post Market

TCI Express Q3 FY26 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 5.9% at Rs 314.1 crore versus Rs 296.5 crore

EBITDA up 12.3% at Rs 32.5 crore versus Rs 28.9 crore

EBITDA Margin up 50 bps at 10.3% versus 9.8%

Net Profit up 14.8% at Rs 22.0 crore versus Rs 19.2 crore

Mankind Pharma Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 11.5% at Rs 3,567 crore versus Rs 3,199 crore

EBITDA up 12.7% at Rs 919 crore versus Rs 816 crore

EBITDA Margin up 30 bps at 25.8% versus 25.5%

Net Profit up 7.6% at Rs 409 crore versus Rs 380 crore

Aditya Birla Capital Q3 (Cons, QoQ)

Total Income up 13.1% at 12,002 crore QoQ.

Profit up 10.5% at Rs. 945 crore vs Rs. 855 crore QoQ.

Firstsource Solutions Q3 (Cons, QoQ)

Revenue up 6.6% at Rs 2,467 crore versus Rs 2,315 crore

EBIT up 17.4% at Rs 316 crore versus Rs 269 crore

EBIT Margin up 118 bps at 12.8% versus 11.6%

Net Profit down 33.0% at Rs 120 crore versus Rs 180 crore

Action Construction Equipment Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue down 2.3% at Rs 854.6 crore versus Rs 875.1 crore

EBITDA down 3.9% at Rs 129.7 crore versus Rs 134.9 crore

EBITDA Margin down 23 bps at 15.2% versus 15.4%

Net Profit up 4.2% at Rs 116.4 crore versus Rs 111.7 crore

Godrej Agrovet Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 11.0% at Rs 2,718 crore versus Rs 2,450 crore

EBITDA up 10.0% at Rs 242 crore versus Rs 220 crore

EBITDA Margin down 10 bps at 8.9% versus 9.0%

Net Profit up 3.0% at Rs 115 crore versus Rs 111 crore

The Anup Engineering Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 20.5% at Rs 206.9 crore versus Rs 171.7 crore

EBITDA up 12.9% at Rs 44.1 crore versus Rs 39.1 crore

EBITDA Margin down 146 bps at 21.3% versus 22.8%

Net Profit down 15.5% at Rs 25.5 crore versus Rs 30.2 crore

Rubicon Research Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 51.7% at Rs 475.5 crore versus Rs 313.4 crore

EBITDA up 54.6% at Rs 108.1 crore versus Rs 69.9 crore

EBITDA Margin up 43 bps at 22.7% versus 22.3%

Net Profit up 91.2% at Rs 72.8 crore versus Rs 38.1 crore

Bajaj Finance Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Calculated NII grew 21% at Rs 11,318 crore YoY.

Net Profit down 6.3% at Rs. 3,978 crore vs Rs. 4,247 crore YoY.

JK Lakshmi Cement Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 6.1% at Rs 1,588 crore versus Rs 1,497 crore

EBITDA up 1.7% at Rs 205 crore versus Rs 202 crore

EBITDA Margin down 60 bps at 12.9% versus 13.5%

Net Profit down 24.0% at Rs 56.9 crore versus Rs 74.9 crore

Nazara Technologies Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue down 24.1% at Rs 406.1 crore versus Rs 535.1 crore

EBITDA up 84.0% at Rs 67.7 crore versus Rs 36.8 crore

EBITDA Margin up 980 bps at 16.7% versus 6.9%

Net Profit down 35.4% at Rs 8.8 crore versus Rs 13.7 crore

Restaurant Brands Asia Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 11.8% at Rs 714.8 crore versus Rs 639.3 crore

EBITDA up 29.0% at Rs 89.6 crore versus Rs 69.5 crore

EBITDA Margin up 166 bps at 12.5% versus 10.9%

Net Loss narrowed to Rs 43.5 crore versus Loss of Rs 50.3 crore

Pidilite Industries Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 10.1% at Rs 3,710 crore versus Rs 3,369 crore

EBITDA up 12.0% at Rs 894 crore versus Rs 798 crore

EBITDA Margin up 40 bps at 24.1% versus 23.7%

Net Profit up 11.9% at Rs 618 crore versus Rs 552 crore

Triveni Turbine Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 24.0% at Rs 624 crore versus Rs 503 crore

EBITDA up 22.7% at Rs 134 crore versus Rs 109 crore

EBITDA Margin down 20 bps at 21.5% versus 21.7%

Net Profit down 0.3% at Rs 92.1 crore versus Rs 92.4 crore

Sheela Foam Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 11.1% at Rs 1,074 crore versus Rs 967 crore

EBITDA up 29.9% at Rs 114.4 crore versus Rs 88.1 crore

EBITDA Margin up 150 bps at 10.6% versus 9.1%

Net Profit up 212% at Rs 52.1 crore versus Rs 16.7 crore

V2 Retail Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 57.2% at Rs 929.4 crore versus Rs 591.2 crore

EBITDA up 55.7% at Rs 173.6 crore versus Rs 111.5 crore

EBITDA Margin down 19 bps at 18.7% versus 18.9%

Net Profit up 99.4% at Rs 102.1 crore versus Rs 51.2 crore

Bharat Coking Coal Limited Q3 (Standalone, YoY)

Revenue down 24.5% at Rs 2,783 crore versus Rs 3,689 crore

EBITDA down 94.0% at Rs 33.7 crore versus Rs 566 crore

EBITDA Margin down 1410 bps at 1.2% versus 15.3%

Net Loss at Rs 23.0 crore versus Profit of Rs 425 crore

Castrol India Q3 (Standalone, QoQ)

Revenue up 5.7% at Rs 1,440 crore versus Rs 1,363 crore

EBITDA up 13.9% at Rs 368 crore versus Rs 323 crore

EBITDA Margin up 180 bps at 25.5% versus 23.7%

Net Profit up 7.4% at Rs 245 crore versus Rs 228 crore

Signatureglobal (India) (Cons, YoY)

Revenue down 65.6% at Rs 284.4 crore versus Rs 827.7 crore

EBITDA Loss at Rs 63.2 crore versus Profit of Rs 13.5 crore

EBITDA Margin at -22.2% versus 1.6%

Net Loss at Rs 45.3 crore versus Profit of Rs 29.1 crore

Aarti Drugs Q3 FY26 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 8.1% at Rs 601.7 crore versus Rs 556.6 crore

EBITDA down 10.8% at Rs 55.0 crore versus Rs 61.7 crore

EBITDA Margin down 195 bps at 9.1% versus 11.1%

Net Profit up 9.3% at Rs 40.6 crore versus Rs 37.1 crore

Indraprastha Medical Corporation Q3 (Standalone, YoY)

Revenue up 14.4% at Rs 371.7 crore versus Rs 325.0 crore

EBITDA up 18.8% at Rs 61.9 crore versus Rs 52.1 crore

EBITDA Margin up 61 bps at 16.7% versus 16.1%

Net Profit up 25.1% at Rs 41.0 crore versus Rs 32.8 crore

Kansai Nerolac Paints Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 3.1% at Rs 1,982 crore versus Rs 1,922 crore

EBITDA up 2.0% at Rs 240 crore versus Rs 235 crore

EBITDA Margin down 13 bps at 12.1% versus 12.2%

Net Profit down 82.2% at Rs 121 crore versus Rs 681 crore

Timex Group India Q3 (Standalone, YoY)

Revenue up 25.7% at Rs 151.3 crore versus Rs 120.4 crore

EBITDA up 127% at Rs 9.6 crore versus Rs 4.2 crore

EBITDA Margin up 280 bps at 6.3% versus 3.5%

Net Profit up 64.9% at Rs 3.2 crore versus Rs 1.9 crore

Lloyds Metals and Energy Q3 (Cons, QoQ)

Revenue up 38.5% at Rs 5,058 crore versus Rs 3,651 crore

EBITDA up 68.7% at Rs 1,759 crore versus Rs 1,043 crore

EBITDA Margin up 620 bps at 34.8% versus 28.6%

Net Profit up 82.9% at Rs 1,047 crore versus Rs 572 crore

ADF Foods Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 29.5% at Rs 191.0 crore versus Rs 147.5 crore

EBITDA up 40.5% at Rs 37.1 crore versus Rs 26.4 crore

EBITDA Margin up 150 bps at 19.4% versus 17.9%

Net Profit up 19.1% at Rs 22.4 crore versus Rs 18.8 crore

Dishman Carbogen Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 5.5% at Rs 719.8 crore versus Rs 682.3 crore

EBITDA down 19.3% at Rs 113.1 crore versus Rs 140.1 crore

EBITDA Margin down 490 bps at 15.7% versus 20.6%

Net Loss at Rs 13.0 crore versus Profit of Rs 4.6 crore

DAM Capital Advisors Q3 (Cons, QoQ)

Total income down 34.7% at Rs. 69.9 crore vs Rs 107 crore

Profit down 61.5% at Rs. 20.1 crore vs Rs. 52.2 crore

Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care Q3 (Cons, YoY)

Revenue up 23.0% at Rs 529.9 crore versus Rs 430.7 crore

EBITDA up 21.1% at Rs 155 crore versus Rs 128 crore

EBITDA Margin down 20 bps at 28.6% versus 28.8%

Net Profit up 54.5% at Rs 44 crore versus Rs 28 crore

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Business Update

IEX achieves highest ever monthly electricity traded volume.

Electricity traded volume stood at 13,050 MU in Jan 2025, up 19.6% YoY.

The company achieves monthly volume of 4,638 MU in RTM, up 52.8% YoY.

Avg DAM & RTM prices lower by 12.9% YoY & 15.9% YoY respectively.

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Technically

Nifty 50 formed a big red candle on the daily charts after a gap-up opening, but the gap between 25,108 and 25,641 remained unfilled on a closing basis, signalling a healthy trend. The index climbed above all key moving averages, with short-term moving averages trending upward. The RSI rose to 53.72, and the Stochastic RSI turned positive, while the MACD also showed a bullish crossover with a green histogram bar. All these indicators suggest strengthening momentum despite some profit-taking.

Bank Nifty also formed a long bearish candle after a strong opening, but the gap between 58,687 and 59,793 remained unfilled at the close. The index sustained above the falling support trendline (which previously acted as resistance) and also held well above all key moving averages, with short-term moving averages starting to trend upward. The RSI rose to 55.82, while the MACD inclined upward, though it remained below the reference and zero lines. The weakness in the histogram also faded. All these signals indicate improving underlying strength in the banking index.

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Silver Price Today: Latest Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru

by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 4, 2026 | Business

Silver prices in India dipped sharply as reported on February 4 across all major cities. The price of one gram silver and one kg silver dipped ₹30 and ₹30,000, respectively compared with the previous session’s closing price. This report provides a detailed, city-by-city breakdown of the latest silver prices.

Market experts remain constructive on silver but urge investors to balance optimism with caution.

Silver Rate in India

Silver prices declined, with the average rate settling at ₹320 per gram, higher by ₹40, while one kilogramme now costs about ₹3,20,000, costlier by ₹40,000.

Silver Rate in Mumbai

Silver prices in Mumbai rose ₹40 to ₹320 per gram, while one kilogramme now costs about ₹3,20,000, higher than yesterday by ₹40,000.

Silver Rate in Chennai

Chennai’s silver rates have also seen an increase to ₹3,20,000 per kg, while 1 gm of silver is available at ₹320, or higher than yesterday by ₹40.

Silver Rate in Delhi

In Delhi, the prices moved similarly higher, tracking gains seen across major cities. The price of one kilogramme of silver went up to ₹3,20,000 compared with ₹2,80,000 in the previous session, marking a steep ₹40,000 climb in a single day.

Silver Rate in Ahmedabad

Silver prices in Ahmedabad increased, mirroring the uptrend seen across other parts of the country. The cost of one kilogramme rose sharply by ₹40,000 to ₹3,20,000, up from ₹2,80,000 in the previous session. In turn, 1 gm of silver was available for ₹320, costlier by ₹40 compared with the previous session’s price of ₹280.

Silver Rate in Kolkata

In Kolkata, the white metal saw an equally strong rise, as a kilogramme became costlier by ₹40,000 at ₹3,20,000 compared with ₹2,80,000 for which it was available yesterday.

Silver Rate in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru too, silver prices climbed up by ₹40 and by ₹40,000 to ₹320 per gram and to ₹3,20,000 per kg, respectively.

Silver Rates Courtesy: bankbazaar.com

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रच दिया इतिहास, एलन मस्क बने दुनिया के सबसे अमीर आदमी; करीब 7.71 लाख करोड़ के बने मालिक

by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 4, 2026 | Business

Elon Musk: टेस्ला के मालिक एलन मस्क ने इतिहास रच दिया है. एयरोस्पेस कंपनी स्पेसएक्स (SpaceX) द्वारा उनकी आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस और सोशल मीडिया फर्म xAI को खरीदने के बाद मस्क की दौलत में गजब का उछाल आया है. उनकी नेट वर्थ अब 800 बिलियन डॉलर (72,37,400 करोड़) के पार चली गई है. इसी के साथ वह दुनिया के सबसे अमीर व्यक्ति बन गए हैं.

फोर्ब्स के मुताबिक, दोनों कंपनियों के मर्ज होने से इनकी कम्बाइंड वैल्यू अब 1.25 ट्रिलियन डॉलर हो गई है. इसके चलते मस्क की दौलत ने भी लगभग 84 बिलियन डॉलर की लंबी छलांग लगाई है. फिलहाल उनकी टोटल नेटवर्थ अनुमानित रूप से 852 बिलियन डॉलर (7,707,235 करोड़) है.

स्पेसएक्स-xAI की डील से बढ़ी दौलत

मर्जर से पहले मस्क के पास स्पेसएक्स का लगभग 42 परसेंट हिस्सा था, जिसकी वैल्यू दिसंबर में एक टेंडर ऑफर के बाद 800 बिलियन डॉलर थी. उनके हिस्से की कीमत लगभग 336 बिलियन डॉलर थी. xAI में उनकी लगभग 49 परसेंट की हिस्सेदारी थी, जिसकी वैल्यू इस महीने की शुरुआत में एक प्राइवेट फंडरेजिंग राउंड के बाद 250 बिलियन डॉलर थी, जिससे उनके हिस्से की कीमत लगभग 122 बिलियन डॉलर हो गई.

मर्जर के बाद, SpaceX की वैल्यू 1 ट्रिलियन डॉलर और xAI की वैल्यू 250 बिलियन डॉलर हो गई। फोर्ब्स के अनुमान के अनुसार, मस्क के पास अब इस नई कंपनी में 43 परसेंट की हिस्सेदारी है, जिसकी कीमत लगभग 542 बिलियन डॉलर है.

मर्जर का क्यों आया ख्याल?

स्पेस ट्रांसपोर्टेशन और कम्युनिकेशन से जुड़ी कंपनी स्पेसएक्स और एआई स्टार्टअप एक्सएआई को अंतरिक्ष में एआई की कंप्यूटिंग कैपेसिटी बढ़ाने के साथ मर्ज किया गया.इसके तहत, स्पेस में बड़ी संख्या में सैटेलाइट्स भेजे जाएंगे, जो वहां एक डेटा सेंटर के तौर पर काम करेंगे. यह एक साल से भी कम समय में दूसरी बार है, जब मस्क की कोई दो कंपनी आपस में मर्ज की गई है. पिछले साल मार्च में मस्क ने अपने एआई स्टार्टअप xAI को X के साथ मर्ज किया.

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Nexus Select Trust raises ₹700 crore in 10-year retail REIT sustainability bond

by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 4, 2026 | Business

Nexus Select Trust, India’s first listed retail REIT, has raised ₹700 crore through a 10-year sustainability-linked bond anchored by the International Finance Corporation, the trust announced Wednesday. The deal marks IFC’s first investment in an Indian retail REIT and the first 10-year sustainability-linked bond in the country’s retail REIT sector.

IFC, a World Bank Group member, invested ₹250 crore as anchor investor in the bond issuance, which includes a floating rate tranche of ₹200 crore benchmarked to the 3-month MIBOR OIS. The proceeds will primarily refinance existing debt, generating annual savings of approximately 90 basis points or ₹6 crore.

The bond structure ties financing costs to performance-based sustainability targets. Nexus Select Trust has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 and obtaining EDGE green building certification from IFC for new acquisitions. Trilegal served as transaction counsel for the deal.

Rajesh Deo, Chief Financial Officer of Nexus Select Trust, said the issuance aligns the trust’s capital-raising strategy with its sustainability roadmap. Imad N Fakhoury, IFC’s Regional Division Director for South Asia, stated the investment supports energy efficiency across Nexus’s portfolio and demonstrates how innovative financing can create value in existing assets.

Nexus Select Trust operates 19 retail properties across 15 Indian cities with 10.7 million square feet of leasable area, along with three hotel assets and three office properties.

Published on February 4, 2026

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