Weekly Current Affairs (01st February to 07th February 2026)

Category : Business and economics Published on: February 08 2026

Share on facebook

India will host the 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 31 Jan 2026, strengthening political and economic ties.
State Bank of India launched "CHAKRA" to provide specialized financing for emerging sunrise sectors like green hydrogen and semiconductors.
The U.S. and India announced a trade deal reducing U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and expanding bilateral trade cooperation.
NCDC launched two fully funded schemes to empower youth entrepreneurs and women's self-help groups within the cooperative sector.
India earned a spot on the UN Honour Roll by paying its annual regular budget dues of $35.18 million within the 30-day deadline.
Under the OECD’s global framework, India will start sharing cross-border cryptocurrency transaction data to curb tax evasion from 2027.
Walmart became the world’s first retail company to reach a $1 trillion market value, driven by its digital transformation and e-commerce growth.
India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies to strengthen Industry 4.0 skills and MSME productivity in partnership with UNIDO.