Daily Current Affairs – February 14, 2026

In its report titled "Top 10 Priorities for India's Next Growth Phase", professional services firm KPMG outlined a coordinated execution agenda focused on manufacturing depth, human capital, MSME competitiveness, infrastructure efficiency, and institutional delivery.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India has safeguarded farmers’ interests in its US trade deal, keeping over 95% of farm produce protected while opening up access to a $55-60 trillion market with the US and EU. Speaking at the Global Business Summit, he highlighted India’s recent FTAs with New Zealand, the UK, Oman, the EU, and the US, emphasizing balanced, fair agreements that benefit all sectors, including farmers,…

India is focusing on providing AI infrastructure that will spur development of applications, promoting electronics manufacturing with a thrust on semiconductors, and ensuring people secure adequate reskilling opportunities, says Secretary for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S. Krishnan; he adds international cooperation on AI governance is being explored and the country has potential to be a leader in offering affordable technologies

India’s autonomy and global credibility could be undermined by its unilateral trade deal with the United States

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is set to form the government in Dhaka after a landslide victory, but jubilation is also palpable at the Jamaat-e-Islami headquarters, as the party-led alliance has secured 77 seats. As the country prepares for its first elected government since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges

Investors brace for AI disruption volatility as a market rotation emerges, with energy, consumer staples, materials, and industrials showing strength. Walmart's earnings and key economic data, including inflation figures, will be closely watched for insights into consumer spending and economic stability.

U.S. consumer prices rose less than anticipated in January, with the CPI increasing 0.2% monthly and 2.4% annually. This data suggests the Federal Reserve remains on track for interest rate cuts this year, despite some underlying inflationary pressures. Market reactions were mixed, with stocks flat to lower and Treasury yields slipping.

Bank holiday today, 14 February: Bank holiday on Saturday is designated as a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act by the RBI. This bank holiday regulates the issuing of cheques and promissory notes.

India's electronics exports grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2% between 2015 and 2024, far outpacing global electronics trade growth of 4.4%.

Graduating from age-group cricket to the senior game is fraught with challenges. For India’s all-conquering Under-19 players, the World Cup win — while deserving of rich praise — is not an end in itself. The arduous journey of fulfilling their potential, without losing focus, has just begun