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Government has announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen financial oversight and decision-making after the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The announcement was made by the Deputy Minister Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during a courtesy call by the Head of Regional Economic Department of France for Nigeria and Ghana, [...]The post Gov’t to establish Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen post-IMF economic oversight–Deputy Finance Minister appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.
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The government has created, through the automatic route, a window for FDI of a maximum of 20% in the country’s biggest insurance firm Life Insurance Corporation of India. How will this major decision impact millions and millions of investors and policyholders of LIC.
Silver prices in India moved slightly higher on Thursday, February 12, 2026, continuing their firm trend after consolidating near recent highs. The white metal remained supported by steady global cues, resilient industrial demand, and cautious investor interest amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.
New industry analysis details transaction multiples, private equity activity, and strategic buyer momentum across oil & gas, renewables, and power infrastructureSeattle-Tacoma, WA, Washington, United States, February 12, 2026 -- MergersAndAcquisitions.net today announced the release of its latest industry research report, Energy & Power Mergers and Acquisitions, offering a comprehensive analysis of transaction activity, valuation trends, and capital deployment strategies across the energy value chain.The report examines mergers and acquisitions spanning traditional oil and gas, midstream and downstream infrastructure, renewable energy platforms, power generation assets, and emerging energy technologies. Drawing on publicly available transaction data, industry filings, and advisory market insights, the report outlines how shifting capital markets conditions, energy transition initiatives, and private equity liquidity cycles are reshaping deal structures in 2025.According to the study, energy and power assets continue to attract both strategic acquirers and financial sponsors seeking stable cash flows, infrastructure-backed returns, and long-term inflation hedges. At the same time, elevated interest rates and commodity price volatility have increased scrutiny around leverage levels, working capital assumptions, and integration risk.“Energy remains one of the most capital-intensive and strategically important sectors in the global economy,” said Ryan Schwab, Managing Director at MergersAndAcquisitions.net. “What we’re seeing is a bifurcation in the market. High-quality, scalable platforms with predictable EBITDA are commanding strong multiples, while subscale or operationally complex assets are facing more disciplined underwriting.”The report highlights several key themes:Continued consolidation among independent power producers and regional utility operatorsPrivate equity-backed roll-ups in energy services and field operationsIncreased strategic acquisitions of renewable portfolios and storage assetsGreater use of structured capital, including seller notes, earnouts, and minority recapitalizationsHeightened diligence around regulatory exposure, environmental liabilities, and long-term offtake agreementsThe study also explores valuation dynamics across subsectors. Infrastructure-like assets with long-term contracted revenue streams are often trading at materially different multiples than exploration and production businesses exposed to commodity cycles. Buyers are increasingly structuring transactions to balance risk allocation between sellers and capital providers.Schwab noted that capital stack design has become a defining factor in closing transactions. “In today’s environment, the ability to structure senior debt, mezzanine capital, and equity in a disciplined way can determine whether a deal gets done. Sponsors and strategic acquirers alike are focusing on downside protection and debt service coverage,” he said.Beyond transaction data, the report outlines operational considerations for prospective buyers, including:Integration of legacy and renewable asset portfoliosSupply chain resilience in equipment and turbine componentsWorkforce retention in technical and field-based rolesExposure to federal and state regulatory policy shiftsAs global demand for reliable and diversified energy sources increases—driven in part by data center growth, electrification trends, and AI-related power consumption—the energy and power sector remains central to long-term infrastructure investment strategies.About MergersAndAcquisitions.netMergersAndAcquisitions.net is an M&A advisory and industry research platform providing insights, transaction guidance, and strategic advisory services to business owners, investors, and financial sponsors. The firm publishes sector-specific M&A reports covering industrial manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, food & beverage, telehealth, and energy, among others.Contact Info:Name: Samuel EdwardsEmail: Send EmailOrganization: Digital.MarketingWebsite: https://digital.marketingRelease ID: 89183287Should there be any problems, inaccuracies, or doubts arising from the content provided in this press release that require attention or if a press release needs to be taken down, we urge you to notify us immediately by contacting error@releasecontact.com (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our efficient team will promptly address your concerns within 8 hours, taking necessary steps to rectify identified issues or assist with the removal process. Providing accurate and dependable information is central to our commitment.
An analyst from YES Securities said that BHEL is now witnessing profit booking, with a gap-down opening and a bearish candle below its 20 and 100 SMAs, indicating a potential correction.
Last week's rout delivered bitcoin's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals growThe Feb. 5 shock booked the largest-ever realized loss — $3.2 billion — in bitcoin history.What to know:- The Feb. 5 crash in bitcoin saw $3.2 billion in realized losses, officially overtaking the 2022 Terra...
Most equities rose Thursday as investors cheered a bumper US jobs report that eased concerns about the state of the world’s top economy, even as they pared back their bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The gains were again led by Seoul’s Kospi index, the world’s best performer this year thanks to a surge [...]The post Most Asia markets rise as traders welcome US jobs appeared first on Digital Journal.
Oil prices moved higher in Asian trading on Thursday as ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran kept a risk premium firmly embedded in crude markets. Investors closely monitored developments in the...
