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Paraskevidekatriaphobia! Is Friday the 13th really cursed for Indian stock market?
Historical data debunks the Friday-the-13th myth on Dalal Street. The Indian market closed higher in 9 of the last 16 such sessions (56.25%). Gai
Cut the noise, back conviction: Madhusudan Kela on investing through volatility
Market veteran Madhusudan Kela advises investors to focus on wealth creation and ignore market noise, viewing volatility as an opportunity. He em
Going back to dollar? Russia floats US partnership with plans for oil & gas tie-up
Russia is reportedly considering a return to dollar settlements as part of potential economic partnerships with a Trump administration, aiming to
IT selloff overdone, buy the dips; AI to expand scope for service providers: Manish Sonthalia
Indian IT stocks are experiencing panic selling, but experts see this as a buying chance. Artificial intelligence will not destroy the IT service
Indian Railways is constructing a new 35.76 km underground railway line through the Siliguri Corridor, known as the Chicken's Neck, to enhance se
Trade Deals Set the Course, Markets Still Have to Cross the Bridge
India is deepening its global trade ties, strengthening its long-term growth foundation. Yet markets move on earnings visibility and capital flow
Volume Shocker: MFs added over 1 crore shares to 9 stocks in January '26. Do you own any?
Mutual funds poured into nine stocks in January 2026, with heavy share additions signaling strong institutional demand.
Info Edge Q3 Results: The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.40 per share for FY26 and fixed Friday, February 20, 2026, as the record
IBM to triple entry-level hiring, pushing back against AI concerns
IBM, the global tech giant, has announced its plan to triple entry-level hiring in the US in 2026.
Federal Realty Investment forecasts annual FFO above estimates on strong leasing demand
Federal Realty Investment Trust forecast 2026 funds from operations above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, as it anticipates strong leasing
Indias edible oil imports down 2% in Q1 of oil year 2025-26
Shipments into the country dropped a tad to 13.11 lakh tonnes in January 2026 from 13.62 lakh tonnes in December 2025
Rs 3,000-cr new bridge over Brahmaputra river to boost urban mobility in Assam
Get ready for a transformative leap in transport as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Kumar Bhaskar Varma bridge this Saturday, with a
IT sector rout drags Sensex below 83,000 as AI disruption fears deepen
Nifty IT index tumbles 1.79% to 32,568, extending Thursdays steep 4.72% fall that marked its worst single-day decline in 10 months
Chilly weather continues to hit tea gardens in Munnar, Nilgiris
Prolonged cold weather will likel affect production over the next few weeks, fear producers
Leverage Edu launches Leverage Online to expand into courses and certifications
The new vertical aims to bridge the gap between academic credentials and workplace readiness by focusing on job-relevant, outcome-driven learning
Tech crash rub off! Prestige Estates, Brigade Enterprises, other realty stocks slide up to 4%
Real estate stocks, particularly those exposed to Bengaluru, saw a significant plunge of up to 4% on Friday. This sell-off is driven by investor
Jaahnavi Kandulas father dies days before $29 million US police crash settlement
Her father, Kandula Srikanth, a retired police constable from Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, died of a heart attack on February 10
Cars, two/three-wheelers January dispatches grow highest-ever: SIAM
The grand total of vehicles across categories grew by 23.5% y-o-y to 24,50,944 units as compared with 19,83,771 units in the corresponding month
Bitcoin steadies near $66,000 amid risk-off sentiment; altcoins under pressure
Bitcoin is trading near $66,000, consolidating after a rebound from $60,000 amid renewed selling pressure and global risk-off sentiment. Analysts
Apple secures victory in long-running 4G patent dispute
Apple has won a major legal battle in the US, defeating Texas-based Optis Wireless in a long-running patent infringement dispute.
Nomura drops April India ratecut call on firmer inflation, RBI 'stealth easing'
Nomura has revised its outlook, now anticipating no interest rate cut by India's central bank in April. This shift stems from projected inflation
Asian shares mostly lower after sharp Wall Street losses on AI-related worries
SoftBank Group, which has a focus on AI, fell 6.8% even as the company reported a quarterly profit building on its investments in OpenAI, among o
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei tracks Wall Street decline, SoftBank Group tanks nearly 9%
On Friday, Japan's Nikkei index took a hit, largely swayed by the slipping fortunes of Wall Street. The noteworthy drop in SoftBank Group created
CPIs new method skewed; UP and Maharashtra account for nearly half of newly added markets, says SBI
Consumer Price Index (CPI) new method market additions for the calculation of the inflation data skewed towards few states as UP, Maharashtra acc
Tata Elxsi, Tata Technologies, Persistent Systems still trade at lofty multiples amidst IT rout
The decline tracked the weakness in the Nifty IT index, which extended losses from the previous session and dropped more than 5% to a low of 31,4
TCS shares crash 44% from peak to hit over 5-year low. More pain left for IT bellwether?
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares plummeted to a five-and-a-half-year low amid fears of AI-led disruption, with its market capitalization al
Budget 2026: Deepening domestic manufacturing capabilities, expanding global reach
The Budget also introduces Biopharma SHAKTIa five-year, 10,000 crore programme to position India as a global hub for biopharma manufacturing by s
BNP leader Tarique Rahman set to be Bangladeshs new PM as party wins election
The election was seen as a direct contest between the BNP and its former ally Jamaat-e-Islami, in the absence of ousted premier Sheikh Hasinas no
IMD confirms low-pressure area over Bay; rain likely in South India next week
Rainfall may be near normal to above normal over the region as the low sprints away from Lanka
Commerce ministry set to roll out 8 export push steps next week
India's commerce ministry is set to launch eight key parts of its Export Promotion Mission next week. This significant initiative, valued at over
Gold price prediction: What's the gold outlook for February 13, 2026 & should you sell on rise?
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are struggling to retain higher levels and a sell on rise intra-day strategy is recommended by Jateen Tr
India's palm oil imports in January jump 51% m/m, trade body says
Imports of soyoil decreased over 44% to 278,888 tons and sunflower oil imports fell 23.8% to 266,575 tons, the industry trade body said.
AI-led selloff weighs on markets, but earnings revival could shift mood: Vinit Sambre
Despite a recent global AI-driven market shift, domestic equities are poised for recovery. Improved Indian macros, including interest rate and ta
Gold trades at discounts in India for first time in nearly a month
Indian bullion dealers this week offered a discount of up to $12 per ounce over official domestic gold prices inclusive of 6% import and 3% sale
Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 10%: Should you invest?
Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a massive crash of up to 10% on Friday.
Assam gets a bridge to better days with Rs 747 crore connectivity push
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced that Rs 617.98 crore has been approved for 10 road development p
India set to be Asia's fastest-growing major economy in 2026
India is projected to be Asia's fastest-growing major economy in 2026, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings.
Indias palm oil imports jump 51% in January, soyoil and sunflower oil decline
Kumar Rakesh bets on select IT names amid AI-led volatility
AI's impact on India's IT sector is unfolding in two phases: near-term automation causing deflationary pressure, followed by longer-term business
Consumption, cement and tourism in focus: Sameer Dalal sees value beyond market volatility
Investors are seeking new opportunities after market corrections. Sameer Dalal suggests focusing on domestic sectors like consumption, cement, an
Apple's sixth India store opens in Borivali, Mumbai this month
Apple has announced its plan to open a new store in Borivali, Mumbai.
Indian IT stocks have seen significant drops, losing Rs 5.7 lakh crore. JP Morgan believes these firms are essential plumbers for technology. The
EU probes Google over ad practices, may slap multibillion-dollar fine
The European Commission is conducting a probe into Google's advertising practices on its search engine.
India auto sales: passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13%, two-wheelers up 26% in January
Three-wheeler dispatches also recorded a 30 per cent increase to 75,725 units from 58,167 units in the same period last year.
Gaudium IVF and Women Health to float IPO on Feb 20
Gaudium IVF plans to raise Rs 150-200 crore via IPO, expected to open February 20, becoming the first in its sector to go public. The offering in
Budget 2026: A turning point for financial services firms looking to set up GCCs in India
The Budget proposes a significantly expanded Safe Harbour regime for IT services, with a uniform safe harbour margin of 15.5% and an enhanced thr
The Court placed the dispute squarely within the framework of personal liberty under Article 21. It noted that marriage is a right which flows fr
US Stocks Today | Big Swings, Bigger Gains: Options traders cash in this earnings season
An options strategy buying straddles on U.S. companies ahead of earnings has yielded exceptional returns of 45% over the past four weeks, signifi
HUL shares slip despite Q3 beat as analysts await growth pickup
HUL management confident about demand recovery supported by policy measures but avoids specific growth projections
Markets tank over 1 pc in early trade; IT stocks lead the fall
Mumbai, Feb 13 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent in early trade on Friday, led by steep losses in IT stocks
SC says spectrum of bankrupt telecom operators can't be sold to repay lenders
The Supreme Court has said that telecom spectrum is a material resource of the community and cannot be treated as a tradable asset to repay lende
Muthoot Finance shares slump 12% despite Q3 profit surge
Muthoot Finance reports a two-fold year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for Q3FY26 at 2,823 crore
Indian Hotels shares fall 3% despite strong quarterly performance
Brokerages maintain largely positive outlooks on stock
Markets tank over 1% in early trade; IT stocks lead the fall
Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel were the only gainers
Indian bonds give up early gains as profit taking blunts debt switch boost
Indian government bond yields saw early declines reversed as traders took profits after a rally, awaiting new auction supply. The benchmark 10-ye
Honasa Consumer surges 3.6% as brokerages raise targets on strong Q3 show
Honasa Consumer reported revenue of 602 crore in Q3 FY26, up 16.2% year-on-year, with net profit nearly doubling to 50 crore
The rupee after a 6-month-long storm: trade relief, fresh hope, old constraints
The rupees six-month slide, driven by U.S. tariffs and policy uncertainty, reversed sharply after signals of a friendlier trade deal. While impro
Govt powers 2.86 crore homes under SAUBHAGYA, DDUGJY
A total of 18,374 villages were electrified under DDUGJY, including 49,25,124 Below Poverty Line (BPL) households
Apple to open its sixth India store at Borivali, Mumbai
Featuring the distinctive peacock-inspired visual identity first introduced at the September 2025 openings of Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru, the desi
Sensex crashes nearly 900 points: What's behind today's decline?
The Indian stock market witnessed a major decline on Friday. At the time of writing, the Sensex was trading at 870 points lower at 82,883, while
Muthoot Finance shares saw a significant drop despite a sharp rise in third-quarter earnings. The company reported nearly doubled net profit and
IRCTC shares up on Q3 earnings beat
The railway services provider posted a consolidated net profit of 394.33 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a year-on-year increa
Rupee falls 8 paise to 90.69 against US dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.69 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 8 paise over its previous close.
India at $5 trillion: Why insurance is key to sustaining the momentum
Insurance is becoming a silent backbone of Indias growth, shielding citizens from financial shocks and reinforcing freedoms beyond constitutional
Paytm ties up with Bharat Taxito enable mobile payments
Bharat Taxi is a ride-hailing platform built on a cooperative model and insteadof charging commissions,the platform allows drivers to retain thei
Smallcap index gains 6% in just 9 sessions! Is this the start of something big?
February 2026 marks a potential turning point for smallcap investors after a difficult 2025. A strong Q3 earnings season, coupled with a positive
AI disruption, metal momentum and defence opportunity: Ajay Bagga maps the market landscape
Market expert Ajay Bagga advises caution on Indian IT due to AI disruption, favoring a constructive view on metals and long-term optimism for def
TCS, Infy, HCL, Wipro, Coforge stocks crashes 5% on AI disruption fears
The Nifty IT index fell 4.72% to 31,594.70 in early trade, with Infosys leading the decline, down 6.11% to 1,301.30
Global Markets | The Great Rebalancing: How global powers are redrawing the investment map
Global markets are responding to a fragmentation of U.S.-led economic leadership, with investors seeing opportunities in a more multipolar framew
IT stocks selloff continues! Infosys, TCS crash up to 6% - whats driving the massive rout
Technology stocks continued their decline on Friday, impacted by AI disruption fears and delayed interest rate cut expectations. The Nifty IT ind
NSE's unique trading accounts cross 25 crore mark
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has achieved a major milestone, with the number of unique trading accounts or client codes (UCCs) crossing 25 c
Delhi's air quality improves, AQI at 183 in 'moderate' category
Delhi records a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius at around 7 am, with humidity at 95 per cent, according to the India Meteorological Department
Govt approves 4,703.81 crore for 82 infrastructure projects in North East under NESIDS
The Ministry has sanctioned 82 projects under NESIDS, totaling 4,703.81 crores, for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, and FY 2025-26, as of January 31, 202
Odisha govt inks pacts to add renewable energy capacity worth 67,000 cr
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo during the inauguration of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Concla
Intel fined 27cr for discriminatory warranty policy in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has slapped a fine of 27.38 crore on Intel Corporation for its discriminatory warranty policy in India.
India has over 25,000 active pilots: Government
The Indian government has revealed that the country has a total of 25,001 active pilots. This includes 10,261 ATPL (Airlines Transport License) h
Q3 Results Today, 13th Feb 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q3 results 2026 updates
Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Friday. The Sensex and Nifty saw significant drops. This decline was driven by a major selloff in IT
Hindalco Q3 results: Strong aluminium EBITDA offsets Novelis hit; margin dip linked to Oswego fire
Hindalco Industries Ltd's shares are in focus after a strong quarterly performance. The company's upstream aluminium business showed robust earni
Honasa Consumer shares rally 4% as Q3 net profit soars 93% to Rs 50 crore
Honasa Consumer reported strong Q3FY26 performance, with consolidated net profit surging 93% year-on-year to Rs 50 crore and revenue rising 16% t
Silver rebounds Rs 5,500 after 10% crash; gold up Rs 2,000. What should investors do?
Gold and silver futures saw a rebound today. This followed a significant drop in the previous session. Investors stepped in at lower prices. The
Fire breaks out at waste stockyard in Naval Dockyard, brought under control; no one hurt, says Navy
The fire was brought under control in swift action by Naval fire tenders, says the Navy
Rs 2.5 lakh crore pipeline, but listings muted in 2026. Is India's mega IPO boom stalling?
India's mega IPO boom faces a slowdown in early 2026 despite a massive Rs 2.5 lakh crore pipeline. Muted secondary market performance, foreign in
