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Nepal, India ink mutual legal assistance agreement
The agreement will enable the two countries to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings, according to a statement issued by the
Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets
The Trump administration has backed Kalshi and Polymarket in a court fight over whether prediction markets constitute gambling
Stock picking key as markets navigate AI uncertainty: Amit Khurana
India Inc.'s third-quarter earnings show a steady performance with easing operating pressures, suggesting improving earnings visibility. While do
AI Summit: Government is aware of challenges faced by IT industry, says Vaishnaw
We are conscious of the challenges which our IT industry are facing and to mitigate it, we are working with the industry and academia to upskill,
Andhra govt boosts land allotment for Google AI data centers to 600 acres
The government has approved the allotment of 601.4 acres of land (up from 480 acres) by APIIC to Adani Infra (India) Ltd, as notified partner of
Indian brokers' lobby seeks 6-month freeze on new RBI rules: Report
Indias brokers lobby has urged the Reserve Bank of India to defer its newly issued lending norms for six months, citing operational challenges.
Ranveer Singh-Excel face-off: Is Bollywood finally locking in its contracts?
Industry experts advocate for clear exit clauses and performance-linked payments in Bollywood as financial stakes rise and relationships evolve.
Tata Investment Corp shares jump 13% on buzz around N Chandrasekarans third term at Tata Sons
Shares of Tata Investment Corporation rose sharply after Tata Sons was reported to be preparing an EGM to clear N. Chandrasekarans third-term rea
MAHE collaborates with OpenAI to integrate AI across teaching, learning, and research
Collaboration aims to enhance learning outcomes, accelerate research productivity, and equip students and faculty with critical AI skills for a r
FIIs turn big bear on IT stocks, pull out another Rs 11,000 crore in 2 weeks
Foreign institutional investors are rapidly exiting Indian IT stocks, pulling out nearly Rs 11,000 crore in early February and over Rs 74,000 cro
US Stock Market | Foreign buying of US stocks jumps 134% in 2025 despite tariffs
Foreign investors more than doubled their purchases of US equities in 2025, defying market volatility triggered by President Donald Trumps tariff
DGCA seeks self-sustaining funding model, share of passenger fees as institutional overhaul proposed
Regulator proposes share of passenger fees, board-style structure and hiring freedom as staffing shortages and rising fleet expansion strain over
US single-family housing starts rebound in January, building permits decline
U.S. single-family homebuilding saw a rebound in December, with starts increasing. However, a decline in future construction permits signals unde
Japan's 20-year bonds take first super-long auction since election in stride
Japan's 20-year bond yield remained stable following a moderately firm auction, showing little reaction to a previous tax-cut pledge that had sen
Trump to host Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that member states had committed to provide thousands of personnel for an internation
Meity issues advisory for India AI Impact Summit 2026
According to the advisory, the Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena will remain closed for registered delegates and expo participants, while the Convention
NCC shares hit 52-week low as NHAI tender ban for 2 years
The stock fell to 135.00 in early trade on the NSE, its lowest point in the past year, before recovering partially to 149.20, down 0.37 per cent
US factory output beats forecasts on manufacturing rebound
US industrial production exceeded expectations in January, according to the Federal Reserve.
Saudi's Humain invests $3 billion in Elon Musk's xAI
The Saudi firm also inked a new deal with Nvidia that month as US officials cleared the way for the sale of advanced microchips to the Gulf kingd
Tata Group, OpenAI partner to boost AI innovation in India and globally
The OpenAI Foundation and TCS will collaborate to provide AI training and resources to Indian youth, enabling them to apply AI responsibly and ef
Several Indian largecap companies showed strong financial results in the December quarter. Trent and Vedanta were among ten firms that achieved s
Nifty slips below open as IT rebounds, banking holds firm; 26,000 remains key hurdle
The BSE Sensex opened at 83,969.82 on Thursday, was trading at 83,606.97, down 127.28 (0.15%) at 9:55 am; NSE Nifty 50 opened at 25,873.35 but fe
Equity markets approach inflection point on macro stability and trade deals: PL Asset Management
The firm said recent signals indicate markets are shifting from a corrective phase toward early recovery, even as near-term volatility persists
Green push gathers pace as IDFC First Bank sees rising traction in deposits and EV financing
Banks are witnessing a surge in customer interest for green products and lending, particularly driven by younger demographics' environmental cons
From 320% multibagger to 44% underperformer, how Mukul Agrawals 2025-26 IPO bets are playing out
Ace investor Mukul Agrawal's 2025-26 IPO investments reveal a bold strategy. Several small and medium enterprise listings delivered massive retur
Netweb Technologies shares soar 7%, up 17% in three sessions. Whats behind the surge?
Netweb Technologies shares rose sharply on Thursday, extending their rally to Day 3 after unveiling its Make in India Tyrone Camarero GB200 AI Su
Ventura Securities' Vinit Bolinjkar anticipates the Nifty reaching 27,000, citing positive trade deals and strong quarterly earnings. He highligh
As AI panic grips IT stocks, where are market opportunities for big and small investors?
Indian IT stocks face pressure due to AI fears. Companies like Wipro and TCS have seen significant drops. Investors are now looking at domestic s
'No reason to believe': Russia says India has not changed stance on buying oil, rejects US claims
US Market | FTSE Russell proposes rule tweaks to capture blockbuster IPO wave
FTSE Russell is considering fast-entry rules for IPOs as the US gears up for a blockbuster listing cycle in 2026. With anticipated debuts from gi
US Stock Market | UBS raises outlook for US tech bond sales as AI spending surges
UBS has raised its 2026 forecast for US investment-grade tech bond issuance to about $360 billion, citing higher AI-led capex by megacap firms li
Musk's xAI raises $3B from Saudi AI firm Humain
Saudi Arabia's state-backed artificial intelligence firm, Humain, has invested a whopping $3 billion in Elon Musk's xAI.
Gold and silver prices traded marginally lower on MCX as investors assessed rising USIran tensions and uncertainty around Federal Reserve rate cu
India being singled out: US Congressman slams Donald Trump over tariffs policy
A senior US lawmaker has criticized President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Congressman Brad Sherman stated
Consumer inflation likely to rise to 4.3% in FY27 from 2.5% in FY26: Crisil
Retail inflation is projected to rise due to food inflation normalising from the current low levels, mainly because of a low base effect, a Crisi
Trump grasping for excuses to slap outrageous tariffs on India: US Congressman
Sherman, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees, said Trump claims tariffs on India relate to importing R
Indian currency, debt markets shut on February 19 for holiday
Indian currency and debt markets will be closed on Thursday, February 19, for a local holiday. Trading will resume on Friday, February 20. The In
This Indian smallcap fund beating 93% of peers bets on internet value stocks
Bandhan Small Cap Fund, which outperformed 93% of peers last year, is investing in beaten-down Indian internet firms like Paytm and Info Edge. Th
Aurobindo Pharma among 4 F&O stocks saw a high increase in futures open interest
US Stock Market | Fed rate checks on dollaryen spark intervention speculation
The US Federal Reserve sought market quotes on the dollar-yen exchange rate last month. This uncommon step, requested by the US Treasury, stirred
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 25,850; BSE Sensex up over 100 points
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks are slowly inching upwards, with Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opening in green after three days of gains.
US tech giants announce India deals at AI summit
This week's AI Impact Summit is the fourth annual gathering to discuss how to govern the fast-evolving technology
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is set to attract investor attention after acquiring the India trademarks for specialty brands Progynova and Cyclo-Progy
Rupee likely to remain at 89-90/USD by FY27-end on softer dollar, manageable CAD: CareEdge Ratings
The report highlighted that the USD/INR strengthened from recent lows of around 92 to approximately 90.6 following the trade deal with the US and
Cochin Shipyard shares in focus after $360 million LNG contract win from CMA CGM Group
Cochin Shipyard secured a significant $360 million contract to build six LNG-powered container vessels for France's CMA CGM Group. This deal boos
Indian markets are currently range-bound. A notable shift is occurring from traditional investing to fast-paced, technology-led trading. New-age
Srinivas Rao Ravuri of Bajaj Life Insurance stresses valuation discipline for wealth creation. He advocates Growth at a Reasonable Price, warning
Vallum Capital Advisors' Multi Asset Index Strategy achieved nearly 10% returns in January 2026, outperforming the Nifty50's 3% fall. CEO Manish
Asset allocation should not be momentum driven: Navneet Munot on gold rush and markets
HDFC AMC MD & CEO Navneet Munot advises investors against momentum-driven decisions, emphasizing disciplined, multi-asset investing. He highlight
India's equity markets present a contrarian opportunity as macro stability and bottoming earnings signal a constructive outlook, particularly for
Bangkok-based Anan Jewels plans to expand its India operations
The firm finds Mumbai the easiest place to source diamonds, says companys director Ankita Kothari
Tata Steel Share Price Live Updates: Tata Steel Dividend Updates
India's consumer inflation estimated at 4.3% in FY27, up from 2.5% in FY26: Crisil
Consumer inflation in India is set to climb to 4.3 percent in fiscal 2027. This rise follows an estimated 2.5 percent in fiscal 2026. Food inflat
L&T shares in focus on Nvidia partnership to build Indias largest gigawatt-scale AI factory
Larsen & Toubro has announced a proposed venture with Nvidia under the IndiaAI Mission to build a sovereign, scalable gigawatt-scale AI infrastru
MCX, NSE withdraw additional margins on gold, silver futures from February 19
MCX and NSE have withdrawn additional margins on gold and silver futures, effective February 19. This move, initially a risk management measure d
Godfrey Phillips, Netweb Tech among 5 Nifty500 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 19, 2026 - check list
Top stock market recommendations: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, PFC, and NLC India are the top stocks that Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice Presiden
UAE private sector employees now enjoy a two-hour daily reduction in working hours during Ramadan, a legal right for all regardless of faith. Thi
Flat opening seen for Nifty, Sensex
Amid geopolitical tension, analysts expect the consolidation phase to continue
Bank holiday on 19 February: Bank holidays vary depending on the state or area you reside in. For example, the bank holiday today in Mumbai does
This day brings together India Inc.s biggest names and the worlds top AI leaders for what promises to be a packed event with big announcements
Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend.
Marushika Technology shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of NSE SME debut
Marushika Technology is set to debut on the NSE SME platform on February 19, with a modest grey market premium suggesting a slight listing gain.
Gold edges down as dollar firms; inflation data in focus
Gold prices dipped slightly on Thursday, reversing some of Wednesday's gains, as a stronger U.S. dollar and anticipation of key inflation data we
Expansion of manufacturing capacity, new order wins and collaborations are among the reasons why these stocks will see action today
Oil prices dip as investors assess trajectory of US-Iran tensions
Oil prices saw a slight dip today after a significant rise yesterday. Investors are watching developments between the United States and Iran. Bot
Dollar perks up as Fed appears in no rush to cut rates
The dollar strengthened as Federal Reserve minutes revealed policymakers are in no hurry to cut interest rates, with some even open to hikes if i
US Stocks Today | Wall Street ends higher, lifted by Nvidia and other AI stocks
Indian markets saw a strong finish on Wednesday. Technology giants like Nvidia and Amazon led the gains. Investors showed renewed confidence in A
Bank of India shows strong momentum; Axis Securities recommends accumulate
Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Blue Dart Express (5,826.20)
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The stock of Blue Dart Express has been consolidating since early last week. It has been oscillating be
GIFT Nifty up 30 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Indian equity markets continued their upward trend for a third consecutive session, signaling a gradual recovery. Analysts anticipate sustained m
Stocks in news: Cochin Shipyard, Bharat Forge, HUL, Dr Reddy's, L&T
Indian markets saw modest gains for a third straight session. Key stocks like Cochin Shipyard and Bharat Forge are in focus. Cochin Shipyard secu
Global Market Today | Asian stocks rise after tech boosts US equities
Asian stocks climbed for a second day, mirroring a rebound in US tech shares and strong economic data. Oil prices held onto recent gains, marking
LGT Group sees India as a key growth market. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein highlights India's potential to become a very meaningful part of
Metal stocks glitter on Dalal Street, eye stronger March quarter
Indian metal stocks are performing strongly. Prices for steel and non-ferrous metals have risen significantly. This is due to increased demand, g
AI tools to widen scope for IT cos: Parekh
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh believes AI tools will expand, not shrink, IT services opportunities. He argues that while AI automates some development
M&A funding norms open up a $15-b opportunity for banks
New Reserve Bank of India guidelines liberalize merger and acquisition financing, allowing Indian banks to fund up to 75% of acquisition costs wi
Will fast-track IndusInd, Gensol cases: ICAI chief
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has formed a special group to expedite high-profile cases, including those involving Gensol Engin
Unique transaction ID to be must for OTC derivatives deals: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India will mandate unique transaction identifiers (UTIs) for all over-the-counter derivative trades starting January 1, 2027.
Sarvam rolls out 105-bn parameter AI LLM model
Indian startup Sarvam has launched a 105-billion-parameter large language model, performing on par with global counterparts and outperforming oth
Indias steel sector gears up for primary market boom in next eight to 10 months
India's steel sector is gearing up for significant primary market activity. Over the next eight to ten months, at least ten steel producers and r
Mint Explainer | What Indias uneven EV adoption means for the next phase of green mobility
Adoption data shows that EVs are beginning to shape Indias emissions profile in small but visible ways. However, that impact is concentrated in s
AGI 5-10 yrs away, science to surge, jobs to shift: Hassabis
Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis believes Artificial General Intelligence is a decade away, emphasizing its role in scientific breakthroughs rath
'India powers nearly half of ServiceNow's global R&D'
India is crucial to ServiceNow's innovation, housing nearly half of its global R&D. The company's Hyderabad and Bengaluru centers are its largest
Yotta to invest $2bn for AI hub with top Nvidia chips
India is set to host one of Asia's largest AI superclusters with Yotta Data Services investing $2 billion to deploy over 20,000 Nvidia Blackwell
Not doomsday, AI will Ring in modernisation: C S Venkatakrishnan, Barclays
Barclays CEO C S Venkatakrishnan highlights India's strong growth and digital transformation reshaping its global economic standing. He believes
HUL to invest Rs 2,000 crore to boost premium category capacity
Hindustan Unilever announced a significant investment of up to Rs 2,000 crore over two years to boost manufacturing capacity in premium beauty, w
