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22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on February 17
Sensex, Nifty rise on PSU bank, IT buying; Adani Enterprises, Infosys, L&T lead Nifty 50 gainers
Gains in index heavyweights such as Adani Enterprises, Infosys and Larsen & Toubro helped lift sentiment, even as the broader market traded in a
Moustache Group of Hotels rebrands, eyes 100 properties by 2030
Jaipur-headquartered Moustache Group of Hotels on Monday announced its rebranding, aiming to operate 100 more properties by 2030.
Indias data centre boom raises concerns over power supply and grid capacity
With data centres already consuming up to 15% of local grid capacity in some areas, industry leaders suggest expanding into Tier-1 and Tier-2 cit
Auto wholesale growth to normalise at 36% in FY27 after strong H2 recovery: Report
Indian auto sector anticipates moderate growth in 2026-27, with passenger vehicles expected to rise 4-6%. Two-wheelers will see a slowdown after
IIFL Finance bonds base issue of Rs 500 cr fully subscribed
NBFC firm IIFL Finance Ltd on Tuesday said that the base issue of its secured redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) has been fully subscri
Hyatts long-time chairman resigns over Epstein ties
Tom Pritzker, the billionaire executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, has announced he is stepping down as executive chairman.
Reform express will continue to roll on: MEA chief Jaishankar
Despite challenges, India must search for opportunities and solutions, says Jaishankar
Macron courts Modi as India nears $40 billion Rafale fighter jet deal
France, already a major arms supplier to India, is offering joint production and technology transfer.
NGT clears Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar project, here's why it can be a game changer
The National Green Tribunal has approved the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar infrastructure project, finding sufficient environmental safeguards. D
Small-cap stocks trade far below peaks, signalling entry opportunity: Abakkus Mutual Fund
Small-cap stocks are presenting investors with strategic long-term entry opportunities, says Abakkus Mutual Fund.
Buying a home? Key documents you must check to avoid legal trouble and disputes
Rupee ends flat; likely RBI presence blunts corporate, interbank dollar bids
The Indian rupee ended Tuesday little changed, as intermittent intervention by the Reserve Bank of India slowed the currency's drift toward the p
Benchmark indices reversed early losses to end higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in IT and PSU bank stocks. The Sensex rose 174 points, and t
PhonePe IPO at $15 billion: Can the marquee valuation trigger a re-rating for its rival Paytm?
PhonePes proposed IPO at a $1315 billion valuation could become a landmark fintech listing in India and may trigger a valuation re-rating for Pay
Telangana Govt to expand Genome Valleys 4th phase in 100 acres: Minister Sridhar Babu
The fourth phase of the Genome Valley will be developed with state of the art infrastructure facilities
Indias next big power move is set to unfold in the Bay of Bengal
India's ambitious Great Nicobar infrastructure project has received a green light. This mega project, centered around a new transshipment port, a
Infosys-Anthropic deal sparks fresh debate: Is AI now an opportunity, not a threat, for Indian IT?
Infosys shares jumped up to 5% after announcing a strategic AI collaboration with Anthropic, easing fears that next-gen AI could disrupt Indian I
Indias spice exporters to meet in Kochi amid tariff uncertainty and stricter residue norms
With exports valued at over $4 billion annually, Indian exporters are recalibrating strategies to address evolving sanitary norms, digital tracea
Every second smallcap stock trading 40% below all-time high levels. Right time to buy for long term?
Nearly half of Indias smallcap stocks trade over forty percent below peaks after a sharp correction, says Abakkus Mutual Fund. Despite volatility
Gold price today: Yellow metal slips; check 24K city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai & more
Gold prices saw a dip of over 1% in futures trade Tuesday, influenced by easing safe-haven demand, improved geopolitical sentiment, and a stronge
Gold futures drop nearly 2% to 1.52 lakh/10g on strong dollar
This is due to easing safe-haven demand amid improving geopolitical sentiment and a strong U.S. dollar
India needs to embrace new tech, AI can save 20,000 cr in cargo handling: EAC-PM member
Speaking at session 'AI-Powered Ports: Reimagining Efficiency and Operations' at the AI Impact Summit here, Vallabh said India is emerging as a g
IIFL Finance bonds base issue of 500 crore fully subscribed
The public issue, which opened earlier on Tuesday, has a base issue size of 500 crore with a green-shoe option to retain oversubscription up to 1
Aerospace firm Aequs is investing 1,900 crore in Tamil Nadu over ten years. This move focuses on advanced engine manufacturing, a high-margin seg
India's MF industry profile: Rs 81.01 lakh crore AUM in January, up 20.5%
India's mutual fund industry experienced robust growth in early 2026, with total assets under management reaching Rs 81.01 lakh crore, a 20.5% in
Adani Group's AI boost! Plans to pour in $100 billion in data centres by next decade
Adani Group is launching a massive $100 billion initiative to build AI-ready data centers powered by renewable energy across India by 2035. This
GIFT City IFSC set for 1st IPO as XED files RHP with ROC
The IPO will be open to global investors, including NRIs, foreign portfolio investors, institutional investors, and other permitted overseas part
The draft document for the updated Income Tax rules 2025, set to come into effect from 1 April this year state changed numbers for Form 16 (TDS o
A new government rule, taking effect this June, aims to cut India's reliance on Chinese imports by mandating that solar cells for government-supp
Exponent Energy launches fintech arm Exponent Energy; raises $2 million pre-seed
Sandeep Divakaran said the companys lending model will adapt to real-world earnings instead of monthly averages and will assess asset quality, ch
Kwality Wall shares slide 5% after tepid Monday debut; plunges 30% in two sessions
Kwality Walls shares fell sharply on Tuesday, extending their post-listing slide to 30% after a weak debut. The stock faced heavy selling despite
India's Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centers over the next decade
The blockbuster investment comes as India pushes to gain a stronger foothold in the global artificial intelligence race. India's Adani to invest
Treasury yields move lower as investors look ahead to more delayed data
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to more delayed data releases during the holiday-shortened trading week. T
Global Markets | European shares steady as geopolitical uncertainty dominates mood
European shares were steady on Tuesday, echoing a cautious tone in global markets as key bilateral talks between the U.S. and Iran were underway,
Sterling falls as UK unemployment hits highest rate in five years
European stocks opened higher on Tuesday as investors keep an eye on earnings. Sterling falls as UK unemployment hits highest rate in five years
The West Bengal government has directed cold storage owners to open their cold storages from March 1, when loading of potatoes will commence
Indias job market will see a hockey stick trend in 3 years in the AI age: Prosus India
Anxiety over this overkill phase surfaced during consultations, with participants asking probing questions about significant job displacement
IT stocks rebound after 4.85 trillion sell-off: Time to buy?
Indian IT stocks are showing signs of recovery after a massive market correction that saw the Nifty IT index lose 15% since Anthropic's February
Financial DNA: Why your credit score is the new social currency
At the Mint Money Festival 2026, CRIF Highmarks Ramkumar Rajashekaran explained how credit scores now influence everythingfrom loans and insuranc
Indias solar manufacturing boom turns into a structural glut
13-fold capacity surge since 2020 leaves plants running at just 40% utilisation
Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei slips as post-earnings and election momentum fade
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits amid few fresh trading cues, while the post-election euphoria was ebbing
Adani stocks rise up to 3% after group announces $100 billion AI-energy investment plan
Adani Group stocks rose sharply after the conglomerate announced a $100 billion plan to build renewable-powered, AI-ready data centres by 2035. T
Cash craze: Currency in circulation touches record Rs 40 lakh crore
The amount of cash circulating in the economy has hit an all-time peak of Rs 40 lakh crore in January, after rising 11.1% year-on-year. Yet, inte
Economics will give way to politics and security in how nations make choices, Jaishankar says
Jaishankar said the world is witnessing the weaponisation of production, finance, leveraging of market shares and tightening of export controls
Infosys share soars 4% today! What's driving the stock price after major IT stocks selloff
Infosys shares rose after announcing a collaboration with Anthropic. The partnership aims to build advanced AI solutions for businesses. This all
India offers limited farm quotas in US trade deal
India has offered quotas for most agricultural products in its proposed interim trade agreement with the United States. Officials stated the quan
Hindalco, NALCO downgraded to reduce by InCred Equities. Here are 3 reasons why
Hindalco and National Aluminium Company shares fell Tuesday. A brokerage firm downgraded both companies. They cited weak growth prospects for the
Infosys-Anthropic tie-up signals AI growth opportunities, not market disruption: Sumit Pokharna
Infosys and Anthropic's AI partnership is generating buzz. Experts caution investors to look beyond the hype and focus on fundamental value. Larg
Nilesh Shah of Kotak AMC believes artificial intelligence will transform India's IT sector gradually. He advises retail investors to let experts
Infosys shares surge 4% on partnership with Anthropic
Infosys, a leading player in the Indian IT sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic. The announcement comes amid fears of AI-
FMCG sector poised for strong growth in FY27: Abneesh Roy
India's fast-moving consumer goods sector is recovering well. Experts see continued growth, with rural areas leading. Companies are aiming for mo
India engaging global partners more intensively, says EAM S Jaishankar; cites recent trade deals
India is actively engaging with global partners from a strong stance. Recent trade agreements highlight this enhanced international cooperation.
Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035
The company said this investment will also catalyse an additional $150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting indus
Tech giants lose billions as markets reassess AI investments
The world's leading technology companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and NVIDIA, have witnessed a significant drop in their stock prices
Sensex, Nifty gain after early dip, IT stocks Infosys, Wipro, HCL lead market recovery
Gains in IT stocks were driven by a combination of global optimism and domestic triggers, including momentum from discussions around artificial i
Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have navigated a highly volatile margin environment over the past three fiscal years, marked by sharp fluct
State targets sharper fiscal consolidation; deficit to fall to 3% of GSDP in 2026-27
In the forthcoming years, Fiscal Deficit to GSDP ratio is projected to be 2.89% in 2027-28 and 2.80% in 2028-29, which are within the targets fix
Unique Picks: 7 stocks held by a single MF scheme in January; fall up to 55% in a year
Seven exclusive MF-held stocks fell up to 55% in a year, while four outliers gained up to 125%, ETMarkets analysis shows.
GIFT City allows Indians to build global portfolios: Sandeep Batra
Within GIFT City, investors can open multi-currency accounts and access outbound funds for investing in the US, Nasdaq, or emerging markets, says
NGT clears Great Nicobar infrastructure project, says adequate safeguards provided
The National Green Tribunal has approved the Great Nicobar Island International Container Transhipment Terminal. The tribunal found that environm
Should you sell gold, silver now? After massive rally, experts say cash out gains Here's why
Global Markets | Australian shares rises as BHP unearths record high on firsthalf profit beat
Australian shares climbed on Tuesday. BHP surged to a record, boosting the resources sector. This set the tone as earnings season began. The S&P/
Emergency fund vs health insurance: What should you really rely on?
At the Mint Money Festival, insurance experts unpack why health policies trigger so many complaints, whether an emergency fund can replace cover,
Groww, Dixon Tech among 10 stocks that Motilal Oswal is bullish on. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has included Growws parent company (Billionbrains Garage Ventures) and Dixon Technologies among its bullish stock ideas in its late
Mint Explainer | Is quick commerce forcing legacy FMCG players to rethink growth?
Quick commerce is moving from a niche, high-value, convenience channel to a daily shopping feature. Legacy FMCG companies are taking notice.
Infosys stock rises over 3 pc after strategic tie-up with Anthropic
NEW DELHI, Feb 17: Shares of IT major Infosys rose more than 3 per cent on Tuesday after the company said it has entered into a strategic collabo
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Who is Darpan Jain, Indias chief negotiator for US trade talks?
In an important diplomatic move, Darpan Jain, a senior IAS officer, will spearhead India's delegation in Washington next week. This visit will fo
Gaudium IVF has set its IPO price band at Rs 75-79 per share, aiming to raise Rs 165 crore and valuing the company at Rs 575 crore. The fertility
PSU rally shows momentum, but strategic picks remain in defence and power: Dharmesh Kant
Public sector stocks are experiencing a surge, with defence and power sectors showing promise due to robust order books and improving execution.
Naturals eyes 2028 IPO if Reliance stake talks fail
Talks, first announced in late 2022, stalled after Reliance sought a 51% stake, while Naturals was prepared to sell only 49%, so as to retain con
Bitcoin trades near $68,400, Ethereum below $2,000 as mild profit-taking follows weekend rally
Bitcoin trades around $68,355 after touching $70,000. Ethereum also saw a slight dip. Major altcoins like XRP and BNB showed gains, while Dogecoi
S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline ahead of US return: Markets wrap
Contracts for the S&P 500 dropped 0.4% and those for the Nasdaq 100 Index slipped 0.7% in a sign of risk aversion before the US returned Tuesday
TN Interim Budget: State to rollout shipbuilding policy soon, says Thangam Thennarasu
5,200-crore Thoothukudi cluster, 30,000-crore investment MoUs signal major maritime push He presented the Interim Budget Estimates for 2026-27 to
Anthropic's revenue run-rate doubled in India in 4 months, says CEO Amodei
Anthropics revenue run-rate in India has doubled in four months, chief executive officer Dario Amodei said on Monday
Next trillion dollars of Indias mcap could create more wealth than the last: Raamdeo Agrawal
The next trillion dollars of Indias market capitalization could create more wealth than the last, Raamdeo Agrawal, co-founder of Motilal Oswal Fi
Gold price prediction today: Will gold and silver rates continue to go down?
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may trade with a bearish bias, and the silver market is very tight, according to Praveen Singh, Senior F
Birla Studios and the Collective Artists Network are focusing on feature films, stressing the importance of building strong IP and differentiated
Ola Electric shares plunge another 5% to hit all-time low after Citi downgrades stock
Shares of Ola Electric Mobility hit a fresh 52-week low after Citi downgraded the stock to Sell and cut its target price by 51%. As reported by E
NHAI accepts NHIT's Rs 6,221 cr offer to monetise two highway assets
National Highways Authority of India has accepted an offer of over Rs 6,200 crore from National Highways Infra Trust. This deal monetises two hig
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions IPO: Price band fixed at Rs 1,000Rs 1,053; all you need to know
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions is set to launch its Rs 3,100 crore IPO. The subscription period will be from February 23 to February 25. The co
Stock markets erase early losses on buying in Infosys, ITC
Sensex dropped to 82,987.43 and Nifty declined to 25,570.30
India bonds consolidate, demand for mega state debt sale eyed
Indian government bonds remained largely flat as market participants awaited a significant debt supply from states. Despite a slight decline in t
Asian stocks today: Nikkei sheds 480 points, Markets mostly remain shut for Lunar New Year Holiday
Asian markets dipped Tuesday as Lunar New Year holidays kept trading subdued. Weak economic data and a significant drop in SoftBank shares dampen
JGB yields slip in holiday-thinned trade
Japanese government bond yields dropped significantly on Tuesday. Trading was light due to Lunar New Year holidays in several Asian markets. Supe
NHAI accepts NHIT's 6,221 crore offer to monetise two highway assets
Asset monetisation has emerged as a strategic tool in NHAIs efforts to unlock the value of existing assets and attract private sector investment
Discussions encouraging, we are nearing consensus on most pillars, MeitY official says
The 2026 India AI Impact Summit, taking place from February 16-20 in New Delhi, is structured around seven core pillars and it aims to achieve c
Kerala clinches investments worth 1.18 lakh croreat Davos, says CM
Pinarayi Vijayan addresses 6th session of CII Southern Region Council in Thiruvananthapuram
We have a lot of conviction in small & mid caps, says Vaiibhavv Chugh of Abakkus Mutual Fund
The fund house's CEO speaks about a slew of topics ranging from the fund house's investing philosophy, expectations from small caps in 2026, why
