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Sula Vineyards promoter holding rises to 24.5%, first purchase since IPO in 2022. Check details
Promoter activity returned at Sula Vineyards as Rajeev Suresh Samant lifted his stake to 24.5%the first increase since the 2022 IPO. The move com
India relaxes Chinese equipment import curbs for power, coal amid project delays
Restrictions since 2020 caused shortages, slowing key projects
From auction data to algorithms: AI reshapes art buying and selling
AI-powered valuation tools are bringing fresh transparency to the opaque art market, using data-driven insights to help collectors price, buy and
India eases curbs on Chinese equipment imports for power, coal as projects delayed: Reports
This is the first significant easing of five-year-old curbs that have largely shut Chinese firms out of India's $700 billion-$750 billion governm
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During a strategic meeting in the heart of Oslo, Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged with top Norwegian business leaders and inves
Italys MIR Group to establish manufacturing facility in Mangaluru
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SBI Funds Management Ltd., Indias largest asset manager, may file draft papers in early March for an IPO that could raise up to $1.5 billion, acc
SFO Technologies announces 2,000 crore phased investment in Kerala
The investment will span Advanced Electronic Manufacturing Services, software and embedded engineering, energy sector solutions for oil and natur
SBI Funds Management plans $1.5 billion IPO in March
The planned share sale comes as Indias market for first-time public offerings slows after two consecutive years of record fundraising
Gujarat unveils 4.08 lakh crore budget, bets on Commonwealth 2030 & mining
In one of the headline announcements, the state finance minister Kanu Desai earmarked 1,278 crore to develop international-standard sports comple
Global Markets | Europe's STOXX 600 rises as defence stocks gain on BAE results; ECB in focus
The STOXX 600 index rose on Wednesday, with defence stocks in the lead following strong earnings from the UK's BAE Systems, while investors mulle
Modi meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai, discusses AI collaborations
Discussions focus on Indias AI push and how the technology giant can work with Indian students and professionals in this field
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Shares of Easy Trip Planners surged 60% in three sessions after board approval to raise up to Rs 500 crore. The EaseMyTrip operator plans expansi
Maharashtra showcases AI-driven agri transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026
A key highlight was the work of the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence and Agritech Innovation Center, which has compiled 26 transformative case
Axis Bank, IndiGo launch co-branded credit cards: Check rewards
Axis Bank has partnered with IndiGo to launch two new co-branded credit cards.
CaratLane takes Indian jewellery to the NYFW runway for the first time
The showcase featured eight looks drawn from six of the brands collections - Polki, Sol, Sandook, Eternity, Butterfly, and Peepal, all set exclus
Value stocks and NBFCs offer safer upside: Rohit Srivastava
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Centre has allocated 15,385 crore for developing National Highways in Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari
As of now, 116 highway projects covering a total length of 2,612 km are under construction in the state at an estimated cost of 57,360 crore, say
Why Nithin Kamath believes trading with margin funds is a risk without tracking this key metric
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US stock market | Blackstone-backed Liftoff Mobile refiles US IPO hours after pulling plan
Blackstone-backed Liftoff Mobile filed confidentially for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Tuesday, hours after withdrawing an earlier p
India, UK launch offshore wind task force
New platform under Vision 2035 to drive strategic coordination, scale up offshore wind ecosystems and deepen energy cooperation
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India's merchandise imports from Russia plummeted by a whopping 40.48% to $2.86 billion in January 2026.
IT stocks keep lid on markets despite broad breadth; Sensex, Nifty claw back early losses
Market breadth on the BSE was marginally positive, with 2,110 stocks advancing against 1,916 declining and 166 remaining unchanged out of 4,192 s
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Foreign institutional investors and mutual funds raised stakes in 127 BSE 500 stocks over two quarters, driving sharp FY26 gains. Several, includ
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From atoms to empires: What makes gold so precious?
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Nvidia effect! E2E Networks, Netweb Tech shares soar up to 20% after collaboration with chip giant
Shares of E2E Networks and Netweb Technologies saw significant gains today. Both companies announced collaborations with chip giant Nvidia. E2E N
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Indian mens luxury fragrances race ahead of mass brands
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Omans bold new expat permit pricing: Fee hikes and discounts to push Omanisation goals
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Revised concession terms and improved traffic growth are attracting long-term capital back to greenfield highway projects in India. After a decli
Impact of GST rate cuts fading? FMCG prices rise up to 5%; what's fueling the latest hike
Indian consumer goods companies are raising prices by up to 5% due to rising input costs and a weakening rupee. This follows a period of holding
Godfrey Phillips, VST Industries, ITC shares surge on reports of cigarette price hikes
The development follows the governments notification ending the GST compensation cess and initiating a new tobacco tax regime from February 1, mo
Dabur shares slide 2% after management rejig
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Global Market Watch | ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends: Report
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Iran says it is closing parts of Hormuz Strait as US talks resume
The drills, announced previously, come as Iran and the US start a second round of negotiations in Geneva. Oil reversed losses on the news, with B
JGB yields edge up amid divided view on fiscal expansion, BOJ rate hike
Japanese government bond yields saw a slight increase as investor sentiment on the nation's fiscal health and the Bank of Japan's future rate hik
Global Markets | Australian shares rise as NAB hits record, NZ equities jump
Australian shares climbed, led by National Australia Bank's record surge, while New Zealand equities saw a significant boost after the central ba
After social media backlash, Galgotias University clarified that the robodog was not an in-house innovation, and the Unitree Robodog was bought t
PSU banks and capex stocks leading market gains: Dipan Mehta
Indian markets show strong performance in PSU banks, capital goods, and infrastructure. Dipan Mehta highlights PSU banks closing valuation gaps w
Indians want global assets. See how to invest abroad despite limits.
Viram Shah, co-founder and CEO, Vested Finance, and Vaibhav Shah, head of products, business strategy and international business, Mirae Asset Inv
The statement by the UN in India said that discussions will focus on how AI can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals whi
DoT asks Adani Group to let telcos deploy network at Navi Mumbai airport
The intervention from the telecom department has come at a time when passengers at the Adani Group- Navi Mumbai International Airport have been c
APSEZ signs MoU with French port to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation
The agreement will strengthen the IndiaEurope leg of the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor
Why mutual funds are emerging as the default investment choice
At Mint Money Festival in Mumbai, top mutual fund CEOs explain why Indias MF boom reflects a structural savings shiftand why asset allocation and
IndiaUS deal under fire as kisan bodies call it anti-farmer, urge President to stop it
The farmers' organisation Samyukt Kisan Morcha has expressed strong opposition to the India-US trade deal, deeming it harmful to the agricultural
Maruti Suzuki Share Price Live Updates: Maruti Suzuki's beta suggests a volatile trading environment
Gold price prediction today: When will gold rates resume upward bullish trend? Check outlook
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Olas 63% IPO crash isnt the whole story, as 9 have fared worse; 100+ stocks are wealth destroyers
Despite the steep 63% post-IPO crash in Ola Electric Mobility, it isnt the worst performer. Over 115 NSE-listed IPOs from 202526 now trade below
Western disturbances bring rain, thunderstorms to hills and plains of North, Central India
Low-pressure area over Bay looks to dig south of Sri Lanka bringing rain to parts of South India
Godfrey Phillips, ITC and other cigarette stocks surge up to 12%. Whats driving the rally?
Shares of ITC Ltd, Godfrey Phillips India Ltd and VST Industries Ltd jumped rose sharply on Wednesday after reports of cigarette makers raising p
India bonds steady as debt switch plan fails to spur moves
Indian government bonds remained steady Wednesday despite a debt switch aimed at reducing gross borrowing for the upcoming fiscal year. Traders a
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Bharti Airtel shares in focus as Airtel Money gets RBI NBFC licence
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Abundantia Entertainment, invideo sign pact to launch AI-driven film production studio
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Infosys' $400 billion AI dream fails to arrest stock slide, but target prices go up to Rs 2,050
Infosys' AI roadmap, targeting a $300-400 billion market, failed to impress investors, causing shares to tumble despite a bullish outlook from br
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The International Monetary Fund said the Japanese yens value should be set by market forces, reaffirming support for Japans flexible exchange-rat
Stock markets open lower amid weakness in IT, Services shares
ITC, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics Ltd, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharmaceutical and Bajaj Finance were the gain
PSU banks still attractive despite rally; metals in secular upcycle, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Public sector banks remain attractive for investors even after recent gains. A significant valuation gap persists with private lenders, suggestin
Infosys AI push reassures on business strength, but valuation worries linger, says Sandip Agarwal
Indian IT firms' robust business models, honed over decades, are well-equipped to navigate AI disruption, according to analyst Sandip Agarwal. Wh
The yield disconnect: why repo rate cuts arent lowering borrowing costs
Indias bond market is defying monetary policy easing, with benchmark yields staying elevated despite a 125bps repo rate cut. Structural liquidity
US Market | Kevin Warshs push for a smaller Fed balance sheet faces structural hurdles
Kevin Warsh, a nominee for Federal Reserve leadership, favors shrinking the central bank's balance sheet. However, achieving this goal faces sign
Rupee rises 5 paise to 90.67 against US dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee opened at 90.60 but lost some ground to trade at 90.67 against the US dollar, higher by 5 paise from its
Conventional financing remains a hurdle for pharma innovation, say industry leaders
Speaking at CEO Conclave at BioAsia, pharma industry leaders said apart from financing, facilitative measures to accelerate the process include r
Sensex, Nifty slip into red after firm open as IT stocks bleed; metals, steel shine
Sensex was trading at 83,256.74, down 194.22 points or 0.23%; Nifty 50 opened at 25,752.65 was trading at 25,668.05, down 57.35 points or 0.22%
Rupee rises 5 paise to 90.67 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee opened at 90.60 but lost some ground to trade at 90.67 against the U.S. dollar
Patience needed in FMCG, gradual IT recovery ahead: Sunil Subramaniam
Market expert Sunil Subramaniam suggests consumer staples may lag discretionary spending due to GST impacts and weak rural demand, highlighting m
Crude oil futures gain despite positive US-Iran talks
April Brent oil futures were at $67.66, up by 0.36%, and April crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $62.43, up by 0.27%
Eternal shares steady on OpenAI collaboration
The companies enter into a partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence capabilities across Eternals businesses
Nuclear fusion start-up claims major advancein New Zealand trial
OpenStar Chief Executive Officer and founder Ratu Mataira is betting the simplicity of the companys reactor design gives it the edge in the globa
Private credit: Bringing an investment approach into lending
Private credit blends the discipline of lending with the forward-looking mindset of investing. By offering bespoke, negotiated capital structures
Asian markets saw a slight uptick as investors assessed US-Iran nuclear talks and Japan's substantial investment pledges to Washington. Tokyo led
Ola Electric shares rebound 5% after 11% fall in 4 sessions. Whats driving the surge?
Ola Electric Mobility shares rose after the Bombay High Court stayed an arrest warrant issued against CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, easing investor conce
Bank holiday today: Are banks open on closed on February 18? Check state-wise details
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Gold and silver futures saw an upward opening on MCX on Wednesday. This occurred even as progress in US-Iran talks eased geopolitical tensions, r
Apollo Hospital Share Price Live Updates: Apollo Hospital's three-month performance metrics
Dilip Buildcon shares rally 4% as lowest bidder for Rs 702 crore Gujarat flood control project
Dilip Buildcon shares: The company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 702-crore flood-control embankment project in Gujarat, to be executed on
Indias AIF industry crosses Rs 15 lakh crore as domestic capital & liquidity reshape private markets
India's Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry has surpassed 15.05 lakh crore in commitments, driven by domestic capital now dominating over
Infosys shares are in focus after it unveiled Infosys Topaz, its AI-first framework, aimed at helping enterprises unlock AI value at scale. Analy
Sensex, Nifty subdued as IT selloff deepens; metal, PSU bank stocks gain
Indian benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opened higher for a third consecutive session, boosted by gains in metal and PSU stocks. However, a sig
India tells global tech platforms to follow constitution after tougher content rules
Indias information minister said on Tuesday that big tech platforms like Googles YouTube, Meta, X and Netflix must operate within the countrys co
Fed officials say AI productivity boost could raise neutral rate
AI and productivity are likely to take on increasing importance this year in debates over interest rates as President Donald Trump continues to p
ICICI Bank Share Price Live Updates: ICICI Bank's beta value points to market risk
Buffett cuts Amazon stake, makes bet on New York Times
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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens near 25,700; BSE Sensex flat in trade
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks opened flat in trade on Wednesday. While the 50-share index Nifty was near 25,700, the 30-share BSE
