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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
Indian gold dealers offer rare discount as demand weakens
For the first time in nearly a month, gold has started trading at discounts in India. This comes as volatile prices have discouraged buying.
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.
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
Coffee economy in focus as Bengaluru hosts IICF 2026
Specialty coffee takes spotlight as India shifts to quality led coffee growth
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, 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.
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
Passenger vehicles up 12.6% with sale of 4.5 lakh vehicles: SIAM
Three-Wheelers witnessed a strong growth of 30.2% compared to January of previous year, while two-wheelers grew by 26.2% in January 2026
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.
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
Asian markets dipped Friday, mirroring US tech losses amid AI spending concerns. Investors are questioning the rapid returns on massive AI invest
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
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
US Market Today | Too tight or just right? Fed policy path sparks fresh divide
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautions that current monetary policy may be too restrictive. He believes inflation is not a major concern
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
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
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
Crude futures edge lower as IEA sees global oil surplus in 2026
Global oil supply likely to exceed demand by 3.73 million barrels a day in 2026, says IEAs Oil Market Report
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
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
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
New series may make inflation less volatile
Lower Weightage Of Food & Beverages May Lead To Better Monetary Policy Response: CEA
Stock market today: Nifty50 goes below 25,600; BSE Sensex down over 700 points
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the equity benchmarks, crashed in opening trade on Friday amid weak global cues and the continued IT
NSE trading accounts cross 25 crore mark, one crore added in just two months
The last five crore accounts, representing 20% of the total, have been added in the past 16 months alone
Anthropic hits $380B valuation after massive $30B funding round
Anthropic has raised a whopping $30 billion in its latest funding round, bringing the company's valuation to $380 billion.
Zydus Lifesciences among 5 midcap stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
An uptrend signal is generated when the RSI value crosses above 50 from below.
5,000 credited to women beneficiaries in TN just before election dates
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin credits 5,000 to 1.3 crore women under Kalaignar rights scheme ahead of Assembly elections
Indian stock markets are showing more reasonable valuations after recent volatility. This positioning is expected to attract emerging market inve
IT sector valuations turn attractive despite AI spending shift: Christy Mathai
Indian IT services firms face headwinds as global enterprises prioritize hardware over software. Despite negative sentiment, stable fundamentals
Indian markets are navigating cross-currents post-Budget and policy announcements, with volatility expected to persist. Mohit Khanna of PGIM Indi
India in Goldilocks phase; MPC likely on prolonged pause till CY26-end: PGIM India AMC
India's economy is showing strong growth and controlled inflation, creating a favourable environment. Experts believe interest rates will remain
Gourmet Popcornica receives ICAR award for its role in boosting popcorn maize production
ICAR - IIMR, in collaboration with Gourmet Popcornica, is witnessing the successful outcomes of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening In
Hindalco shares drop 4% after Q3 results. Should you buy, sell or hold?
Hindalco Industries shares dropped significantly following a sharp 45 percent decline in its December quarter net profit. The company reported a
