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Maruti eyes fleet-focused EV after e-Vitara retail push

An electric equivalent to Dzire, targeted at fleets, could materially alter EV adoption in a segment where higher daily running makes per-km savi

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 3:45 pm

Why has Kwality Walls India share price fallen 15% since debut

Kwality Walls India shares extend slide since listing amid valuation concerns, falls by 15% from listing price

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 3:40 pm

Major FTAs done; focus now on their effective utilisation

India has significantly advanced its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy, prioritizing deals with Western developed economies like the EU and USA

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 3:39 pm

US deploys major air and naval forces to West Asia amid Iran tensions

Meanwhile, Iran and Russia have announced joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 3:33 pm

Some countries have monopolized them: G Kishan Reddy eyes self-reliance in critical minerals; says rareearth permanent magnet production by year-end

According to data from the US Geological Survey, India holds the worlds third-largest rare earth reserves, estimated at 6.9 million tonnes. Howev

The Times of India 19 Feb 2026 3:29 pm

DBS Bank India targets mass affluent customers in pivot to universal banking

As part of the plan, the lender is looking to capture a larger share of India's fast-growing wealth management market and hire 500 people this ye

Livemint 19 Feb 2026 3:09 pm

Bharat Petroleum, HMEL turn to Venezuelan crude as India reduces Russian oil purchases: Report

India's BPCL and HMEL have each acquired one million barrels of Venezuelan crude, marking significant new imports for the nation. This move, faci

The Times of India 19 Feb 2026 3:02 pm

ACME Solar seals 190 MW hybrid power deal with SECI

With this, total signed portfolio hits 5,820 MW

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 2:49 pm

Wont leave India without prior permission, will cooperate in probe: Anil Ambani tells SC

New Delhi: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani has filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court that he will not leave the country without its prior

The Siasat Daily 19 Feb 2026 2:29 pm

Is MCX stock too expensive after doubling money in just 1 year? A CME case study explains it

Multi Commodity Exchange of India shares surged over 100% driven by a bullion price rally. Following sharp corrections in gold and silver, exchan

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 2:21 pm

Market volatility calls for selective trading, focus on PSU stocks: Rahul Sharma

Indian equities are testing a crucial 25,650 support level for the Nifty, with analysts suggesting a potential bounce if it holds. However, a bre

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 2:10 pm

Sensex crashes 850 points: What's behind today's market decline

The Indian stock market witnessed a major selloff on Thursday, with the Sensex crashing over 850 points and the Nifty 50 hitting an intraday low

NewsBytes 19 Feb 2026 2:03 pm

ChatGPT to recommend streaming links from JioHotstar for users browsing entertainment content

ChatGPT will now recommend and share streaming links available on JioHotstar for users searching for entertainment content on the AI platform

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 1:53 pm

Pernod has no plans for now to list India unit, CEO says

Pernod Ricard has nothing new on the horizon in terms of an initial public offering of its Indian unit and this is one of a long list of options

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 1:33 pm

Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold hit Rs 1.63 lakh/10 grams & silver cross Rs 2.60 lakh/kg soon? Here's the outlook

Gold and silver price prediction: Gold may extend its rally to the Rs 1,63,000 per 10 grams mark and silver has managed to sustain support, says

The Times of India 19 Feb 2026 1:31 pm

Invitation Homes forecasts annual FFO below estimates on higher costs

U.S.-based Invitation Homes forecast annual funds from operations (FFO) below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as the real estate investment t

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 1:26 pm

Profit-booking drags Sensex, Nifty below key support levels at midday; Sensex drops over 700 points to 82,963

Nifty breaches 25,600-mark, a crucial support level

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

JGB yield curve continues to flatten as 20-year action draws firm demand

Japan's government bond (JGB) yield curve maintained its flattening trend on Thursday, as foreign investors supported demand for a 20-year bond a

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 1:21 pm

SpiceJet plans to induct 10 more aircraft

Airlines capacity set to more than double this year

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 1:17 pm

Patience and discipline key as market navigates structural shifts: Samir Arora

Market veteran Samir Arora expresses cautious optimism for India's equity market, expecting a stable trajectory with reasonable earnings growth.

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 1:16 pm

Mainboard IPO: Omnitech Engineering to launch Rs 583 crore offer next week. Check dates and other details

Omnitech Engineering, a Gujarat-based precision components maker, has filed its RHP for a Rs 583 crore IPO comprising a Rs 418 crore fresh issue

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 1:15 pm

Global Markets | South Korea shares close at record high as chips rally

South Korean shares surged to a record high, driven by a tech-led rebound on Wall Street. The benchmark KOSPI closed up 3.09%, with major tech an

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

Account aggregator 2.0: The inflection point India has been waiting for

The Account Aggregator framework, introduced by RBI, enables secure, consent-based sharing of financial data. It allows individuals to control th

Livemint 19 Feb 2026 1:06 pm

Sensex slumps 1,036 points intraday, Nifty slides 300 points; Trent, M&M drag, ONGC & Infosys buck trend

Sharp decline attributed to profit-booking after three straight sessions of gains

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 1:04 pm

RE to account for over one-fourth of Indias power generation by March 2026

Infomerics Ratings noted that electricity demand grew at a strong CAGR of 78% from FY21 to FY25, aligning with the average GDP growth of about 8%

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 1:03 pm

10+ MFs added 11 stocks in January 26; 50100% surge in a year, one turned multibagger

Mutual funds sustained strong buying momentum in January 2026, investing over Rs 42,000 crore in equities. ETMarkets analysis shows 31 stocks wer

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 12:59 pm

Global Markets | Australian shares hit record high on earnings optimism; banks, miners lead broad rally

Australian shares reached an all-time peak on Thursday. Strong company earnings fueled widespread gains. Banks and miners led the advance. The S&

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 12:56 pm

India AI Summit 2026: Jio with Reliance to invest 10 lakh crore over seven years, Mukesh Ambani announces

The best of AI is yet to come and that AI can usher in an era of super abundance, Reliance Industries Chairman said

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 12:53 pm

ITC's worst is behind, but patience required: Abneesh Roy names better FMCG bets for 2025

Consumer analyst Abneesh Roy sees a real FMCG revival driven by GST cuts, steady rural demand, and recovering urban consumption. He highlights Ne

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 12:52 pm

AI Summit: It is important to democratise AI so that humans dont become just a data point: PM Modi

Modi stated that Indias AI vision, centered on Welfare for all, Happiness for all, serves as the benchmark for the country

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 12:43 pm

Reliance to invest 10 lakh crore in AI

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced a massive investment of 10 lakh crore ($120 billion) in artificial intelligence (AI).

NewsBytes 19 Feb 2026 12:25 pm

Coal off-take by power sector declines for fifth consecutive month in January 2026

According to the Coal Ministry data, off-take of the dry fuel by the Power sector fell by almost 3% Y-o-Y to 73.16 million tonne last month on a

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 12:24 pm

DMDK joins the DMK-led front in Tamil Nadu to contest the upcoming Assembly Elections

This is first time the DMDK is aligning with the DMK since its formation; It had earlier alliances with the AIADMK and the BJP

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 12:23 pm

Rs 3 lakh crore selloff! Sensex tanks 700 pts, Nifty below 25,650. 4 factors behind the plunge

Indian markets slumped on Thursday as Nifty and Sensex reversed early gains, dragged down by heavy selling across banking, metal, auto and FMCG s

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 12:17 pm

OpenAI on track for $100B funding, valuation may top $850B

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is close to completing the first phase of a new funding round.

NewsBytes 19 Feb 2026 12:15 pm

Macron tells AI summit he's determined to 'shape rules' with allies

We are determined to continue to shape the rules of the game... with our allies such as India, Macron said in New Delhi

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 12:06 pm

Indonesia bond auction weak but not distressing, central bank policy decision awaited

Indonesia's recent bond auction saw softer demand, attributed to Lunar New Year holidays, despite market jitters from MSCI's downgrade warning an

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 12:06 pm

Godfrey Phillips India shares rocket 31% in just 3 sessions! Heres whats fuelling the rally

Godfrey Phillips India shares are surging. Companies are raising cigarette prices to cover higher costs, in light of the new tobacco tax regime.

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 11:53 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 11:45 am

TCS shares rise 2% after Tata Group and OpenAI announce strategic partnership

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares surged after announcing a strategic partnership with OpenAI to build AI infrastructure in India and offer

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 11:41 am

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

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 11:39 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 11:37 am

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,

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 11:31 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 11:16 am

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.

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 11:16 am

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.

Livemint 19 Feb 2026 11:07 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 11:02 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 10:59 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:57 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:54 am

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

Livemint 19 Feb 2026 10:52 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:50 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:48 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 10:40 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 10:37 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 10:30 am

ED Issues Fresh Summons To Anil Ambani For February 26

New Delhi, Feb 19: The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani to appear for questioning on Febru

Daily Excelsior 19 Feb 2026 10:30 am

US factory output beats forecasts on manufacturing rebound

US industrial production exceeded expectations in January, according to the Federal Reserve.

NewsBytes 19 Feb 2026 10:28 am

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

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 10:27 am

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

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 10:21 am

Strong earnings: Trent, Vedanta among 10 largecaps that clocked highest profit growth of up to 125% YoY in Q3

Several Indian largecap companies showed strong financial results in the December quarter. Trent and Vedanta were among ten firms that achieved s

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:20 am

Crude oil futures rise on fears of imminent US-Iran clash

At 9.59 am on Thursday, February crude oil futures were trading at 5956 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Thursday against the previou

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 10:12 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 10:09 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:08 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:05 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:03 am

India markets climbed every wall of worry, poised for 27,000; bullish on metals, Paytm, and cigarette stocks: Vinit Bolinjkar

Ventura Securities' Vinit Bolinjkar anticipates the Nifty reaching 27,000, citing positive trade deals and strong quarterly earnings. He highligh

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 10:02 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:49 am

Fear of the unknown: Is India's $250 billion IT industry facing its Kodak moment?

Indian IT stocks are experiencing significant declines, sparking fears of an AI-driven Kodak moment. While some analysts warn of direct exposure

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:44 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:42 am

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.

NewsBytes 19 Feb 2026 9:40 am

Gold, silver prices little changed as traders assess USIran tensions, Fed rate-cut uncertainty. What are experts saying?

Gold and silver prices traded marginally lower on MCX as investors assessed rising USIran tensions and uncertainty around Federal Reserve rate cu

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:30 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:30 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 9:30 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:25 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:24 am

Sensex rises over 100 pts, Nifty above 25,800 led by IT stocks smart rebound

Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty and Sensex, opened higher on Thursday, extending their winning streak for a fourth consecutive session. Gains in

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:24 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:20 am

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.

The Times of India 19 Feb 2026 9:20 am

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

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 9:15 am

Dr. Reddys Laboratories shares in focus after acquiring India trademarks for two HRT drugs for $32 million

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is set to attract investor attention after acquiring the India trademarks for specialty brands Progynova and Cyclo-Progy

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:11 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 19 Feb 2026 9:08 am

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

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:06 am