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IT stocks slide as Wall Street weakness and AI disruption fears weigh on domestic markets
Wipro hits 52-week low, Infosys, TCS, HCLTech, Persistent Systems under pressure
Google bigger than India GDP? Sanjeev Bikhchandani exposes the flaw in that viral claim
A viral post claiming Google is bigger than India drew a sharp rebuttal from Sanjeev Bikhchandani, who explained that comparing market cap with G
Inside Americas Pax Silica strategy and why Indias entry is pivotal for AI supply chain
India is set to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative. This partnership focuses on securing artificial intelligence and technology supply chains.
India, US sign Pax Silica declaration to boost AI and semiconductor supply chains
India has taken a significant leap forward by joining the US-led Pax Silica initiative, aimed at revolutionising fields such as artificial intell
Iran war clouds, FII exodus drag Indian markets; IT stocks bleed as crude surges
Sensex opened at 82,272.49 and Nifty 50 opened at around 25,400
Indian bonds dip as U.S.-Iran tensions push oil up
India's government bond yields climbed Friday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices to a six-month high, dampening risk appetite. Tr
Tata Investment Corp. shares rises 18% in 5 days on N Chandrasekarans likely third term at Tata Sons
Tata Investment Corporation shares have surged over 18% in five days, driven by speculation that N Chandrasekaran will secure a third term as Tat
Liquidity concerns rise as brokers seek relief on capital market exposure rules
Brokerages are flagging serious liquidity worries due to proposed banking exposure rules, fearing funding strains and wider trading costs. Expert
Omnitech Engineering to float 583 crore IPO on Feb 25
The IPO is a combination of fresh issuance of equity shares worth up to 418 crore and an offer for sale component of equity shares valued at 165
New labour codes: From layoff guidelines to timely wages; new checklist issued for employers
The Labour Ministry has unveiled a comprehensive compliance checklist for employers, consolidating nearly two dozen requirements under four new l
US Market | Credit Concerns Mount: Blue Owl shake-up weighs on US financial stocks
Blue Owl Capitals $1.4 billion asset sale and halted fund redemptions rattled US financial stocks, highlighting mounting private credit stress. I
Rupee declines 27 paise to 90.95 against US dollar in early trade
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Friday. This decline was driven by a stronger dollar and rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical
What Googles century bonds say about AI infrastructure buildout
Googles decision to issue century bondsdebt that will not mature until the 22nd centurywhile sitting on a fortress balance sheet seems, at first
Omnitech Engineering to float Rs 583 cr IPO on Feb 25
Omnitech Engineering has announced its upcoming IPO, aiming to raise Rs 583 crore with a price band of Rs 216-227 per share. The precision compon
Sensex, Nifty trade on lacklustre note as IT sell-off weighs on market
Indian benchmark indices, Nifty and BSE Sensex, opened lower on Friday, continuing the previous day's decline due to ongoing selling in IT stocks
Ekki Homa launches sewage pumps for the Indian market
The eight-year-old joint ventures production capacity would make pumps to cater primarily to the Indian market of German technology and also supp
Sunny Agrawal flags execution risks in NCC; sees Reliance as buy on dips
Construction firm NCC may see slow growth in FY26 due to project delays and payment issues. However, Reliance Industries offers a chance to buy a
India-Australia discuss expanding bilateral engagement during COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi's visit
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi concluded a visit to Australia. He met with top Australian defence officials, including the Chief of th
Novartis to exit Indian unit in $159 million deal
The stake will be acquired by a consortium of WaveRise Investments, ChrysCapital and Two Infinity Partners.
Novartis India shares soar 18% as Swiss parent plans full exit in Rs 1,446 crore deal
Novartis India shares surged nearly 18% after its Swiss parent announced the sale of its 70.68% stake for approximately Rs 1,446 crore. A consort
In a market starved of AI bets, how one stock tied to India's AI mission tripled investor wealth
Netweb Technologies, a hardware firm, has seen its market value surge over 600% by becoming a proxy for India's AI ambitions. Strong earnings, ri
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 82,500
Stock market today: Equity benchmarks opened flat on Friday after a crash on Thursday due to escalating geopolitical tensions. While Nifty50 was
IEA meeting ends without unity as US pushes to scrap net zero
The decision to release a chairs summary and not a communique reflects a struggle to reconcile divergent views among top member nations, accord
Silver prices jump by Rs 3,000, gold Rs 400 higher as US-Iran stand-off raises haven appeal
Gold and silver prices rose in early trade amid escalating US-Iran tensions, boosting safe-haven demand. MCX gold gained Rs 400, while silver jum
Alien files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records
In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information, calling the matter e
US Market | Investors eye policy signals that could shape Wall Streets next move
Global markets, especially Wall Street, are keenly awaiting the IMF's annual review of U.S. economic policies, due February 25. The assessment wi
Infra sector outlook cautious as weak Q3 performance leads to 4% YoY contraction: Nuvama Research
According to the report, the aggregate top line of the top-14 listed infrastructure companies contracted 4 per cent year-on-year in the third qua
Gold steadies near $5,000 as Iran risks, Fed outlook in focus
The gold market has been volatile since a historic rout at the start of the month, with bullion dropping from a record peak above $5,595 an ounce
PSU bank stocks have emerged as a standout theme on Dalal Street, powered by strong credit growth, multi-decadal low NPAs and record profits. The
India market has bottomed out but stock-picking just got much harder: Vinod Karki
India's stock market may have found its bottom. Three strong economic factors are supporting growth. Financials and domestic cyclical sectors off
What is the US-led tech bloc 'Pax Silica' India may join? Trade agreement negotiations progress
India is poised to formally join the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance, a move expected to bolster its semiconductor ambitions and strategic l
Gold dips as dollar ticks up; all eyes on inflation data
Gold prices dipped slightly as the dollar strengthened, with investors awaiting crucial U.S. inflation data for monetary policy direction. Geopol
Zydus Lifesciences in focus after USFDA clears Ahmedabad plant, Aflibercept biosimilar launch
Zydus Lifesciences is in focus after receiving USFDA clearance with zero observations for its Ahmedabad facility and launching ANYRA, Indias firs
Shares of Waaree Energies are in focus after the company confirmed talks with Andhra Pradesh and other states to set up a 1620 GWh lithium-ion ba
Lloyds Metals & Energy among 5 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Five Nifty500 stocks, including Lloyds Metals & Energy and Welspun Living, signalled bullish momentum on December 10 with RSI crossing above 50.
Oil India among 4 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Four Nifty500 stocks including Oil India, Tata Investment Corporation, Godrej Industries and Newgen Software Technologies showed bullish momentum
Domestic shares likely to open flat, sentiment subdued on US-Iran tensions
Crude oil prices rise amid amid tensions in West Asia
We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources.
Stock Market Live 20 February: Stock to buy today: HFCL (71.45)
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates
Oil prices rise as Trump puts time limit on Iran stand-off
Tensions between the US and Iran are driving oil prices higher, with Washington issuing a stern warning to Tehran over its nuclear program. Brent
Manilam Industries IPO: Check GMP, price band, subscription and other details
Manilam Industries India's Rs 40 crore SME IPO opens for subscription on Friday. The issue closes on February 24. Listing is scheduled on the NSE
Gaudium IVF IPO opens today. Check brokerages review, GMP, price band and other details
Gaudium IVF's Rs 165 crore IPO opens for subscription on February 20. Analysts are positive, expecting a moderate listing. The company plans to u
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 20, 2026 - check list
Stock market recommendations: IndusInd Bank, and UPL are the top stock recommendations by Bajaj Broking Research for February 20, 2026 with a 3-m
Dollar set for best week in four months on hawkish Fed, geopolitics
The dollar strengthened significantly, poised for its best weekly gain in over four months, driven by robust U.S. economic data and a hawkish Fed
Wall Street ends down as Nvidia slides and private equity stocks sink
Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, impacted by declines in private equity firms and tech giants Nvidia and Apple. Concerns over AI's disruptio
Breakout from lifetime highs: Indian Bank offers derivatives upside play
'India likely to see one of world's largest AI user bases'
Industry leaders at the India AI Impact Summit emphasized the need for open, trusted, and globally accessible AI. Bharti Enterprises' Sunil Mitta
Global Market Today | Asian stocks fall, oil climbs with Iran in focus
Asian equities declined as escalating US-Iran tensions impacted market sentiment, while oil prices surged to their highest point since August. Ma
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian stock markets saw a sharp selloff on Thursday, ending a three-day winning streak. Geopolitical risks and potential oil supply disruptions
Stocks in news: Federal Bank, Waaree Energies, ICICI Pru life, Zydus, HUL
Indian markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, with profit-taking and a risk-off sentiment leading to a decline. Key stocks like Federal Bank
US Market | Big fund managers bet against Fed cut hopes
Some top money managers are disagreeing with market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. They believe the US economy is strong an
RBI asks NPCI to review UPI Autopay amid concerns over unexplained debits
User complaints began mounting towards the end of 2025 over involuntary autopay mandates and difficulty cancelling them.
Crude shock for D-Street on fresh US-Iran tensions
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday. This downturn was driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which push
Beyond big models: 3 cos show India's push for linguistic AI gain
India is charting its own AI course, launching domestic models focused on linguistic and cultural depth. Companies like Sarvam AI, BharatGen, and
Can MAS Financial sustain its outperformance on strong growth momentum?
MAS Financial Services (MFSL) has seen a 9% stock gain, outperforming its sector index, driven by double-digit disbursement growth and improving
Bajaj Finserv all set to launch $1-billion alts investment platform
Bajaj Finserv's alternative investment arm plans to raise up to $1 billion across private equity, liquid alternatives, listed equity, and real es
AI biggest opportunity for IT cos: Chandra
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran declared Artificial Intelligence as the technology sector's iggest opportunity. He highlighted that IT's core
Shares of local oil explorers surge on supply disruption fears
Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, including joint naval drills and temporary Strait of Hormuz closures, have fueled concerns of oil
'Production of rare earth magnets to begin by Dec'
India is poised to commence domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by year-end, marking a significant stride towards self-reliance i
Global Market | Europe's wealthy return to hedge funds offering daily liquidity
Europe's wealthiest investors are increasing their allocation to liquid alternative UCITS funds, seeking higher yields as interest rates fall. Th
'White-collar resentment could wreck momentum'
Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani cautioned that white-collar worker resentment could derail AI progress if not managed carefully. He emphasized d
FPIs buy the most in fortnight since April 2025, IT still a sell
Foreign investors poured significant funds into capital goods, financials, and oil & gas sectors in early February. This marked their highest for
Tata Group ties up with OpenAI
Tata Group and OpenAI are forming a major partnership to boost India's AI capabilities. TCS will construct significant AI data center capacity. T
RBI's new rules will dry up mkt liquidity: ANMI to Sebi
ANMI, a prominent stock brokers' body, has cautioned the RBI against its new stricter funding rules for brokers, warning of reduced government ta
Inox, Authum set to buy Wind World assets for Rs 1,900 crore
Inox Neo Energies and Authum Investment & Infrastructure are acquiring Wind World's assets for an estimated Rs 1,800-1,900 crore. The deal will s
Mukesh Ambani announces $110bn push for AI sovereign infra
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a $110 billion investment over seven years to build India's sovereign AI infrastructure, inc
Volvo launches new ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai-Nashik route
Mumbai: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday, February 19, announced the inauguration of an ultra-fast charging station on the Mumbai-N
IndusInd Bank chief says all strategic decisions ultimately must be made by the Board
IndusInd Bank's top leadership is focused on rebuilding trust and strengthening the bank's operations. Decisions on strategic investors or merger
Labour codes: Nearly two dozen employer compliances listed
The Labour and Employment Ministry has prepared a list of nearly two dozen compliances for employers under four new labour codes. These reforms a
India attends Trump's Board of Peace meeting as observer nation
India participated as an observer in the first meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza. The Indian Embassy's Charge d'affai
Sebi sends show-cause notice to ZEEL over 'fund diversion'
India's market regulator Sebi has issued a show cause notice to Zee Entertainment Enterprises and its top executives. The notice alleges fund div
Relief for US homebuyers as mortgage rates dip to 6.01%, lowest level in over 3 years
AI can't be regulated by single instrument: Swiss president Guy Parmelin
Swiss President Guy Parmelin advocates for a multi-faceted AI governance framework, emphasizing societal norms alongside legal and technical stan
Amazon overtakes Walmart as worlds biggest company by revenue
Amazon has surpassed Walmart to become the worlds largest company by revenue, marking a significant milestone for the e-commerce and cloud comput
Anthropic founder Dario Amodei calls India central to AIs next phase
Qualcomm to make India export hub for auto modules, backs AI push: Global CEO Cristiano Amon
India-EU FTA to open new avenues for trade, investment: PM Modi, Greek counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. They agreed that the I
US stocks: Some US investors pivot to infrastructure amid broader AI selloff
As AI tech giants face investor scrutiny, a shift towards infrastructure companies benefiting from AI capital spending is emerging. Investors are
Federal Bank to receive Rs 686 crore tax refund after tribunal ruling
Federal Bank is set to receive a substantial Rs 686 crore tax refund, marking the resolution of a long-standing tax dispute. This significant fin
Liquid funds v/s sweep accounts: Which offers better returns?
Liquid funds and sweep accounts are two popular investment options for those looking to park their short-term savings.
US stocks: Trump-themed ETF manager scoops up MAGA fund
Yorkville America Equities LLC, manager of Truth Social-branded ETFs, announced plans to acquire the Point Bridge America First ETF. This follows
Silver jumps to Rs 2.64 lakh/kg; gold climbs past Rs 1.58 lakh/10g as safe-haven demand strengthens
