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Civil aviation ministry flags recurring technical lapses in half of India's fleet
A civil aviation ministry analysis of 754 aircraft found that 50% suffer from repetitive defects.
Government restricts platinum article imports to curb gold blending loophole
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade revised the import policy for items under ITC HS code 71141920 from free to restricted
SEBI to facilitate SWP/STP for MF units in demat
This facility is being planned to be rolled out in two phases based on the number of units and the value of units.
NSDL expects all settlement backlog to be cleared by Thursday night after network glitch
A brief connectivity disruption between depositories delayed credit of some equity trades earlier this week, with systems stabilising and pending transactions being processed, sources said.
SEBI proposes reforms to boost operational, financial Flexibility for REITs, InvITs
In a consultation paper floated on Thursday, the markets regulator has suggested allowing privately listed InvITs to invest up to 10 per cent of their asset value in pure greenfield projects to bring them on par with public InvITs.
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SEBIs softer fit and proper norms may spur enforcement, revive deal activity
Experts say discretion-led regime lowers cliff-edge risk but may up regulatory enforcement heat
Rupee gains against dollar pull down gold and silver ETFs
With spot gold down 1.3% to $4,899 an ounce and silver tumbling 16% to $73.56, investors saw gold ETFs drop by up to 5% and silver ETFs plummet by a jaw-dropping 20%
Sensex, Nifty slip on broad-based selling; rupee gains against dollar
Sensex drops 503.76 points, or 0.60%, to close at 83,313.93, while Nifty falls 133.20 points, or 0.52%, to settle at 25,642.80
Indian shipbuilder SDHI wins defence export order from Oman
The vessel will be equipped with classrooms, training offices, and an auditorium capable of accommodating up to 70 officer cadets
Nykaa profit surges 156% in Q3 on record sales
Nykaa adds 11 new beauty stores during the quarter, taking its total to 276 stores across 94 cities
IMFA posts 18.6% profit margin in Q3, plans capacity doubling
Expansion to increase IMFAs total production capacity from 284,000 tpa to 534,000 tpa, positioning it as Indias largest ferro chrome producer
Knowledge Realty Trust posts strong Q3 FY26 with 21% revenue growth
The REIT leased 0.6 million square feet during the quarter, taking nine-month leasing to 2.4 million square feet, while portfolio occupancy stood at 92 per cent.
Godrej Properties posts record Q3 profit, booking value jumps 55%
. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, net profit rose 18 per cent to 1,200 crore, while booking value increased 25 per cent.
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Has southern cinema fallen prey to Bollywoods high ticket pricing?
While some agree that southern audiences are averse to price hikes, others point out that the content is to blame as well
Silver Price slips today, February 5: Latest Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru
1 kg Silver price as reported today, February 5, 2026 across Indian cities
Market breadth negative, with 2,450 stocks declining on BSE against 1,462 advances, while 66 stocks hit 52-week highs and 64 touched 52-week lows
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on February 5
Silver hit the most as its prices fall 10%, gold sashays by $200 an ounce with markets turning volatile
How a three-digit credit score began shaping careers, insurance and connectivity
Indias credit score has moved beyond loans, shaping insurance discounts, hiring decisions, trading limits and even mobile connectionsturning a three-digit number into a marker of financial character.
Silver plummets more than 16%, erasing a two-day recovery
Precious metals soared last month in a rally underpinned by speculative momentum, geopolitical upheaval and concerns about the US central banks independence
Trent shares slide after Q3 results as brokerages flag growth concerns despite margin boost
At 10.21 am, it traded flat at 4,031.70 after falling to a low of 3,863 on the NSE against the previous close of 4,012.60
Rupee rises 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Feb 5 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range and gained 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid corporate dollar demand and as investors are awaiting for confirmation on the India-US trade deal. Forex traders said market participants are now shifting focus from celebration to verification as no official documents have been released, and neither side has formally published the final terms. Moreover, investors are awaiting cues from Fridays RBI interest rate announcement. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.52 against the US dollar, then gained some
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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex drops 436 pts to 83,381, Nifty down 136 pts at 25,639
Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price LIVE: The BSE Sensex opened at 83,757.54 and declined to 83,381.35 by 9:50 am, down 436.34 points or 0.52 per cent. The NSE Nifty 50 fell to 25,639.85 from its previous close of 25,776.00, losing 136.15 points or 0.53 per cent.
Markets slip in early trade as IT stocks drag; FIIs turn net buyers
The technology sector faced selling pressure following concerns about Anthropics new automation tools
MCXCCL levies additional margin in gold, silver futures
An additional margin of 2.5% in Silver Futures contracts (all variants) and 2% in Gold futures contracts (all variants) from Friday over and above the margin levied on Thursday
Stock Market Live Updates 5 February 2026: Stock to buy today: IOCL (172.75) BUY
Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The 3 per cent rise on Wednesday has taken the share price well above the key resistance level of 166.
Flat opening seen for Sensex, Nifty
Focus shifts to RBI policy meet
From a CCI probe against IndiGo for unfair business practices to BEMLs agreement with IISc and Foundation of Science here are a few reasons why these stocks will remain on the radar today
Why Vinay Tonse's final stint at SBI matters most as Yes Bank's new CEO
Tonse headed the retail banking division at SBI and analysts say the segment is crucial in Yes Bank's next phase of turnaround.
US stocks slide as AI valuation worries hit tech shares
Advanced Micro Devices plunged after issuing a disappointing revenue outlook, while Palantir and Nvidia also fell, dragging the Nasdaq sharply lower.
Fractal Analytics sets IPO price band at 857-900
Around 35% of the proceeds355 crorewill be allocated to AI, research and development, and alpha-related initiatives, while the remainder will go toward loan repayment and capex.
Tech stocks tumble as Anthropics AI tools threaten the SaaS model
Investors worry SaaS disruption, industry leaders see gradual, evolutionary impact near-term
Gold, silver gain for second consecutive day on fears over geopoltical developments
Gold tests $5,000 an ounce again and silver tops $90 an ounce as prices rise in India too
$/ buy-sell swap: Banks seek to deploy $25 b against notified amount of $10 b
The cut-off premium at the latest auction was higher at 748 paise against the previous auctions 728 paise.
Fear not, AI is a once-in-centuries opportunity, says Mukesh Ambani
Amid worries over Palantir's Hivemind and Anthropic's Claude CoWork, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has one advice: embrace the tech, and India could carve out a global position in 20-30 years
Motilal Oswal Private Wealth recommends balanced approach with large-cap tilt in 2026
The firm expects earnings to grow 12-14% in the next fiscal, supported by domestic policy tailwinds, improved valuations, and the conclusion of trade deals
SEBI relaxes order-to-trade ratio norms for options and market makers
Market-making algorithmic trades also kept out of order-to-trade ratio framework; changes kick in from April 2026
Tata Power Q3 profit flat at 1,194 crore despite revenue dip
The renewable energy business emerged as a strong performer with profit surging 156 per cent to 547 crore in the quarter
Trent posts 41% jump in Q3 profit on strong fashion retail performance
Trent reported revenue of 5,345 crore for the quarter, up 15 per cent, with PAT at 531 crore, reflecting a 7 per cent growth
SEBI moves to soften fit and proper norms for intermediaries
Proposal drops automatic disqualification at FIR, charge sheet stage, links insolvency trigger only to winding-up orders
How multi-asset funds diversify portfolio, smoothen swings
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Rupee drops 11 paise to close at 90.43 against US dollar
Forex traders say caution remains around details of India-US trade deal
RBI may pivot to buying Dollars to build reserves, analysts say
The rupee was down 0.1% to 90.40 against the dollar on Wednesday, following a 1.4% advance on Tuesday when US tariff cut helped it rebound from Asias worst performer last month to be the regions top gainer
Sports drives scale, originals power long-term engagement
Sports properties may be seasonal, but continue to witness huge demand, say experts.
How Indians keep overpaying abroad even after buying zero forex cards
Indian travellers swear by zero forex cards, yet still overpay abroad. The real cost lies not in visible fees, but in padded exchange rates and conversion traps few travellers notice.
IT stocks drag indices lower as global tech selloff deepens
Market breadth remains positive, with 2,445 stocks advancing against 1,534 declining on the BSE, where 4,171 stocks are traded
Silver price rises today February 4: latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru
1 kg Silver price as reported today, February 4, 2026 across Indian cities
22K & 24K gold price today, February 4, 2026 across Indian cities
Indian IT stocks take a beating as AI automation tools signal an agentic shift
Shares of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Infosys Ltd, HCL Technologies Ltd, Wipro Ltd, and Tech Mahindra Ltd were down big in early trade after American AI firm Palantir launched a new tool that threatens an important revenue stream of these companies.
Choice International reports 46% revenue jump, PAT surges 114% in Q3
The Mumbai-based financial services firms profit after tax more than doubled to 65.62 crore from 30.74 crore in the same quarter last year, representing 114% growth
Mahindra Secures record 35,000-vehicle export deal with Indonesia
The vehicles will support Indonesias Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih project, a state-backed initiative aimed at strengthening village-level cooperatives across the country
HAL shares fall 8% on reports of AMCA project developments
The steep decline comes amid fresh market concerns after reports emerged that the state-owned aerospace and defence giant was not shortlisted to participate in the governments ACMA programme
Rather than extending broad-based tax cuts, Budget 2026 eases compliance requirements, rationalises TCS and offers relief on motor accident compensation thus benefitting middle class and salaried taxpayers as a whole.
Can courts really stop fake ratings and online trolling of films?
For movies, especially big-ticket releases, early ratings on ticketing and aggregation platforms can directly influence footfall, distributor confidence, and box office performance, experts said
Rupee dips after India-US trade rally; falls 22 paise to 90.54/USD
Mumbai, Feb 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 90.54 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, following a sharp rally after India and the US agreed to a trade deal on suspected dollar buying by corporates and importers. Forex traders said despite the positive sentiment post the India-US trade deal, caution still remains as there is no signed or officially released trade agreement yet no framework text or final documentation. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.35 against the US dollar, then lost ground and fell to 90.54, registering a loss
Infosys, TCS, LTIMindtree lead IT stock slump as global AI fears hit sentiment
At 10.10 am, the Nifty IT index traded at 36,590.80 after falling nearly 6 per cent to 36,297.90 in early trade from the previous close of 38,611.75
Rs 1.75 lakh crore SaaSpocalypse for IT stocks explained: What it means for investors
Indian IT stocks experienced a significant selloff on Wednesday. Investors reacted to fears that artificial intelligence could make traditional software and IT services outdated. This led to a substantial drop in market value for major IT companies. Global tech stocks also saw declines. The concern is that AI advancements may increase competition and reduce profitability for these firms.
India-US trade deal boosts economic outlook: GDP growth could hit 7%: Rahul Bajoria
India's economy is set for a major boost. A new trade deal with the United States will lower tariffs significantly. This makes India more competitive in Southeast Asia. Sectors like textiles and manufacturing will benefit. The Indian rupee is expected to strengthen. This agreement removes economic uncertainty and encourages investment. India's integration into global supply chains will accelerate.
Crude oil futures rise as US shoots down an Iranian drone
At 9.57 am on Wednesday, April Brent oil futures were at $67.84, up by 0.76%, and March crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $63.79, up by 0.92%
India-US trade deal: 15 stocks that could benefit from landmark pact
India and the US have finalized a landmark trade deal, significantly reducing tariffs on Indian exports to the US from 50% to 18%. This pact is expected to boost several Indian companies, particularly in the textile, auto ancillary, and electronics sectors, by improving their competitiveness and opening new export opportunities.
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee dips on corporate hedging, focus on demand for RBI's FX swap
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Markets open cautiously after strong rally; IT stocks drag on global tech selloff
Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers on February 3, purchasing equities worth 5,236 crore after remaining net sellers for the previous two sessions
Anthropic's new AI tools deepen selloff in data analytics and software stocks, investors say
Toronto-based Thomson Reuters, which owns the Westlaw legal database, slumped by nearly 18%. It is on track for its biggest daily loss on record and lowest close since J
Nazara Technologies shares fall 4% after Q3 profit slumps 35% to Rs 9 crore
Nazara Technologies' shares dipped after reporting a 24% YoY decline in Q3 operating revenue to Rs 405.9 crore, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Nodwin Gaming. Despite this, the company returned to sequential profitability with an Rs 8.8 crore net profit. Strong nine-month performance and growth in Kiddopia and IP expansion were also noted.
Ahead of IPO, Brandman Retail collects 24.5 crore from anchor investors
The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of up to 48.91 lakh equity shares at a price band of 167-176 per share, aggregating to 86.08 crore
HAL shares tumble 8% after L&T, Bharat Forge get shortlisted to develop fighter jets
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd dropped significantly after it was not shortlisted for the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft programme. Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Forge, and Tata Advanced Systems were selected. The winner will partner with Aeronautical Development Agency to build prototypes. This fifth-generation fighter jet is expected to be a key part of India's air combat capability from the mid-2030s.
Reeling in bear market, should investors buy smallcap stocks after India-US trade deal?
India's smallcap stocks, after a sharp correction, are seeing a potential turning point following the India-US trade deal. While export-oriented companies may benefit from reduced tariffs, analysts advise a selective, bottom-up approach, focusing on fundamentals rather than broad momentum.
India and the US have announced a trade deal. Investors are celebrating, but experts urge caution. The full details are not yet public. Past trade announcements from the US have been inconsistent. Potential costs for switching oil supplies and sensitive sectors like agriculture are concerns. The deal aims to boost trade and investor confidence.
Mankind Pharma shares in focus after Q3 net profit rises 8%YoY to Rs 414 crore
The company reported an 8% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 net profit to Rs 414 crore, while revenue grew 11.5% to Rs 3,567 crore, led by solid domestic growth and stronger export performance.
BCCL shares tumble 4% after posting Rs 23 crore loss in Q3
Shares of Bharat Coking Coal will be in focus after the Coal India arm reported a Rs 23 crore net loss in its first earnings since listing, against a profit a year ago. Revenue fell 25% YoY, though losses narrowed sequentially on higher sales and lower expenses. The stock still trades well above its IPO price.
HL-Yes Bank stock in spotlight after RBI approves appointment of new MD & CEO
In an exchange filing on Tuesday, February 3, Yes Bank said Tonse has been appointed for a three-year term from his date of joining, which is yet to be announced. The appointment will also be subject to approval from the banks shareholders.
Sensex falls over 450 pts, Nifty below 25,700 global tech sell-off spills into D-Street
Indian equity benchmarks Nifty and Sensex opened lower on Wednesday, dragged down by a significant sell-off in IT stocks following a major tech rout in the US. Investors also booked profits after a strong rally, while escalating geopolitical tensions added to market caution. Despite the weak open, indices pared losses to trade flat.
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Bajaj Finance shares in focus as Q3 profit dips 6% YoY, NII rises 21%
Bajaj Finance shares remained in focus after the lender reported Q3 results showing a year-on-year decline in net profit due to higher provisions, even as net interest income grew strongly. Stable margins, rising assets under management, robust loan growth and customer additions highlighted continued strength in core lending operations.
Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises among 7 Nifty stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
On February 3, seven stocks from the Nifty50 index entered the RSI Trending Up scan after gaining over 4% and seeing their RSI cross above the 50 mark from lower levels. This technical signal reflects improving momentum and rising buying interest, often tracked by traders for potential upside opportunities.
After Budget shuts tax-free exits on SGBs, small February window offers last chance
Budget 2026 has removed tax-free redemption for secondary market buyers and shut the premature redemption route after five years, leaving tax exemption only for bonds bought at issue and held till maturity.
Msafe Equipments shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut
Msafe Equipments raised Rs 18.76 crore from anchor investors ahead of the issue, which also added to confidence around the offering. The IPO is being managed by Seren Capital, with Maashitla Securities acting as the registrar. Evermore Share Broking is the market maker for the issue
Grover Jewells IPO: Check GMP, price band, subscription and other details
The IPO of Grover Jewells opened for subscription on Tuesday, with the issue seeing a flat response in the grey market, where it is quoting at a premium of 0%. The IPO, which is entirely a fresh issue, is aimed at raising Rs 33.83 crore and will remain open until February 6. The company is scheduled to list on the NSE SME platform on February 11.
Brandman Retail IPO opens today. Check GMP, price band, subscription and other details
Brandman Retails IPO opened on Tuesday, attracting early grey-market interest with a premium of about 5%. The Rs 86.09-crore fresh issue, priced at Rs 167176 per share, will close on February 6 and is set to list on the NSE SME platform on February 11.
Oil prices extend gains on fears of escalating tensions in Mideast
GLOBAL-Oil prices extend gains on fears of escalating tensions in Mideast
Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election
GLOBAL-Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election
Bitcoin-led crypto rout erases nearly $500 billion in a week
Bitcoin and US equities declined amid rising US-Iran tensions, failing to act as safe havens unlike gold and silver. This selloff, wiping out nearly half a trillion dollars from crypto markets, has fueled doubts about Bitcoin's 'digital gold' status. Investor sentiment has shifted to extreme fear as Bitcoin hit a 15-month low.
Kanishk Aluminium India IPO listing today. Here's what GMP suggests ahead of debut
The Rs 29.20 crore IPO of Kanishk Aluminium was a fixed-price issue and was open for subscription from January 28 to January 30. The issue was subscribed just about 1.04 times overall, reflecting modest investor interest
