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India, US officials to begin 3-day meet on Feb 23 to finalise legal text for interim trade pact
Indian team will be headed by chief negotiator Darpan Jain, who is a joint secretary in the Commerce Ministry
Global Markets | Australian shares ease after record run; banks anchor weekly advance
Australian shares saw weekly gains despite a Friday dip. Strong corporate earnings, especially from banks, supported the market. Investors are no
Manufacturing boom drives India's private sector growth in February
India's private sector witnessed a significant growth in February, driven by a surge in manufacturing activity and strong domestic demand.
Fundamentals intact but markets search for fresh triggers, says Karthikraj Lakshmanan
Indian equities are navigating uncertainties, with strong fundamentals and a supportive macro environment. Despite a disconnect between on-paper
Piyush Goyal launches export promotion mission to fast-track Indias journey from local to global
India is stepping onto the global trade stage with a robust Export Promotion Mission aimed at revolutionising its outbound trade. This initiative
ABB India shares jump 9% after Q4 results, strong order inflows lift sentiment
Novartis India shares surge 15% as ChrysCapital-led consortium announces takeover
The acquirers have announced an open offer to purchase up to 64,19,608 shares, representing 26% of the voting share capital, from public sharehol
Varsapradaya unveils IoT-based precision farming devices for Indian coffee sector
Eyes installation of 500 devices this year, signalling growing demand for tech-led solutions in agriculture
Gaudium IVF IPO Day 1: Subscribes 40%, GMP, brokerage views, and key details
Gaudium IVF and Women Health IPO opened with nearly 40% subscription on Day 1, driven by strong retail demand. GMP moderate listing gains. Broke
OMC stocks HPCL, BPCL, IOC slip as crude oil rally weighs on sentiment
The uptick in crude prices followed tensions between the United States and Iran, heightening concerns about potential supply disruptions
Reliance Industries plans a massive $110 billion investment in data centers and AI infrastructure. This move aims to utilize cheap solar power fo
Trump tariffs: Who bears the burden? JPMorgan says its American businesses, not foreign producers
Godfrey Phillips shares fall 5% as investors sell on rise after 26% three-day rally
Godfrey Phillips fell sharply on Friday as investors booked profits after its sharp three-day rally. The cigarette maker eased to Rs 2,400 even a
India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI models
Fledgling Indian AI companies showcased homegrown technologies this week at a major summit in New Delhi
Strong manufacturing growth lifts Flash PMI to three-month high of 59.3 in Feb
Growth was led by robust demand for goods even as services growth was broadly steady
An FBI Asset Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years
A staffer of the Incognito dark web market was secretly controlled by the FBIand still allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, inc
PPF, SSY, other small savings schemes are not only about tax saving - Here's what you are missing
Small savings schemes like PPF, SSY, and NSC are relevant even for the taxpayers who have opted for the new tax regime. These schemes are being c
India joins US-led Pax Silica coalition
Alliance aims to build resilient supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing resistance at higher levels, and the short-term structure is showing weakness, says Jateen Tr
Markets likely to look past geopolitics as oil risks remain contained, says Andrew Freris
Markets are increasingly accustomed to geopolitical shocks, with investors likely to overlook conflicts unless they significantly impact growth o
India-US sign Pax Silica Declaration: New Delhis entry strategic and essential
India has joined the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance, a coalition aimed at defining the 21st-century economic and technological order. The d
Gold, Silver Rates up today: Whats driving price surge?
Golds gains were kept in check near the $5,000$5,025 resistance zone on COMEX and 1,57,5001,58,500 on MCX, as delayed rate cut expectations and p
India joins US-led Pax Silica to bolster semiconductor supply chains
India has officially joined the US-led strategic initiative 'Pax Silica' on Friday, in a major move to strengthen economic and technological coop
FirstCry operator Brainbees Solutions shares surge 13% after 4-day slide
Brainbees Solutions shares jumped after a four-day decline post-Q3 earnings, backed by strong trading volumes. The rebound follows a 52-week low
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
Rupee declines 27 paise to 90.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The rupee rose 4 paise to settle at 90.68 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday February 18. The currency exchange markets were closed on February
Why global capital is looking at India differently this year
India's economic resilience, fueled by digital infrastructure and evolving regulations, is attracting global capital. The latest budget reinforce
Nvidia nears deal for scaled-down investment in OpenAI: Report
Nvidia will be part of OpenAIs new funding round with an agreement that could be concluded as early as this weekend, according to the Times, whic
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
India to formally join US led effort on AI, supply chain security-Pax Silica today
Pax Silica is the US Department of State's flagship effort on AI and supply chain security, advancing new economic security consensus among allie
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
Going to put 200% tariffs, if you fight: Trump reiterates India-Pakistan ceasefire claim
Speaking at his Board of Peace, Trump also increased the number of jets that were shot down during the conflict, raising the total from 8 to 11
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
Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints stock price falls to Rs 2432.1
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
Global Market | Japans tightening cycle could redraw the map of global market liquidity
Japan's interest rates are climbing towards 1%, prompting global investors to watch closely. This shift from ultra-easy policy could see Japanese
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
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
Former Prince Andrew released after misconduct suspicion arrest
His arrest is the first of a UK royal since King Charles I; recent emails suggest he shared confidential government information with Epstein whil
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
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
Brokerage that nailed gold, silver bull run targets fresh record highs
Apurva Sheth of Samco Securities forecasts a continued bull market for gold and silver, projecting record highs driven by structural deficits and
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
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.
Negative Breakout: These 10 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock.
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
Companies see AI as a growth engine: Accenture CEO
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet highlights AI's shift towards driving business growth, with LLMs emerging as new commerce channels. She emphasizes that
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
