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One97 Communications among 5 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend

On February 17, five Nifty200 stocks featured in the bullish White Marubozu scanner, indicating decisive buying control from open to close. The l

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 8:30 am

Markets likely to open on a flat to negative note

IT stocks to remain in focus, analysts expect a volatile session

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 8:27 am

Adani Power among 5 NSE large-cap stocks showing bullish RSI upswing

On February 17, five large-cap stocks were flagged in the RSI Trending Up scan after gains of 25%. Their RSI readings crossed above 50 from lower

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 8:25 am

US, Japan seal massive trade deal; Tokyo to invest $550 billion in America; key details of the pact

President Trump announced a MASSIVE Trade Deal with Japan, unveiling $36 billion in Japanese investment for US projects. These initiatives, focus

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 8:19 am

Indias taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade

Expansion of the base has coincided with an improvement in tax administration efficiency

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 8:12 am

Positive Breakout: These 13 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:53 am

Oil prices lose ground on hopes of de-escalation in US-Iran tensions

Oil prices dipped slightly as U.S.-Iran talks showed progress, easing fears of supply disruptions. Brent and WTI crude are near two-week lows. Wh

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:43 am

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 18 February? Check state-wise list

Bank holiday today, 18 February: Since there is a bank holiday today in Sikkim due to Losar, lenders including SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank, A

Livemint 18 Feb 2026 7:40 am

Gold rises on dip-buying after more than 2% drop

Gold prices saw a slight rebound on Wednesday, recovering from a significant dip triggered by progress in U.S.-Iran talks. However, subdued tradi

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:39 am

Dollar holds gains as markets focus on peace talks, Fed minutes

Global markets remained cautious on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions simmered, with investors keenly awaiting U.S. Federal Reserve minutes for

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:37 am

US Stocks Today |Equities close with slight gains as tech shares recover

Indian markets saw a modest uptick as technology stocks recovered from earlier dips, with financial shares also providing a boost. Norwegian Crui

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:35 am

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 18, 2026 - check list

Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers recommends buying Bharti Airtel, Fino

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 7:35 am

US Market | Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp, citing liquidity, sells Washington assets to Portland General Electric for $1.9 billion

PacifiCorp, facing significant wildfire litigation costs in Oregon, is selling its Washington state wind, natural gas, and distribution assets to

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 7:30 am

Stock Market Live February 18: Stock to buy today: Astral (1,646) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for Astral. The 3 per cent rise this week has taken the share price w

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 6:46 am

Indias climate challenge cannot be solved in conference rooms: Tata Trusts CEO

Mr. Sharma sought alignment between governments, philanthropists, businesses, researchers, and communities around a small set of priorities that

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 6:35 am

Global Market Today: Asian shares advance at open, gold edges lower

Asian stocks saw a modest rise in thin holiday trading, influenced by a volatile US session and concerns over the AI outlook. Investors are close

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:35 am

SC allows Aakash Educational Services to go ahead with rights issue

The Supreme Court has allowed Aakash Educational Services to proceed with its rights issue. This fundraising move was challenged by Byju's bankru

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:27 am

INOX Indias LNG systems powerIndian Railways LNG fuel trial for DEMU trains

The firm provided 2,200 LNG Storage and Regasification Systems for integration into 1400 HP Dual Power Unit Cars (DPUs) of Dual-Fuel DEMU (Diesel

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 6:18 am

Asian Paints faces near-term headwinds as weak Q3 dampens sentiment

Asian Paints stock dropped after a weak December quarter. Softening demand, extended monsoon, and competition impacted sentiment. The company exp

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:11 am

Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session

The Nifty saw a strong recovery on Tuesday, gaining almost 200 points from its low to close at 25,725. Analysts anticipate continued market stren

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:11 am

Stocks in news: Maruti Suzuki, Dabur, Info Edge, GR Infraprojects, Dilip Buildcon

Indian markets closed higher on expiry day, recovering from early weakness with selective buying. Maruti Suzuki unveiled its e VITARA electric SU

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 6:01 am

India's wealth boom sparks a talent war for relationship managers

Indias rising population of high-net-worth individuals has triggered an intense talent war for relationship managers. Wealth firms are luring ban

Livemint 18 Feb 2026 6:00 am

Banks may get to hedge gold price risks abroad

The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules for banks. These changes will allow banks to manage gold price risks in foreign markets. Authori

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:59 am

What lies ahead for Indian IT as brokerages reevaluate growth prospects?

Brokerages Nomura and UBS assess the impact of AI on Indian IT stocks, with Nomura suggesting current sell-offs are front-loading pains and UBS h

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:55 am

More leveraged deals, lower base effect spur brokerage recovery in Q3

Indian stockbrokers saw improved revenues and profits in the third quarter. Trading volumes increased, boosted by leveraged deals and higher inte

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:48 am

Capital values outpace rental growth: Report

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:44 am

India Inc could raise a cool $100 billion as RBI eases ECB norms

The Reserve Bank of India has eased external commercial borrowing rules, potentially allowing Indian companies to raise up to $100 billion in 202

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:41 am

Gold import volume dips 18%, silver surges 56%

Gold imports saw a volume dip of 18.3% despite a 25% price rise, leading to cautious buyer behavior. Conversely, silver imports surged 56% in vol

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:40 am

Sharp drop in gold and silver prices fails to trigger buying rush

Gold and silver prices have seen significant drops, with gold falling nearly 16% and silver by 38%. Despite this, buyers remain cautious, hoping

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:35 am

Gift City's 1st IPO to open early March

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:33 am

Meta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security Fears

Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable. M

India Vision 18 Feb 2026 5:32 am

Modi-Macron meet: PM says no boundaries to partnership with France

India and France elevated their relationship to a 'special global strategic partnership,' pledging enhanced cooperation in defense, AI, and clean

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 5:30 am

Maruti rolls out e-Vitara at under Rs 11 lakh

Maruti Suzuki enters the EV market with the e-Vitara, starting at Rs 10.99 lakh, featuring a unique Battery-as-a-Service model for lower upfront

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:29 am

AI is 'root and branch surgery', says Nandan Nilekani

Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani states AI is transforming businesses fundamentally. He emphasizes that companies must adapt their operations and

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:26 am

Urban India's high five to domestic help apps

Domestic help apps are booming in Indian metros, offering convenience for tasks beyond routine chores. Platforms like Snabbit and Urban Company's

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:25 am

Boost for realty, infra firms as RBI overhauls ECB norms

RBI has overhauled external commercial borrowing rules, broadening access for entities like statutory bodies and LLPs. Overseas funding is now ex

The Times of India 18 Feb 2026 5:17 am

IOB unveils online death claim settlement portal

This initiative marks a significant step in the banks digital transformation, focusing on reducing the procedural burden for claimants during the

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 2:45 am

Indias aviation is in need of data-driven oversight

The December 2025 IndiGo crisis highlights Indias lack of a data-driven aviation framework and a regulatory gap

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 1:20 am

Fixed-price ATM pacts are the new normal for banks

Indian banks are moving to fixed-price contracts for ATM management. This change replaces older transaction-based models. Banks seek cost stabili

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 12:51 am

Kotak Mahindra, DCB Bank name new directors

Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Ramesh Iyer as an additional and independent director. This appointment is effective February 17, 2026. Dr. Ash

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 12:43 am

Muthoot Microfin looks to buy company offering loan against property

Muthoot Microfin is exploring inorganic growth by acquiring a majority stake in two non-banking financial companies. This move aims to expand its

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 12:38 am

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stresses Hindu unity, calls for three-child families

Advocating social engagement from families to communities, Bhagwat encouraged citizens to prioritise collective well-being, serve society, and st

The Hindu Businessline 18 Feb 2026 12:31 am

States urged to expedite capex proposals, use up funds before March 31

The government is pushing states to quickly approve and implement projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure scheme.

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 12:21 am

Carrier India all set to invest 1,000 crore in manufacturing unit in Sri City

Carrier Indias Managing Director Sundaresan Narayanan and Sri Citys Managing Director Ravindra Sannareddy formally exchanged copies of the lease

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealingsof Authorised Persons

The format for reporting of net open position limits has also been updated, it said

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:16 pm

Maruti Suzuki launches e Vitara at 10.99 lakh plus battery rental

The eVitara is available in two battery options 61kWh and 49kWh with a driving range of up to 543 km

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:12 pm

Indias first private sector helicopter final assembly line inaugurated near Kolar in Karnataka

The facility in Vemagal in Kolar district of Karnataka, is Indias first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line for the Airbus H125

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:10 pm

Our equity returns have improved due to lower module costs

We have raised roughly 4,000 crore of cumulative equity over 15 years, including pre-IPO rounds, CleanMax Enviro Energy Founder and MD Kuldeep Ja

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

CleanMax to float 3,100 crore IPO on February 23

The company has fixed a price band of 1,000-1,053 per share, valuing it at 12,325 crore at the upper end

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:32 pm

ndias sovereign push gathers pace as local firms roll out AI models

BharatGen, Gnani.ai, and Sarvam launching innovative models for various sectors

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 10:27 pm

Infosys-Anthropic pact reignites question: Turning AI risk into opportunity for Indian IT?

Infosys shares jumped significantly following a strategic partnership with Anthropic, integrating Claude AI models into its Topaz platform. This

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 10:12 pm

India hungry for its own AI, says head of BharatGen

BharatGen says it has a pipeline of customers with pilots on in education, fintech and in governance

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:56 pm

US Stocks | Wall Street regulator calls for shrinking exec pay disclosure

Fewer top corporate executives could be subject to extensive investor disclosures about their compensation under pending regulatory reforms, Wall

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

PDP demands all-party meet in J&K over India-U.S. trade deals impact on apple sector

Safeguards for local growers amid free trade agreements with the U.S., New Zealand and European nations is the need of the hour, MLA Waheed-ur-Re

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:35 pm

PM Modi, Macron inaugurate India-France year of innovation 2026

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday inaugurated the India-France Year of Innovation. Hours after

The Siasat Daily 17 Feb 2026 9:34 pm

US Stocks | US Fed's Goolsbee: 'Several' rate cuts possible this year if inflation gets on track to 2%

The U.S. Federal Reserve could approve several more interest rate cuts this year if inflation resumes a decline to the central bank's 2% target,

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

US stocks | Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates on robust market activity

eToro surpassed fourth-quarter profit expectations, driven by robust capital market activity that boosted trading income. The platform saw a nota

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Sarbananda Sonowal hails PM Modis trade push, calls it break from Congress era

India's global trade presence has transformed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New trade agreements are opening markets in Europe, the Gulf, O

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Construction Equipment retail sales slide 21% in Jan on monsoon impact, slower infra push

All 12 manufacturers report y-o-y decline; industry volumes fall to 6,834 units

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:21 pm

Everything you need to know about loan types

Navigating through loans can be a daunting task, especially for beginners in India.

NewsBytes 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

India needs to mobilise $500 billion a year to meet Net Zero ambition: Global Energy Alliance

Alliance launches India Grid of the Future Accelerator which will be replicated in other developed countries later

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

RMG exports rise 1.6% to $13.13 billion in AprilJanuary despite January dip

AEPC chairman A Sakthivel requested increase in the Interest Equalisation Scheme from the existing 2.75% to 5% for exporters

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm

Amit Shah chairs Manthan meeting to boost cooperative reforms and rural economy

The meeting emphasised digital integration, transparency, governance reforms and improved value addition in agriculture and dairy sectors to boos

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:12 pm

Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

Modi vows support for democracy in Bangladesh and strengthening bilateral relations

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:09 pm

Gold, silver prices slip on weak global cues

The yellow metal plunged below $4,900 an ounce and silver slips to near $72 ounce

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:06 pm

Indo-French partnership a force for global stability, says PM Modi

Two countries amend double taxation agreement, announce several initiatives in AI, critical minerals, defence

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:05 pm

BLR Airport ships over 60 million roses for Valentines season, volumes up 38%

New international destinations added this season included Los Angeles, London Gatwick, Dallas Fort Worth, Toronto and Orlando.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 9:03 pm

PM Narendra Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

The invitation was delivered through a letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who met Rahman in Dhaka shortly after he assumed office

Mid Day 17 Feb 2026 9:01 pm

US Stocks | Raspberry Pi shares soar 40% as CEO buys stock, AI chatter builds

Shares in Raspberry Pi rose as much as 42% on Tuesday in a record two-day rally after CEO Eben Upton bought stock in the beaten-down UK computer

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:44 pm

NHAI gets Rs 12,357 cr towards monetisation for 2025-26; lower than the budgeted and revised estimate of Rs 15,000 cr

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had drawn up a tentative list of 24 road assets to be monetised in 2025-26 with the total length

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:37 pm

Next round of growth in pharma, life sciences will be in high value products: CEOs

Indian industry should move from being a capacity leader to a capability leader

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:37 pm

India gets first private-sector helicopter final assembly line

The facility, owned by Tata Advanced Systems was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and France President Emmanuel Macron

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:36 pm

HomeRun raises 60 crore Series A funding led by Sorin Investments

HomeRun said the funds will be used to expand product categories and scale its dark-store network

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:30 pm

Tina Ambani fails to appear twice before ED in PMLA case

On Wednesday, Anil Ambani too has been asked to appear before the ED at its headquarters here in the overall 40,000 crore worth bank fraud money

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:29 pm

India-US deal: Pulses off the factsheet but on the table

Chouhan criticises the Congress for resisting US trade deal and opposing import of pulses, cotton and apples, which are required to be imported t

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:25 pm

Can India overtake Bangladesh in textile exports to the European Union?

As Bangladesh prepares to lose its Least Developed Country trade advantage, Indias new EU deal could help level the tariff playing field in the s

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:24 pm

India launches Bharat VISTAAR to provide single window information to farmers

Various types of information will now be available to rural people, who can access it using their mobile and language.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:22 pm

Great place to find talent: Reliance, Adani group scout for young engineers, data scientists at AI Summit

Senior representatives from Reliance Industries Ltd. and the Adani Group are actively scouting candidates at the event, where aspiring profession

The Times of India 17 Feb 2026 8:16 pm

Sanjay Jain to join Investment Manager of Capri groups two alternative investment funds

Jain has over three decades of experience across stressed assets, capital markets, investment banking and corporate and project lease finance

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:16 pm

Indian rice exporter seals 5,000-tonne US deal: IREF

A significant basmati rice deal has been struck. An Indian Rice Exporters Federation member will supply 5,000 tonnes to the United States. This a

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:13 pm

US Stocks Today | S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as AI disruption fears sour sentiment

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday after the long weekend as worries about AI-triggered disruptions rattled market confidence and

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:07 pm

Market Trading Guide: LG Electronics, Bank of India among 3 stocks to buy on Wednesday for up to 9% upside

Nifty posts consecutive gains led by IT, consumer, and banking stocks, though resistance near 50DMA may trigger minor pullbacks. Analysts recomme

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 8:05 pm

National Consumer Helpline facilitated refunds worth 52 crore in nine months

Thee-commerce sectorrecorded the highest number of grievances, with47,743 complaints, resulting in refunds exceeding36 crore

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:02 pm

India-EU trade pact fuels Air India, Lufthansa partnership expansion

The partnership will initially focus on Lufthansas core markets including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, before expanding furt

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm

Tata-Airbus helicopter unit showcases strong high-end manufacturing partnership: Rajnath Singh

The H125 project, executed by Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus Helicopters, reinforces the Make in India initiative and deepens Indo-French defen

The Hindu Businessline 17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm

Revanth Reddy proposes to build a GCC zone in Bharat Future City

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, February 17, proposed to build a dedicated zone for Global Capability Centres (GCCs

The Siasat Daily 17 Feb 2026 7:55 pm