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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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 12:40 pm

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 12:34 pm

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.

NewsBytes 20 Feb 2026 12:31 pm

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 12:30 pm

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 12:28 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 12:25 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 12:24 pm

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 12:20 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 12:19 pm

Deven Choksey on Reliance's $110 billion AI bet and what it means for investors and India's tech future

Reliance Industries plans a massive $110 billion investment in data centers and AI infrastructure. This move aims to utilize cheap solar power fo

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 12:18 pm

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 11:53 am

India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI models

Fledgling Indian AI companies showcased homegrown technologies this week at a major summit in New Delhi

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 11:47 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 11:35 am

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

India Vision 20 Feb 2026 11:32 am

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

Livemint 20 Feb 2026 11:24 am

India joins US-led Pax Silica coalition

Alliance aims to build resilient supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 11:15 am

Gold price prediction: What's the gold rate outlook for February 20, 2026? What investors should know

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing resistance at higher levels, and the short-term structure is showing weakness, says Jateen Tr

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 11:13 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 11:11 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 11:08 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 11:03 am

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

NewsBytes 20 Feb 2026 10:54 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 10:51 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 10:43 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 10:41 am

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.

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 10:36 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 10:36 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 10:28 am

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

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 10:27 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 10:22 am

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

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 10:18 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 10:17 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 10:12 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 10:07 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 10:04 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 9:59 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 9:57 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:44 am

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

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 9:43 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:38 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:37 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:36 am

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

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 9:31 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:29 am

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.

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 9:23 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:22 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:21 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 9:19 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 9:19 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 9:18 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:17 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 9:07 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:07 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 9:05 am

Rs 6 lakh crore in 6 months! PSU banks are eating private lenders' lunch and the rally isn't over yet

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:04 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:00 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 9:00 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 8:56 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 8:47 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 8:44 am

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.

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 8:27 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 8:23 am

Domestic shares likely to open flat, sentiment subdued on US-Iran tensions

Crude oil prices rise amid amid tensions in West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 8:05 am

Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Tata Steel Eicher Motors among 5 stocks that could give double digit return

We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources.

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 7:54 am

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.

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 7:46 am

Stock Market Live 20 February: Stock to buy today: HFCL (71.45)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates

The Hindu Businessline 20 Feb 2026 7:45 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 7:41 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 7:40 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 7:37 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 7:32 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 7:25 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 7:23 am

'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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 6:34 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 6:30 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 6:24 am

Entering a world that anticipates, automates: NXP

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 6:20 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 6:20 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 6:12 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 6:11 am

Back open-source AI to guard digital autonomy: Mistral CEO

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 6:02 am

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.

Livemint 20 Feb 2026 6:01 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 6:00 am

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

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:59 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 5:55 am

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

The Economic Times 20 Feb 2026 5:49 am

Qualcomm to make modules in India

The Times of India 20 Feb 2026 5:48 am