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Markets turn volatile after firm start; services, consumer durables stocks drag
Sensex climbed to 83,979.36 and Nifty went up to 25,885.30 in early trade
Trump to host Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that member states had committed to provide thousands of personnel for an internation
Meity issues advisory for India AI Impact Summit 2026
According to the advisory, the Bharat Mandapam Expo Arena will remain closed for registered delegates and expo participants, while the Convention
NCC shares hit 52-week low as NHAI tender ban for 2 years
The stock fell to 135.00 in early trade on the NSE, its lowest point in the past year, before recovering partially to 149.20, down 0.37 per cent
US factory output beats forecasts on manufacturing rebound
US industrial production exceeded expectations in January, according to the Federal Reserve.
Saudi's Humain invests $3 billion in Elon Musk's xAI
The Saudi firm also inked a new deal with Nvidia that month as US officials cleared the way for the sale of advanced microchips to the Gulf kingd
Nifty slips below open as IT rebounds, banking holds firm; 26,000 remains key hurdle
The BSE Sensex opened at 83,969.82 on Thursday, was trading at 83,606.97, down 127.28 (0.15%) at 9:55 am; NSE Nifty 50 opened at 25,873.35 but fe
Crude oil futures rise on fears of imminent US-Iran clash
At 9.59 am on Thursday, February crude oil futures were trading at 5956 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Thursday against the previou
Equity markets approach inflection point on macro stability and trade deals: PL Asset Management
The firm said recent signals indicate markets are shifting from a corrective phase toward early recovery, even as near-term volatility persists
Green push gathers pace as IDFC First Bank sees rising traction in deposits and EV financing
Banks are witnessing a surge in customer interest for green products and lending, particularly driven by younger demographics' environmental cons
From 320% multibagger to 44% underperformer, how Mukul Agrawals 2025-26 IPO bets are playing out
Ace investor Mukul Agrawal's 2025-26 IPO investments reveal a bold strategy. Several small and medium enterprise listings delivered massive retur
Netweb Technologies shares soar 7%, up 17% in three sessions. Whats behind the surge?
Netweb Technologies shares rose sharply on Thursday, extending their rally to Day 3 after unveiling its Make in India Tyrone Camarero GB200 AI Su
Ventura Securities' Vinit Bolinjkar anticipates the Nifty reaching 27,000, citing positive trade deals and strong quarterly earnings. He highligh
As AI panic grips IT stocks, where are market opportunities for big and small investors?
Indian IT stocks face pressure due to AI fears. Companies like Wipro and TCS have seen significant drops. Investors are now looking at domestic s
US Market | FTSE Russell proposes rule tweaks to capture blockbuster IPO wave
FTSE Russell is considering fast-entry rules for IPOs as the US gears up for a blockbuster listing cycle in 2026. With anticipated debuts from gi
Fear of the unknown: Is India's $250 billion IT industry facing its Kodak moment?
Indian IT stocks are experiencing significant declines, sparking fears of an AI-driven Kodak moment. While some analysts warn of direct exposure
US Stock Market | UBS raises outlook for US tech bond sales as AI spending surges
UBS has raised its 2026 forecast for US investment-grade tech bond issuance to about $360 billion, citing higher AI-led capex by megacap firms li
Musk's xAI raises $3B from Saudi AI firm Humain
Saudi Arabia's state-backed artificial intelligence firm, Humain, has invested a whopping $3 billion in Elon Musk's xAI.
Gold and silver prices traded marginally lower on MCX as investors assessed rising USIran tensions and uncertainty around Federal Reserve rate cu
India being singled out: US Congressman slams Donald Trump over tariffs policy
A senior US lawmaker has criticized President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Congressman Brad Sherman stated
Consumer inflation likely to rise to 4.3% in FY27 from 2.5% in FY26: Crisil
Retail inflation is projected to rise due to food inflation normalising from the current low levels, mainly because of a low base effect, a Crisi
Trump grasping for excuses to slap outrageous tariffs on India: US Congressman
Sherman, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees, said Trump claims tariffs on India relate to importing R
This Indian smallcap fund beating 93% of peers bets on internet value stocks
Bandhan Small Cap Fund, which outperformed 93% of peers last year, is investing in beaten-down Indian internet firms like Paytm and Info Edge. Th
Sensex rises over 100 pts, Nifty above 25,800 led by IT stocks smart rebound
Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty and Sensex, opened higher on Thursday, extending their winning streak for a fourth consecutive session. Gains in
Aurobindo Pharma among 4 F&O stocks saw a high increase in futures open interest
US Stock Market | Fed rate checks on dollaryen spark intervention speculation
The US Federal Reserve sought market quotes on the dollar-yen exchange rate last month. This uncommon step, requested by the US Treasury, stirred
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 25,850; BSE Sensex up over 100 points
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks are slowly inching upwards, with Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opening in green after three days of gains.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is set to attract investor attention after acquiring the India trademarks for specialty brands Progynova and Cyclo-Progy
Rupee likely to remain at 89-90/USD by FY27-end on softer dollar, manageable CAD: CareEdge Ratings
The report highlighted that the USD/INR strengthened from recent lows of around 92 to approximately 90.6 following the trade deal with the US and
Cochin Shipyard shares in focus after $360 million LNG contract win from CMA CGM Group
Cochin Shipyard secured a significant $360 million contract to build six LNG-powered container vessels for France's CMA CGM Group. This deal boos
Investors can now turn optimistic as the market is poised for above-average gains over the next two to three years. Attractive valuations in smal
Srinivas Rao Ravuri of Bajaj Life Insurance stresses valuation discipline for wealth creation. He advocates Growth at a Reasonable Price, warning
Vallum Capital Advisors' Multi Asset Index Strategy achieved nearly 10% returns in January 2026, outperforming the Nifty50's 3% fall. CEO Manish
Asset allocation should not be momentum driven: Navneet Munot on gold rush and markets
HDFC AMC MD & CEO Navneet Munot advises investors against momentum-driven decisions, emphasizing disciplined, multi-asset investing. He highlight
India's equity markets present a contrarian opportunity as macro stability and bottoming earnings signal a constructive outlook, particularly for
Bangkok-based Anan Jewels plans to expand its India operations
The firm finds Mumbai the easiest place to source diamonds, says companys director Ankita Kothari
India's consumer inflation estimated at 4.3% in FY27, up from 2.5% in FY26: Crisil
Consumer inflation in India is set to climb to 4.3 percent in fiscal 2027. This rise follows an estimated 2.5 percent in fiscal 2026. Food inflat
L&T shares in focus on Nvidia partnership to build Indias largest gigawatt-scale AI factory
Larsen & Toubro has announced a proposed venture with Nvidia under the IndiaAI Mission to build a sovereign, scalable gigawatt-scale AI infrastru
MCX, NSE withdraw additional margins on gold, silver futures from February 19
MCX and NSE have withdrawn additional margins on gold and silver futures, effective February 19. This move, initially a risk management measure d
Godfrey Phillips, Netweb Tech among 5 Nifty500 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 19, 2026 - check list
Top stock market recommendations: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, PFC, and NLC India are the top stocks that Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice Presiden
UAE private sector employees now enjoy a two-hour daily reduction in working hours during Ramadan, a legal right for all regardless of faith. Thi
Flat opening seen for Nifty, Sensex
Amid geopolitical tension, analysts expect the consolidation phase to continue
Bank holiday on 19 February: Bank holidays vary depending on the state or area you reside in. For example, the bank holiday today in Mumbai does
This day brings together India Inc.s biggest names and the worlds top AI leaders for what promises to be a packed event with big announcements
Positive Breakout: These 7 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.
Marushika Technology shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of NSE SME debut
Marushika Technology is set to debut on the NSE SME platform on February 19, with a modest grey market premium suggesting a slight listing gain.
Gold edges down as dollar firms; inflation data in focus
Gold prices dipped slightly on Thursday, reversing some of Wednesday's gains, as a stronger U.S. dollar and anticipation of key inflation data we
Expansion of manufacturing capacity, new order wins and collaborations are among the reasons why these stocks will see action today
Oil prices dip as investors assess trajectory of US-Iran tensions
Oil prices saw a slight dip today after a significant rise yesterday. Investors are watching developments between the United States and Iran. Bot
Dollar perks up as Fed appears in no rush to cut rates
The dollar strengthened as Federal Reserve minutes revealed policymakers are in no hurry to cut interest rates, with some even open to hikes if i
US Stocks Today | Wall Street ends higher, lifted by Nvidia and other AI stocks
Indian markets saw a strong finish on Wednesday. Technology giants like Nvidia and Amazon led the gains. Investors showed renewed confidence in A
Bank of India shows strong momentum; Axis Securities recommends accumulate
Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Blue Dart Express (5,826.20)
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The stock of Blue Dart Express has been consolidating since early last week. It has been oscillating be
GIFT Nifty up 30 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Indian equity markets continued their upward trend for a third consecutive session, signaling a gradual recovery. Analysts anticipate sustained m
Stocks in news: Cochin Shipyard, Bharat Forge, HUL, Dr Reddy's, L&T
Indian markets saw modest gains for a third straight session. Key stocks like Cochin Shipyard and Bharat Forge are in focus. Cochin Shipyard secu
Global Market Today | Asian stocks rise after tech boosts US equities
Asian stocks climbed for a second day, mirroring a rebound in US tech shares and strong economic data. Oil prices held onto recent gains, marking
LGT Group sees India as a key growth market. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein highlights India's potential to become a very meaningful part of
Metal stocks glitter on Dalal Street, eye stronger March quarter
Indian metal stocks are performing strongly. Prices for steel and non-ferrous metals have risen significantly. This is due to increased demand, g
AI tools to widen scope for IT cos: Parekh
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh believes AI tools will expand, not shrink, IT services opportunities. He argues that while AI automates some development
M&A funding norms open up a $15-b opportunity for banks
New Reserve Bank of India guidelines liberalize merger and acquisition financing, allowing Indian banks to fund up to 75% of acquisition costs wi
Will fast-track IndusInd, Gensol cases: ICAI chief
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has formed a special group to expedite high-profile cases, including those involving Gensol Engin
Unique transaction ID to be must for OTC derivatives deals: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India will mandate unique transaction identifiers (UTIs) for all over-the-counter derivative trades starting January 1, 2027.
Sarvam rolls out 105-bn parameter AI LLM model
Indian startup Sarvam has launched a 105-billion-parameter large language model, performing on par with global counterparts and outperforming oth
Indias steel sector gears up for primary market boom in next eight to 10 months
India's steel sector is gearing up for significant primary market activity. Over the next eight to ten months, at least ten steel producers and r
Mint Explainer | What Indias uneven EV adoption means for the next phase of green mobility
Adoption data shows that EVs are beginning to shape Indias emissions profile in small but visible ways. However, that impact is concentrated in s
AGI 5-10 yrs away, science to surge, jobs to shift: Hassabis
Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis believes Artificial General Intelligence is a decade away, emphasizing its role in scientific breakthroughs rath
'India powers nearly half of ServiceNow's global R&D'
India is crucial to ServiceNow's innovation, housing nearly half of its global R&D. The company's Hyderabad and Bengaluru centers are its largest
Not doomsday, AI will Ring in modernisation: C S Venkatakrishnan, Barclays
Barclays CEO C S Venkatakrishnan highlights India's strong growth and digital transformation reshaping its global economic standing. He believes
HUL to invest Rs 2,000 crore to boost premium category capacity
Hindustan Unilever announced a significant investment of up to Rs 2,000 crore over two years to boost manufacturing capacity in premium beauty, w
Goyal: India keen to diversify crude, coking coal sources
India is actively seeking to broaden its crude oil and coking coal suppliers, with a keen interest in high-quality US coking coal. Minister Piyus
Cadence Design Systems shares pop on earnings beat, custom chip optimism
CEO Anirudh Devgan said he expects the trend of companies making their own custom chips to accelerate. Cadence Design Systems shares pop on earni
President Donald Trump asserted that the federal government will not be responsible for any cost overruns associated with the $16 billion tunnel
High school students are less concerned about AI's impact on their future employment prospects, according to a new report. As AI puts the squeeze
Gujarat tables Rs 4.08 lakh cr Budget, 10.2% higher compared to last year
Gujarat's Finance Minister Kanu Desai unveiled a 4,08,053 crore budget for 2026-27. The plan prioritizes developing six regions as growth hubs. S
The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work
WIRED spoke with the Zoomer founders of a platform where AI agents hire humans to do real-world tasks. Their pitch: People would love to have a c
'Quite ridiculous': Piyush Goyal dismisses investor fears over future of Indias IT sector
Are Indian firms intent on moving to Venezuelan oil? | Explained
What are the drawbacks of Venezuelan crude? Has India been importing from the South American nation?
Deep-sea fish larvae use mix-and-match visual cells
The discovery challenges the century-old view that vertebrate vision relies solely on distinct rods and cones, suggesting a more adaptable and ev
Piyush Goyal said India is looking to broaden its sourcing of crude oil and coking coal and would welcome supplies of premium-quality coking coal
FCI signs MoU with WFP to supply rice to support eradication of global hunger
India's Food Corporation of India (FCI) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the World Food Programme (WFP) to supply 2 lakh t
Ad revenue projected to grow 9.7% in 2026 to 2,01,891 crore: WPP Media report
Channel-wise, commerce-led advertising emerges as the fastest-growing segment at 24.2%, Print to register 4.4% growth, supported by DAVP price in
Dr. Reddys forays into HRT with acquisition of 2 brands from U.K. firm
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a great way to invest in real estate without having to buy properties.
DGCA proposes stricter norms for unruly airline passengers
Unruly behaviour is classified into four levels, with bans from three months for minor acts to two years or more for severe or life-threatening o
