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JM Financial launches 1,500 crore pre-IPO fund under SEBI-approved AIF category

The fund will target companies expected to go public within 18 months

19 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Altman and Modeis tense hand-hold: A photo-op that captured AIs defining rivalry

In the past, Altman and Amodei have taken a jibe at each other, after Anthropic aired a Super Bowl campaign in the US that appeared to mock OpenAIs move to introduce ads in ChatGPT

19 Feb 2026 4:38 pm
Digital payments rivalry: Paytm leans on merchant edge as PhonePe scales volume, say brokerages

Paytm reported a higher total revenue of 38.6 billion for the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, compared to PhonePes 31.6 billion

19 Feb 2026 4:34 pm
NHRC flags misuse of its name, issues notices to states for action

The Commission warned that such nomenclature could erode public trust and create confusion between statutory bodies and private organisations

19 Feb 2026 4:34 pm
India plans rare earth magnet production by year-end to cut imports

The move aims to reduce import dependence amid global supply concerns, especially from China, which dominates processing

19 Feb 2026 4:23 pm
Embraer and Mahindra eye India MRO hub if C-390 wins IAF contract

The Multi Transport Aircraft acquisition has been pending since the MoD issued an RFI in December 2022 to replace the ageing An-32 and Ilyushin IL-76 fleet

19 Feb 2026 4:16 pm
PM Modis speech dubbed in 11 languages with live AI-enabled sign language

The AI-enabled sign language interpretation was projected on a large screen behind the prime minister in the auditorium at Bharat Mandapam, ensuring the speech was accessible to everyone

19 Feb 2026 4:08 pm
AI Grants India collaborates with NVIDIA to support up to500 new AI start-ups from India

Under the initiative, over 10,000 early-stage founders will have access to advanced AI tools and enablement programming over the next 12 months to help teams move from concept to product faster aiming to support

19 Feb 2026 3:59 pm
Tamil Nadu signs four MoUs in aerospace & defence worth 1,600 crore

The investment will create jobs for 1,900 persons, said Industries Minister TRB Rajaa in a social media post

19 Feb 2026 3:51 pm
Maruti eyes fleet-focused EV after e-Vitara retail push

An electric equivalent to Dzire, targeted at fleets, could materially alter EV adoption in a segment where higher daily running makes per-km savings particularly compelling

19 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
Why has Kwality Walls India share price fallen 15% since debut

Kwality Walls India shares extend slide since listing amid valuation concerns, falls by 15% from listing price

19 Feb 2026 3:40 pm
Montra Electric explores export markets for electric three-wheelers

It is currently testing the Nepal, Sri Lanka and Tanzania markets for its E3Ws

19 Feb 2026 3:40 pm
US deploys major air and naval forces to West Asia amid Iran tensions

Meanwhile, Iran and Russia have announced joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

19 Feb 2026 3:33 pm
Embraer, Mahindra Grp plan to set up MRO facility for C-390 Millennium aircraft in India

The proposed facility is expected to deliver a full spectrum of services, including base and heavy maintenance, structural inspections and testing, component repair and overhaul, avionics support and training

19 Feb 2026 3:18 pm
ACME Solar seals 190 MW hybrid power deal with SECI

With this, total signed portfolio hits 5,820 MW

19 Feb 2026 2:49 pm
SpiceJet plans to induct 10 more aircraft

Airlines capacity set to more than double this year

19 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
Sensex slumps 1,036 points intraday, Nifty slides 300 points; Trent, M&M drag, ONGC & Infosys buck trend

Sharp decline attributed to profit-booking after three straight sessions of gains

19 Feb 2026 1:04 pm
RE to account for over one-fourth of Indias power generation by March 2026

Infomerics Ratings noted that electricity demand grew at a strong CAGR of 78% from FY21 to FY25, aligning with the average GDP growth of about 8% during that time

19 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
AI Summit: It is important to democratise AI so that humans dont become just a data point: PM Modi

Modi stated that Indias AI vision, centered on Welfare for all, Happiness for all, serves as the benchmark for the country

19 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
Coal off-take by power sector declines for fifth consecutive month in January 2026

According to the Coal Ministry data, off-take of the dry fuel by the Power sector fell by almost 3% Y-o-Y to 73.16 million tonne last month on a provisional basis

19 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
DMDK joins the DMK-led front in Tamil Nadu to contest the upcoming Assembly Elections

This is first time the DMDK is aligning with the DMK since its formation; It had earlier alliances with the AIADMK and the BJP

19 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
Nepal, India ink mutual legal assistance agreement

The agreement will enable the two countries to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings, according to a statement issued by the ministry

19 Feb 2026 11:45 am
AI Summit: Government is aware of challenges faced by IT industry, says Vaishnaw

We are conscious of the challenges which our IT industry are facing and to mitigate it, we are working with the industry and academia to upskill, reskill and to build a new talent pipeline for this new intelligence age, he said.

19 Feb 2026 11:31 am
Andhra govt boosts land allotment for Google AI data centers to 600 acres

The government has approved the allotment of 601.4 acres of land (up from 480 acres) by APIIC to Adani Infra (India) Ltd, as notified partner of Raiden Infotech, Yuvaraj stated

19 Feb 2026 11:16 am
AI tailwinds & IT stocks: Why Infosys, TCS, HCLTech and Wipro stocks are rising

The Nifty IT index has risen as investor sentiment has improved on the back of artificial intelligence-driven developments

19 Feb 2026 11:15 am
MAHE collaborates with OpenAI to integrate AI across teaching, learning, and research

Collaboration aims to enhance learning outcomes, accelerate research productivity, and equip students and faculty with critical AI skills for a rapidly evolving global workforce

19 Feb 2026 10:59 am
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 international stabilisation force for Gaza

19 Feb 2026 10:40 am
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 Centre will be accessible strictly by invitation only

19 Feb 2026 10:37 am
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 from the previous close of 149.76, as of around 10.09 am

19 Feb 2026 10:30 am
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 fell to 25,783.45, a decrease of 35.90 points (0.14%)

19 Feb 2026 10:19 am
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 previous close of 5903, up by 0.90%

19 Feb 2026 10:12 am
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

19 Feb 2026 10:09 am
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 Crisil report said

19 Feb 2026 9:30 am
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 Russian oil

19 Feb 2026 9:29 am
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 the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union

19 Feb 2026 9:08 am
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

19 Feb 2026 8:58 am
Flat opening seen for Nifty, Sensex

Amid geopolitical tension, analysts expect the consolidation phase to continue

19 Feb 2026 8:19 am
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Live: Sam Altman, Mukesh Ambani, Bill Gates and more set to take the stage today

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

19 Feb 2026 7:48 am
Watch out for these stocks: HUL, Cochin Shipyard, Bharat Forge, Alembic, Zydus, Omaxe, BL Kashyap, Dhabriya Plywood, Karbonsteel, Pace Digitek, BGR Energy on Thursday

Expansion of manufacturing capacity, new order wins and collaborations are among the reasons why these stocks will see action today

19 Feb 2026 7:28 am
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 between 5,720 and 5,890. Prior to that, it saw an upward swing in price from about 5,200, which began towards the end of January.

19 Feb 2026 6:48 am
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 evolutionarily flexible visual system

18 Feb 2026 10:38 pm
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 offences

18 Feb 2026 10:04 pm
India may find it tough to export 2.5 million tonnes of wheat this year

With MSP hiked to 2,585 a quintal this year, the foodgrain will be at least $45 a tonne higher than global rates

18 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
EU launches European Legal Gateway Office in India for students and professionals

The initiative aims to provide clear information on legal mobility, qualification requirements, and skills pathways, particularly in the ICT sector

18 Feb 2026 9:49 pm
Andhra PradeshsSIPB clears investment proposals worth 29,021 cr

Mega projects by reputed companies such as Google, ArcelorMittal and BPCL in pipeline, says Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

18 Feb 2026 9:48 pm
Chinese robotic dog row widens at India AI Summit

Sources familiar with the matter, however, said Wipros demo focused on its InspectAI solution, not the robot itself

18 Feb 2026 9:39 pm
Galgotias University faces backlash for passing off Chinese robodog, Korean drone as in-house innovations

Social media users flagged that the robodog has been made by Chinese firm Unitree and is commercially available for sale

18 Feb 2026 9:37 pm
SEBI imposes 1.35 crore penalty on Oriental Trimex, promoters and others for accounting irregularities

SEBI found that Oriental Trimex artificially boosted its reported revenue and raw material expenses by entering into transactions with 22 entities

18 Feb 2026 9:34 pm