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Dish TV reported a net loss of approximately Rs 276 crore for Q3 FY26, sharply higher than the loss of around Rs 47 crore reported in the same quarter last year. The company reported exceptional items of around Rs 70 crore during the quarter, taking the loss before tax to about Rs 276 crore.

Cboe Global Markets has surpassed Wall Street profit expectations for the fourth quarter. Increased market volatility fueled options trading volumes, driving strong revenue. The exchange is focusing on growth areas like prediction markets and crypto. Cboe is also streamlining operations by exiting businesses in Australia and Canada.

Fractal Analytics raised Rs 1,249 crore from 52 anchor investors at Rs 900 per share ahead of its IPO opening February 9. Strong domestic and global institutional demand signals confidence in the AI analytics firm and growth prospects globally strong.

Tata Steels consolidated net profit surged more than ninefold from a year earlier in the December quarter as a sharp improvement in profitability at its Dutch unit and steady operations in India helped offset wider operating losses in the UK.

Sales volumes were adversely impacted during the quarter due to loss of production on account of operations disruption at Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh, the company said in a statement.

RBI scrapped the Rs 2.5 lakh crore VRR cap, folding it into FPI debt limits from April, boosting flexibility and ease of doing business while retaining safeguards on foreign ownership. Existing VRR investments shift to general limits, with gains expected.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) slipped to a consolidated net loss in the December quarter from a year-earlier profit, hit by the continued fallout of a cyberattack at its British luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover and a challenging global demand environment.

BLS International has reported a net profit of Rs 170 crore for quarter three of this fiscal, up 33% year on year. The company reported revenues of Rs 736 crore, up 44% year on year.

To enhance transparency and operational efficiency, Sebi on Friday directed Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to upload the latest net asset value (NAV) for each ISIN of AIF units in the depository system through their Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs).

Amazon.com shares slid 9% on Friday after the company outlined a planned $200 billion capital outlay for the year, stoking investor concerns about the scale of Big Tech's spending on artificial intelligence.

Jana Small Finance Bank reported a 91% drop in third quarter net profit at Rs 10 crore as compared with Rs 111 crore in the year-ago period, owing to higher provisions and other operating expenses.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft rules for derivatives on credit indices and total return swaps (TRS) linked to corporate bonds.

Jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers has clocked a consolidated revenue of Rs 10,343 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 7,278 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, a growth of 42%. Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q3 FY26 was Rs 416 crore as against a PAT of Rs 219 crore for the corresponding period in the previous year, a growth of 90%.

Wall Street indexes rebounded Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq advancing after a week of tech selloffs. Optimism was tempered by Amazon's significant drop following increased AI infrastructure spending forecasts. Investor skepticism around AI capital expenditures intensified, impacting Big Tech and software shares.

The budget announcements on government initiatives in infrastructure development, skilling 10,000 tourist guides, creating a digital repository, and promoting archeological sites are welcome moves, but in the absence of adequate marketing and promotions, one may not see the appropriate tourism growth numbers, said Thomas Cook (India) CEO Mahesh Iyer in an interview with ET.

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received board approval for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) via an Offer for Sale (OFS). This move follows a decade-long wait and Sebi's no-objection, with the IPO expected to be a significant event in India's capital markets. A reconstituted IPO Committee will oversee the listing preparations.

State-run power NBFC Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Friday approved a Rs 2,994 crore fundraising plan via the qualified institutions placement (QIP) mode.

Jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers India on Friday reported a 90.36 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 416.29 crore.

The company posted a net loss of Rs 47.34 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Spencer's Retail, a RP Sanjiv Goenka group firm.

Based on a valuation scan by StockEdge.com, we have identified the top nine stocks from the Nifty200 segment with PE ratios below their respective industry averages.

Sebi has approved eight IPOs across financial services, infrastructure, engineering, education and manufacturing, signalling steady primary market momentum. InCred Holdings leads the pipeline, alongside offerings from engineering, IT, metals, education, jewellery and electronics firms cleared for listing in coming months.

NSE Q3 Results: Leading exchange NSE reported a 37% year-on-year (YoY) slump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,408 crore in the third quarter, while total income fell 9% YoY to Rs 4,395 crore.

Indian markets closed higher as buying in consumer and private banks offset losses in auto, IT and pharma. Stock-specific moves in BEML, LIC, Hitachi Energy and others drove action across the board.

Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers on Friday informed the exchanges that its Internal Inquiry Committee has discovered a Rs 13 crore fraud. The brokerage said that the crime has been committed by certain unknown individuals in connivance with employees of group company Anand Rathi IT Private Limited.

Steel major Tata Steel reported a 723% jump in its December quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 2,689 crore compared to Rs 327 crore reported in the year ago period.

Power Finance Corporation's board has approved a merger with Rural Electrification Corporation. This move aligns with the Union Budget 2026 roadmap. The restructuring aims to achieve scale and improve efficiency in public sector power financiers. The merger will consolidate both entities into a single balance sheet. This significant step is set to reshape India's power financing landscape.

SBI is set to post steady Q3FY26 results with healthy loan growth and resilient net interest income, but sequential profit may dip as margins compress, provisions rise, and one-off gains are absent, keeping focus on asset quality and management commentary.

The Indian rupee experienced a dip on Friday but achieved its strongest weekly gain in over three years. This surge followed the announcement of a significant trade deal between India and the United States. The Reserve Bank of India maintained its key repo rate, influenced by a positive economic outlook and reduced trade pressures.

Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, ended Friday higher. The Reserve Bank of India maintained its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent. Cigarette stocks saw a significant surge following price increases. Global markets retreated, impacted by a Wall Street selloff and AI concerns. Crude oil futures extended losses.

About 170 BSE-listed companies sustained profit margins above 10% for four straight quarters to December 2025. From these, 14 non-financial midcaps and largecaps delivered 50430% one-year returns, highlighting operational efficiency, scale, and disciplined profitability amid volatile markets and investor wealth.

Total expenses during the quarter rose sharply to Rs 1,113 crore, up from Rs 796 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 851 crore in Q3FY25, reflecting a 40% sequential increase and a 31% year-on-year rise. The higher costs were driven by employee benefits, raw material expenses, and finance costs, among other factors.

MRF shares jumped up to 9% after strong December quarter results, driven by doubled profits, margin expansion, and revenue growth. Improved operating leverage and a second interim dividend boosted investor confidence despite higher costs in a volatile cost environment market.

Trent Limited is changing its Zudio store strategy. Aggressive expansion in cities has slowed growth. The company is now focusing on smaller cities. This move comes with new challenges and risks. Investors are watching closely to see if Trent can maintain its valuation. The fashion retailer faces a critical period of execution.

UPI stocks Paytm and Mobikwik fell up to 4% after the RBI proposed a framework to compensate customers for small value fraudulent transactions. The central bank plans to cap compensation at Rs 25,000 while tightening customer liability norms and enhancing digital payments safety through stricter safeguards.

Cigarette company shares saw a significant jump on Friday. This surge followed reports of price increases, with firms like ITC, Godfrey Phillips, and VST Industries passing on higher costs to consumers. The market also saw value buying after a recent tax overhaul. Higher priced cigarette packets have been introduced, with price hikes ranging from 15% to 30%.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam believes the recent silver price drop is a temporary unwinding of speculative bets, not a sign of the precious metals bull market ending. He points to ongoing dedollarisation and persistent geopolitical risks as key drivers, predicting mid-teen percentage gains for gold and silver by year-end despite diplomatic noise.

Tyre maker MRF announced a second interim dividend of Rs 3 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This follows a robust Q3 earnings report. Net profit surged significantly, driven by strong operational performance and improved business execution. Revenue saw a healthy increase, with EBITDA jumping considerably. Margins also expanded sharply, reflecting efficient operations.

The impact of earnings, recent sharp share declines, and the weekend's impending election contributed to a sense of tug-of-war in Tokyo's equity markets, said Maki Sawada, an equities strategist at Nomura Securities.

The Reserve Bank of India has removed the Rs 2.5 lakh crore investment limit for debt securities under the voluntary retention route. This move aims to attract stable foreign debt flows. Investments will now follow general route ceilings. Foreign investors have shown reduced preference for this route recently. This change is not expected to cause a significant surge in inflows.

Fractal Analytics upcoming 2,834-crore IPO is set to generate significant wealth for promoters and early investors, allowing them to monetise long-term investments as Indias first pure-play AI company goes public at a top price of 900 per share. The issue, opening February 911, includes a 1,023-crore fresh issue and a 1,810-crore offer for sale.

Indian IT stocks are experiencing a sharp decline. Experts warn that Artificial Intelligence is disrupting the traditional IT business model. This is leading to concerns about future growth and company valuations. Investors are advised to consider other sectors like textiles and defense for better opportunities. The coming quarters will show if IT companies can adapt to AI-driven services.

Jefferies highlights significant pressures on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) following Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles' weak December quarter, with JLR's EBITDA plunging 91% YoY. Despite improved India PV prospects, JLR faces structural challenges, including competition and EV transition, impacting overall profitability and growth.

CME Group has increased margin requirements for gold and silver futures to manage heightened market volatility. Both initial and maintenance margins for gold futures rose to 9% from 8%, while silver futures saw an increase to 18% from 15%. These changes follow a recent shift in margin-setting methodology and reflect significant price swings in precious metals.

Indian government bonds held steady on Friday. Investors await the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. While a repo rate cut is unlikely, bondholders seek guidance on liquidity. Banks are urging the RBI to adjust regulations to address a deposit shortfall. The central bank has previously infused significant liquidity into the system.

Morgan Stanley sees Indian equities entering a rare phase that supports a valuation re-rating, driven by policy stimulus, improving earnings, weak foreign positioning and attractive relative valuations. With macro stability improving and growth accelerating, the firm forecasts meaningful upside for the Sensex through 2026 under its base and bull case scenarios.

Bitcoin rebounded to around $64,000 after slipping to an intraday low of $60,000, as softer U.S. labour data and concerns over heavy AI-sector capital spending weighed on risk sentiment. Despite the recovery, Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 9% in the past 24 hours.

The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and will proactively manage liquidity to ensure effective monetary policy transmission. The central bank also plans to remove the Rs 2.5 lakh crore limit for investments under the Voluntary Retention Route, while projecting comfortable inflation for FY26.

Fractal Analytics, a leading Indian AI firm, is launching a Rs 2,833.90 crore IPO on February 9, marking India's first pure-play AI company to go public. With a grey market premium suggesting a potential 7% listing gain, the issue aims to fund growth and innovation. Investors can participate in India's burgeoning AI sector.

Tata Motors reported a mixed third quarter, with strong domestic passenger vehicle growth of 22% offsetting significant operational disruptions at its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover due to a cybersecurity incident. Despite JLR's challenges, management anticipates normalization and a China market recovery, while the robust Indian business offers a positive sentiment trigger.

Meesho shares have fallen nearly 40% from their peak after Q3 losses widened sharply, slipping below the listing price. Despite near-term margin pressures and concerns over growth sustainability, foreign brokerages UBS and BofA remain constructive, citing strong revenue growth, improving logistics efficiency and long-term user expansion.