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Nifty Fri 20 February 2026

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AI expansion push: Seven PSBs roll out 32 generative AI use cases under EASE 8.0 programme

Seven public sector banks are using generative ai for 32 new applications. these initiatives aim to boost efficiency and credit assessment. ten banks have formal ai policies. the ease 8.0 reforms encourage ai for complex tasks and faster decisions. future
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Red 'table-top' markings for forest highways on cards

In a bold move to safeguard wildlife, the government is set to implement standardized red markings along national highways that traverse forested regions. this initiative, following a fruitful trial in madhya pradesh, seeks to enhance road safety while min
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Supreme Court upholds Karnataka's forfeiture of JSW Steel's ?128 crore performance securities

In a significant legal ruling, the supreme court has chosen not to intervene with the karnataka government's decision to confiscate ?128 crore worth of performance securities from jsw steel. this measure comes in light of the company's alleged shortfall in
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

SC rejects RCF plea, orders ?218cr refund

In a significant ruling, the supreme court has mandated rashtriya chemicals and fertilizers to refund ?218 crore, including interest, to thermax ltd. this decision reverses an arbitral award as determined by the bombay high court, which the apex court has
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Is copper the next big investment after gold and silver? Here’s how experts view the opportunity

Copper’s sharp rally has sparked interest among investors wondering if it could be the next big opportunity after gold and silver. experts caution that direct or indirect exposure to the commodity involves significant volatility and complexity, stressing t
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Top sectors that witnessed high levels of selling by mutual funds in January

Mutual funds trimmed positions across seven key sectors in january, with the heaviest selling in metals, it services and cables, alongside notable exits in psu banks, oil & gas, utilities and capital goods, jm financial data shows.
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in February 2026

Mutual fund advisors are predicting 2025 as the year for hybrid funds, especially for new investors navigating economic uncertainties. conservative hybrid funds, with a majority in debt and a small equity portion, offer a cautious entry. these funds aim fo
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Instant redemption helps lure retail investors to liquid funds

Retail investors are shifting their savings from low-interest bank accounts to liquid and overnight funds, attracted by the instant redemption feature. this allows for quick access to funds within minutes, enabling investors to earn higher returns of 6.5%
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Axis Mutual Fund eyes over 20pc AUM growth from 2026, targets top-six slot by FY29

Axis mutual fund is targeting over 20 per cent year-on-year growth in assets under management from 2026, betting on improving corporate earnings, a strengthening capex cycle and a large untapped investor base, a top company official said on thursday.
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Public sector banks may approach RBI seeking changes in climate finance rules

Public sector banks are set to propose changes to the rbi's climate finance guidelines, citing a lack of incentives for green deposits. lenders seek a reduction in the cash reserve ratio for green deposits and greater clarity on climate finance taxonomy. t
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Local permanent magnet production to begin in 2026, says mines minister G Kishan Reddy

India is set to commence domestic production of permanent magnets by 2026, with commercial production of neodymium materials and rare earth permanent magnets expected to begin this year. this initiative, supported by government funding and technology trans
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Garden Reach Shipbuilders set for Navratna status as DPE clears proposal, final nod awaited

The department of public enterprises has approved a proposal to grant navratna status to state-run shipbuilder garden reach shipbuilders & engineers ltd (grse). this move will provide grse with greater financial and operational autonomy, allowing for l
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Philippines' Aboitiz in talks for majority stake in Fourth Partner

Philippine firm aboitiz power is in discussions to buy a significant stake in indian renewable energy company fourth partner energy. early investors in fourth partner are looking to sell their holdings. this move signals continued investment in india's gre
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

India Inc awaits regulatory clarity on nuclear energy following notification of SHANTI Act

Following the notification of shanti act, india inc is awaiting decisive government measures to liberalize the nuclear energy sector for private players. clear regulations are essential for attracting investments, providing potential stakeholders with insi
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Trade pacts to speed up GCC expansion, lift office realty outlook

India's office market is poised for accelerated growth driven by global capability centres (gccs) evolving into innovation hubs. ongoing tariff rationalization and trade facilitation are expected to broaden demand beyond technology, with bfsi and manufactu
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Centre sets up high-level panel to steer merger of Power Finance Corporation, REC

A high-level committee and a working group have been established to oversee and study the merger of power finance corporation (pfc) and rec. this move aims to enhance scale and efficiency in public sector nbfcs, with the new entity remaining government-own
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Unilever to sharpen India play with premium & q-comm push

The indian unit, hindustan unilever (hul), is reshaping and investing in its product portfolio to prepare for the future, with a sharper focus on premium offerings and an expanded presence in digital commerce, chief executive fernando fernandez said.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

Coke, Mondelez see India as a top priority market

Global giants coca-cola and mondelez have identified india as a key growth market, signaling significant investment and strategic focus. coca-cola plans to enhance technology and optimize equity, while mondelez aims to expand its volume-led growth engine,
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-19

US Stocks: Apple decouples from Nasdaq as AI ‘whack-a-mole’ grips market

Apple inc. has sharply decoupled from the nasdaq 100 index, with correlation hitting a 20-year low as it largely avoids the ai spending race. strong iphone sales and steady outlook offer investors relative stability, despite valuation concerns and slowing
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Larsen & Toubro among 6 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 16% in a month

Six bse 100 heavyweights, led by larsen & toubro and cummins india ltd, hit fresh 52-week highs as momentum stayed strong across largecaps.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

India bonds rise as strong demand at state debt sale provides further push

Indian government ?bonds continued their winning run, ?ending the day higher on tuesday after stronger-than-expected demand ?for state debt sale lifted sentiment, while benign u.s. treasury yields and surplus liquidity conditions added to the positive back
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

India can be a ‘beacon of stability’ in a chaotic world order, says Neelkanth Mishra

Amid global economic fragmentation and uncertainty, india is poised to be a rare pillar of stability, according to neelkanth mishra. the country's macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and openness are attracting global partners. a strong domestic de
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Gainers & Losers: E2E Networks, Godfrey Phillips among 7 stocks in spotlight on Wednesday

Indian markets logged a third straight gain. e2e networks and netweb technologies india jumped on nvidia partnerships, while godfrey phillips, easy trip, ola electric saw sharp moves.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

RITES, Ahluwalia Contracts and 2 smallcap stocks offer up to 30% upside

Axis securities and axis direct highlight four smallcap stocks with up to 30% upside. infra-focused picks kalpataru projects, rites and ahluwalia contracts boast strong order books, while signatureglobal india gains from a gurugram joint venture and pre-sa
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

India Sotheby's International Realty partners UK's Interiors with Art for design consultancy

India sotheby's international realty (india sir) on wednesday said it has tied up with uk-based interiors with art ltd to offer design and architecture consultancy services to clients.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 90.67 against US dollar

The rupee edged up by 5 paise to close at 90.67 against the us dollar on wednesday, buoyed by foreign fund inflows and a strong domestic equity market. however, rising global crude oil prices and a stronger dollar limited further gains for the local curren
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Market Wrap: Sensex adds 283 points, Nifty tops 25,800 as metal, PSU stocks shine; IT shares keep rally in check

Benchmark indices ended firm on wednesday, supported by gains in metals and psu banks even as it stocks slipped back into decline. the sensex rose 283 points and the nifty added 94. broader markets advanced, while global cues remained mixed and crude price
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Sula Vineyards promoter holding rises to 24.5%, first purchase since IPO in 2022. Check details

Promoter activity returned at sula vineyards as rajeev suresh samant lifted his stake to 24.5%—the first increase since the 2022 ipo. the move comes despite weak q3 numbers, with profits hit by tactical destocking in karnataka and softer demand in bengalu
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

India’s 500 GW green energy target by 2030: Are we really on track as solar capacity surges? Sumit Kishore answers

India is on track to meet its 500 gigawatt clean energy goal by 2030. current capacity additions are strong, but a significant challenge remains with slow power demand growth. investors should watch for a recovery in electricity consumption. key policy cha
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

SBI Funds Management IPO: India’s top asset manager said to file papers for .5 billion issue in March

Sbi funds management ltd., india’s largest asset manager, may file draft papers in early march for an ipo that could raise up to .5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. the offering could value the firm at about billion, slightly be
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Global Markets | Europe's STOXX 600 rises as defence stocks gain on BAE results; ECB in focus

The stoxx 600 index rose on wednesday, with defence stocks in the lead following strong earnings from the uk's bae systems, ?while investors ?mulled ?the outlook for monetary policy amid reports of a leadership change at ?the european central bank.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

EaseMyTrip shares soar 60% in 3 days. What's driving the rally?

Shares of easy trip planners surged 60% in three sessions after board approval to raise up to rs 500 crore. the easemytrip operator plans expansion in hotels and holidays, higher tech investments, and stronger financial flexibility, supported by sequential
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Value stocks and NBFCs offer safer upside: Rohit Srivastava

Indian markets hovered near flat line on wednesday, with nifty struggling above 25,700. experts advise caution, noting key resistance at 25,770 and potential downside towards 25,300. investors are urged to seek value or momentum, as broad sector bets are r
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Why Nithin Kamath believes trading with margin funds is a risk without tracking this key metric

Nithin kamath warns that margin trading funding is riskier than many realise because traders focus only on interest rates and ignore brokerage charges. he argues that in leveraged trades, every cost—interest, brokerage and taxes—raises the breakeven point,
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

US stock market | Blackstone-backed Liftoff Mobile refiles US IPO hours after pulling plan

Blackstone-backed ?liftoff mobile filed confidentially for an ?initial public offering in the u.s. on tuesday, hours after ?withdrawing an earlier plan, as a recent rout in software stocks makes investors increasingly wary of new listings.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Is Gold a Good Hedge, or Is a 20–30% U.S. Portfolio Allocation Better?

Gold delivered strong returns in 2025 and 2026 amid global shifts. us markets also saw gains, sparking a debate for indian investors. gold serves as a hedge, while us equities offer diversified growth and currency advantage. a 20-30% allocation to us equit
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

M&M Share Price Live Updates: M&M's beta suggests significant market sensitivity

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

?FIIs and MFs keep buying these 9 stocks; 3 turn multibaggers, up to 185% rally in FY26

Foreign institutional investors and mutual funds raised stakes in 127 bse 500 stocks over two quarters, driving sharp fy26 gains. several, including force motors and gmdc, delivered 50-185% returns, signaling strong institutional confidence.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Shreyash Devalkar reveals where smart money is headed as AI rattles markets and IT stocks reel

Indian it stocks face an ai-driven reset, with growth expectations recalibrated. fund managers see opportunity in banking and financials, citing recovering credit growth and a bottoming npa cycle. automobiles, especially commercial vehicles, also show earl
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Nestle India Share Price Live Updates: Nestle India ends the day at Rs 1289.8

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

HDFC Bank Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Bank's Previous Day Closing Price

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Wipro Share Price Live Updates: Wipro's Stock Price Snapshot

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Bharti Airtel Share Price Live Updates: Bharti Airtel Reports 0.45% Increase in Weekly Returns

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Share Price Live Updates: Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Allotment of ESOP / ESPS

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Nvidia effect! E2E Networks, Netweb Tech shares soar up to 20% after collaboration with chip giant

Shares of e2e networks and netweb technologies saw significant gains today. both companies announced collaborations with chip giant nvidia. e2e networks is building an nvidia gpu cluster for sovereign ai development. netweb technologies unveiled advanced a
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

BPCL Share Price Live Updates: BPCL Sees a Weekly Return Decline of 2.95%

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Britannia Share Price Live Updates: Britannia Achieves Notable Weekly Gains

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

SBI Life Share Price Live Updates: SBI Life's Market Performance

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

HUL Share Price Live Updates: HUL Sees Negative Returns This Week

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

IndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: IndusInd Bank Sees 1.75% Increase in Weekly Returns

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Sun Pharma Share Price Live Updates: Sun Pharma's Weekly Returns

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Tata Consumer Share Price Live Updates: Tata Consumer closes at 1139.2

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life showcases a beta of 0.8781 over six months

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors Delivers Impressive Weekly Returns

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Dr Reddys Share Price Live Updates: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories closes at 1269.4

Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Global Market Watch | ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends: Report

European central bank president christine lagarde may step down early, potentially before the 2027 french presidential election, to allow president macron to influence her successor. this move aims to avoid complications if the far-right wins. while lagard
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

JGB yields edge up amid divided view on fiscal expansion, BOJ rate hike

Japanese government bond yields saw a slight increase as investor sentiment on the nation's fiscal health and the bank of japan's future rate hikes remained divided. while super-long bond yields had previously surged due to spending concerns, they have sin
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Global Markets | Australian shares rise as NAB hits record, NZ equities jump

Australian shares climbed, led by national australia bank's record surge, while new zealand equities saw a significant boost after the central bank maintained its interest rates. the asx 200 reclaimed the 9,000 mark, buoyed by strong bank earnings, though
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

PSU banks and capex stocks leading market gains: Dipan Mehta

Indian markets show strong performance in psu banks, capital goods, and infrastructure. dipan mehta highlights psu banks closing valuation gaps with private peers. capital goods firms benefit from robust order books and capex cycles. fmcg stocks face cauti
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

ONGC, Oil India, other upstream oil stocks fall up to 4%. What’s triggering the decline?

Upstream oil stocks, including ongc, oil india and seamec, fell sharply on wednesday as crude prices weakened amid progress in us–iran talks. lower oil prices hit producers’ realisations and margins, triggering broad declines across upstream names.
Tag: Share Markets India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

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