Fractal Industries shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/fractal-industries-shares-to-list-today-check-gmp-ahead-of-debut/articleshow/128736665.cms
Fractal Industries is poised for its BSE SME debut with modest listing gains expected around 3%. The Rs 49 crore IPO, fully subscribed 5.44 times, will fund working capital and corporate needs. The garment manufacturer, serving major e-commerce platforms, reported strong revenue and profit growth in FY25, indicating healthy business performance.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/fractal-industries-shares-to-list-today-check-gmp-ahead-of-debut/articleshow/128736665.cms
Fractal Industries is poised for its BSE SME debut with modest listing gains expected around 3%. The Rs 49 crore IPO, fully subscribed 5.44 times, will fund working capital and corporate needs. The garment manufacturer, serving major e-commerce platforms, reported strong revenue and profit growth in FY25, indicating healthy business performance.
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: UPL, IndusInd Bank among 4 stocks that could give 10-40% return
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/stocks-to-buy-in-2026-for-long-term-upl-indusind-bank-among-4-stocks-that-could-give-10-40-return/slideshow/128736956.cms
We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources.
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We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources.
Clean Max Enviro Energy IPO GMP Live Updates: Clean Max IPO enters Day 2 of bidding with 34% subscription. Check GMP and other details
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/live-blog/clean-max-enviro-energy-solutions-ipo-gmp-subscription-status-price-band-clean-max-enviro-share-price-listing-date-expert-review/liveblog/128737674.cms
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/live-blog/clean-max-enviro-energy-solutions-ipo-gmp-subscription-status-price-band-clean-max-enviro-share-price-listing-date-expert-review/liveblog/128737674.cms
Gold rush windfall: How smaller private and PSU banks are riding the bullion boom
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/gold-rush-windfall-how-smaller-private-and-psu-banks-are-riding-the-bullion-boom/articleshow/128737681.cms
Soaring gold prices are transforming the bullion boom into a balance sheet bonanza for smaller private and PSU banks with substantial gold loan books. These lenders are experiencing robust growth, improved margins, and better asset quality as demand for secured credit surges, outpacing overall credit growth significantly.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/gold-rush-windfall-how-smaller-private-and-psu-banks-are-riding-the-bullion-boom/articleshow/128737681.cms
Soaring gold prices are transforming the bullion boom into a balance sheet bonanza for smaller private and PSU banks with substantial gold loan books. These lenders are experiencing robust growth, improved margins, and better asset quality as demand for secured credit surges, outpacing overall credit growth significantly.
Blue Jet Healthcare among 4 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/blue-jet-healthcare-among-4-stocks-flashing-bullish-signals-hinting-at-a-possible-uptrend/slideshow/128737783.cms
Four Nifty 500 stocks, including Blue Jet Healthcare, signalled bullish momentum on February 23 by forming a White Marubozu pattern, indicating strong buying interest. The pattern reflects sustained upward movement throughout the session, suggesting potential near-term upside as traders interpret continued buyer dominance in these counters.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/blue-jet-healthcare-among-4-stocks-flashing-bullish-signals-hinting-at-a-possible-uptrend/slideshow/128737783.cms
Four Nifty 500 stocks, including Blue Jet Healthcare, signalled bullish momentum on February 23 by forming a White Marubozu pattern, indicating strong buying interest. The pattern reflects sustained upward movement throughout the session, suggesting potential near-term upside as traders interpret continued buyer dominance in these counters.
One Mobikwik Systems subsidiary gets BSE nod to enter stock broking business
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/one-mobikwik-systems-subsidiary-gets-bse-nod-to-enter-stock-broking-business/articleshow/128738168.cms
Mobikwik Securities Broking Private Limited has received approval from the BSE to commence its stock broking business, effective February 24, 2026. This follows SEBI's registration in July 2025, allowing the company to trade equities and clear trades. This move signifies Mobikwik's expansion into a broader financial services platform, aiming to simplify investing for new retail participants in India.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/one-mobikwik-systems-subsidiary-gets-bse-nod-to-enter-stock-broking-business/articleshow/128738168.cms
Mobikwik Securities Broking Private Limited has received approval from the BSE to commence its stock broking business, effective February 24, 2026. This follows SEBI's registration in July 2025, allowing the company to trade equities and clear trades. This move signifies Mobikwik's expansion into a broader financial services platform, aiming to simplify investing for new retail participants in India.
Clean Max Enviro Energy IPO Day 2: Check GMP, subscription status, brokerage outlook and key highlights
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/clean-max-enviro-energy-ipo-day-2-check-gmp-subscription-status-brokerage-outlook-and-key-highlights/articleshow/128738382.cms
Clean Max Enviro Energy’s Rs 3,100 crore IPO entered Day 2 with a muted grey market premium and 34% subscription on Day 1. While institutional demand remained strong, retail interest was weak. Brokerages are divided, with some advising caution on valuations and others recommending long-term investment potential.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/clean-max-enviro-energy-ipo-day-2-check-gmp-subscription-status-brokerage-outlook-and-key-highlights/articleshow/128738382.cms
Clean Max Enviro Energy’s Rs 3,100 crore IPO entered Day 2 with a muted grey market premium and 34% subscription on Day 1. While institutional demand remained strong, retail interest was weak. Brokerages are divided, with some advising caution on valuations and others recommending long-term investment potential.
From policy push to market consequences: Why India’s 7.4% growth matters for investors
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/from-policy-push-to-market-consequences-why-indias-7-4-growth-matters-for-investors/articleshow/128739965.cms
India's economy is experiencing strong GDP growth, driven by fiscal and monetary stimulus and new trade deals with the US and EU. While past growth didn't translate to corporate earnings, improving inflation and nominal GDP are expected to boost profits, attracting foreign investment and signaling a positive market outlook for the longer term.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/from-policy-push-to-market-consequences-why-indias-7-4-growth-matters-for-investors/articleshow/128739965.cms
India's economy is experiencing strong GDP growth, driven by fiscal and monetary stimulus and new trade deals with the US and EU. While past growth didn't translate to corporate earnings, improving inflation and nominal GDP are expected to boost profits, attracting foreign investment and signaling a positive market outlook for the longer term.
MobiKwik shares jump 13% after subsidiary gets BSE approval to begin stock broking business
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mobikwik-shares-jump-13-after-subsidiary-gets-bse-approval-to-begin-stock-broking-business/articleshow/128740063.cms
MobiKwik shares surged up to 13% after its subsidiary received BSE approval to commence stock broking operations, completing key regulatory steps. The move marks the company’s expansion into financial services. Despite the rally, the stock remains significantly below its IPO and listing price levels.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mobikwik-shares-jump-13-after-subsidiary-gets-bse-approval-to-begin-stock-broking-business/articleshow/128740063.cms
MobiKwik shares surged up to 13% after its subsidiary received BSE approval to commence stock broking operations, completing key regulatory steps. The move marks the company’s expansion into financial services. Despite the rally, the stock remains significantly below its IPO and listing price levels.
Gokaldas Exports, Pearl Global, other textile stocks fall up to 6%: Here's why
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/gokaldas-exports-pearl-global-other-textile-stocks-fall-up-to-6-heres-why/articleshow/128740827.cms
Shares of textile companies, including Gokaldas Exports, Pearl Global, and Trident, dropped sharply on Tuesday after the government cut RoDTEP duty benefits by 50%. Exporters urged the government to review the decison citing higher costs and slowing demand. The RoDTEP scheme refunds taxes and duties that are not rebated under any other scheme.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/gokaldas-exports-pearl-global-other-textile-stocks-fall-up-to-6-heres-why/articleshow/128740827.cms
Shares of textile companies, including Gokaldas Exports, Pearl Global, and Trident, dropped sharply on Tuesday after the government cut RoDTEP duty benefits by 50%. Exporters urged the government to review the decison citing higher costs and slowing demand. The RoDTEP scheme refunds taxes and duties that are not rebated under any other scheme.
4 Vijay Kedia stocks crash up to 20% on fears of AI-led disruption
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/4-vijay-kedia-stocks-crash-up-to-20-on-fears-of-ai-led-disruption/articleshow/128742349.cms
Shares of four companies backed by ace investor Vijay Kedia tumbled up to 20% on Tuesday after investors reacted to AI startup Anthropic’s new security tool, Claude Code Security, which detects and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software. TAC Infosec, where Kedia holds a 9.58% stake, hit a 20% lower circuit, while TechD Cybersecurity fell over 14%.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/4-vijay-kedia-stocks-crash-up-to-20-on-fears-of-ai-led-disruption/articleshow/128742349.cms
Shares of four companies backed by ace investor Vijay Kedia tumbled up to 20% on Tuesday after investors reacted to AI startup Anthropic’s new security tool, Claude Code Security, which detects and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software. TAC Infosec, where Kedia holds a 9.58% stake, hit a 20% lower circuit, while TechD Cybersecurity fell over 14%.
AI coming for cybersecurity too? Anthropic fear hits another corner of Indian stock market
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ai-coming-for-cybersecurity-too-anthropic-fear-hits-another-corner-of-indian-stock-market/articleshow/128742419.cms
Cybersecurity stocks in India and the US fell sharply after Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, raising concerns about AI-driven disruption in legacy systems and vulnerability management. Indian counters dropped up to 20%, while global peers also declined, as analysts cautioned that the sell-off may be narrative-driven.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ai-coming-for-cybersecurity-too-anthropic-fear-hits-another-corner-of-indian-stock-market/articleshow/128742419.cms
Cybersecurity stocks in India and the US fell sharply after Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, raising concerns about AI-driven disruption in legacy systems and vulnerability management. Indian counters dropped up to 20%, while global peers also declined, as analysts cautioned that the sell-off may be narrative-driven.
Shree Ram Twistex IPO Day 2: Retail portion subscribed over 2x; GMP rises to 9%, check other key details
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/shree-ram-twistex-ipo-day-2-retail-portion-subscribed-over-2x-gmp-rises-to-9-check-other-key-details/articleshow/128743770.cms
Shree Ram Twistex IPO was subscribed 30% on Day 2, with the retail portion oversubscribed more than two times while QIBs remained absent. The grey market premium rose to 9%, indicating a potential listing around Rs 113. The Rs 110 crore issue closes on February 25.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/shree-ram-twistex-ipo-day-2-retail-portion-subscribed-over-2x-gmp-rises-to-9-check-other-key-details/articleshow/128743770.cms
Shree Ram Twistex IPO was subscribed 30% on Day 2, with the retail portion oversubscribed more than two times while QIBs remained absent. The grey market premium rose to 9%, indicating a potential listing around Rs 113. The Rs 110 crore issue closes on February 25.
Explained: How IBM’s 13% plunge on Anthropic’s COBOL disruption fears sparked bloodbath in TCS, Infosys, Wipro & other IT stocks
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/explained-how-ibms-13-plunge-on-anthropics-cobol-disruption-fears-sparked-bloodbath-in-tcs-infosys-wipro-other-it-stocks/articleshow/128744516.cms
IBM Share Price and Anthropic AI Impact: IT stocks slumped on February 24, falling up to 8%, after IBM plunged 13% on Wall Street—its worst drop in 25 years—amid concerns that Anthropic’s Claude AI tool could streamline COBOL code and disrupt IBM’s legacy business. The weakness spilled over to Indian IT names.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/explained-how-ibms-13-plunge-on-anthropics-cobol-disruption-fears-sparked-bloodbath-in-tcs-infosys-wipro-other-it-stocks/articleshow/128744516.cms
IBM Share Price and Anthropic AI Impact: IT stocks slumped on February 24, falling up to 8%, after IBM plunged 13% on Wall Street—its worst drop in 25 years—amid concerns that Anthropic’s Claude AI tool could streamline COBOL code and disrupt IBM’s legacy business. The weakness spilled over to Indian IT names.
Infosys, Persistent slump up to 8%; buy the dip or brace for more AI-led selloff?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/infosys-persistent-slump-up-to-8-buy-the-dip-or-brace-for-more-ai-led-selloff/articleshow/128745391.cms
Indian IT stocks experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday. This selloff is driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting the sector. Analysts are divided on whether to invest now or wait. Some believe the market is overreacting and valuations are becoming attractive.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/infosys-persistent-slump-up-to-8-buy-the-dip-or-brace-for-more-ai-led-selloff/articleshow/128745391.cms
Indian IT stocks experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday. This selloff is driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting the sector. Analysts are divided on whether to invest now or wait. Some believe the market is overreacting and valuations are becoming attractive.
Lodha, Godrej Properties, other realty stocks slide up to 5% as IT rout sparks fears over housing demand
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/realty-stocks-slide-up-to-5-as-it-rout-sparks-fears-over-commercial-and-urban-housing-demand/articleshow/128745972.cms
Real estate stocks tumbled on Tuesday as sharp IT selloff renewed worries about commercial property demand and urban housing appetite. The Nifty Realty index dropped 3%, with Prestige Estates, Lodha, Signatureglobal and Godrej Properties among the biggest losers, reflecting the sector’s broader underperformance in 2026.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/realty-stocks-slide-up-to-5-as-it-rout-sparks-fears-over-commercial-and-urban-housing-demand/articleshow/128745972.cms
Real estate stocks tumbled on Tuesday as sharp IT selloff renewed worries about commercial property demand and urban housing appetite. The Nifty Realty index dropped 3%, with Prestige Estates, Lodha, Signatureglobal and Godrej Properties among the biggest losers, reflecting the sector’s broader underperformance in 2026.
Nifty IT’s 21% February crash is worst since the 2008 global financial crisis. More pain or perfect time to buy?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nifty-its-21-february-crash-is-worst-since-the-2008-global-financial-crisis-more-pain-or-perfect-time-to-buy/articleshow/128746355.cms
The Nifty IT index has crashed over 21% in February—its worst monthly drop since 2008—as fears of AI-driven disruption roil tech stocks. Heavyweights like Infosys, HCLTech and TCS tumbled sharply, pushing valuations to multi-year lows. Experts warn that despite cheap valuations, uncertainty around long-term growth calls for caution.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nifty-its-21-february-crash-is-worst-since-the-2008-global-financial-crisis-more-pain-or-perfect-time-to-buy/articleshow/128746355.cms
The Nifty IT index has crashed over 21% in February—its worst monthly drop since 2008—as fears of AI-driven disruption roil tech stocks. Heavyweights like Infosys, HCLTech and TCS tumbled sharply, pushing valuations to multi-year lows. Experts warn that despite cheap valuations, uncertainty around long-term growth calls for caution.
IDFC First Bank shares rise 3% after Haryana CM says Rs 556 crore returned to govt; what lies ahead?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/idfc-first-bank-shares-rise-3-after-haryana-cm-says-rs-556-crore-returned-to-govt-what-lies-ahead/articleshow/128746902.cms
IDFC First Bank shares saw a brief surge then settled flat. This followed Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's statement on recovering the full Rs 590 crore from a fraud case. The bank had previously reported fraudulent activity by employees at a Chandigarh branch. Investigations are ongoing, with a forensic audit appointed.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/idfc-first-bank-shares-rise-3-after-haryana-cm-says-rs-556-crore-returned-to-govt-what-lies-ahead/articleshow/128746902.cms
IDFC First Bank shares saw a brief surge then settled flat. This followed Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's statement on recovering the full Rs 590 crore from a fraud case. The bank had previously reported fraudulent activity by employees at a Chandigarh branch. Investigations are ongoing, with a forensic audit appointed.
Will AI eat software or is it the other way round? HSBC has a fresh take on the debate
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/will-ai-eat-software-or-is-it-the-other-way-round-hsbc-has-a-fresh-take-on-the-debate/articleshow/128748815.cms
HSBC argues that AI will not replace enterprise software but become embedded within it, acting as a supporting layer. The brokerage sees legacy software vendors as key beneficiaries of AI adoption, driven by agent-based integration, strong demand, and scalable enterprise deployment, even as tech stocks face near-term disruption concerns.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/will-ai-eat-software-or-is-it-the-other-way-round-hsbc-has-a-fresh-take-on-the-debate/articleshow/128748815.cms
HSBC argues that AI will not replace enterprise software but become embedded within it, acting as a supporting layer. The brokerage sees legacy software vendors as key beneficiaries of AI adoption, driven by agent-based integration, strong demand, and scalable enterprise deployment, even as tech stocks face near-term disruption concerns.
Eternal tumbles 6% as sell-off deepens; stock among biggest Sensex drags
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/eternal-tumbles-6-as-sell-off-deepens-stock-among-biggest-sensex-drags/articleshow/128748916.cms
Eternal shares fell 6% amid heavy selling pressure, emerging as one of the top drags on the Sensex. Despite strong Q3 earnings and robust Blinkit growth, the stock has underperformed in 2026, trading below key moving averages as investor sentiment weakens on Dalal Street.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/eternal-tumbles-6-as-sell-off-deepens-stock-among-biggest-sensex-drags/articleshow/128748916.cms
Eternal shares fell 6% amid heavy selling pressure, emerging as one of the top drags on the Sensex. Despite strong Q3 earnings and robust Blinkit growth, the stock has underperformed in 2026, trading below key moving averages as investor sentiment weakens on Dalal Street.