IT bounce breaks 5-day losing run, but analysts warn relief may be short-lived
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/it-bounce-breaks-5-day-losing-run-analysts-warn-relief-may-be-short-lived/articleshow/128798366.cms
Indian IT stocks saw a brief rebound on Wednesday, ending a losing streak. However, analysts caution this relief might be temporary. Most derivative bets remain bearish after the IT index's substantial drop. The sector experienced pressure throughout February, with new AI tools intensifying concerns about future revenue. Short covering fueled the bounce, but underlying weakness persists.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/it-bounce-breaks-5-day-losing-run-analysts-warn-relief-may-be-short-lived/articleshow/128798366.cms
Indian IT stocks saw a brief rebound on Wednesday, ending a losing streak. However, analysts caution this relief might be temporary. Most derivative bets remain bearish after the IT index's substantial drop. The sector experienced pressure throughout February, with new AI tools intensifying concerns about future revenue. Short covering fueled the bounce, but underlying weakness persists.
Metal stocks rise 7%, analysts see potential upside of up to 25%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/metal-stocks-rise-7-analysts-see-potential-upside-of-up-to-25/articleshow/128798479.cms
Metal stocks surged over 7% on Wednesday, driven by firm base metal prices and reduced uncertainty over US tariffs. Analysts suggest buying on dips, anticipating up to 25% upside. Companies like Lloyds Metals, National Aluminium, and Vedanta saw significant gains as investors shifted funds from IT to the buoyant metal sector.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/metal-stocks-rise-7-analysts-see-potential-upside-of-up-to-25/articleshow/128798479.cms
Metal stocks surged over 7% on Wednesday, driven by firm base metal prices and reduced uncertainty over US tariffs. Analysts suggest buying on dips, anticipating up to 25% upside. Companies like Lloyds Metals, National Aluminium, and Vedanta saw significant gains as investors shifted funds from IT to the buoyant metal sector.
SAT adjourns hearing in Jane Street case to April 17
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sat-adjourns-hearing-in-jane-street-case-to-april-17/articleshow/128798521.cms
The Securities Appellate Tribunal has postponed a key hearing. This case involves US trader Jane Street and market regulator Sebi. Sebi had previously imposed a hefty fine and trading ban on Jane Street. The firm has challenged Sebi's order. The tribunal will now hear the matter on April 17. Jane Street had deposited the fine amount.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sat-adjourns-hearing-in-jane-street-case-to-april-17/articleshow/128798521.cms
The Securities Appellate Tribunal has postponed a key hearing. This case involves US trader Jane Street and market regulator Sebi. Sebi had previously imposed a hefty fine and trading ban on Jane Street. The firm has challenged Sebi's order. The tribunal will now hear the matter on April 17. Jane Street had deposited the fine amount.
Sebi ramps up broker dealing room scrutiny
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-ramps-up-broker-dealing-room-scrutiny/articleshow/128798582.cms
India's market regulator is intensifying its watch on stockbrokers' dealing rooms. This move aims to curb front running, a practice where employees exploit insider knowledge of large trades for personal gain. Authorities are investigating how trades are initiated and executed, focusing on institutional and high-net-worth clients.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-ramps-up-broker-dealing-room-scrutiny/articleshow/128798582.cms
India's market regulator is intensifying its watch on stockbrokers' dealing rooms. This move aims to curb front running, a practice where employees exploit insider knowledge of large trades for personal gain. Authorities are investigating how trades are initiated and executed, focusing on institutional and high-net-worth clients.
India's stock market offers scale and growth: Pandey
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/indias-stock-market-offers-scale-and-growth-pandey/articleshow/128798621.cms
India is building a transparent, well-governed, and investable stock market to attract long-term institutional capital, according to Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey. He highlighted that the country offers scale and growth, with foreign portfolio investor assets tripling to ₹71 lakh crore. Domestic institutional investors are now providing a crucial counterbalance, enhancing market resilience.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/indias-stock-market-offers-scale-and-growth-pandey/articleshow/128798621.cms
India is building a transparent, well-governed, and investable stock market to attract long-term institutional capital, according to Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey. He highlighted that the country offers scale and growth, with foreign portfolio investor assets tripling to ₹71 lakh crore. Domestic institutional investors are now providing a crucial counterbalance, enhancing market resilience.
Bulk Deal Buzz: Promoters offload 5.3% in Aditya Infotech, shares rally 7.3%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bulk-deal-buzz-promoters-offload-5-3-in-aditya-infotech-shares-rally-7-3/articleshow/128798696.cms
Promoter Hari Khemka Business Family Trust and Dixon Technologies divested shares of Aditya Infotech (CPPLUS) worth ₹920.8 crore in bulk deals. The entities sold 62.6 lakh shares at ₹1,470 each, offloading 5.3% of the company's total equity. Major mutual funds and HDFC Life Insurance were among the buyers.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bulk-deal-buzz-promoters-offload-5-3-in-aditya-infotech-shares-rally-7-3/articleshow/128798696.cms
Promoter Hari Khemka Business Family Trust and Dixon Technologies divested shares of Aditya Infotech (CPPLUS) worth ₹920.8 crore in bulk deals. The entities sold 62.6 lakh shares at ₹1,470 each, offloading 5.3% of the company's total equity. Major mutual funds and HDFC Life Insurance were among the buyers.
Vedanta board clears Rs 3,000 crore NCD fundraise
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/vedanta-board-clears-rs-3000-crore-ncd-fundraise/articleshow/128798730.cms
Vedanta's board has greenlit a ₹3,000 crore fundraising initiative via unsecured, rated, and listed non-convertible debentures. These instruments, with a face value of ₹1,00,000 each, are slated for listing on the BSE. CRISIL has assigned a 'CRISIL AA' rating to these NCDs, placing them under 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications'.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/vedanta-board-clears-rs-3000-crore-ncd-fundraise/articleshow/128798730.cms
Vedanta's board has greenlit a ₹3,000 crore fundraising initiative via unsecured, rated, and listed non-convertible debentures. These instruments, with a face value of ₹1,00,000 each, are slated for listing on the BSE. CRISIL has assigned a 'CRISIL AA' rating to these NCDs, placing them under 'Rating Watch with Developing Implications'.
GIFT Nifty up 50 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/pre-market-action-heres-the-trade-setup-for-todays-session/articleshow/128790341.cms
Equities advanced on Wednesday amid positive global cues, though trade uncertainties kept sentiment cautious. Analysts anticipate a range-bound market, guided by macro developments and sector-specific catalysts, with immediate support at 25300 and resistance at 25650-25750. Foreign investors showed strong buying interest.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/pre-market-action-heres-the-trade-setup-for-todays-session/articleshow/128790341.cms
Equities advanced on Wednesday amid positive global cues, though trade uncertainties kept sentiment cautious. Analysts anticipate a range-bound market, guided by macro developments and sector-specific catalysts, with immediate support at 25300 and resistance at 25650-25750. Foreign investors showed strong buying interest.
Stocks in news: IRFC, Adani Ports, Lodha Developers, Lupin, RIL
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/stocks-in-news-irfc-adani-ports-lodha-developers-lupin-ril/articleshow/128789709.cms
Markets closed higher despite initial volatility on the first day of the new expiry series, though analysts suggest potential for further downside. Several companies like IRFC, Adani Ports, Lodha Developers, Lupin, and RIL are in focus due to significant news developments impacting their operations and financial standing.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/stocks-in-news-irfc-adani-ports-lodha-developers-lupin-ril/articleshow/128789709.cms
Markets closed higher despite initial volatility on the first day of the new expiry series, though analysts suggest potential for further downside. Several companies like IRFC, Adani Ports, Lodha Developers, Lupin, and RIL are in focus due to significant news developments impacting their operations and financial standing.
Analysts cautious on IRFC OFS, see limited upside
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/analysts-cautious-on-irfc-ofs-see-limited-upside/articleshow/128798797.cms
The government is selling a stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation. Analysts suggest caution for investors. The offer for sale aims to meet public shareholding norms. The floor price offers limited discount. IRFC has seen loan growth supported by railway capital expenditure. Future gains may depend on market sentiment.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/analysts-cautious-on-irfc-ofs-see-limited-upside/articleshow/128798797.cms
The government is selling a stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation. Analysts suggest caution for investors. The offer for sale aims to meet public shareholding norms. The floor price offers limited discount. IRFC has seen loan growth supported by railway capital expenditure. Future gains may depend on market sentiment.
Export uncertainty may dull domestic momentum for solar companies
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/export-uncertainty-may-dull-domestic-momentum-for-solar-companies/articleshow/128799006.cms
US imposition of a 125.87% countervailing duty on Indian solar modules is set to impact domestic companies by potentially lowering module prices. Exporters may redirect unsold inventory to India, while companies like Waaree Energies are strengthening US manufacturing to mitigate the effects. The duty erodes future revenue visibility for Indian manufacturers targeting the US market.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/export-uncertainty-may-dull-domestic-momentum-for-solar-companies/articleshow/128799006.cms
US imposition of a 125.87% countervailing duty on Indian solar modules is set to impact domestic companies by potentially lowering module prices. Exporters may redirect unsold inventory to India, while companies like Waaree Energies are strengthening US manufacturing to mitigate the effects. The duty erodes future revenue visibility for Indian manufacturers targeting the US market.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a positive start; Asian shares trade higher
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/live-blog/bse-sensex-today-nifty50-stock-market-live-updates-gift-nifty-irfc-ril-share-price-26-february-2026/liveblog/128799641.cms
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/live-blog/bse-sensex-today-nifty50-stock-market-live-updates-gift-nifty-irfc-ril-share-price-26-february-2026/liveblog/128799641.cms
Positive Breakout: These 13 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/positive-breakout-these-13-stocks-cross-above-their-200-dmas/slideshow/128799805.cms
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.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/positive-breakout-these-13-stocks-cross-above-their-200-dmas/slideshow/128799805.cms
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.
IRFC shares in focus as government won’t exercise greenshoe option in OFS; retail participation opens today
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/irfc-shares-in-focus-as-government-wont-exercise-greenshoe-option-in-ofs-retail-participation-opens-today/articleshow/128801212.cms
IRFC shares are in focus after the government chose not to exercise the greenshoe option in its OFS amid undersubscription from institutional investors. While retail bidding opens today, the PSU continues to report steady financial performance, with record quarterly profit and improving margins despite a marginal dip in revenue.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/irfc-shares-in-focus-as-government-wont-exercise-greenshoe-option-in-ofs-retail-participation-opens-today/articleshow/128801212.cms
IRFC shares are in focus after the government chose not to exercise the greenshoe option in its OFS amid undersubscription from institutional investors. While retail bidding opens today, the PSU continues to report steady financial performance, with record quarterly profit and improving margins despite a marginal dip in revenue.
Infosys, TCS, other IT stocks to remain in focus after tech rally following strong Nvidia earnings
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/infosys-tcs-other-it-stocks-to-remain-in-focus-after-tech-rally-following-strong-nvidia-earnings/articleshow/128801158.cms
Indian IT stocks are poised for focus following Nvidia's robust quarterly earnings, which spurred a Wall Street rally. This positive sentiment emerges amidst recent volatility in the IT sector, triggered by AI startup Anthropic's new tools. Analysts suggest the AI technology cycle is in its early monetization phase, with Indian IT firms expected to benefit significantly from increased AI spending.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/infosys-tcs-other-it-stocks-to-remain-in-focus-after-tech-rally-following-strong-nvidia-earnings/articleshow/128801158.cms
Indian IT stocks are poised for focus following Nvidia's robust quarterly earnings, which spurred a Wall Street rally. This positive sentiment emerges amidst recent volatility in the IT sector, triggered by AI startup Anthropic's new tools. Analysts suggest the AI technology cycle is in its early monetization phase, with Indian IT firms expected to benefit significantly from increased AI spending.
Bharti Airtel's Rs 20,000 crore NBFC gambit: A Jio-style pivot or costly distraction?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bharti-airtels-rs-20000-crore-nbfc-gambit-a-jio-style-pivot-or-costly-distraction/articleshow/128801474.cms
Bharti Airtel is injecting Rs 20,000 crore into its new NBFC, Airtel Money Limited. This move positions the company as a direct lender, competing with established players. Airtel aims to leverage its vast customer base and data capabilities. The company previously acted as a loan distributor. This strategic pivot seeks to capture a significant share of India's underserved credit market.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bharti-airtels-rs-20000-crore-nbfc-gambit-a-jio-style-pivot-or-costly-distraction/articleshow/128801474.cms
Bharti Airtel is injecting Rs 20,000 crore into its new NBFC, Airtel Money Limited. This move positions the company as a direct lender, competing with established players. Airtel aims to leverage its vast customer base and data capabilities. The company previously acted as a loan distributor. This strategic pivot seeks to capture a significant share of India's underserved credit market.
IRFC OFS open for retail investors today. Should you wait or subscribe?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/irfc-ofs-open-for-retail-investors-today-should-you-wait-or-subscribe/articleshow/128801534.cms
IRFC's Offer for Sale (OFS) opened flat at Rs 104, with the government divesting a 2% stake. The issue saw 95% subscription from non-retail investors on the first day. Experts suggest IRFC remains fundamentally strong, with the OFS presenting a tactical opportunity for investors to reassess positioning.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/irfc-ofs-open-for-retail-investors-today-should-you-wait-or-subscribe/articleshow/128801534.cms
IRFC's Offer for Sale (OFS) opened flat at Rs 104, with the government divesting a 2% stake. The issue saw 95% subscription from non-retail investors on the first day. Experts suggest IRFC remains fundamentally strong, with the OFS presenting a tactical opportunity for investors to reassess positioning.
Sensex, Nifty off to a positive start as IT stocks spark surge
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sensex-nifty-off-to-a-positive-start-as-it-stocks-spark-surge/articleshow/128801614.cms
Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. The Sensex opened higher by over 140 points. The Nifty is trading above 25,500. Technology stocks are leading the gains, following their Wall Street counterparts. Major IT firms like Tech Mahindra and Infosys are seeing significant increases. Some other companies are also performing well.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sensex-nifty-off-to-a-positive-start-as-it-stocks-spark-surge/articleshow/128801614.cms
Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. The Sensex opened higher by over 140 points. The Nifty is trading above 25,500. Technology stocks are leading the gains, following their Wall Street counterparts. Major IT firms like Tech Mahindra and Infosys are seeing significant increases. Some other companies are also performing well.
Tejas Networks shares rocket 10%, snap 4-day losing streak. What’s triggering the massive surge?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/tejas-networks-shares-rocket-10-snap-4-day-losing-streak-whats-triggering-the-massive-surge/articleshow/128803467.cms
Shares of Tejas Networks rose sharply after the company sealed a major agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios. MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) is a wireless technology that enhances data speeds and signal reliability by using multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/tejas-networks-shares-rocket-10-snap-4-day-losing-streak-whats-triggering-the-massive-surge/articleshow/128803467.cms
Shares of Tejas Networks rose sharply after the company sealed a major agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios. MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) is a wireless technology that enhances data speeds and signal reliability by using multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver.
Waaree, Premier Energies shares rise 2% as brokers brush off US CVD fears
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/waaree-premier-energies-shares-rise-2-as-brokers-brush-off-us-cvd-fears/articleshow/128804004.cms
Indian solar energy stocks saw gains on Thursday. Brokerages reassured investors, downplaying the impact of new US import duties. Companies like Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are expected to remain largely unaffected. This is due to their sourcing strategies and limited reliance on Indian-made solar cells for US exports.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/waaree-premier-energies-shares-rise-2-as-brokers-brush-off-us-cvd-fears/articleshow/128804004.cms
Indian solar energy stocks saw gains on Thursday. Brokerages reassured investors, downplaying the impact of new US import duties. Companies like Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are expected to remain largely unaffected. This is due to their sourcing strategies and limited reliance on Indian-made solar cells for US exports.