by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 10:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
U.S. software stocks extended their slide on fears of AI disruption, triggered by Anthropic’s new legal tool. Analysts warn of further volatility as investors assess the existential challenge to the sector, impacting finance, law, and coding industries. This...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 10:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The U.S. Treasury will maintain current auction sizes for bonds and notes for several quarters, aligning with market expectations. However, Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee minutes revealed dealer estimates of a significant $1.1 trillion shortfall for 2027-2028,...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nifty closed higher for a second consecutive day, despite IT sector weakness, as other sectors gained momentum. Analysts noted initial market hesitation followed by a recovery, indicating buying interest at lower levels. Immediate resistance is seen at 25,900-25,950,...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 9:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The S&P 500 opened largely flat and the Dow marginally higher on Wednesday, following upbeat results from Eli Lilly and Super Micro Computer, while investors avoided big bets on software and cloud stocks after a bruising selloff in the previous...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 9:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The National Stock Exchange board will meet on February 6 to begin its initial public offering process. This follows regulatory clearance from Sebi. A special committee will be formed to oversee the listing. The exchange’s financial results will also be...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sebi is refining its Order-to-Trade Ratio framework for algorithmic orders, effective April 6, 2026. New exemptions for equity options and specific price bands aim to balance market liquidity with preventing excessive order placement. These changes follow stakeholder...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Devyani International Ltd announced a net loss of Rs 109.78 crore for the December quarter of FY26. This marks an increase from the previous year’s loss. However, the company saw its revenue from operations rise by 11.31 percent. Its Biryani by Kilo business...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 7:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nykaa is poised for a strong performance in the December quarter. Robust festive demand and sustained momentum in its Beauty and Personal Care segment are expected to drive significant profit growth. Brokerage estimates project a substantial surge in net profit and...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 6:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Mukesh Ambani urged Indians to shift savings from gold and silver into capital markets, arguing that precious metals, though safe, do not create wealth in a fast-growing economy. Speaking at a JioBlackRock event, he said productive investments offer compounding...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 6:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds rose for a second straight session as expectations of continued RBI bond purchases supported sentiment ahead of record FY27 borrowing. The 10-year yield eased to 6.6972%, while markets await the RBI’s policy decision and liquidity outlook....
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 6:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Carlsberg reported a 5% rise in full-year operating profit, exceeding forecasts, and is considering an initial public offering for its Indian operations. The brewer also projected 2-6% profit growth for the current year, despite a challenging consumer environment. The...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 6:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Carlsberg reported a 5% rise in full-year operating profit, exceeding forecasts, and is considering an initial public offering for its Indian operations. The brewer also projected 2-6% profit growth for the current year, despite a challenging consumer environment. The...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 6:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Mukesh Ambani urged Indian households to shift savings from physical assets like gold to capital markets for productive wealth creation. He emphasized simplifying investment access, drawing a parallel to Jio’s impact, to democratize participation and fuel...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 6:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the next 20–25 years will be the “era of India,” driven by rising domestic investment and rapid technological adoption. Speaking with Mukesh Ambani at a JioBlackRock event, he highlighted deeper household participation in markets and...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 6:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nifty ended at 25,776, gaining 48.45 points or 0.19%, the BSE Sensex surged 78.56 points or 0.09% to Rs 83,817.69.
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 5:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Trent Q3 Results: Trent reported a 3% rise in its December quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 513 crore, with revenue from operations up 15% to Rs 5,345 crore. On a standalone basis, PAT surged 36% to Rs 640 crore. The company expanded its store portfolio to over...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 5:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sebi has proposed a major revamp of its ‘fit and proper person’ framework to enhance clarity, fairness and reduce regulatory uncertainty. Key changes include codifying the right to a hearing, narrowing disqualifications, easing ineligibility norms, redefining...
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 4:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian rupee ended modestly weaker on Wednesday, as companies hedged their dollar exposures and as traders assessed the stronger outlook for the Asian currency a day after a trade deal with the U.S. led to its sharpest rally in over 7 years.
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of IT companies were battered on Dalal Street on Wednesday, with the Nifty IT index plunging as much as 7%, with nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in market value being wiped out. This marked the sector’s worst single-day fall since the March 2020 Covid-19 crash.
by ET Markets | February 4, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
JPMorgan says the recent global IT selloff amid AI disruption fears has veered from rational concern to outright panic. Analyst Mark Murphy noted that markets are “overwhelmingly” focused on AI headlines, ignoring enterprise software resilience. The IGV tech-software...
