by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Despite the Sensex dropping 1.84% over five sessions to February 27, eleven BSE 500 stocks logged gains in each trading day. Schaeffler India, Sun TV Network and Timken India led advances, defying broader market weakness.
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 12:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Choppy crypto markets hurt trend funds in 2025, but February’s sharp selloff boosted XBTO’s trend strategy, which gained 13.3% after flipping short as Bitcoin and Ether tumbled. The rebound highlights momentum trading’s potential when markets decisively turn...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The primary market will see Sedemac Mechatronics’ Rs 1,087 crore IPO open next week, while nine companies line up for listings across mainboard and SME platforms. Muted grey market premiums and selective investor interest reflect cautious sentiment despite healthy...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
WhiteOak Capital’s Trupti Agrawal says stabilising earnings and normalised valuations have improved risk-reward in broader markets. Small and mid caps, after sharp corrections, offer selective alpha as fundamentals hold up. Private financials, consumer discretionary...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs under IEEPA, but his swift 15% global levy revived uncertainty. The ruling jolted global trade dynamics, pressured the dollar, lifted gold and silver, and heightened volatility across energy and base...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s consumer sector showed gradual recovery in 3QFY26, with 17% revenue and 15% EBITDA growth aided by low base, stable input costs and improving sentiment. Food and staples led gains, while discretionary recovery remained uneven. Titan Company and Britannia...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The U.S. dollar is poised for its first monthly gain since October, despite a midday retreat from earlier highs. Hotter-than-expected producer price data initially boosted the greenback, but traders squared positions ahead of month-end and the weekend. Geopolitical...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 11:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Oil prices climbed on Friday as traders anticipated supply disruptions. Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran have yet to reach an agreement. Brent crude futures settled at $72.48 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude finished at $67.02 a barrel....
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 10:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold loans surged 128% year over year, while renewable-energy lending rose 62%. Export credit declined 17.2%. Total bank credit increased 14%, outpacing deposit growth. Retail loans grew 15%, corporate lending improved to 12%, and the gems-and-jewellery and...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
January saw Mumbai’s new rupee-loan rates climb, propelled mainly by state-owned lenders. By contrast, rates on existing loans dipped slightly and deposit rates declined a touch. The move unfolds in the RBI’s policy backdrop, after its prior repo-rate...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Howard Marks believes AI possesses many investor qualities like data processing and unemotional decision-making, but lacks crucial human elements like “skin in the game” and intuitive risk assessment. While acknowledging AI’s rapid advancement and...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bihar’s new microfinance law could stall the sector’s rebound. The state assembly passed a bill regulating money lending, a move that may push up loan defaults, echoing issues seen in other states. Lenders are prioritizing borrower engagement to curb...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
IIFL Home Finance has secured a $300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing lending for low-income families, with a special emphasis on women. A portion of the funds will back green-certified, energy-efficient homes, helping address...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 10:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equities closed February on a weaker note as the Sensex and Nifty slipped, led by a sharp drop in IT shares amid concerns about AI-driven disruptions. Foreign institutional buyers returned, but domestic institutional purchases slowed. Geopolitical tensions and...
by ET Markets | February 28, 2026 10:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Artificial intelligence is creating uncertainty for the US stock market. Investors are watching closely for how this technology will change businesses. Key economic reports and company earnings are due soon. Experts are debating whether companies will benefit from AI...
by ET Markets | February 27, 2026 11:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
French bank BNP Paribas acquired 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India for Rs 64 crore. The transaction occurred through a block deal with Societe Generale. SBI shares have shown strong investor returns over the past year. The bank recently surpassed Tata...
by ET Markets | February 27, 2026 11:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Infosys and Wipro ADRs tumbled on the NYSE amid AI-driven fears and higher-than-expected US wholesale inflation. Block’s CEO Jack Dorsey announced significant workforce reductions, citing AI’s potential to enable smaller teams to achieve more, a move that...
by ET Markets | February 27, 2026 10:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shriram Pistons and Rings raised Rs 1,000 crore via 18- and 24-month NCDs from mutual funds to partly finance its Rs 1,670-crore acquisition of Grupo Antolin’s India entities. The deal diversifies SPRL into automotive interiors, reducing EV transition risks and...
by ET Markets | February 27, 2026 10:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Netflix jumped more than 9% on Friday as investors applauded its decision to exit the race for Warner Bros Discovery, a months-long bidding war with Paramount Skydance for some of Hollywood’s most prized assets.
by ET Markets | February 27, 2026 9:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Government of Singapore, HDFC Mutual Fund and the Monetary Authority of Singapore bought promoter shares worth thousands of crores in Vishal Mega Mart as Samayat Services LLP offloaded a 14% stake via bulk deals. The stock fell despite solid quarterly profit and...
