by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 12:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India Inc.’s third-quarter earnings show a steady performance with easing operating pressures, suggesting improving earnings visibility. While domestic consumption remains a preferred theme, caution persists regarding AI cycle uncertainty and valuation...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 12:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s brokers’ lobby has urged the Reserve Bank of India to defer its newly issued lending norms for six months, citing operational challenges.
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of Tata Investment Corporation rose sharply after Tata Sons was reported to be preparing an EGM to clear N. Chandrasekaran’s third-term reappointment. With Tata Sons holding a majority stake, the move has heightened investor interest amid wider group-level...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Foreign institutional investors are rapidly exiting Indian IT stocks, pulling out nearly Rs 11,000 crore in early February and over Rs 74,000 crore so far in 2025, amid fears that advanced AI tools from firms like Anthropic and Palantir Technologies could disrupt...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Foreign investors more than doubled their purchases of US equities in 2025, defying market volatility triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Net buying surged 134% to $720.1 billion from $307.5 billion in 2024, according to US Treasury Department data. The...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
U.S. single-family homebuilding saw a rebound in December, with starts increasing. However, a decline in future construction permits signals underlying weakness. Higher mortgage rates, material costs, and builder sentiment deterioration are constraining the housing...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japan’s 20-year bond yield remained stable following a moderately firm auction, showing little reaction to a previous tax-cut pledge that had sent yields soaring. Foreign investors are reportedly leading demand, attracted by higher yields on hedged bonds. Market...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Several Indian largecap companies showed strong financial results in the December quarter. Trent and Vedanta were among ten firms that achieved substantial profit growth, with some seeing increases up to 125 percent year-on-year. Other companies like Muthoot Finance,...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 11:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Banks are witnessing a surge in customer interest for green products and lending, particularly driven by younger demographics’ environmental consciousness. IDFC First Bank reports significant adoption of green deposits and profitable electric vehicle financing,...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:19 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Ace investor Mukul Agrawal’s 2025-26 IPO investments reveal a bold strategy. Several small and medium enterprise listings delivered massive returns, turning into multibaggers. However, some mainboard and SME stocks experienced significant drops. This portfolio...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:17 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Netweb Technologies shares rose sharply on Thursday, extending their rally to Day 3 after unveiling its ‘Make in India’ Tyrone Camarero GB200 AI Supercomputer and the compact Tyrone Camarero Spark. Built with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and Grace CPUs, these systems target...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:16 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Ventura Securities’ Vinit Bolinjkar anticipates the Nifty reaching 27,000, citing positive trade deals and strong quarterly earnings. He highlights robust momentum in the metals sector, particularly Hindustan Zinc and Tata Steel, and remains bullish on Paytm...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:15 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian IT stocks face pressure due to AI fears. Companies like Wipro and TCS have seen significant drops. Investors are now looking at domestic sectors. Financials, capital goods, consumption, and autos show strong potential. Banking sector credit growth is robust....
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:15 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
FTSE Russell is considering fast-entry rules for IPOs as the US gears up for a blockbuster listing cycle in 2026. With anticipated debuts from giants like SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic, index providers are revising float and voting-rights criteria to ensure major...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:14 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian IT stocks are experiencing significant declines, sparking fears of an AI-driven “Kodak moment.” While some analysts warn of direct exposure to AI-induced displacement, others argue the market is oversimplifying the role of IT services. Experts...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:12 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
UBS has raised its 2026 forecast for US investment-grade tech bond issuance to about $360 billion, citing higher AI-led capex by megacap firms like Meta, Amazon and Alphabet, while trimming its leveraged loan outlook amid concerns that heavy AI spending could disrupt...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver prices traded marginally lower on MCX as investors assessed rising US–Iran tensions and uncertainty around Federal Reserve rate cuts. While safe-haven demand supported bullion, a stronger dollar capped gains. Experts suggest caution amid elevated...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian currency and debt markets will be closed on Thursday, February 19, for a local holiday. Trading will resume on Friday, February 20. The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Wednesday. The benchmark 10-year bond closed lower. Market participants believe further...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bandhan Small Cap Fund, which outperformed 93% of peers last year, is investing in beaten-down Indian internet firms like Paytm and Info Edge. The fund manager sees opportunity in unpopular value stocks with potential for significant gains, even amidst market...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty and Sensex, opened higher on Thursday, extending their winning streak for a fourth consecutive session. Gains in IT and metal stocks propelled the frontline indices upwards, with Sensex trading over 100 points higher and Nifty above the...
