by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:19 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly stressed the need for sustained inflation reduction, noting AI’s potential productivity boost but emphasizing cautious policy. She highlighted the lack of current macroeconomic evidence for an AI-driven surge, drawing...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:17 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver futures saw an upward opening on MCX on Wednesday. This occurred even as progress in US-Iran talks eased geopolitical tensions, reducing safe-haven demand for precious metals. Analysts suggest caution due to market volatility. Physical gold prices...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:16 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Dilip Buildcon shares: The company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 702-crore flood-control embankment project in Gujarat, to be executed on an EPC basis over 24 months along the Narmada River in Bharuch district.
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:15 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry has surpassed ₹15.05 lakh crore in commitments, driven by domestic capital now dominating over 55% of investments. The emergence of secondary markets as a significant liquidity tool, alongside consistent alpha...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:15 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Infosys shares are in focus after it unveiled Infosys Topaz, its AI-first framework, aimed at helping enterprises unlock AI value at scale. Analysts see an incremental $300–400 billion AI services opportunity by 2030. Motilal Oswal maintains a Buy rating, Morgan...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:14 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opened higher for a third consecutive session, boosted by gains in metal and PSU stocks. However, a significant selloff in IT stocks capped the overall market rise. Kwality Wall’s India and Tech Mahindra were among the...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:12 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Despite market jitters, several small-cap Indian companies showcased remarkable profit growth in the December quarter. Craftsman Automation led the pack with a 353% surge, followed by Delhivery and Navin Fluorine, highlighting strong performance across diverse sectors...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
LIC is making a contrarian bet on the IT sector, investing heavily in companies like TCS and HCL Technologies while reducing its exposure to banking giants such as SBI and HDFC Bank.
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
In a bold stride towards technological advancement, Netweb Technologies India witnessed a boom in shares following the introduction of their cutting-edge AI supercomputers. The formidable Tyrone Camarero GB200 and the agile Tyrone Camarero Spark are designed to offer...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Food delivery giant Eternal is boosting its AI integration through an expanded partnership with OpenAI. This collaboration will enhance AI across its consumer platforms like Zomato and Blinkit, as well as internal systems and social impact initiatives. The company...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian primary markets see record IPOs but long-term wealth creation tells a different story. Only a fraction of companies outperform the broader market over time. Investors are cautioned against IPO euphoria. Patience and selectivity are key to sustainable wealth....
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Infosys is leading the way in AI-driven learning and fan engagement. The company is using AI to enhance its free learning platform, Infosys Springboard, and in sports partnerships. This approach aims to develop talent and provide real-time digital experiences. Infosys...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equity markets are set for a strong future. Domestically driven sectors like financials, manufacturing, and consumption will lead growth. By 2026, structural growth themes will overshadow market noise. Investors can anticipate improved earnings visibility and...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Qode Advisors’ QAW strategy defied January 2026 market declines, posting a nearly 7% gain against the Nifty50’s 3% fall. Fund Manager Rishabh Nahar credits a higher gold allocation and dynamic derivative hedges for cushioning risk and generating alpha....
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 10:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of LG Electronics India are in focus after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 1,750 target, implying 15% upside. The brokerage cited strong category leadership and premium positioning. Q3 net profit fell 61% YoY to Rs 89.7 crore, hurt...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 9:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 9:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
On February 17, five Nifty200 stocks featured in the bullish White Marubozu scanner, indicating decisive buying control from open to close. The long, shadowless candlestick signals strong demand and improving price momentum. Traders often use this pattern to...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 9:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
On February 17, five large-cap stocks were flagged in the RSI Trending Up scan after gains of 2–5%. Their RSI readings crossed above 50 from lower levels, indicating strengthening price momentum and rising buying interest. Traders monitor this technical cue for...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 8:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global markets remained cautious on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions simmered, with investors keenly awaiting U.S. Federal Reserve minutes for clues on interest rates. The yen saw stability following positive manufacturing data and news of significant Japanese...
by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 8:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian markets saw a modest uptick as technology stocks recovered from earlier dips, with financial shares also providing a boost. Norwegian Cruise Line surged on news of an activist investor’s stake, while Masimo soared following a major acquisition. General...
