by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s fast-moving consumer goods sector is recovering well. Experts see continued growth, with rural areas leading. Companies are aiming for more market share. Premium products are also driving sales. This trend is expected to continue, making FMCG an...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Seven exclusive MF-held stocks fell up to 55% in a year, while four outliers gained up to 125%, ETMarkets analysis shows.
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Australian shares climbed on Tuesday. BHP surged to a record, boosting the resources sector. This set the tone as earnings season began. The S&P/ASX 200 extended gains. Focus remained on domestic earnings due to market closures elsewhere. Investors watched for...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Motilal Oswal has included Groww’s parent company (Billionbrains Garage Ventures) and Dixon Technologies among its bullish stock ideas in its latest coverage, reflecting confidence in secular growth themes beyond the core index. The brokerage’s Buy call on Groww...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 12:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gaudium IVF has set its IPO price band at Rs 75-79 per share, aiming to raise Rs 165 crore and valuing the company at Rs 575 crore. The fertility services provider’s public offering opens February 20, with funds earmarked for expanding its IVF centre network and...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 12:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Public sector stocks are experiencing a surge, with defence and power sectors showing promise due to robust order books and improving execution. While defence is a preferred long-term theme, experts express caution on oil and gas due to structural headwinds and see...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 12:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin trades around $68,355 after touching $70,000. Ethereum also saw a slight dip. Major altcoins like XRP and BNB showed gains, while Dogecoin fell. The crypto market cap is near $2.35 trillion. Bitcoin is consolidating, holding above key moving averages. Traders...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 12:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of Ola Electric Mobility hit a fresh 52-week low after Citi downgraded the stock to Sell and cut its target price by 51%. As reported by ET Now, the brokerage flagged weak EV penetration, market-share losses and concerns over cash flows.
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions is set to launch its Rs 3,100 crore IPO. The subscription period will be from February 23 to February 25. The company plans to raise funds for growth and debt repayment. This move comes as India’s renewable energy sector gains...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds remained largely flat as market participants awaited a significant debt supply from states. Despite a slight decline in the benchmark 2035 bond yield over the past week, sustained easing may require central bank or government intervention....
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japanese government bond yields dropped significantly on Tuesday. Trading was light due to Lunar New Year holidays in several Asian markets. Super-long-dated bond yields saw sharp declines. A five-year bond auction had a weak outcome. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nitin Raheja of Julius Baer believes the IT sector selloff is overdone, with AI disruption unfolding gradually. He sees strong cash flows enabling IT firms to invest in AI acquisitions and data centers. Raheja also highlights India’s low household equity...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
New RBI regulations will significantly alter how banks sell financial products, fund acquisitions, and lend to market intermediaries. Former SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara believes these moves, particularly stricter mis-selling norms and revised M&A financing...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global markets are experiencing turbulence as investors weigh the immense potential of AI against the massive costs of its development. While AI’s disruptive power across industries is undeniable, the timeline for significant returns on colossal investments...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Information technology stocks rebounded after a steep two-week selloff, with Infosys, TCS and Wipro rising up to 3%. Investor concerns over AI-driven disruption eased slightly, even as brokerages warned that advances in agentic AI could challenge traditional IT...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:02 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
US tech giants are facing a sharp valuation reset in 2026 as investors question whether massive AI spending can deliver adequate returns. Stocks like Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia and Alphabet have fallen, while firms with stronger earnings visibility, such as TSMC and...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:02 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Infosys shares rose on Tuesday after the IT major announced a strategic partnership with AI firm Anthropic to build enterprise-ready AI solutions. The collaboration will integrate Claude models with Infosys Topaz to automate workflows, boost software development and...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:01 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
State Bank of India’s (SBI) stock has surged nearly 70% in the past year, narrowing its valuation gap with private sector giants like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Experts suggest SBI is now fairly valued, with strong fundamentals and earnings visibility supporting...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 11:00 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The rupee edged up by 1 paisa to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, supported by falling global crude oil prices. However, a stronger dollar and foreign institutional investor outflows limited the local unit’s gains. The rupee had settled...
by ET Markets | February 17, 2026 10:14 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Foreign inflows into Asian local currency bonds remained steady in January, marking a fourth straight month of buying as improving growth prospects and resilient exports boosted sentiment. South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia led the gains, while India saw sharp...
