by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Benjamin Graham’s insight explains market behaviour. In the short term, stock prices reflect popularity and sentiment, like a voting machine. Over time, however, fundamental business performance dictates value, transforming the market into a weighing machine....
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Asian equities traded mixed as subdued US inflation data bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Markets saw fluctuations in Japan, with the yen weakening, while Australian shares remained flat. This comes as the region braces for Lunar...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s largest stock exchange, NSE, faces a new hurdle in its decade-long IPO journey. A petition in Delhi High Court questions Sebi’s approval for the listing. The case centers on alleged violations of rules for adjusting derivative trades during...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Corporate revenues and profits surged in India during the December quarter, driven by GST reforms and strong performance in key sectors like automotive and financials. Analysts anticipate continued double-digit earnings growth in FY27, supported by favorable trade...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Bank of England faces a crucial week of economic data releases, including inflation and labor market figures, following a narrow decision to hold interest rates. Policymakers are divided on the path forward, with inflation remaining a key concern despite...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bond yields are diverging, with short-term rates falling due to liquidity while long-term rates rise, signaling the end of the current rate-cut cycle. Institutions are locking in long-term funds, anticipating future rate increases, as the market prices in a potential...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Emerging markets are poised for a long-term uptrend after years of underperformance, according to 13D Research & Strategy. While India may see temporary underperformance, China and Brazil are highlighted as key bets, alongside energy, gold, and silver. The firm...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 7:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nifty faces a range-bound week after failing to breach 26,000. Analysts anticipate cautious trading with support seen at 25,300 and resistance at 25,700-26,000. Traders are advised a wait-and-watch approach. Key stock picks include Bajaj Finance, Torrent Pharma, Tata...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 6:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Overseas fund managers have reduced bearish derivative bets on India, moving from near-lifetime lows as market pessimism eases. However, they remain cautious, retaining significant short positions due to ongoing AI trade uncertainties on Wall Street. This cautious...
by ET Markets | February 16, 2026 6:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) can now factor in DLGs when setting aside buffers for potential loan losses, provided the guarantee forms an integral part of the loan arrangement, the RBI said last week.
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) staged a sharp turnaround in early February, pumping Rs 19,675 crore into Indian equities in the first fortnight, supported by the US-India trade deal and easing global macro concerns.
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s recent trade agreements signal a strategic shift toward competitiveness-led global integration. By improving tariff parity and market access with major economies, India is strengthening export visibility, funding its current account deficit sustainably, and...
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 1:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
On the other hand, geopolitical risks are still high. Global risk indicators continue to show heightened concerns around interstate tensions and geoeconomic confrontation through 2026. Such uncertainty can keep volatility high in commodity markets—even if spot prices...
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The index is attempting to fill last week’s downside gap, and the crucial support at the 200-DMA near 25,300 is likely to be tested in the near term, Jain added.
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nifty ended sharply lower as broad-based selling pushed the index below key technical levels, with volatility rising. Rupak De of LKP Securities warned of near-term weakness toward 25,000 unless resistance is reclaimed. Technical analysts suggested buying Kirloskar...
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued firms eroded by more than Rs 3 lakh crore last week, with IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest laggards amid a bearish trend in equities.
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Groww’s BSE Hospitals ETF targets India’s hospital segment, driven by domestic healthcare demand, insurance penetration and capacity expansion. CEO Varun Gupta says hospitals offer a pure-play, long-term structural growth opportunity, while balanced asset allocation...
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Technical strategist Rupak De of LKP Securities warns that a break below the 20-day moving average has weakened Nifty’s near-term structure. Rising volatility and breached supports suggest downside risk toward 25,000 unless resistance levels are reclaimed, while...
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 11:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Retail investor participation shifted sharply in the December quarter, with several large-cap and PSU stocks seeing notable declines in individual shareholders. This analysis lists the ten companies with the steepest retail exits between September and December 2025,...
by ET Markets | February 15, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Analyst forecasts provide a strategic view of future market potential beyond headline numbers. This analysis highlights ten Nifty500 stocks identified using consensus estimates from Trendlyne, focusing on companies with sequential earnings growth, multi-analyst...