by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 4:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, ended Friday higher. The Reserve Bank of India maintained its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent. Cigarette stocks saw a significant surge following price increases. Global markets retreated, impacted by a Wall Street selloff and...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 4:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
About 170 BSE-listed companies sustained profit margins above 10% for four straight quarters to December 2025. From these, 14 non-financial midcaps and largecaps delivered 50–430% one-year returns, highlighting operational efficiency, scale, and disciplined...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Total expenses during the quarter rose sharply to Rs 1,113 crore, up from Rs 796 crore in Q2FY26 and Rs 851 crore in Q3FY25, reflecting a 40% sequential increase and a 31% year-on-year rise. The higher costs were driven by employee benefits, raw material expenses, and...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 4:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
MRF shares jumped up to 9% after strong December quarter results, driven by doubled profits, margin expansion, and revenue growth. Improved operating leverage and a second interim dividend boosted investor confidence despite higher costs in a volatile cost environment...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Trent Limited is changing its Zudio store strategy. Aggressive expansion in cities has slowed growth. The company is now focusing on smaller cities. This move comes with new challenges and risks. Investors are watching closely to see if Trent can maintain its...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
UPI stocks Paytm and Mobikwik fell up to 4% after the RBI proposed a framework to compensate customers for small value fraudulent transactions. The central bank plans to cap compensation at Rs 25,000 while tightening customer liability norms and enhancing digital...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Cigarette company shares saw a significant jump on Friday. This surge followed reports of price increases, with firms like ITC, Godfrey Phillips, and VST Industries passing on higher costs to consumers. The market also saw value buying after a recent tax overhaul....
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 2:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Market expert Sunil Subramaniam believes the recent silver price drop is a temporary unwinding of speculative bets, not a sign of the precious metals bull market ending. He points to ongoing dedollarisation and persistent geopolitical risks as key drivers, predicting...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Tyre maker MRF announced a second interim dividend of Rs 3 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This follows a robust Q3 earnings report. Net profit surged significantly, driven by strong operational performance and improved business execution....
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The impact of earnings, recent sharp share declines, and the weekend’s impending election contributed to a sense of tug-of-war in Tokyo’s equity markets, said Maki Sawada, an equities strategist at Nomura Securities.
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 1:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Reserve Bank of India has removed the Rs 2.5 lakh crore investment limit for debt securities under the voluntary retention route. This move aims to attract stable foreign debt flows. Investments will now follow general route ceilings. Foreign investors have shown...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Fractal Analytics’ upcoming ₹2,834-crore IPO is set to generate significant wealth for promoters and early investors, allowing them to monetise long-term investments as India’s first pure-play AI company goes public at a top price of ₹900 per share. The issue, opening...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian IT stocks are experiencing a sharp decline. Experts warn that Artificial Intelligence is disrupting the traditional IT business model. This is leading to concerns about future growth and company valuations. Investors are advised to consider other sectors like...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Jefferies highlights significant pressures on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) following Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ weak December quarter, with JLR’s EBITDA plunging 91% YoY. Despite improved India PV prospects, JLR faces structural challenges, including...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
CME Group has increased margin requirements for gold and silver futures to manage heightened market volatility. Both initial and maintenance margins for gold futures rose to 9% from 8%, while silver futures saw an increase to 18% from 15%. These changes follow a...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds held steady on Friday. Investors await the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision. While a repo rate cut is unlikely, bondholders seek guidance on liquidity. Banks are urging the RBI to adjust regulations to address a deposit...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Morgan Stanley sees Indian equities entering a rare phase that supports a valuation re-rating, driven by policy stimulus, improving earnings, weak foreign positioning and attractive relative valuations. With macro stability improving and growth accelerating, the firm...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin rebounded to around $64,000 after slipping to an intraday low of $60,000, as softer U.S. labour data and concerns over heavy AI-sector capital spending weighed on risk sentiment. Despite the recovery, Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 9% in the past 24...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 11:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and will proactively manage liquidity to ensure effective monetary policy transmission. The central bank also plans to remove the Rs 2.5 lakh crore limit for investments under the Voluntary Retention Route,...
by ET Markets | February 6, 2026 11:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Fractal Analytics, a leading Indian AI firm, is launching a Rs 2,833.90 crore IPO on February 9, marking India’s first pure-play AI company to go public. With a grey market premium suggesting a potential 7% listing gain, the issue aims to fund growth and...
