by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 5:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian rupee closed modestly weaker on Tuesday, weighed down by a drop in local stocks and strong dollar demand from the non-deliverable forwards market, though losses were limited by central bank intervention.
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 4:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 4:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
IDFC First Bank shares saw a brief surge then settled flat. This followed Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s statement on recovering the full Rs 590 crore from a fraud case. The bank had previously reported fraudulent activity by employees at a...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sify Infinit’s offering will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth 25 billion rupees and a secondary sale of about 12 billion rupees, according to its draft prospectus.
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Nifty IT index has crashed over 21% in February—its worst monthly drop since 2008—as fears of AI-driven disruption roil tech stocks. Heavyweights like Infosys, HCLTech and TCS tumbled sharply, pushing valuations to multi-year lows. Experts warn that despite cheap...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 4:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Zinc prices climbed 2% to Rs 332 on Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited, supported by favourable global cues and tight supply-demand dynamics. Analyst Ajit Mishra expects momentum to resume after Chinese markets reopen, with technical indicators signalling...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 4:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Real estate stocks tumbled on Tuesday as sharp IT selloff renewed worries about commercial property demand and urban housing appetite. The Nifty Realty index dropped 3%, with Prestige Estates, Lodha, Signatureglobal and Godrej Properties among the biggest losers,...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 3:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Real estate stocks tumbled on Tuesday as sharp IT selloff renewed worries about commercial property demand and urban housing appetite. The Nifty Realty index dropped 3%, with Prestige Estates, Lodha, Signatureglobal and Godrej Properties among the biggest losers,...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 3:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s unlisted giants are poised for public markets. A new ranking highlights 100 companies with strong revenue and growth. Reliance Retail and Flipkart lead this group of future IPO contenders. These firms show significant financial performance and scaling...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Investors are advised to be selective with NBFCs. Valuations are high, and earnings growth premiums over banks are shrinking. Margin pressures are a key risk. Digital lending will transform the sector in the coming years. Larger, diversified NBFCs with strong...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, with AI-related stocks rallying on expectation of further investment in AI infrastructure after a report of a possible Nvidia-OpenAI deal.
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian IT stocks experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday. This selloff is driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting the sector. Analysts are divided on whether to invest now or wait. Some believe the market is overreacting and valuations are becoming...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 2:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Equity markets opened lower, with the Nifty falling over 1% below 25,500. Analysts anticipate strong support around 25,200, aligning with the 200-day moving average and a key retracement level. Despite Nifty’s weakness, Bank Nifty is outperforming, and...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
US markets’ long-held exceptionalism is facing a reality check, according to Jim Walker. Trade tariff chaos is creating prolonged uncertainty, hindering investment and economic growth. He points to the dollar’s weakening confidence, mirrored by gold...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
IT stocks slumped on February 24, falling up to 8%, after IBM plunged 13% on Wall Street—its worst drop in 25 years—amid concerns that Anthropic’s Claude AI tool could streamline COBOL code and disrupt IBM’s legacy business. The weakness spilled over to Indian IT...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
South India’s cement sector is witnessing a promising price recovery, with sustained hikes and a shift towards value over volume. Experts anticipate significant price increases in the coming months, driven by a focus on profitability and a projected 7-8% volume...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold prices are experiencing significant volatility, driven by narratives of global risk and uncertainty rather than traditional fundamentals. Central bank purchases and investor demand, particularly from China, have fueled this surge. Traditional valuation models are...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shree Ram Twistex IPO was subscribed 30% on Day 2, with the retail portion oversubscribed more than two times while QIBs remained absent. The grey market premium rose to 9%, indicating a potential listing around Rs 113. The Rs 110 crore issue closes on February...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Australian shares saw little change as cautious investors awaited key domestic inflation data and clarity on trade tariffs. Losses in heavyweight banks offset gains in miners, with financials, technology, and real estate sectors declining. Miners and energy stocks...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Corporate earnings in India are poised for a stronger FY27, driven by nominal GDP growth and rupee depreciation, according to Manish Gunwani. While AI disruption is currently influencing market sentiment more than earnings, domestic and export-oriented sectors are...
