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...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin hovered around $63,000 as global risk aversion impacted crypto markets, with Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing declines. Major altcoins also slipped, contributing to a 2% drop in the global crypto market cap. Analysts suggest consolidation is underway, with...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Cybersecurity stocks in India and the US fell sharply after Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, raising concerns about AI-driven disruption in legacy systems and vulnerability management. Indian counters dropped up to 20%, while global peers also declined, as...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of four companies backed by ace investor Vijay Kedia tumbled up to 20% on Tuesday after investors reacted to AI startup Anthropic’s new security tool, Claude Code Security, which detects and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software. TAC Infosec, where...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian markets face uncertainty driven by US tariff concerns and geopolitical factors, leading to cautious sentiment. AI’s impact on IT services remains unclear, while digital lending platforms show potential for financial services. The auto sector exhibits...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of IBM plunged 13.2% Monday, marking their steepest single-day drop in over 25 years, after AI startup Anthropic said its Claude Code tool can modernise COBOL, the legacy programming language running on IBM systems, raising concerns of AI-driven disruption in...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s equity market faces a holding pattern due to a prolonged earnings downgrade cycle, with valuations remaining elevated. While domestic inflows have buffered FII outflows, they’ve also delayed a necessary valuation reset. A turn in the earnings...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 11:12 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds are trading in a narrow band. Investors are cautious due to significant state borrowing plans. Softer U.S. Treasury yields are providing some stability. The market awaits the outcome of state debt auctions. A large federal government bond sale...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 11:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
A top Federal Reserve official sees little impact on monetary policy from the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, despite acknowledging new economic uncertainties. While potential cost relief could modestly aid growth, ongoing trade policy shifts and upcoming labor...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 11:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of textile companies, including Gokaldas Exports, Pearl Global, and Trident, dropped sharply on Tuesday after the government cut RoDTEP duty benefits by 50%. Exporters urged the government to review the decison citing higher costs and slowing demand. The RoDTEP...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 11:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Wall Street experienced a sharp downturn as renewed trade policy uncertainty and concerns over the technology sector’s outlook prompted a defensive market shift. Investors moved capital into safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasuries, reflecting heightened...
by ET Markets | February 24, 2026 11:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Aditya Shah of Hercules Advisors believes IT sector sentiment is overly negative, presenting buying chances. He advises caution on banks like IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank due to recent issues. Cigarette stocks face policy risks. Shah favors private banks,...
