by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:15 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Blue Owl Capital’s $1.4 billion asset sale and halted fund redemptions rattled US financial stocks, highlighting mounting private credit stress. Investors are cautious over software-linked loans, liquidity, and valuations, underscoring how vulnerabilities in private...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:14 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Friday. This decline was driven by a stronger dollar and rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions also played a role. Domestic stock markets saw selling pressure, further impacting the rupee. Foreign investors...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:12 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Omnitech Engineering has announced its upcoming IPO, aiming to raise Rs 583 crore with a price band of Rs 216-227 per share. The precision component manufacturer’s share sale opens February 25, with funds earmarked for debt repayment and expansion. The company,...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:12 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japan’s interest rates are climbing towards 1%, prompting global investors to watch closely. This shift from ultra-easy policy could see Japanese households move savings into deposits, potentially altering global capital flows. Higher domestic yields might lead...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian benchmark indices, Nifty and BSE Sensex, opened lower on Friday, continuing the previous day’s decline due to ongoing selling in IT stocks. While the Nifty traded flat, the Sensex slipped, with IT and pharma sectors experiencing pressure. ONGC, BEL, and...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Construction firm NCC may see slow growth in FY26 due to project delays and payment issues. However, Reliance Industries offers a chance to buy as its consumer and telecom businesses are set to drive future earnings. The Nifty index has strong support at 25,000....
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Novartis India shares surged nearly 18% after its Swiss parent announced the sale of its 70.68% stake for approximately Rs 1,446 crore. A consortium of investors will acquire the stake at Rs 860.64 per share, a 3.6% premium. They’ve also launched an offer for an...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Novartis India shares surged nearly 18% after its Swiss parent announced the sale of its 70.68% stake for approximately Rs 1,446 crore. A consortium of investors will acquire the stake at Rs 860.64 per share, a 3.6% premium. They’ve also launched an offer for an...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Netweb Technologies, a hardware firm, has seen its market value surge over 600% by becoming a proxy for India’s AI ambitions. Strong earnings, rising AI revenues, and a robust order book, including a significant national order, have fueled this growth. The...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver prices rose in early trade amid escalating US-Iran tensions, boosting safe-haven demand. MCX gold gained Rs 400, while silver jumped Rs 3,000. The removal of additional margins by MCX and NSE is expected to improve liquidity and participation, even as...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global markets, especially Wall Street, are keenly awaiting the IMF’s annual review of U.S. economic policies, due February 25. The assessment will scrutinize fiscal sustainability, trade imbalances, and the dollar’s global standing. Elevated U.S. deficits...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 10:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
PSU bank stocks have emerged as a standout theme on Dalal Street, powered by strong credit growth, multi-decadal low NPAs and record profits. The combined market cap of 12 state-run lenders has surged by Rs 5.75 lakh crore to Rs 21.35 lakh crore in six months, driving...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 9:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Apurva Sheth of Samco Securities forecasts a continued bull market for gold and silver, projecting record highs driven by structural deficits and strong investment demand. He anticipates gold reaching $7,040 and silver $140-210 within three years, highlighting a...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 9:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s stock market may have found its bottom. Three strong economic factors are supporting growth. Financials and domestic cyclical sectors offer good investment opportunities. Mid and small-cap stocks are now a pure growth bet with no safety margin....
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 9:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold prices dipped slightly as the dollar strengthened, with investors awaiting crucial U.S. inflation data for monetary policy direction. Geopolitical tensions and a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook also influenced market sentiment. Analysts anticipate continued...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 9:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Zydus Lifesciences is in focus after receiving USFDA clearance with zero observations for its Ahmedabad facility and launching ANYRA, India’s first indigenous Aflibercept biosimilar. The developments strengthen its regulatory standing and expand its ophthalmology...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 9:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of Waaree Energies are in focus after the company confirmed talks with Andhra Pradesh and other states to set up a 16–20 GWh lithium-ion battery gigafactory. The Rs 8,000–8,175 crore project, approved by the state, aims to create 3,000 jobs and strengthen...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 7:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Asian equities declined as escalating US-Iran tensions impacted market sentiment, while oil prices surged to their highest point since August. Markets reopened lower in Japan and Australia, with caution resurfacing due to fresh geopolitical risks. Stocks have not yet...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 6:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday. This downturn was driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which pushed Brent crude oil prices above $71 a barrel. The Indian economy’s reliance on oil imports makes it vulnerable to...
by ET Markets | February 20, 2026 6:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
MAS Financial Services (MFSL) has seen a 9% stock gain, outperforming its sector index, driven by double-digit disbursement growth and improving margins. The company aims for ₹1,00,000 crore AUM by 2036, with analysts maintaining a ‘buy’ rating and raising...
