by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 6:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equity markets tumbled as US-Iran tensions triggered broad-based selling. Select stocks like Newgen, Netweb and Tata Investment gained.
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 6:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Top 10 large-cap stocks are trading well above their industry P/E, signaling high investor confidence, growth expectations, or potential overvaluation across sectors including power, finance, insurance, and consumer goods.Top 10 large-cap stocks are trading well above...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 5:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Samco Securities, which accurately forecast the gold and silver rally, now sees crude oil entering a strong uptrend. Apurva Sheth highlights bullish technical patterns and favourable supply-demand dynamics, with near-term targets at $72 to $73. He also outlines...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 5:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Brent crude has unexpectedly surged to $70 a barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. This “war premium” is overshadowing earlier oversupply fears. Analysts warn that any disruption in the...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Multi Commodity Exchange of India shares surged over 100% driven by a bullion price rally. Following sharp corrections in gold and silver, exchanges increased margin requirements to curb volatility. While futures activity contracted, options trading picked up,...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equities are testing a crucial 25,650 support level for the Nifty, with analysts suggesting a potential bounce if it holds. However, a break could trigger further declines. PSU banks are highlighted as a strong sector, with Punjab National Bank a top pick....
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company plans a major restructuring. The agriculture business will be separated by April. This move precedes a planned Initial Public Offering by December. The company aims to reduce its debt significantly. This will...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Pernod Ricard has nothing new on the horizon in terms of an initial public offering of its Indian unit and this is one of a long list of options the company reviews annually, CEO Alexandre Ricard told Reuters following reports the company was...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
U.S.-based Invitation Homes forecast annual funds from operations (FFO) below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as the real estate investment trust navigates higher costs in an inflationary environment.
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japan’s government bond (JGB) yield curve maintained its flattening trend on Thursday, as foreign investors supported demand for a 20-year bond auction, the first after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s tax-cut pledge had sent its yield to record highs...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Market veteran Samir Arora expresses cautious optimism for India’s equity market, expecting a stable trajectory with reasonable earnings growth. He advises investors to remain disciplined, particularly in the IT sector, urging patience until visibility improves...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Omnitech Engineering, a Gujarat-based precision components maker, has filed its RHP for a Rs 583 crore IPO comprising a Rs 418 crore fresh issue and a Rs 165 crore offer for sale by promoter Udaykumar Arunkumar Parekh. The issue will be offered via the book-building...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
South Korean shares surged to a record high, driven by a tech-led rebound on Wall Street. The benchmark KOSPI closed up 3.09%, with major tech and auto companies seeing significant gains. Meanwhile, the won weakened against the dollar, and benchmark bond yields...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Mutual funds sustained strong buying momentum in January 2026, investing over Rs 42,000 crore in equities. ETMarkets analysis shows 31 stocks were added across multiple schemes, with 11 delivering 50–100% returns over one year, including a multibagger, highlighting...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Australian shares reached an all-time peak on Thursday. Strong company earnings fueled widespread gains. Banks and miners led the advance. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed significantly. Investors are watching upcoming earnings reports. Unemployment data also...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Consumer analyst Abneesh Roy sees a real FMCG revival driven by GST cuts, steady rural demand, and recovering urban consumption. He highlights Nestle, Britannia, Marico, and Tata Consumer as near-term beneficiaries, while positioning ITC as a one-to-two-year recovery...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian markets slumped on Thursday as Nifty and Sensex reversed early gains, dragged down by heavy selling across banking, metal, auto and FMCG stocks. Investor wealth fell by ₹2.73 lakh crore. A hawkish US Fed outlook and a sharp rise in crude prices further...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indonesia’s recent bond auction saw softer demand, attributed to Lunar New Year holidays, despite market jitters from MSCI’s downgrade warning and Moody’s outlook cut. While foreign sentiment for rupiah bonds remains stable, concerns over policy...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 12:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Godfrey Phillips India shares are surging. Companies are raising cigarette prices to cover higher costs, in light of the new tobacco tax regime. The price hikes aim to reduce expected profit declines. Marlboro Compact prices have increased. ITC is also expected to...
by ET Markets | February 19, 2026 12:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares surged after announcing a strategic partnership with OpenAI to build AI infrastructure in India and offer joint market solutions. This collaboration aims to boost productivity, enhance software engineering, and position India as...
