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Sensex, Nifty open in red; IT continues to bleed

As of 9.26 a.m., Sensex lost 154 points, or 0.19 per cent, to reach 82,343, and Nifty dipped 31 points, or 0.12 per cent, to settle at 25,423.

Feb 20, 2026

RBI policy, auto sales and US data likely to drive stock market next week

Nifty 50 Q3 profits dip after 13 quarters despite 10 pc revenue growth

Excluding banks, financial services and oil and gas firms, aggregate revenue rose 10 per cent in the quarter — the first double‑digit increase since the March 2023 quarter but aggregate profits dipped due to one‑time accounting impact of India's new Labour Codes.

Feb 20, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty log sharpest fall in over 2-weeks amid global tensions

The Sensex closed at 82,498.14, down 1,236.11 points or 1.48 per cent. The Nifty settled at 25,454.35, falling 365 points or 1.41 per cent. The benchmarks posted their worst single-day fall since February 1 this year.

Feb 19, 2026

The 30-share Sensex closed at 83,450.96, rising 173.81 points or 0.21 per cent. The broader Nifty settled at 25,725.40, up 42.65 points or 0.17 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty open with mild gains amid intense AI discussions

As of 9.30 am, Sensex added 35 points, or 0.04 per cent, to reach 83,769, and Nifty gained 30 points, or 0.12 per cent to settle at 25,850.

Feb 19, 2026

Nifty, Sensex post notable gains amid deeper AI discussions at Impact Summit

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 283 points, or 0.34 per cent to settle at 83,734. Nifty added 93 points, or 0.37 per cent, to close at 25,819.

Feb 18, 2026

Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold, silver prices rise over macro-economic factors

"Gold has support at Rs 1,49,800 and Rs 1,47,700 while resistance at Rs 1,53,150 and Rs 1,55,500. MCX silver has support at Rs 2,24,400 and Rs 2,18,800, and resistance is at Rs 2,32,200 and Rs 2,36,000," an analyst said.

Feb 18, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty trade flat; IT index dips 1.35 pc

As of 9.30 am, Sensex lost 27 points, or 0.03 per cent, to reach 83,423, and Nifty dipped 2 points, or 0.01 per cent at 25,722.

Feb 18, 2026

Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 14% as precious metals tumble from record highs: Should you buy?

Gold, silver prices continue to decline amid weakening safe haven demand

Gold and silver prices fell for a second straight session amid weakening safe-haven demand. The MCX, gold April futures slipped 0.56 per cent while silver March futures dropped 1.18 per cent, as a stronger dollar and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on bullion prices.

Feb 17, 2026

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; PSU banks and IT stocks lead rally

The 30-share Sensex closed at 83,450.96, rising 173.81 points or 0.21 per cent. The broader Nifty settled at 25,725.40, up 42.65 points or 0.17 per cent.

Feb 17, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Indian stock markets trade lower, metals lead losses

As of 9.30 am, Sensex lost 232 points, or 0.28 per cent, to reach 83,044, and Nifty dipped 92 points, or 0.36 per cent, to settle at 25,590.

Feb 17, 2026

UPI pips cash as India's top payment mode with 57 per cent share of total transactions

UPI has become the country's most preferred payment mode, accounting for 57% of total transactions, surpassing cash at 38%, according to a Finance Ministry-commissioned study. Digital payments now dominate daily spending habits, with 65% of users making multiple UPI transactions daily,

Feb 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues, FII selling

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 22 points, or 0.02 per cent, to reach 83,604, and Nifty lost 6 points, or 0.03 per cent, at 25,464.

Feb 16, 2026

Ola Electric trades near 52-week low as Bhavish Aggarwal sells 2.6 crore shares

Ola Electric's revenue from operations drops 55 pc in Q3, losses up on-quarter

The company's total revenue also saw a significant decline in the December quarter, falling 56.99 per cent year-on-year to Rs 504 crore, compared to Rs 1,172 crore in the same period last year.

Feb 14, 2026

PNB manager held in Rs 6.5 crore gold loan scam case

Gold falls below Rs 1,56,000 as investors weigh macro risks

Gold traded positive in early session on Friday, but overall tone remains volatile to weak after sharp sell-off from Rs 1,58,000 to Rs 1,54,000, as prices failed to sustain above the Rs 1,60,000 mark.

Feb 14, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade higher over sustained foreign inflows

Nifty, Sensex decline as AI concerns weigh on IT sector

Nifty lost 0.87 per cent during the week and dipped 1.30 per cent on the last trading day to 25,471. At Friday's close, the Sensex was down 1,048 points or 1.25 per cent at 82,626. It declined 1.14 per cent during the week.

Feb 14, 2026

Sensex, Nifty dip around 1.25 pc; metal stocks lead losses

Indian equity markets ended deep in red on Friday, with Sensex falling 1,048 points (1.25%) to 82,626 and Nifty declining 336 points (1.30%) to 25,471, marking the second consecutive session of losses.

Feb 13, 2026

Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Precious metals surge 1-2 pc over value buying at support levels

COMEX gold traded in the $4,850–$5,100 range after falling from recent highs, while silver hovered near $73–$84 levels. Market experts cited central bank buying, safe-haven demand, structural supply deficits in silver, and upcoming US inflation data as key drivers influencing prices.

Feb 13, 2026

New CPI series to make poverty estimates, policy responses more accurate: CEA Nageswaran

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Sensex, Nifty open in red; IT continues to bleed

Nifty 50 Q3 profits dip after 13 quarters despite 10 pc revenue growth

Sensex, Nifty log sharpest fall in over 2-weeks amid global tensions

Sensex, Nifty open with mild gains amid intense AI discussions

Nifty, Sensex post notable gains amid deeper AI discussions at Impact Summit

Gold, silver prices rise over macro-economic factors

Sensex, Nifty trade flat; IT index dips 1.35 pc

Gold, silver prices continue to decline amid weakening safe haven demand

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; PSU banks and IT stocks lead rally

Indian stock markets trade lower, metals lead losses

UPI pips cash as India's top payment mode with 57 per cent share of total transactions

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak

Ola Electric's revenue from operations drops 55 pc in Q3, losses up on-quarter

Gold falls below Rs 1,56,000 as investors weigh macro risks

Nifty, Sensex decline as AI concerns weigh on IT sector

Sensex, Nifty dip around 1.25 pc; metal stocks lead losses

Precious metals surge 1-2 pc over value buying at support levels

New CPI series to make poverty estimates, policy responses more accurate: CEA Nageswaran

Sensex, Nifty dip sharply as IT stocks plummet over AI fears

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag market

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