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Geopolitical concerns push gold above Rs 1.59 lakh, silver nears Rs 2.66 lakh

Earlier in the day, gold had jumped 2 per cent while silver soared 6 per cent. Analysts attributed the surge to geopolitical tensions as US President Donald Trump's 10-day deadline for a "meaningful deal" with Iran drew closer.

Feb 23, 2026

Indian stock markets opened weak on Thursday as pressure from a falling rupee and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment muted on Dalal Street. The opening also coincided with the weekly F&O expiry for the Sensex, adding to the cautious

Sensex, Nifty trade with strong gains over US tariff developments

As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 563 points, or 0.68 per cent, to reach 83,375, and Nifty gained 170 points, or 0.67 per cent to settle at 25,741.

Feb 23, 2026

GIFT Nifty sets new record with $23.48B turnover and 457,989 contracts traded

The index recorded its highest-ever single-day trading volume of 457,989 contracts, with a turnover of $23.48 billion, or around Rs 2.13 lakh crore.

Feb 22, 2026

GoI capex contracts 23.4 pc in Q3 as spending adjusts after H1 frontloading: ICRA

ICRA projects GDP growth to ease to 7.2 per cent in Q3 from 8.2 per cent in Q2, citing lower government capex, weak exports and base effects, though growth is expected to remain above 7 per cent supported by festive demand and GST rationalisation.

Feb 22, 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.

Market cap of six top-10 firms jump Rs 63,478 crore

The broader market also ended the week on a positive note, as the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 187.95 points, or 0.22 per cent. Among the gainers, Larsen & Toubro saw its market capitalisation jump by Rs 28,523.31 crore to Rs 6,02,552.24 crore.

Feb 22, 2026

Nifty, Sensex close higher amid tariff relief, steady RBI stance

Nifty-500 clocks highest earnings growth in 8 quarters

India Inc posted its strongest earnings growth in eight quarters in Q3 FY26, with aggregate profits of the Nifty 500 companies rising 19% year-on-year, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Feb 22, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post moderate gains amid strong domestic earnings cues

DIIs continue to provide strong support to markets driven by strong domestic cues

FIIs recorded net outflows of approximately Rs 7,000 crore in the cash market for the week ending February 20, amid volatile trading sessions marked by heavy selling on February 13 (Rs 7,395 crore outflow).

Feb 22, 2026

Business leadership built on people and values; focus on energy, logistics, infra, more opportunities for tier-3 & tier-4 students: Karan Adani

Earlier, he reiterated that the Adani Group remains focused on three core sectors, energy utilities, logistics including ports and airports, and infrastructure, while creating greater opportunities for students from tier-3 and tier-4 cities.

Feb 21, 2026

PNB manager held in Rs 6.5 crore gold loan scam case

Gold rises 0.23% on safe-haven demand; silver jumps over 4%

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,54,080 on Friday down from Rs 1,54,483 seen on Monday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).

Feb 21, 2026

No proposal to impose transaction charges on UPI payments, reiterates Centre

UPI handles 170 billion transactions annually, signals India's digital reach

By moving money over 170 billion times per year across a billion people, instantly and cheaply, India proved that "the world's digital financial highways could one day flow through the country," and signalled its arrival "as a global economic and high-tech superpower," the report said.

Feb 21, 2026

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NIFTY 50, BSE Sensex edge higher for week amid AI-led IT losses

Nifty added 0.39 per cent during the week and added 0.46 per cent on the last trading day to settle at 25,571. At Friday's close, Sensex was up 316 points or 0.38 per cent at 82,814. It advanced 0.38 per cent during the week.

Feb 21, 2026

India's forex reserves surge by $14.36 billion to reach all-time high of $723.77 billion

India's forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

According to RBI data, the value of gold reserves, a key component of foreign exchange reserves, increased by $4.990 billion to $128.466 billion in the week ended February 13.

Feb 20, 2026

Sensex trades at all-time high, PSU bank and metal stocks lead

Nifty, Sensex post strong gains led by metals, PSU banks

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 316 points, or 0.38 per cent to settle at 82,814. Nifty added 116 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 25,571.

Feb 20, 2026

EU, US trade pacts to help India's growth momentum sustain for a longer period: RBI

The RBI said India's economy continues to grow strongly despite global uncertainties, with real GDP expected to rise 7.4% in 2025-26. Recent trade agreements with the EU and a US trade deal are expected to sustain growth momentum. Strong contributions from the services and manufacturing sectors.

Feb 20, 2026

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

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Geopolitical concerns push gold above Rs 1.59 lakh, silver nears Rs 2.66 lakh

Sensex, Nifty trade with strong gains over US tariff developments

GIFT Nifty sets new record with $23.48B turnover and 457,989 contracts traded

GoI capex contracts 23.4 pc in Q3 as spending adjusts after H1 frontloading: ICRA

Market cap of six top-10 firms jump Rs 63,478 crore

Nifty-500 clocks highest earnings growth in 8 quarters

DIIs continue to provide strong support to markets driven by strong domestic cues

Business leadership built on people and values; focus on energy, logistics, infra, more opportunities for tier-3 & tier-4 students: Karan Adani

Gold rises 0.23% on safe-haven demand; silver jumps over 4%

UPI handles 170 billion transactions annually, signals India's digital reach

NIFTY 50, BSE Sensex edge higher for week amid AI-led IT losses

India's forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

Nifty, Sensex post strong gains led by metals, PSU banks

EU, US trade pacts to help India's growth momentum sustain for a longer period: RBI

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

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