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Stock Market LIVE: RIL, ICICI Bank drag Sensex by 300pts, Nifty below 25,750; IT, pharma hold gains

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday, Feb 19: In the broader markets, Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices were trading lower by 0.52 per cent and 0.11 per cent, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: RIL, ICICI Bank drag Sensex by 300pts, Nifty below 25,750; IT, pharma hold gains
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

F&B players to sustain outperformance; Britannia, Marico top picks: JM Fin

For Q4, the brokerage expects Marico to lead the HPC segment with around 20 per cent sales growth, followed by 9-10 per cent growth for Dabur India and Godrej Consumer Products

F&B players to sustain outperformance; Britannia, Marico top picks: JM Fin
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Netweb share price zooms 20% in 3 sessions; buy, sell or hold?

Netweb share price: The shares of India's largest supercomputing systems manufacturer have gained almost 20 per cent in just three trading sessions

Netweb share price zooms 20% in 3 sessions; buy, sell or hold?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

Gold, silver ETFs rebound as previous metals rise; global cues add support

Gold futures for April delivery edged higher to ₹1,56,050 per 10 gram on the MCX during the morning session, while silver futures for March delivery rose to ₹2,44,901 per kilogram

Gold, silver ETFs rebound as previous metals rise; global cues add support
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

LG Electronics newly rated 'Buy' at Axis Direct; 16% upside potential seen

Axis Direct believes LG Electronics is well-positioned for sustained profitability and growth supported by its leading market share, brand equity, and deep distribution networks

LG Electronics newly rated 'Buy' at Axis Direct; 16% upside potential seen
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

NCC share price drops 10%, hits over 2-year low on NHAI debarment order

NCC share price declined 9.9 per cent to ₹135, the lowest level since July 14, 2023, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

NCC share price drops 10%, hits over 2-year low on NHAI debarment order
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?

Kwality Wall's shares listed at a sharp discount on NSE and BSE, falling up to 30% from discovered price. Analysts flag margin pressure, seasonality risks, and valuation concerns

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Jindal Saw slips 4% after API restricts monogram use on seamless pipes

In one year, Jindal Saw shares have slipped over 25 per cent, compared to Sensex's rise of 10 per cent

Jindal Saw slips 4% after API restricts monogram use on seamless pipes
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Tata Steel hits new high, up 12% in 1 month; what's driving metal stock?

MOFSL remains constructive on Tata Steel on the back of a strong domestic demand outlook, safeguard duty-led price support, ongoing capacity expansions and a gradual turnaround in the EU biz.

Tata Steel hits new high, up 12% in 1 month; what's driving metal stock?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

Analysts reaffirm positive stance on Navin Fluorine, eye near-term growth

Analysts remain upbeat on Navin Fluorine's outlook, citing strong growth in the CDMO business, robust demand for R32 and HFC-32, and a solid pipeline in specialty chemicals

Analysts reaffirm positive stance on Navin Fluorine, eye near-term growth
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Inox Green shares jump 7% as group wins Wind World IPP, O&M business

The acquisition will be carried out through group companies -- Inox Clean Energy Ltd.'s subsidiary, Inox Neo Energies and Inox Green Energy Services Ltd

Inox Green shares jump 7% as group wins Wind World IPP, O&M business
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Refex Industries jumps 8% as SAT stays Sebi penalty against promoter

The counter saw buying after the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) granted a stay on the recovery of the penalty imposed by the Sebi against Anil Jain, promoter of Refex Industries

Refex Industries jumps 8% as SAT stays Sebi penalty against promoter
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

BL Kashyap spikes 8% on ₹300-crore order for Greater Noida housing project

BL Kashyap stock rose after the company informed stock exchanges that it had secured a work order worth ₹300 crore (excluding goods and services tax (GST)) from CRC Greens Private Limited.

BL Kashyap spikes 8% on ₹300-crore order for Greater Noida housing project
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

BGR Energy Systems shares drop 4% after ₹634-crore VAT dues settlement

Under the amnesty scheme, BGR Energy paid ₹29.1 crore towards settlement, while relief of ₹606.43 crore was granted through waiver of interest, penalty and late fees

BGR Energy Systems shares drop 4% after ₹634-crore VAT dues settlement
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin

The NSE to levy 15% additional margin on equity derivatives in which top 10 clients account for more than 20% MWPL from March F&O series onwards; withdraws additional margin on Gold, Silver futures.

Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

MCX, NSE remove additional margins on gold, silver future contracts

MCX and NSE said have removed an extra 3 per cent margin on all gold futures contracts and 7 per cent on all silver futures contracts, starting today. The move is expected to ease margin requirements

MCX, NSE remove additional margins on gold, silver future contracts
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Alco-bev premiumisation intact in Q3; Radico top pick for JM Financial

Among key trends, spirits companies such as Radico Khaitan Ltd. and United Spirits Ltd. continued to outperform beer major United Breweries Ltd. on volumes, JM Financial said

Alco-bev premiumisation intact in Q3; Radico top pick for JM Financial
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Dividend stocks: Alkem Labs, Irctc, 25 others to remain in spotlight today

Here is the complete list of the stocks trading ex-dividend tomorrow, along with their respective record dates and announced dividend amounts

Dividend stocks: Alkem Labs, Irctc, 25 others to remain in spotlight today
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:10 AM IST

NSE launches Nifty Cement Index; here's everything investors need to know

The Nifty Cement Index comprises stocks that are part of the Nifty Total Market Index and are classified under the 'Cement & Cement Products' basic industry

NSE launches Nifty Cement Index; here's everything investors need to know
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

Q3 review: Largecaps resilient; 40% smallcaps miss estimates, says JM Fin

Q3 review: For FY26E, JM Financial expects the bulk of earnings support to come from oil & gas, metals & mining, telecom and NBFC

Q3 review: Largecaps resilient; 40% smallcaps miss estimates, says JM Fin
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 8:36 AM IST