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Sebi clears 4 public offer proposals; Gaudium IVF IPO booked 88% on Day 1

Omnitech Engineering will open its ₹583 crore initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on February 25 and conclude on February 27

Sebi clears 4 public offer proposals; Gaudium IVF IPO booked 88% on Day 1
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Strong demand, rising prices brighten near-term outlook for metal stocks

Steel prices have rebounded and domestic demand is firm, while non-ferrous metals benefit from tight LME inventories and global supply issues, supporting a positive near-term view on metal stocks

Strong demand, rising prices brighten near-term outlook for metal stocks
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Sebi pursues fund diversion allegations against Zee Entertainment

The regulatory scrutiny was a key obstacle to Zee's merger with Sony, which was abandoned in January 2024 after two years of legal disputes

Sebi pursues fund diversion allegations against Zee Entertainment
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Sebi cautions against scams, mis-selling amid rising retail participation

"General awareness about securities markets is merely the first step in the knowledge ladder. There is a gap between awareness and informed participation," Pandey said

Sebi cautions against scams, mis-selling amid rising retail participation
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Listed SMEs are increasingly offering equity to employees, shows data

Move seen as a way to attract talent, align staffer wealth creation with company growth

Listed SMEs are increasingly offering equity to employees, shows data
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Premium portfolio, strong Q3 results boost outlook for Marico stock

Marico's strong Q3 performance, rising premium product share and steady volume outlook have lifted investor sentiment, though volatility in Copra and risks abroad remain key concerns

Premium portfolio, strong Q3 results boost outlook for Marico stock
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:02 PM 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 : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 317 pts; Nifty tops 25,500 despite US-Iran tensions; SMIDs mixed

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday, Feb 20: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 ended 0.48 per cent higher, while Nifty Smallcap was down 0.11 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 317 pts; Nifty tops 25,500 despite US-Iran tensions; SMIDs mixed
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

Tata stock to buy: Analysts see more steam left after 18% rally in 5 days

Tata stock to buy: Tata Investment shares have zoomed as much 18 per cent in the last 5 sessions. Analysts said that the Tata stock can climb up to ₹830-850 in near-term

Tata stock to buy: Analysts see more steam left after 18% rally in 5 days
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

KEI Industries share price zooms 94% from 52-week low; nears record high

After completing the Sanand project and the strong demand in domestic and overseas markets, the KEI management is hopeful to grow more than 20% CAGR in next 3 to 4 years.

KEI Industries share price zooms 94% from 52-week low; nears record high
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

BSE share price erases early gains, falls 1% on report of market share loss

BSE share price declined 1.04 per cent to the day's low of ₹2,713.30 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

BSE share price erases early gains, falls 1% on report of market share loss
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Dee Development shares zoom 10% after $40-million order win from US firm

Dee Development shares: Dee Development posted a net profit of ₹18.28 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, compared with a net loss of ₹13.33 crore in the corresponding quarter last year

Dee Development shares zoom 10% after $40-million order win from US firm
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Nifty PSU Bank index soars 2%, hits new high; PNB, Canara, UBI shares up 3%

Thus far in the current week, the PSU Bank index has rallied 5.7 per cent, as against 0.74 per cent gain in the Nifty 50.

Nifty PSU Bank index soars 2%, hits new high; PNB, Canara, UBI shares up 3%
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Dividend, bonus, stock split: NBCC, Angel One, 6 others to track next week

Here is the complete list of companies that will remain in focus next week following announcements of corporate actions such as dividend payouts, bonus issues, and stock splits of equity shares

Dividend, bonus, stock split: NBCC, Angel One, 6 others to track next week
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

FirstCry shares surge 17% from record low; snap four-day losing streak

Brainbees Solutions share price touched a record low of ₹207.05 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday

FirstCry shares surge 17% from record low; snap four-day losing streak
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

5paisa Capital jumps 9% as board to consider fundraising on Feb 24

In a year, 5paisa Capital shares have slipped around 15 per cent as compared to Sensex's rise of 8.9 per cent

5paisa Capital jumps 9% as board to consider fundraising on Feb 24
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Power stocks in demand: ABB, Siemens, Hitachi, Torrent soar up to 8%

According to Hitachi Energy, the Union Budget lays out a strong roadmap for technology-led growth with higher public capital expenditure and a clear push for AI data centers and advanced manufacturing

Power stocks in demand: ABB, Siemens, Hitachi, Torrent soar up to 8%
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

EMS sector at risk amid memory price surge; CLSA cuts Dixon Tech to Hold

CLSA downgraded Dixon Technologies to 'Hold' from 'Outperform', cutting its target price to ₹12,100 from ₹15,880 per share

EMS sector at risk amid memory price surge; CLSA cuts Dixon Tech to Hold
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Paras Defence shares rise 4% as it acquires 49% stake in Himanshi Thermal

Paras Defence and Space Technologies share price rose 4.4 per cent to ₹658 in the intraday trade on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Paras Defence shares rise 4% as it acquires 49% stake in Himanshi Thermal
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Rekha Jhunjhunwala stock: Time to buy Federal Bank post ₹686-cr tax refund?

Federal Bank has informed that it will receive a tax refund of ₹686-crore in a long-standing tax matter

Rekha Jhunjhunwala stock: Time to buy Federal Bank post ₹686-cr tax refund?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:06 PM IST