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Sensex, Nifty fall 1% as IT rout caps volatile February for markets

Benchmark indices slid over 1% on Friday, ending a turbulent February marked by a sharp IT selloff, weak global cues and erratic FPI flows, resulting in a third straight monthly drop

Sensex, Nifty fall 1% as IT rout caps volatile February for markets
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

₹4.7 trn eroded! Sensex sinks 961 pts; Nifty at 25,178: Reasons behind fall

Today's selling erased ₹4.7 trillion from the Street as the market capitalisation of all the BSE listed companies slipped to ₹463.51 trillion

₹4.7 trn eroded! Sensex sinks 961 pts; Nifty at 25,178: Reasons behind fall
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Bears grip D-St; Sensex slumps 960 points, Nifty ends at 25,179

Stock Market Highlights Feb 27, 2026: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.14 per cent and 1.10 per cent down, respectively.

Stock Market Close: Bears grip D-St; Sensex slumps 960 points, Nifty ends at 25,179
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices

In an extreme conflict scenario, Brent could feasibly spike above $100/bbl, as the market accounts for the loss of Iranian supply and the increased costs of rerouting global flows

From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Sarda Energy shares rally 8% as SC clears acquisition of SKS Power

Sarda Energy & Minerals shares jumped 8 per cent after the Supreme Court struck down all legal obstacles against its takeover of SKS Power Generation

Sarda Energy shares rally 8% as SC clears acquisition of SKS Power
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Redington shares soar 17% in weak market; Apple news sparks rally

Redington shares surged 17 per cent on heavy volumes after Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a "big week" and reports flagged higher iPhone manufacturing in India

Redington shares soar 17% in weak market; Apple news sparks rally
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Angel One, BSE, CAMS, CDSL shares fall up to 4% after NSE CEO's STT remark

Capital market stocks are under pressure today following Ashishkumar Chauhan's statement wherein he said that derivatives trading volumes will be impacted due to higher STT

Angel One, BSE, CAMS, CDSL shares fall up to 4% after NSE CEO's STT remark
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 3:11 PM IST

Lenskart zooms 52% from listing day low; hits new high in weak market

The stock price of Lenskart hit a new high of ₹541.45 and was quoting higher for the third straight day, surging 12 per cent during this period.

Lenskart zooms 52% from listing day low; hits new high in weak market
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Wire & Cable stocks rally up to 34% in 1 month; Polycab, KEI log new highs

Infrastructure development, housing growth, electrification and the ongoing shift towards organized and compliant products continue to support the demand, said RR Kabel.

Wire & Cable stocks rally up to 34% in 1 month; Polycab, KEI log new highs
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Reliance Infra, Reliance Comms share prices hit 52-week lows; here's why

Reliance Infrastructure declined as much as 4.5 per cent the 52-week low of ₹89.70 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Reliance Infra, Reliance Comms share prices hit 52-week lows; here's why
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: These 12 stocks to remain in focus next week

Here is the complete list of stocks that will remain in focus as they trade ex-date following announcements of corporate actions, including dividend payouts, bonus issues, and stock-splits

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: These 12 stocks to remain in focus next week
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh

Small finance bank shares fell after Bihar passed a microfinance regulation Bill requiring state approval for loan disbursals. Analysts flag regulatory risk

SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Vishal Mega Mart tanks 8% amid large trades; 10.7 mn shares traded on BSE

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, about 669.6 million shares changed hands. The buyers and sellers of the transactions were not known immediately.

Vishal Mega Mart tanks 8% amid large trades; 10.7 mn shares traded on BSE
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Here's how to trade Silver on February 27; check support, target, and more

Dips towards the key support at $84 are likely to be well supported as geopolitical concerns continue to linger, said Praveen Singh, head currencies and commodities at Mirae Asset

Here's how to trade Silver on February 27; check support, target, and more
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Steel Exchange India gains 6% as board to consider fundraise on March 4

The buying on the counter came after Steel Exchange India informed its board of directors will meet on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to consider a fund-raising proposal.

Steel Exchange India gains 6% as board to consider fundraise on March 4
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Explained: What Sebi's new MF categorisation means for AMCs and investors?

HDFC AMC, UTI AMC shares fell today as investors assessed the impact of new MF rules.Sebi has introduced Life Cycle Funds, capped sectoral overlap, and allowed value & contra co-existence

Explained: What Sebi's new MF categorisation means for AMCs and investors?
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Gold price outlook: Seen range-bound; traders to focus on US-Iran talks

In the current scenario, gold may continue to range trade with traders seeking more geopolitical clues before committing themselves, said Praveen Singh, head currencies and commodities at Mirae Asset

Gold price outlook: Seen range-bound; traders to focus on US-Iran talks
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

This Tata Group telecom stock zooms 35% in 2 days on huge volumes

Till 11:30 AM, a combined 73.18 million shares representing 41 per cent of total equity of Tejas Networks changed hands on the NSE (65.96 million) and BSE (7.22 million).

This Tata Group telecom stock zooms 35% in 2 days on huge volumes
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Bharti Airtel hits over 4-month low, down 2%; what's making Street nervous?

Investing in the NBFC business is non-core to the telecom business, hence, analysts may consider it a slight negative from a capital allocation perspective.

Bharti Airtel hits over 4-month low, down 2%; what's making Street nervous?
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Bitcoin, Ethereum show resilience as wary sentiment lingers amid volatility

Analysts caution that near-term uncertainty persists due to derivatives expiries, macroeconomic risks, and continued correlation with broader risk assets

Bitcoin, Ethereum show resilience as wary sentiment lingers amid volatility
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:46 AM IST