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

11:17 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: LG Electronics newly rated 'Buy' at Axis Direct; 16% upside potential seen

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Axis Direct has initiated coverage on LG Electronics India with ‘Buy’ for a target of ₹1,815 per share. The target price implies 16.6 per cent upside from current levels. The brokerage believes LG Electronics is well-positioned for sustained profitability and growth supported by its leading market share, brand equity, and deep distribution networks. READ MORE

 

11:09 AM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Food and beverage (F&B) companies are expected to continue outperforming other staples players, supported by healthy Ebitda growth and stable margins, according to JM Financial Institutional Securities. READ MORE

 

11:02 AM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Kwality Wall's, India's first-ever pure-play in the ice cream business, saw a bland investor response upon its listing. Despite having well-known brands like Cornetto, and Magnum under its umbrella, the stock listed more than 20 per cent lower than its 'discovered price' on the stock exchanges earlier this week. READ MORE

11:01 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 11 AM market update

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  At 11:00 AM, the BSE Sensex index quoted 83,452, down 281 points or 0.34 per cent, while the Nifty50 index was at 25,735, down 83 points or 0.32 per cent.  

10:53 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral markets update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here’s how the sectoral indices on the NSE were faring during the intraday deals on Thursday

10:51 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NCC share price drops 10%, hits over 2-year low on NHAI debarment order

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of NCC experienced heavy selling pressure on Thursday after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) debarred the company from participating its in orders for two years. The scrip declined 9.9 per cent to ₹135, the lowest level since July 14, 2023, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).  READ MORE

 

 

10:44 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market breadth turns negative

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The market breadth turned negative, as 1,716 out of 2,948 shares were trading in red on the NSE, while 1,120 were in green.

10:36 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Inox Green shares jump 7% as group wins Wind World IPP, O&M business

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Shares of Inox Green Energy Services Ltd. rose over 7 per cent on Thursday after the INOXGFL Group emerged as the successful bidder for Wind World India's Independent Power Producer (IPP) and operations and maintenance business. READ MORE

 

10:29 AM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Share price of Tata Steel hit a new high of ₹211.35, gaining 1 per cent on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise tepid market owing to strong domestic business outlook. READ MORE

10:20 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BL Kashyap spikes 8% on ₹300-crore order for Greater Noida housing project

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  BL Kashyap and Sons shares jumped 8.4 per cent on BSE, logging an intra-day high at ₹54.55 per share.  The 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. READ MORE

10:11 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BGR Energy Systems shares drop 4% after ₹634-crore VAT dues settlement

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of BGR Energy Systems Ltd. fell over 4 per cent on Thursday after the company settled outstanding Value Added Tax (VAT) dues with the Rajasthan government under an amnesty scheme, securing partial waivers. READ MORE

 

10:01 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IT, Pharma outshine in a weak market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Most sectoral indices were trading in the red around 10 AM. Private Bank, Media, and Financial Services indices were nursing the most losses, while IT, and Pharma indices held gains.

9:54 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) in a circular dated February 18 has announced a revision in select futures & options (F&O) stocks from the March series onwards.

 

The NSE circular states that it shall levy an additional exposure margin of 15 per cent in equity derivatives segment, in which the top 10 clients account for more than 20 per cent of the Market Wide Position Limit (MWPL). READ MORE

9:45 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Selling returns to D-St; Sensex, Nifty in red

Stock Market LIVE Updates: After a higher start to Thursday's session, the BSE Sensex index has erased gains amid weakness in financial and FMCG shares.

At 9:45 AM, the 30-stock index is at 83,569, down 165 points or 0.20 per cent.

The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, is at 25,799, lower by 20 points or 0.08 per cent.

9:34 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: MCX, NSE remove additional margins on gold, silver future contracts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: In a circular issued on February 18, MCX said that it will withdraw an extra 3 per cent margin on all gold futures contracts and 7 per cent on all silver futures contracts. READ MORE

9:24 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral markets update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's how the sectoral indices on the NSE were faring after the markets opened for trading on Thursday.

 

9:23 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SMIDs trade higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the broader markets, Nifty Midcap100, and Nifty Smallcap100 indices traded higher by 0.11 per cent, and 0.18 per cent, respectively.

 

9:19 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a glance at the Sensex gainers and losers at the close after market opened on Thursday. 

 

9:18 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex opens near 83,970

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex started Thursday's trading session at 83,969.82, higher by 235.57 points or 0.28 per cent. 

 

9:17 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty opens at 25,873

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 opened with a gain of 54 points or 0.21 per cent at 25,873.35. 

 

9:10 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex adds 235 pts in pre-open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex added 235.57 points or 0.28 per cent to settle at 83,969.82 in pre-opening session on Thursday.

 

 

9:09 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty gains 54 pts in pre-open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 settled the pre-opening session at 25,873.35, higher by 54 points or 0.21 per cent.

 

9:06 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Currency market shut today

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's currency market will remain closed today on account of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti holiday

9:02 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Alkem Labs, Irctc, 25 others to remain in spotlight today

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Alkem Laboratories, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), SJVN, PTC India, Senco Gold, and 22 other companies are set to remain in the spotlight today as they have announced interim dividend payouts for eligible shareholders. Read more. 

8:54 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Goldman Sachs bets on AI-led themes, India, China as top EM themes in 2026

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Artificial intelligence-led innovation, a structurally evolving China, and a cyclical recovery in India could prove to be the best investment opportunities for investors across emerging markets (EMs) in 2026, Goldman Sachs Asset Management said in a report. Read more. 

8:51 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Analyst suggests Prime Focus, GMDC and one other stock

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kunal Kamble of Bonanza recommends buying Prime Focus, GMDC and Choice International; here's why.

8:45 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dr Reddy's Labs, HUL, Cochin Shipyard, DLF shares in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates: : Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Hindustan Unilever, NCC, DLF, and Jindal Saw are some of the key stocks to watch in Thursday's session.

8:37 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades at 25,860

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The GIFT Nifty was trading 32 points higher at 25,860 as of 8:37 AM.

8:29 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Analyst suggests Nifty strategy; bets on Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, L&T Fin

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends Nifty strategy, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, and L&T Finance stocks to buy; check details here.

8:24 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold futures fall at Asia session

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold future prices gave up gains from the previous session on Thursday morning. In the previous session, the precious metal prices increased as traders fear a potential conflict between the US and Iran. They also assessed the US Federal Reserve's policy outlook after the release of Federal Open Market Committee January meeting minutes, which showed officials are divided whether another rate hike is required or not

Gold futures were trading 0.38 per cent down at $4,991.31 an ounce.