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The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

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Stock Market Close: Bears grip D-St as Sensex cracks 1,236 points; Nifty ends at 25,454; VIX up 10%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday, Feb 19: Among the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices ended lower by 1.59 per cent and 1.27 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Bears grip D-St as Sensex cracks 1,236 points; Nifty ends at 25,454; VIX up 10%
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:49 PM 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

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

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 19: Dr Reddy's Labs, HUL, Cochin Shipyard, DLF

Stocks to Watch today, February 19, 2025: Dr Reddy's Labs, Hindustan Unilever, NCC, DLF, and Jindal Saw are some of the key stocks to watch today

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 19: Dr Reddy's Labs, HUL, Cochin Shipyard, DLF
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

RITES, Kalpataru Projects, Ahluwalia Contracts: 3 stk ideas by Axis Direct

Stocks to buy: Axis Direct has recommended 'Buy' call on Kalpataru Projects International, RITES Ltd and Ahluwalia Contracts

RITES, Kalpataru Projects, Ahluwalia Contracts: 3 stk ideas by Axis Direct
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

Here's why Union Bank of India shares rose 3% to hit 52-week high on Feb 18

The rally followed the lender's disclosure that it has been assigned an ESG rating of 81.3 (CareEdge - ESG 1+), indicating strong performance across environmental, social and governance parameters

Here's why Union Bank of India shares rose 3% to hit 52-week high on Feb 18
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Buzzing stocks: SRF, Apar, Aeroflex see over 11-fold jump in volume on BSE

SRF stock witnessed over 23-fold in trading volume when compared to the two-week average on the BSE in Wednesday's trading session, even as the stock traded on a rather flat note.

Buzzing stocks: SRF, Apar, Aeroflex see over 11-fold jump in volume on BSE
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Apar Industries zooms 53% from January low; stock nears record high

Share price of Apar Industries regained ₹10,000 mark, as the stock hit a 52-week high of ₹10,416.95, rallying 9% on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

Apar Industries zooms 53% from January low; stock nears record high
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Accord Transformer IPO opens Feb 23; GMP up 17%; check key details inside

Accord Transformer IPO is being offered at a price band of ₹43 to ₹46 per share, with a lot size of 3,000 shares

Accord Transformer IPO opens Feb 23; GMP up 17%; check key details inside
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Capex, better mix to drive margins; Anand Rathi retains Buy on MM Forgings

At the current market price, analysts said, the stock trades at an attractive valuation-around a 25 per cent discount to the past one-year forward mean-at 14/12x FY27/28e EPS

Capex, better mix to drive margins; Anand Rathi retains Buy on MM Forgings
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Power Mech shares jump 5% after ₹1,000-crore order win from Adani units

Power Mech received a ₹515 crore order from Mirzapur Thermal Energy (UP) Private Limited and a ₹490 crore order from Mahan Energen Limited

Power Mech shares jump 5% after ₹1,000-crore order win from Adani units
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Anand Rathi upgrades Amara Raja Energy to 'Buy' on growth, new BESS plans

Anand Rathi expects Amara Raja Energy to gain market share in the lead-acid battery segment, supported by a favourable outlook for automotive and industrial demand.

Anand Rathi upgrades Amara Raja Energy to 'Buy' on growth, new BESS plans
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

Crypto struggle continues amid broader market uncertainty; analysts wary

Glassnode's latest weekly on-chain assessment places Bitcoin well below its estimated 'true market mean' near $79,000

Crypto struggle continues amid broader market uncertainty; analysts wary
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Aurionpro Solutions shares jumps 6% on bagging data centre project

The buying on the counter came after the company announced a significant order win from a reputed global data centre developer and operator, strengthening its positioning as an end-to-end data centre

Aurionpro Solutions shares jumps 6% on bagging data centre project
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Aurobindo Pharma shares drop 5% amid reports of USFDA observations

According to media reports, the USFDA inspected its Unit-7 facility from January 28 to February 10, 2026, and issued observations at the end of the inspection

Aurobindo Pharma shares drop 5% amid reports of USFDA observations
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:23 AM IST