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SI Reporter

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

TCS share price climbs 2% in intraday on partnership with OpenAI

Today's rebound in TCS shares came as the Tata group announced a partnership with OpenAI amid the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

TCS share price climbs 2% in intraday on partnership with OpenAI
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Aurobindo Pharma up 3% in weak market, rebounds 6% from Wednesday's low

Aurobindo's management maintains confidence in achieving an internal EBITDA margin target of 20-21 per cent for FY26, supported by strong operating leverage and a diversified business model.

Aurobindo Pharma up 3% in weak market, rebounds 6% from Wednesday's low
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

JM Financial AMC's pre-IPO fund: A ₹1,500-cr bet on India's next big IPOs

The Pre-IPO Fund will focus on investing in companies that are expected to list within 18 months, a move expected to align with the growing interest in IPO-bound startups

JM Financial AMC's pre-IPO fund: A ₹1,500-cr bet on India's next big IPOs
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:10 PM 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

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

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

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