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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

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

Ola Electric gains 5% after Bombay HC stays arrest warrant against CEO

Media reports indicated that the South Goa District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric gains 5% after Bombay HC stays arrest warrant against CEO
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:06 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

Easy Trip Planners shares zoom 11% in trade; up over 40% in three days

The stock was in demand after Arthkumbh Ventures LLP bought shares of the company through a bulk deal

Easy Trip Planners shares zoom 11% in trade; up over 40% in three days
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Blue Cloud Softech shares jump 6% on National ISP licence win from DoT

Blue Cloud said the licence will strengthen its integrated digital infrastructure model that combines AI-native data centres, sovereign cloud and secure connectivity

Blue Cloud Softech shares jump 6% on National ISP licence win from DoT
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Nvidia-powered AI supercomputing systems launch lifts Netweb shares 4%

The system combines Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, Nvidia Grace CPUs, Nvidia Networking, Nvidia CUDA-X libraries, and Nvidia AI software stack, accelerating agentic and physical AI development

Nvidia-powered AI supercomputing systems launch lifts Netweb shares 4%
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

NDL Ventures hits 20% upper circuit as CCI clears Hinduja Leyland merger

The buying on the counter came after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) through a press release, informed that it has approved the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance

NDL Ventures hits 20% upper circuit as CCI clears Hinduja Leyland merger
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Stock to buy: Elara says GMR Airports' earnings turn structurally strong

Elara Capital has retained its 'Buy' call on GMR Airports with a target price of ₹140

Stock to buy: Elara says GMR Airports' earnings turn structurally strong
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 9:39 AM IST