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Artificial intelligence fears push Nifty IT to over nine-month low

Nifty IT slides 6% as AI disruption fears and fading US rate-cut hopes trigger sharp sell-off in frontline tech stocks

Artificial intelligence fears push Nifty IT to over nine-month low
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Demand stays strong, margin trajectory key for Mahindra & Mahindra

M&M posts steady Q3FY26 results with robust auto and tractor growth; EV push and commodity costs seen as key factors shaping margins ahead

Demand stays strong, margin trajectory key for Mahindra & Mahindra
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

NSE appoints Rothschild & Co as independent adviser for IPO process

Exchange names Rothschild & Co to lead transparent selection of intermediaries for its IPO, which will be entirely a secondary share sale

NSE appoints Rothschild & Co as independent adviser for IPO process
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Nifty FMCG index tanks 6% in 2026; analysts remain selective on stocks

As a strategy, Gaurang Shah, head investment strategist at Geojit Investments remains selectively bullish on the FMCG stocks on the back of a likely improvement in semi-urban and rural demand.

Nifty FMCG index tanks 6% in 2026; analysts remain selective on stocks
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Sebi mulls measures to cut regulatory costs, study market impact

Regulator is considering a centre for regulatory studies and an expert panel to assess compliance burden and cost impact across the market ecosystem

Sebi mulls measures to cut regulatory costs, study market impact
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

Britannia share price rises post Q3; Nomura, MOFSL, Emkay see more upside

Britannia Industries shares rise after Q3FY26 earnings beat with strong margin expansion. Nomura raises target to ₹7,275; MOFSL, JM Financial, ICICI Securities remain bullish on stock

Britannia share price rises post Q3; Nomura, MOFSL, Emkay see more upside
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Sebi to review NSDL root-cause report on tech glitch: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Regulator will examine NSDL's root cause analysis of the recent technical glitch that disrupted inter-depository settlements, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said

Sebi to review NSDL root-cause report on tech glitch: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex slips 559 pts; Nifty ends at 25,807; IT shares drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Feb 12: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices settled 0.47 and 0.64 per cent lower, respectively.

Stock Market Close: Sensex slips 559 pts; Nifty ends at 25,807; IT shares drag
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Voltas rallies 19% in 9 trading days, hits 52-week high in weak market

The stock price of Voltas was up 3% to ₹1,545.15, surpassing its previous high of ₹1,530 touched on March 19, 2025 on the BSE.

Voltas rallies 19% in 9 trading days, hits 52-week high in weak market
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

Shrimp stocks: Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen soar up to 16%; here's why

Thus far in the month of February, the stock price of Avanti Feeds has zoomed 75 per cent, while Apex Frozen Foods 52 per cent.

Shrimp stocks: Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen soar up to 16%; here's why
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Technocraft Industries share price jumps 13% to 5-month high post Q3 result

Technocraft Industries (India) rose as much as 13.29 per cent to ₹2,696.90, the highest level since August 22, 2025, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Technocraft Industries share price jumps 13% to 5-month high post Q3 result
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

Nifty Oil & Gas falls 1% as oil prices rise; IGL, MGL, BPCL shares drag

The Nifty Oil and Gas declined as much as 1.24 per cent to the day's low of 12,199.20. Out of 15 constituents of the index, 13 stocks declined amid rising crude oil prices

Nifty Oil & Gas falls 1% as oil prices rise; IGL, MGL, BPCL shares drag
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Axis Sec sees up to 18% upside in these 4 stocks; charts show bullish trend

SBI, Federal Bank, Shriram Finance and Ujjivan SFB are showing strong bullish uptrend, with all 4 stocks trading above the key moving averages across time-frames, suggest technical charts.

Axis Sec sees up to 18% upside in these 4 stocks; charts show bullish trend
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Domestic investors pumped ₹1.14 trn into AIFs in 18 months: Crisil report

Domestic investors accounted for 55.3% of category I and II AIF capital in September 2025, up from 50.3% in March 2024, with an incremental inflow of ₹1.14 trillion over the period intervening

Domestic investors pumped ₹1.14 trn into AIFs in 18 months: Crisil report
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Amara Raja Energy falls 5% on Q3 results; profit down 53%, margins contract

Amara Raja Energy net profit fell 53 per cent year-on-year to ₹140 crore in Q3FY26 from ₹298.4 crore in the year-ago period

Amara Raja Energy falls 5% on Q3 results; profit down 53%, margins contract
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

GE Power India zooms 20% on huge volumes; what's driving industrial stock?

With today's rally, the market price of GE Power India has zoomed 104 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹196 touched on April 7, 2025.

GE Power India zooms 20% on huge volumes; what's driving industrial stock?
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

TCS Mcap rout deepens; loses spot to ICICI Bank for first time since 2009

Reliance Industries currently ranks first with a market capitalisation, followed by HDFC Bank in second place and Bharti Airtel in third

TCS Mcap rout deepens; loses spot to ICICI Bank for first time since 2009
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Asia shares rise after US jobs data; Japan, South Korea indices hit record

South Korea's Kospi breached the 5,500 mark for the first time, driven by gains for technology-related stocks; it was up 3.1 per cent at 5,522.27

Asia shares rise after US jobs data;  Japan, South Korea indices hit record
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

Netweb Technologies down 4% in trade; 3.43 mn shares change hands on NSE

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, about 1.38 million shares or 2.4 per cent equity changed hands on NSE. The buyers and sellers of the transactions were not known

Netweb Technologies down 4% in trade; 3.43 mn shares change hands on NSE
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

SBI, Eicher, L&T, Shriram Finance hit new peaks; ONGC, NTPC at 52-wk highs

NTPC and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) from the Nifty 50 touched their respective 52-week highs.

SBI, Eicher, L&T, Shriram Finance hit new peaks; ONGC, NTPC at 52-wk highs
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:29 PM IST