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Ticket size squeeze: Average spend per credit card falls 13% to ₹17,060 YoY

The top four banks (HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank) continued to dominate, accounting for 76.5% of total industry spends

India-EU FTA leaves carbon tax intact, talks to address concerns: Official

The EU's CBAM, which entered its definitive financial phase in January 2026, imposes charges on embedded carbon emissions in imports of key sectors

PM Modi becomes most followed leader on Instagram with 100 mn followers

Prime Minister Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders

Clean Max Enviro IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Investors can check their allotment status for the Clean Max Enviro IPO on the official NSE and BSE websites, MUFG Intime India portal

AI fears overdone? Emkay turns 'Overweight' on IT, adds Infosys, HCL Tech

Emkay Global has turned 'Overweight' on Indian IT sector after Nifty IT fell 21 per cent in February 2026. It sees a 3-year return potential of up to 25 per cent with limited downside.

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia

After spending much of her time overseas since her 2023 resignation, Ardern and her family now plan to base themselves in Australia

Those killed in US boat encounter planned anti-govt uprising, says Cuba

Seven of 10 occupants were identified by name in a statement, which listed supplies on the boat that included assault rifles, Molotov cocktails, bullet-proof vests, telescopes and camouflage uniforms

HDFC Sec trims target price on Mphasis, stays cautious amid AI disruption

Analysts noted that AI-led deflationary pressure is becoming visible in Mphasis' contract renewals, with discounts nearly doubling from 10 per cent to approximately 20 per cent

Cricket could rescue far more than just Imran Khan's political fate

His sudden dominance of his country's politics was in no small degree a consequence of the all-powerful military eventually putting a hand on the electoral scales in his favour

Reviewing if any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld: US DOJ

At issue is a series of interviews said to have been conducted in 2019 with a woman who made an allegation against Trump, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein

Asian shares climb on Nvidia boost; oil steady amid US-Iran tensions

Nvidia on Wednesday forecast first-quarter revenue above market estimates, ‌betting on Big Tech's unabated spending on its AI processors

Subscribed to Shree Ram Twistex IPO? Here's how to check allotment status

Once the allotment is finalised, investors who applied for the public offering can check their status on the official websites of BSE, NSE, or Bigshare Services, the registrar for the issue

Iran ramps up oil exports amid rising US military presence in region

Last year, shortly before American air strikes, Iran rushed to get its oil out of its ports by shipping large volumes onto tankers and sending as much as it could to Kharg Island

Blitzer, Glazer join bidding war for IPL teams; RCB valued at $1.8 billion

Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, ​is conducting due diligence on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals

Stocks to buy: Graphite India, Laurus Labs, Tata Steel are on analyst radar

Stocks to buy today, February 26, 2026: Kunal Kamble of Bonanza Portfolio recommends buying Laurus Labs, Tata Steel, and Graphite India; here's why

Antique cuts TCS, HCLTech to 'Hold'; slashes growth estimates on AI risks

Earlier this week, Jefferies downgraded Indian IT companies Infosys, HCLTech and MphasiS to 'hold'; LTIMindtree, TCS and Hexaware to 'underperform'.

Report flags need for hypersonic response against Russia's missile defences

The A-235 anti-ballistic missile system and S-500 air defence systems around the capital have advanced to the point where they could keep UK and French nuclear warheads from getting through

Cambodia halves online scam activity through tech crime crackdown

Cambodia is being pressed by countries including China and the US, as well as human rights groups, to take stronger action against the centers that have proliferated since the Covid-19 pandemic

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,61,900, silver price falls ₹100 to ₹2,84,900

The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,48,410

Further downside ahead for Nifty? Here's today's outlook and top picks

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommended Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, TVS Motor Company, and Power Finance Corporation for Thursday's session