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Gold loans pip personal loans in retail segment in Q3FY26, shows data
Gold loans overtake auto loans as the second-largest retail segment, with rapid growth driven by soaring gold prices and rising borrower demand
 "Gold loans pip personal loans in retail segment in Q3FY26, shows data")
Benchmarks pare gains in choppy trade as US duty move hits sentiment
The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 57.85 points or 0.23 per cent to settle at 25,482.50. It hit a high of 25,652.60 during the day, up by around 228 points from the last close
 "Benchmarks pare gains in choppy trade as US duty move hits sentiment")
Infra recovery could accelerate NBFC growth after strong Q3 trends
NBFCs reported stronger Q3FY26 growth with margin expansion, lower credit costs and improved asset quality; a revival in infrastructure-linked activity could further support sector momentum into FY27
 "Infra recovery could accelerate NBFC growth after strong Q3 trends")
IRFC OFS sees weak institutional demand; bids hover near floor price
Government's 4% IRFC stake sale drew muted interest from institutional investors, with only 85% subscription at the base level and bids clustering near the ₹104 floor price
 "IRFC OFS sees weak institutional demand; bids hover near floor price")
Equity SIP inflows see rare dip as volatility tests investor patience
Overall SIP tally sustains at ₹31,000 cr in January, thanks to spurt in inflows into ETFs, FoFs
 "Equity SIP inflows see rare dip as volatility tests investor patience")
India a well-governed destination for long-term capital: Sebi chief
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey told investors India is shaping transparent, credible and resilient markets, aiming to attract long-term institutional capital amid global uncertainty
 "India a well-governed destination for long-term capital: Sebi chief")
PSBs, power stocks lift BSE PSU index by 11% in 1 month, near record high
The BSE PSU index hit a fresh 52-week high of 22,583.56 in Wednesday's intra-day trade, inching towards its all-time high level of 23,018.87 on August 1, 2024
 "PSBs, power stocks lift BSE PSU index by 11% in 1 month, near record high")
JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast 15% to $4,500 an ounce
Spot gold has risen about 20 per cent this year, hitting a three-week high of $5,248.89 an ounce on Tuesday that was off its January 29 all time high of $5,594.82
 "JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast 15% to $4,500 an ounce")
Stock Market Close: Sensex pares gain, ends 50 pts up; Nifty at 25,482; IT, metal stocks shine
Stock Market Highlights on February 25, 2026:The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.58 per cent and 0.96 per cent higher, respectively.
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex pares gain, ends 50 pts up; Nifty at 25,482; IT, metal stocks shine")
Debt fundraising of Reits and Invits at record high, shows data
RBI proposes bank lending route as trusts raise record ₹37,742 crore in FY26
 "Debt fundraising of Reits and Invits at record high, shows data")
SAIL hits 20-mth high, gains 4%; Emkay Global lifts TP, expects 21% upside
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) jumped 3.9 per cent to ₹167.20, the highest level since June 3, 2024, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) today.
 "SAIL hits 20-mth high, gains 4%; Emkay Global lifts TP, expects 21% upside")
Will Brent crude oil price stay above $70 in 2026? Analyst shares outlook
Crude oil trades near 7-month highs as US-Iran tensions sustain a $5-$6 risk premium. Analyst explains how Strait of Hormuz, Opec+ decisions, and current Brent oil prices shape oil market outlook
 "Will Brent crude oil price stay above $70 in 2026? Analyst shares outlook")
Lupin gains 2%, hits 52-week high; why pharma stock in focus?
Lupin management remains confident that the India formulations business will continue to outperform IPM by 1.2-1.3 times, supported by strong sales force and pipeline of new product launches.
 "Lupin gains 2%, hits 52-week high; why pharma stock in focus?")
Datamatics Global Services slides 5% after liquidation of Netherlands unit
Datamatics Global Services reported a 51.04 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in net profit to ₹36.38 crore for the quarter ended December 2025
 "Datamatics Global Services slides 5% after liquidation of Netherlands unit")
Usha Martin, Jai Balaji Industries shares jump up to 12% on heavy volumes
Usha Martin and Jai Balaji Industries gained 12 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively, so far on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday.
 "Usha Martin, Jai Balaji Industries shares jump up to 12% on heavy volumes")
Auto shares in demand; Hero Moto, TVS, Bajaj, Bosch surge up to 6%
OEMs expect strong demand momentum to sustain in Q4FY26, and into H1FY27, post the GST 2.0 reforms, analysts said
 "Auto shares in demand; Hero Moto, TVS, Bajaj, Bosch surge up to 6%")
Star Health stock climbs 7%; Investec bullish on structural tailwinds
Investec has upgraded Star Health and Allied Insurance to 'Buy' with a target of ₹535 per share, citing clear recovery after a difficult FY24-FY25
 "Star Health stock climbs 7%; Investec bullish on structural tailwinds")
Stocks to buy in March 2026: SBI Life, Polycab among Motilal Oswal's picks
Motilal Oswal recommends SBI Life, Polycab, Siemens Energy, Northern Arc and Kirloskar Oil Engines as top stocks to buy in March 2026. Check reasons, share price targets in this monthly stock report
 "Stocks to buy in March 2026: SBI Life, Polycab among Motilal Oswal's picks")
Aurobindo Pharma shares rise 4% after incorporating Engenra Biologics arm
The newly formed entity will operate in the pharmaceuticals sector and has been set up to expand the company's contract manufacturing and other pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
 "Aurobindo Pharma shares rise 4% after incorporating Engenra Biologics arm")
TCS, HCLTech, Infosys: IT stocks gain up to 4% in trade; Nifty IT rises 3%
Individually, HCLTech shares were up 3.57 per cent; Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Wipro were trading over 2 per cent higher
 "TCS, HCLTech, Infosys: IT stocks gain up to 4% in trade; Nifty IT rises 3%")