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Size, strategy and liquidity puzzle: Experts weigh risks in smallcap funds

As rising liquidity stress crosses the psychologically important 100-day mark, experts weigh the real risks in smallcap funds

Laurus Labs soars 8% in 2 days, nears record high; analysts see more upside

The management expects better Q4 and a decent overall growth in FY27

Oil prices slip about 1.5% on high US crude stocks and US-Iran positivity

Brent crude futures were down 95 cents, or 1.3 per cent , at $69.90 a barrel ‌by 1351 GMT. WTI futures lost $1.06, or 1.6 per cent , to $64.36

Sebi shifts gold and silver valuation for MFs to domestic spot prices

Sebi has overhauled valuation norms for mutual funds, requiring gold and silver holdings to be priced using domestic spot rates from recognised exchanges instead of LBMA-linked benchmarks

Solar firms eye supply chain shifts and new markets as US duties loom

US plans steep countervailing duties on solar imports from India, prompting module makers to explore alternative markets and new supply chain strategies to mitigate the impact

FPIs log highest inflows in 17 months as MFs turn sellers in February

Foreign portfolio investors have turned strong buyers in Indian equities, even as mutual funds recorded their first net monthly outflow since 2023, marking a rare divergence in market behaviour

Sebi broadens MF categories, allows gold, silver exposure in equity schemes

Regulator introduces life cycle funds, expands equity categories and phases out solution-oriented schemes, while permitting equity funds to hold gold and silver

Sebi orders regulated entities to disclose identity on social media posts

Sebi has directed all regulated entities to display their registered name and registration number on social media content related to the securities market to help investors identify authorised sources

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 25,497; MidCap outruns; Healthcare, PSBs gain

Sensex Today| Stock Market Highlights on February 26, 2026: In the broader market, The Nifty MidCap ended 0.66 per cent higher, and the Nifty SmallCap index ended 0.01 per cent down.

Bandhan Bank share price up 30% year-to-date; what should investors do?

Bandhan Bank shares extended the gains to the fifth straight session to hit a seven-month high today, rising 4% to ₹190.20. The five-day winning streak has resulted in a cumulative gain of 10%

IDFC First Bank jumps 4%, beats Nifty in best session since fraud incident

IDFC First Bank said it has refunded 100 per cent of the principal and interest amount claimed by the relevant departments of the Haryana government

Nifty Pharma index soars 7% thus far in February; nears 52-week high

Thus far in the month of February 2026, Laurus Labs surged 13%, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Torrent Pharmaceuticals soared 11% each.

Balu Forge shares hit 10% upper circuit on Nato-linked ammunition deal

Balu Forge Industries share price rose to ₹489.40 in the intraday trade on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

IRFC OFS: Should you apply post muted institutional response? Experts weigh

IRFC OFS: IRFC has confirmed that the government will not exercise the oversubscription or greenshoe. The decision was likely influenced by the lukewarm response from institutional investors

Hitachi Energy gets 'Buy' from Ambit on multi-year revenue visibility

The brokerage has set a target price of ₹28,500 for Hitachi Energy India in its coverage initiation report, which implies an upside potential of 12.4 per cent

India equity derivatives mkt trails US; shrinks more after Sebi curbs: NSE

A single S&P 500 (SPX) options contract has a notional value more than 31 times that of a Nifty 50 options contract

Feb 2026 auto sales preview: Nomura, MOFSL see solid growth across PVs, 2Ws

Brokerages expect strong Feb 2026 auto sales across PVs, 2Ws, CVs and tractors. Find out what Nomura and MOFSL expect from growth estimates and top stock picks

Graphite India hits over 4-year high on huge volumes; soars 24% in February

Share price of Graphite India rose 2% to ₹736.45 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day, its highest level since August 2021.

Canara Robeco MF launches Banking & Fin Services Fund: Who should invest?

Canara Robeco Banking and Financial Services Fund will aim to take advantage of the ongoing shift in borrowing behaviour, which is no longer event-driven but is lifestyle-driven

Tata Motors, Tata Motors PV gain 3%; rally up to 15% in 1 month; here's why

With the company's product launches & interventions commencing deliveries in Q4 and a strong slate of upcoming launches, Tata Motors PV is well poised to accelerate its growth trajectory in FY27.