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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 400 pts; Nifty tests 25,600; PSBs, metal shine; ABB India up 8%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday, Feb 20: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and the Nifty SmallCap 100 indices advanced 0.45 per cent and 0.11 per cent, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 400 pts; Nifty tests 25,600; PSBs, metal shine; ABB India up 8%
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

India joins US-led 'Pax Silica' tech supply chain bloc at AI Summit

India joins US-led Pax Silica coalition at AI Summit in Delhi, strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, semiconductors and artificial intelligence supply chains

India joins US-led 'Pax Silica' tech supply chain bloc at AI Summit
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

What is Pax Silica, the US-led AI supply chain bloc India joined today?

India joined Pax Silica at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, becoming part of a US-led push to build reliable supply chains for AI and key minerals needed for future industries

What is Pax Silica, the US-led AI supply chain bloc India joined today?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

US-India partnership critical for future of AI: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that AI is on the cusp of an era of hyper progress and new discoveries, and the US-India partnership has a critical role to play in it

US-India partnership critical for future of AI: Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Nifty Pharma eyes breakout; Biocon, 2 others may rally up to 22%: Analyst

Kunal Shah of Mirae Asset ShareKhan expects breakout on the Nifty Pharma index above 23,500 levels; the analyst recommends Lupin, Biocon and Torrent Pharma as top sectoral stock bets.

Nifty Pharma eyes breakout; Biocon, 2 others may rally up to 22%: Analyst
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Gurugram project fraud: ₹82 crore assets seized, 1,000 buyers left stranded

15 Years, No Possession: ED Acts in ₹82 Cr Gurugram Case

Gurugram project fraud: ₹82 crore assets seized, 1,000 buyers left stranded
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

French President Macron wraps up India visit with a 'Thank You India' video

With Dhurandhar's title track in the background, the short clip revisits Macron's warm welcome, social interactions and diplomatic discussions during his two-day visit to India

French President Macron wraps up India visit with a 'Thank You India' video
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Novartis shares hit 20% upper circuit as Swiss parent to sell entire stake

Novartis AG has agreed to sell 17.4 million fully paid-up equity shares, representing 70.68 per cent equity of Novartis India, to a consortium

Novartis shares hit 20% upper circuit as Swiss parent to sell entire stake
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

India's flash PMI rises to 59.3 in February on strong manufacturing growth

The improvement was supported by robust total new orders which rose at he quickest pace since November

India's flash PMI rises to 59.3 in February on strong manufacturing growth
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

₹79 lakh crypto scam: Immigration officer duped via WhatsApp trading group

₹79 lakh wiped out in crypto scam: The danger of WhatsApp tips

₹79 lakh crypto scam: Immigration officer duped via WhatsApp trading group
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Ola Electric shares sink to all-time low in trade; down 55% in one year

In a year, Ola Electric shares have slipped 55.4 per cent as compared to Sensex's rise of 8.9 per cent. Similarly, in a month, Ola Electric shares fell around 16 per cent

Ola Electric shares sink to all-time low in trade; down 55% in one year
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants

US Visa Bulletin March 2026: USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings in March as EB-1 and EB-2 India categories move forward

US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:23 AM IST

Hepatitis myths busted: What we get wrong about liver disease in India

From alcohol blame and casual contact fears to herbal 'cures' and vaccine confusion, a liver specialist explains what hepatitis really is, and why misinformation can cost years of liver health

Hepatitis myths busted: What we get wrong about liver disease in India
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Geopolitics, muted earnings growth worrying markets: Sunny Agarwal

Sunny Agarwal of SBI Securities said that going ahead, the financial services sector will lead, which includes banks, both public sector (PSU) and private

Geopolitics, muted earnings growth worrying markets: Sunny Agarwal
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

Ola Electric plans to cut store count to 550 amid market share slump

Ola Electric reportedly plans to cut its store count to about 550 by March as sales slow, market share falls sharply and the company restructures operations to reduce costs

Ola Electric plans to cut store count to 550 amid market share slump
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Sundaram Finance, HSCL, VTL form 'Golden Cross' on charts; what lies ahead?

Hitesh Tailor, technical analyst at Choice Broking predicts up to 11 per cent upside for Sundaram Finance, HSCL and VTL following the 'Golden Crossover' and bullish set-up on the charts.

Sundaram Finance, HSCL, VTL form 'Golden Cross' on charts; what lies ahead?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:04 AM IST

Gaudium IVF IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review

Ahead of its IPO, Gaudium IVF raised 49.5 crore by allocating 6.26 million shares to four anchor investors on February 19

Gaudium IVF IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

New labour codes raise Nifty 100 firms' wage bills by ₹17.6K crore

IT, banking, aviation take biggest hit in Q3; 73 of 96 firms already counting the cost

New labour codes raise Nifty 100 firms' wage bills by ₹17.6K crore
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: Waaree Energies, ICICI Pru Life, RailTel, Federal Bk

Stocks to Watch today, February 20, 2026: Federal Bank, ABB India, Waaree Energies, RailTel Corporation, and Pace Digitek are some of the key stocks to watch today

Stocks to Watch today: Waaree Energies, ICICI Pru Life, RailTel, Federal Bk
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

Nifty trend turns weak; HDFC Sec suggests Bear Spread; analysis here

Short build-up is seen in the Nifty futures, where open interest rose by 9 per cent along with price fall of 1.6 per cent, said Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities

Nifty trend turns weak; HDFC Sec suggests Bear Spread; analysis here
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

Startups' reverse-flip plans taking a pause amid valuation reset, tax worry

Moderating valuations, US funding strength and lingering tax uncertainty are prompting SaaS and late-stage startups to delay plans to relocate headquarters back to India

Startups' reverse-flip plans taking a pause amid valuation reset, tax worry
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Datanomics: India's fake news challenge grows amid rising AI misuse

Misinformation rises sharply despite laws and fact checks

Datanomics: India's fake news challenge grows amid rising AI misuse
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart

Walmart is having more success developing its e-commerce operation than Amazon is having in creating a physical stores business despite its 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods Market

Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

New GDP series may introduce more categories to track consumption basket

Panel report released by the National Statistics Office signals shift to more granular expenditure tracking

New GDP series may introduce more categories to track consumption basket
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

AI scare triggers worst FII fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025

The correction in the tech pack has been driven by mounting concerns among investors over the potential impact of AI on the sector's growth outlook

AI scare triggers worst FII fortnightly exit from IT stocks since July 2025
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Disrupting the disruptor: How AI forces IT services to redefine their role

The pivot to AI-driven models marks a structural shift - one that is fundamentally changing the $285 bn industry

Disrupting the disruptor: How AI forces IT services to redefine their role
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?

Kwality Wall's shares listed at a sharp discount on NSE and BSE, falling up to 30% from discovered price. Analysts flag margin pressure, seasonality risks, and valuation concerns

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

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 LIVE Updates, Thursday: The GIFT Nifty indicated slight gains for the Nifty 50 index at open. Asia-Pacific shares rose in holiday-thin trade

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

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1,200 pts, Nifty slips below 25,500

Sensex crashes 791 pts and Nifty falls below 25,600 as Brent crude tops $70, India VIX jumps 7 per cent, and bank stocks drag markets. Here's why the stock market is falling today

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1,200 pts, Nifty slips below 25,500
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Vivo V70 Elite review: Camera-first phone strikes balance with performance

Consider the Vivo V70 Elite if you prioritise photography, enjoy experimenting with focal lengths and filters, and want a large yet comfortable phone capable of handling gaming and multitasking

Vivo V70 Elite review: Camera-first phone strikes balance with performance
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Reliance to invest ₹10 trillion in AI over next 7 years: Mukesh Ambani

RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani said India cannot afford to 'rent intelligence', adding that Jio will reduce the cost of intelligence as dramatically as it did the cost of data

Reliance to invest ₹10 trillion in AI over next 7 years: Mukesh Ambani
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

India well positioned to lead, shape future of AI: OpenAI's Sam Altman

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Sam Altman said more than 100 million people in India use ChatGPT every week and that the country is well-positioned to lead the future of AI

India well positioned to lead, shape future of AI: OpenAI's Sam Altman
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

India built what no other country could: Macron at India AI Summit 2026

Describing the India summit as a foundation for digital transformation, Macron said the summit reflected the need to shape AI growth responsibly amid rapid technological acceleration

India built what no other country could: Macron at India AI Summit 2026
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil

Commenting on the ongoing volatility in Bitcoin, Eric acknowledged the sharp price swings but remained optimistic about its long-term potential

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Newgen Software Technologies share price surges 20% on high volumes

Newgen Software Technologies share price rose 20.3 per cent to a high of ₹618 per share, the highest level since January 27, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Newgen Software Technologies share price surges 20% on high volumes
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI Impact Summit: What it means

AI Impact Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India's 'MANAV' vision for AI, stressing ethics, accountability, inclusion and global rules to ensure technology benefits people

PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI Impact Summit: What it means
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

AI Summit: PM Modi bats for democratisation of AI, making it human-centric

At the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, the Prime Minister said AI must remain human-centric and inclusive, warning that directionless use could turn a transformative force into disruption

AI Summit: PM Modi bats for democratisation of AI, making it human-centric
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Gold, silver ETFs rebound as previous metals rise; global cues add support

Gold futures for April delivery edged higher to ₹1,56,050 per 10 gram on the MCX during the morning session, while silver futures for March delivery rose to ₹2,44,901 per kilogram

Gold, silver ETFs rebound as previous metals rise; global cues add support
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

AI must not widen inequality gaps, says Google CEO Pichai at India Summit

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sundar Pichai said the world must prevent a digital divide from becoming an AI divide, stressing investment in infrastructure and equal access to AI benefits

AI must not widen inequality gaps, says Google CEO Pichai at India Summit
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

India central to AI's future as risks and opportunities grow: Anthropic CEO

Highlighting India's significance in global AI development, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that technologies pioneered in India have historically set a standard for the global south

India central to AI's future as risks and opportunities grow: Anthropic CEO
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Tata Group, OpenAI announce partnership to build 100 MW data centre

Tata Group and TCS join hands with OpenAI to set up a 100 MW AI data centre in India, scale enterprise AI adoption and enable industry-specific solutions globally

Tata Group, OpenAI announce partnership to build 100 MW data centre
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Canada Express Entry 2026 opens PR for aviation, military, senior managers

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab says Canada will actively recruit researchers, health workers, pilots and skilled military recruits for PR

Canada Express Entry 2026 opens PR for aviation, military, senior managers
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin

The NSE to levy 15% additional margin on equity derivatives in which top 10 clients account for more than 20% MWPL from March F&O series onwards; withdraws additional margin on Gold, Silver futures.

Voda Idea, DLF, RBL Bank among 18 F&O stocks to attract 15% higher margin
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Clean Max Enviro IPO: Profit swings, cost overruns; 5 key risks to watch

Clean Max Enviro IPO will be offered at a price band of ₹1,000 to ₹1,053 per share, with a lot size of 14 shares

Clean Max Enviro IPO: Profit swings, cost overruns; 5 key risks to watch
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Traffic curbs in Delhi for day 4 of AI Impact Summit: Check routes to avoid

With PM Modi scheduled to inaugurate the summit, heavy VIP movement is expected throughout the day. Commuters have been advised to brace for congestion and possible delays

Traffic curbs in Delhi for day 4 of AI Impact Summit: Check routes to avoid
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Europe backs India's AI push and supports early ratification of trade deal

European leaders back early India-EU trade deal ratification at the AI Impact Summit, deepening cooperation on AI, semiconductors, digital governance and strategic growth

Europe backs India's AI push and supports early ratification of trade deal
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:08 AM IST

Datanomics: Porous India-Myanmar border sees sharp spike in infiltration

Arrests rise over 12 years, but infiltrators form a negligible share of border states' population; India-Bangladesh border records most cases, while India-Myanmar remains most porous

Datanomics: Porous India-Myanmar border sees sharp spike in infiltration
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

France set to simplify visa norms for Indian students, says Macron

Macron announced plans to triple the number of Indian students in France and launched an Indo-French AI health centre, as both nations deepen cooperation in AI, mobility and nuclear R&D

France set to simplify visa norms for Indian students, says Macron
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Density alone will not make India's cities globally competitive yet

India is economically urban but not productively so. The Economic Survey flags how weak institutions, not density itself, are holding back cities from realising agglomeration gains

Density alone will not make India's cities globally competitive yet
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:24 PM IST