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India open to reviewing China investment rules: Piyush Goyal at BS Manthan

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India is accelerating trade deals, including talks with Gulf nations and Chile, as the country positions itself as a trusted partner in global supply chains

India open to reviewing China investment rules: Piyush Goyal at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:25 PM IST

Design, IP key to India's factory future: Dixon's Atul Lall at BS Manthan

From a ₹49 lakh crisis-born firm to a ₹65,000 crore giant, Dixon's MD & CEO maps India's electronics leap, AI-led factories, global ambitions, and the long road to owning IP

Design, IP key to India's factory future: Dixon's Atul Lall at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

PLI can unlock massive EV export opportunity: Ather CEO at BS Manthan

Tarun Mehta, CEO of Ather Energy, said that India has no competition in the mid-tier EV two-wheeler segment and PLI schemes can help the industry expand its global footprint

PLI can unlock massive EV export opportunity: Ather CEO at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:06 PM IST

Centre has no plan to bring back farm laws: Shivraj Chouhan at BS Manthan

At BS Manthan, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre has no plan to revive farm laws and is preparing a national and crop-wise roadmap to raise output, ensure fair prices and boost farmer incomes

Centre has no plan to bring back farm laws: Shivraj Chouhan at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

AI forcing a rethink on data centre needs, say experts at BS Manthan

GPU-led AI workloads are increasing data centre power use up to tenfold, forcing companies to rethink energy sourcing, efficiency, and long-term renewable power strategies

AI forcing a rethink on data centre needs, say experts at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

AI transition will be painful but IT industry will reinvent: HCLTech CEO

C Vijayakumar says the $283 billion IT industry faces a difficult AI-led shift, but frontier model firms and services players will drive long-term value creation

AI transition will be painful but IT industry will reinvent: HCLTech CEO
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

AI, EVs, hydrogen to power India's 2047 Vision: Nitin Gadkari at BS Manthan

At BS Manthan, Union minister Nitin Gadkari laid out a blueprint for India's infrastructure, EV surge, hydrogen economy and road safety reset

AI, EVs, hydrogen to power India's 2047 Vision: Nitin Gadkari at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Stock Market Crash Close: Tariff fears rattle D-St; Sensex tanks 1,069 points; Nifty ends at 25,425

Stock Market LIVE on February 24, 2026:The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.32 per cent 0.55 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Crash Close: Tariff fears rattle D-St; Sensex tanks 1,069 points; Nifty ends at 25,425
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

D-St rout wipes out ₹5 trillion in M-cap amid AI fears, tariff tensions

In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 also traded in the red with a cut of 0.83 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively

D-St rout wipes out ₹5 trillion in M-cap amid AI fears, tariff tensions
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

US markets may start to question RoI from AI; India story still unfolding

AI capex boom may keep India markets under pressure as global funds shift to semiconductor-heavy markets like Taiwan and Korea, says Christopher Wood of Jefferies

US markets may start to question RoI from AI; India story still unfolding
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high in January

Air India operated more than 17,500 flights in January and recorded 23 technical incidents on its international and domestic flights, according to the document

Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high in January
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Sensex down 1,160 pts, Nifty below 25,500 Why are markets falling today?

The total mcap of BSE listed companies dropped by ₹4.73 trillion to ₹4,63,79,242 crore versus the previous session's mcap of ₹46,852,324.31 crore.

Sensex down 1,160 pts, Nifty below 25,500 Why are markets falling today?
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Capital goods; check top stock picks here

The sector's outlook remains anchored in rising public capital expenditure and sustained investments across defence, renewables, transmission and data centre infrastructure

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Capital goods; check top stock picks here
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank: How do these stocks look on charts?

Drumil Vithlani, Technical Analyst at Bonanza, decodes trading strategy in IDFC First Bank, AU SFB following the recent adverse stock reaction on the NSE.

IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank: How do these stocks look on charts?
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Gokaldas, Arvind, Trident dip up to 6%; why textile stocks under pressure?

The government has halved benefits under the RoDTEP scheme for exporters in textiles, and gems & jewellery, restricting incentives to 50% of notified rates and value caps with immediate effect.

Gokaldas, Arvind, Trident dip up to 6%; why textile stocks under pressure?
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall

Trump is applying the 10 per cent baseline levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the president to impose the charge for 150 days without congressional approval

Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

All 7 on board Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand

All seven persons on board an air ambulance were killed after the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday evening while en route to Delhi from Ranchi, a top state government official said. The crash took place shortly after the aircraft operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd took off from Ranchi airport at 7.11 pm. "All seven on board the air ambulance were killed in the crash. The plane was on the way to Delhi from Ranchi," Chatra Deputy Commissioner Keerthishree G told PTI. "The aircraft went missing around 7.30 pm. It crashed at Bariatu Panchayat area in Simaria," she said, adding that the site of the crash is located deep inside a forest. SDPO Shubham Khandelwal told PTI that the bodies of all the seven persons on board have been retrieved. They have been identified as Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat, Captain Savrajdeep Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Dr Vikas Kumar Gupta, Sachin Kumar Mishra, Archana Devi, and Dhuru Kumar. According to the DGCA website, Delhi-base

All 7 on board Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

Chandigarh branch fraud: IDFC First Bank to pay Haryana govt ₹590 cr soon

RBI Gov says issue not systemic; bank term it an isolated incident

Chandigarh branch fraud: IDFC First Bank to pay Haryana govt ₹590 cr soon
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Bharti Airtel dips 4%, sees sharpest intra-day fall in 3 months; here's why

Bharti Airtel to infuse ₹20,000 crore in Airtel Money to push digital lending.

Bharti Airtel dips 4%, sees sharpest intra-day fall in 3 months; here's why
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

Nifty IT hits 2-year low; Tech stocks slide up to 5% on renewed AI fears

The Nifty IT index has lost over 19 per cent in CY26 as compared to a nearly 2 per cent dip in the Nifty 50 index during this period

Nifty IT hits 2-year low; Tech stocks slide up to 5% on renewed AI fears
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Centre aims to raise ₹1.79 trillion from IPOs of state-run firms by 2030

They are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second four-year plan for asset monetisation, after the first raised ₹5.3 trillion by 2024/25, below the ‌government's ₹6 trillion target

Centre aims to raise ₹1.79 trillion from IPOs of state-run firms by 2030
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

IDFC First Bank target, earnings estimates slashed after ₹590 cr fraud

Emkay Global has cut its FY26, FY27 and FY28 earnings estimates by 30 per cent, 13 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively

IDFC First Bank target, earnings estimates slashed after ₹590 cr fraud
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

PNGS Reva Diamond IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review

PNGS Reva Diamond has set the price band for the issue in the range of ₹367 to ₹386 per share, with a lot size of 32 shares

PNGS Reva Diamond IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 24: BPCL, IDFC First Bank, Vi, Mobikwik, M&M

Stocks to Watch today, February 24, 2026: From IDFC First Bank to BPCL, here is a list of shares that will be on investors' radar today

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 24: BPCL, IDFC First Bank, Vi, Mobikwik, M&M
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

Stocks to buy: Kotak Sec recommends Britannia Ind, Smartworks Coworking

Stocks to buy, February 24: Kotak Securities Equity Research Head suggests placing bets on Britannia Industries and Smartworks Coworking Spaces. Here's why

Stocks to buy: Kotak Sec recommends Britannia Ind, Smartworks Coworking
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

BS Manthan kicks off today with top voices convening for 2 days of insight

The audience, across two auditoriums at Bharat Mandapam as well as online, have much to look forward to as the third edition of BS Manthan will take the narrative on India's future to a new level

BS Manthan kicks off today with top voices convening for 2 days of insight
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Gold hits three-week high on uncertainty over Donald Trump tariff plans

US gold futures for April delivery were up 2.7 per cent at $5,219

Gold hits three-week high on uncertainty over Donald Trump tariff plans
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Telcos dial up home broadband battle: Vi and Starlink join Jio, Airtel push

Jio and Airtel scale up for 100 million homes, with Vi and Starlink joining the race

Telcos dial up home broadband battle: Vi and Starlink join Jio, Airtel push
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Countries 'playing games' on trade deals will face more tariffs: Trump

Trump, in a series of social media posts, said he also may impose license fees on trading partners as uncertainty over his next tariff moves gripped the global economy and sent stocks lower

Countries 'playing games' on trade deals will face more tariffs: Trump
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Sebi plans overhaul of PMS regulations, flags need for stronger governance

Regulator to revisit 2020 portfolio manager norms, tighten governance, curb mis-selling and explore exchange-based pre-ipo trading mechanism

Sebi plans overhaul of PMS regulations, flags need for stronger governance
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:52 PM IST

Bharti Airtel plans to invest ₹20,000 crore to expand digital lending

Telecom major Bharti Airtel said on Monday it plans to inject ₹20,000 crore ($2.2 billion) into its financial arm over the next few years, marking a major push into digital lending

Bharti Airtel plans to invest ₹20,000 crore to expand digital lending
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 480 points; Nifty tops 25,700; PSU bank, healthcare stocks shine

Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE on February 23, 2026: The Nifty MidCap ended 0.43 per cent down, while the NSE SmallCap ended 0.29 per cent higher

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 480 points; Nifty tops 25,700; PSU bank, healthcare stocks shine
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

UPL restructuring: Analysts decode impact on valuations, Advanta IPO

The UPL group will operate through two separately listed verticals-Global Crop Protection and Seeds-each with distinct structural drivers.

UPL restructuring: Analysts decode impact on valuations, Advanta IPO
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

Amazon opens 12-storey office in Bengaluru, company's 2nd largest in Asia

Amazon inaugurates a 1.1 million sq ft, 12-storey campus in Bengaluru, its second-largest in Asia, supporting 7,000 employees and reinforcing its long-term India investment plans

Amazon opens 12-storey office in Bengaluru, company's 2nd largest in Asia
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Autos on firm footing for long-term upcycle; Axis Sec reveals top 5 picks

Among OEMs under coverage, it has identified Eicher Motors, and Bajaj Auto as its top conviction ideas in 2Ws, and Ashok Leyland in the CV segment

Autos on firm footing for long-term upcycle; Axis Sec reveals top 5 picks
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Clean Max Enviro vs Shree Ram Twistex IPO: Where should you place your bet?

Early grey market trends indicate cautious investor sentiment toward both Clean Max Enviro Energy and Shree Ram Twistex IPO

Clean Max Enviro vs Shree Ram Twistex IPO: Where should you place your bet?
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Voda Idea down 15% from recent high; Should you buy, sell or hold stock?

Vodafone Idea stock is currently witnessing a distribution phase rather than an uptrend, says Hitesh Tailor of Choice Broking. Here are the key levels to watch out for as per the technical analyst.

Voda Idea down 15% from recent high; Should you buy, sell or hold stock?
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

FIIs cut stake in IT firms in Q3FY26 amid AI woes; here's what data shows

According to the shareholding pattern of top Indian IT companies, FIIs have trimmed their stake over the last one year amid growing fear that AI is causing significant disruption

FIIs cut stake in IT firms in Q3FY26 amid AI woes; here's what data shows
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Air India scraps New York, Newark flights as blizzard batters US East Coast

The move follows a massive winter storm sweeping across the US East Coast, triggering travel bans, school closures and over 7,500 flight cancellations

Air India scraps New York, Newark flights as blizzard batters US East Coast
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

AU SFB tanks 7%; de-empanelment may trigger trust deficit, say analysts

The stock faced selling pressure after Haryana's finance department issued a circular de-empanelling all AU Small Finance Bank accounts across the state with immediate effect

AU SFB tanks 7%; de-empanelment may trigger trust deficit, say analysts
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Infosys, TCS: Jefferies downgrades Indian IT stocks, cuts earnings estimate

The global research and broking house has cut their earnings estimates by 1-4 per cent across IT firms and expects 6 per cent earnings CAGR over FY26-28.

Infosys, TCS: Jefferies downgrades Indian IT stocks, cuts earnings estimate
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Board Meet Ahead: What's in store for Tata group stocks? Trading view here

Here's why technical analysts at Kotak Securities and Bonanza are bullish on Trent, Tata Steel, Titan and Voltas. Tata Sons board meet on Tuesday, February 24.

Board Meet Ahead: What's in store for Tata group stocks? Trading view here
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' on Monday, mercury set to cross 30°C

The weather department's latest bulletin indicates that both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal in the coming days

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' on Monday, mercury set to cross 30°C
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:23 AM IST

Israel awaits PM Narendra Modi: Of security, silicon and strategic signals

The PM's two-day Israel visit to feature Knesset address, and talks with Netanyahu on defence, counter-terrorism, IMEC, trade and artificial intelligence cooperation

Israel awaits PM Narendra Modi: Of security, silicon and strategic signals
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Trump tariffs derailed: Impact on stock market, trade, dollar, gold, silver

The US Supreme Court's decision takes away a big cloud that's been hanging over global trade for a year now, analysts said.

Trump tariffs derailed: Impact on stock market, trade, dollar, gold, silver
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:07 AM IST