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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")
Cholamandalam Invest drops 7%; Tube Investments, CG Power up 3%; Here's why
Cholamandalam Investment stock fell as much as 7.21 per cent during the day to ₹1,678 per share, the biggest intraday fall since October 28, 2024
 "Cholamandalam Invest drops 7%; Tube Investments, CG Power up 3%; Here's why")
E2E Networks shares rise 4% as company launches QIP at ₹2,630 floor price
The buying on the counter came after E2E Networks said its Fund Raise Committee on February 25, 2026, approved key steps to launch a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares.
 "E2E Networks shares rise 4% as company launches QIP at ₹2,630 floor price")
Angel One share price adjusts as 1:10 stock split kicks in on record date
Notably, today marks the record date for the Angel One's announcement of a stock split in the ratio of 1:10
 "Angel One share price adjusts as 1:10 stock split kicks in on record date")
Xtglobal Infotech hits 20% upper circuit on AI-enbaled project win from US
Xtglobal Infotech share price hit a 20 per cent and rose to ₹33.63 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
 "Xtglobal Infotech hits 20% upper circuit on AI-enbaled project win from US")
Sedemac Mechatronics IPO opens March 4: Check price band, size, key dates
Sedemac Mechatronics has set the price band for its IPO in the range of ₹1,287 to ₹1,352 per share
 "Sedemac Mechatronics IPO opens March 4: Check price band, size, key dates")
126% US tariffs won't hit Waaree earnings, says mgt; analysts stay bullish
Waaree Energies gains after management clarifies 126% US tariff does not apply.
 "126% US tariffs won't hit Waaree earnings, says mgt; analysts stay bullish")
Welspun Corp shares gain 4% as UAE subsidiary gets incorporation licence
Welspun Corp has received the Certificate of Incorporation/licence today from the relevant Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), UAE
 "Welspun Corp shares gain 4% as UAE subsidiary gets incorporation licence")
Home First Finance drops 6% post large trade, snaps four-day gaining streak
Home First Finance share price declined 6.2 per cent to ₹1,170.5 in the intraday trade on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
 "Home First Finance drops 6% post large trade, snaps four-day gaining streak")
Tractor volumes to dip amid weak outlook; HSBC trims M&M, Escorts target
HSBC said tractor volume growth over FY26-FY28 is likely to remain under pressure due to a high base and the anticipated impact of El Nino, which could weaken the monsoon
 "Tractor volumes to dip amid weak outlook; HSBC trims M&M, Escorts target")
Shaily Engineering gains 4% on ₹423 cr order; UBS's top 2026 midcap pick
UBS, in its Feb 15 report, named Shaily Engineering as its top midcap idea for 2026, citing a likely growth step-up driven by opportunities in generic semaglutide delivery devices
 "Shaily Engineering gains 4% on ₹423 cr order; UBS's top 2026 midcap pick")
Canara HSBC gets new 'Buy' from Antique; sees favourable risk-reward
Antique Stock Broking assigned a 'Buy' rating on Canara HSBC Life and a target price of ₹190 per share, an upside of 26.7 per cent from Wednesday's close
 "Canara HSBC gets new 'Buy' from Antique; sees favourable risk-reward")
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
 "Clean Max Enviro IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date")
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.
 "AI fears overdone? Emkay turns 'Overweight' on IT, adds Infosys, HCL Tech")
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'.
 "Antique cuts TCS, HCLTech to 'Hold'; slashes growth estimates on AI risks")
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")
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")
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")
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