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
NSE IPO rekindles debate over exchange ownership, profit motive and Sebi's deep regulatory control
Elara Capital values the VIP Industries stock at 26x FY28E EV/Ebitda and has maintained its target price at ₹430
The momentum in the IPO market has slowed significantly in recent weeks, with only five mainboard issues launched so far in 2026 and four more expected to open in the coming week
Brandman Retail, a distributor and retailer for the premium athleisure and lifestyle brands, has been listed on NSE at a valuation of Rs 324.85 crore. The company, which has an IPO price of Rs 176, settled at Rs 211.80 on NSE on Friday, up 4.98 per cent. Brandman Retail, which has raised Rs 86 crore through its public issue, will invest the proceeds in store expansion, working capital support, and general corporate purposes, according to a company statement. Brandman Retail currently operates 21 stores across India, which is a mix of Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs). "As part of its next growth phase, the company plans to open 15 new stores funded through IPO proceeds, forming the first leg of a broader expansion strategy aimed at building a 50+ store national network," it said. Founded by Arun Malhotra, Brandman Retail has positioned itself as a platform for international sports and lifestyle brands seeking structured entry and expansion in the Indian
Exchange offers 50% reduction in annual recovery charges for connectivity and colocation services on Wednesdays and Thursdays
The BSE Sensex tumbled 903 points in the intraday to hit a low of 82,771.775, and the NSE Nifty50 also slipped below the 25,550 mark in the intraday to hit a low of 25,525
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Feb 13: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index slipped 1.71 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index fell 1.79 per cent
Fractal Analytics listing date: If the current grey market sentiment sustains, Fractal Analytics shares are likely to debut around ₹890, implying a potential loss of 1-2 per cent for IPO investors
Exchange names Rothschild & Co to lead transparent selection of intermediaries for its IPO, which will be entirely a secondary share sale
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Feb 12: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices settled 0.47 and 0.64 per cent lower, respectively.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights | February 11, 2026: In the broader market, the NSE Midcap 100 and Smallcap indices settled marginally higher, up 0.03 per cent and 0.02 per cent
Torrent Power reported a consolidated net profit of ₹655 crore, up 34 per cent year-on-year from ₹490 crore in the year-ago period
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Feb 10: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the SmallCap indices settled 0.49 per cent and 0.38 per cent higher, respectively
Elara Capital has initiated coverage on UGRO Capital with a Buy rating and a target price of ₹226, based on 1.2x FY27E book value
Decline can be attributed to the spike in volatility and poor trailing returns
The exchange said industry representations have flagged concerns over the Budget-announced STT hike, though past increases have not had a significant negative impact on trading volumes
With both issues, Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance, open until February 11, subscription trends and issue details are being closely tracked as investors compare the two offerings
Transaction charges, which constitute over two-thirds of the total income, fell 12 per cent Y-o-Y. The decline likely reflects lower trading volumes and market activity
The board of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday cleared the decks for its long-awaited initial public offering, approving the launch of its issue that will consist entirely of an offer-for-sale, with no fresh issue component. The decision comes shortly after market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India granted a no-objection certificate (NOC), paving the way for the bourse to move ahead with its listing plans after more than a decade of delays. At the same meeting, the NSE board approved the reconstitution of the IPO Committee to facilitate and oversee activities delegated for the execution of the IPO process, according to a statement. The revamped committee will be chaired by Tablesh Pandey, non-independent director, and will include public interest directors Srinivas Injeti, Mamata Biswal, Abhilasha Kumari and G Sivakumar, along with Ashishkumar Chauhan, managing director and chief executive officer. The committee has been entrusted with supervising and ...