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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

ONGC rallies 6% in 2 days, hits 52-week high; what's driving PSU stock?

In the past one month, ONGC has outperformed the market by surging 16 per cent, as against 0.87 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

ONGC rallies 6% in 2 days, hits 52-week high; what's driving PSU stock?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

Lenskart shares up 2%; Motilal Oswal starts 'Buy', sees long growth runway

Motilal Oswal cited Lenskart Solutions' superior growth profile, limited organised competition, and long growth runway, for reasons on coverage initiation

Lenskart shares up 2%; Motilal Oswal starts 'Buy', sees long growth runway
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

ABB India shares jump 5% after Q3 results beat street's estimates

ABB India's revenue from operations rose 5.7 per cent to ₹3,557.01 crore, compared with ₹3,364.93 crore in the corresponding quarter last year

ABB India shares jump 5% after Q3 results beat street's estimates
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

ICICI Prudential AMC gets new 'Buy' from Antique on 'superior execution'

Antique initiated with a 'Buy' rating on ICICI Prudential AMC with a target price of ₹3,600, implying a 19 per cent upside from Thursday's closing price

ICICI Prudential AMC gets new 'Buy' from Antique on 'superior execution'
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

Netweb share price zooms 20% in 3 sessions; buy, sell or hold?

Netweb share price: The shares of India's largest supercomputing systems manufacturer have gained almost 20 per cent in just three trading sessions

Netweb share price zooms 20% in 3 sessions; buy, sell or hold?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

GE Power falls for second day, down 18% from 52-week high; should you buy?

GE Power shares have more than doubled investors' money in the last one year by yielding a multibagger return of 103 per cent, as against a 12.2 per cent rise in the benchmark Nifty 50 index

GE Power falls for second day, down 18% from 52-week high; should you buy?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

ONGC, Oil India rally up to 4%; BPCL, HPCL, IOCL fall 3%; here's why

The prospects for OIL and ONGC may improve - with volume growth, stronger gas realisations and delta from refining/downstream subsidiaries likely aiding consolidated earnings momentum, say analysts.

ONGC, Oil India rally up to 4%; BPCL, HPCL, IOCL fall 3%; here's why
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Jindal Saw slips 4% after API restricts monogram use on seamless pipes

In one year, Jindal Saw shares have slipped over 25 per cent, compared to Sensex's rise of 10 per cent

Jindal Saw slips 4% after API restricts monogram use on seamless pipes
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Tata Steel hits new high, up 12% in 1 month; what's driving metal stock?

MOFSL remains constructive on Tata Steel on the back of a strong domestic demand outlook, safeguard duty-led price support, ongoing capacity expansions and a gradual turnaround in the EU biz.

Tata Steel hits new high, up 12% in 1 month; what's driving metal stock?
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

Analysts reaffirm positive stance on Navin Fluorine, eye near-term growth

Analysts remain upbeat on Navin Fluorine's outlook, citing strong growth in the CDMO business, robust demand for R32 and HFC-32, and a solid pipeline in specialty chemicals

Analysts reaffirm positive stance on Navin Fluorine, eye near-term growth
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Marico gains 2%, stock hits record high in tepid market, outruns FMCG index

With input cost easing and margin pressure subsiding, the management expects progressive improvement in operating profit growth rates over the coming quarters.

Marico gains 2%, stock hits record high in tepid market, outruns FMCG index
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Ashish Kacholia portfolio stock Aeroflex up 20% in 2 days, hits 52-wk high

The average trading volumes on the Aeroflex counter jumped over four-fold, with a combined 11.14 million shares representing 8.4% of total equity of the company changing hands on the NSE and BSE.

Ashish Kacholia portfolio stock Aeroflex up 20% in 2 days, hits 52-wk high
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Easy Trip Planners shares zoom 11% in trade; up over 40% in three days

The stock was in demand after Arthkumbh Ventures LLP bought shares of the company through a bulk deal

Easy Trip Planners shares zoom 11% in trade; up over 40% in three days
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Steel stocks SAIL, Tata, JSL, JSW, Jindal gain up to 2%; here's why

The policy support, safeguard measures, and the likelihood of regulatory adjustments are improving industry visibility, say analysts.

Steel stocks SAIL, Tata, JSL, JSW, Jindal gain up to 2%; here's why
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

JM Financial bullish on Tenneco Clean Air India, sees 16% upside; know why

Analysts expect the ongoing CV upcycle, export opportunities, and the upcoming greenfield capacity expansion to support sustained growth and margin improvements

JM Financial bullish on Tenneco Clean Air India, sees 16% upside; know why
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Axis Sec reaffirms 'Buy' as Signature Global expands into commercial realty

The brokerage views the development as a strategic diversification into annuity-generating assets, while retaining focus on the residential segment

Axis Sec reaffirms 'Buy' as Signature Global expands into commercial realty
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Axis Bank preferred pick by Centrum within banking space; target ₹1,460

Centrum has assigned 'Buy' rating on Axis Bank, calling it a preferred pick from the banking space. The brokerage has set a target price of ₹1,460

Axis Bank preferred pick by Centrum within banking space; target ₹1,460
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

Larsen & Toubro market cap nears ₹6 trillion; stock rallies 10% in 1 month

The divestment of Nabha Power for ₹3,660.87 crore is strategically positive for L&T as it aligns with the company's stated objective of exiting the development projects business, believe analysts.

Larsen & Toubro market cap nears ₹6 trillion; stock rallies 10% in 1 month
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

Tata Motors PV gains 9% thus far in February; what's driving auto stock?

The Tata group company's domestic passenger vehicles business continues to see strong growth post the GST cut and recent launches receiving good customer response.

Tata Motors PV gains 9% thus far in February; what's driving auto stock?
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:07 PM IST