Equity benchmarks opened flat on Friday following a sharp crash due to escalating Iran tensions. Nifty50 traded near 25,471, while Sensex hovered around 82,505. Experts warn of cautious investor stance amid oil supply risks.
Indian stock markets demonstrated resilience on February 20, 2026, with IT stocks like HCL Tech, Infosys, and TCS leading gains despite negative global cues and US-Iran conflict concerns. The Sensex and Nifty showed strength, supported by domestic factors
India's infrastructure sector faces a cautious outlook as a weak Q3 performance leads to a 4% year-on-year contraction, according to Nuvama Research. The decline highlights challenges in key segments like cement and steel.
A Lucknow Development Authority survey identified 5,103 residential properties illegally used for commercial purposes along 24-meter-wide roads. Owners have 7 days to regularize or face action under UP Urban Planning Act.
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A CAG audit report reveals significant delays, financial mismanagement, and irregularities in Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority projects, including incomplete zones and fake firm contracts.
Axis Mutual Fund, backed by Axis Bank, aims to break into the top six mutual funds by assets under management. With Rs 3.8 lakh crore AUM, it targets 6-7% market share by 2028-29, highlighting strong growth in Kolkata.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) have signed a joint venture agreement, with RVNL holding 51% and Texmaco 49%. The partnership aims to advance rolling stock, infrastructure projects, and global rail solutions, supporting
Oil prices surged to their highest level in nearly seven months, while gold attracted safe-haven buying as rising US-Iran tensions threaten global crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Rekha Gupta government is revising circle rates for all property categories in Delhi to align with market trends, with hikes up to 32% in some areas and demands for reclassification from residents.
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Several companies, including NBCC, Angel One, and Infobeans, have declared dividends with ex-dates set for February 2026. Investors should note key dates and amounts for these stocks.
A recent report highlights improved profitability in the banking sector, driven by strong advances growth and lower interest expenses, with a positive outlook for the future.
Uttar Pradesh's industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi revealed that 16,722 factories have been registered since April 2017, generating employment for over 15 lakh workers. The data was shared during the Budget session, highlighting region
CLSA downgrades Dixon Technologies amid memory price surge risks, while Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs issue buy calls on Alkem Labs, Tata Steel, LIC Housing, and Eicher Motors respectively.
The Central government has invited bids for diamond exploration in Gadchiroli's Kurkheda tehsil, potentially marking the first major diamond find outside Panna and transforming the region's socio-economic landscape.
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GMDA has approved the reconstruction of a 2.8 km storm water drain in Gurgaon, costing Rs 34 crore, to prevent flooding and support the upcoming metro corridor development between Sector 9 and Cyber City.
Bajaj Broking Research recommends IndusInd Bank and UPL as top stock buys for February 20, 2026, with a 3-month horizon. The brokerage also provides a cautious outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty amid market volatility.
Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority directs developers to compensate buyers with Rs 41 lakh for an eight-year delay in handing over a Gurgaon apartment, citing loss of appreciation and mental inconvenience.
Punjab's taxation department has attached 136 properties valued at over Rs 91 crore to recover pending pre-GST arrears. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema warns against tax evasion while urging traders to use settlement policy.
Noida Special Economic Zone Phase 2 will receive a Rs 12 crore power upgrade with a new 33/11 kV substation, doubling capacity to 40 MVA to prevent outages during peak summer demand.
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Ghaziabad Development Authority board approved land acquisition for Hindon river embankment construction to address recurring floods, alongside plans for an international cricket stadium and urban redevelopment projects.
YEIDA has handed over letters of intent to four companies for projects in packaging, data centers, manufacturing, and apparel, with a combined investment of Rs 1,220 crore and potential to create over 7,000 jobs in Noida.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 82 crore linked to the Ansal Hub-83 project in Gurgaon, following a money laundering probe into alleged fraud affecting over 1,000 investors.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has made it mandatory for developers to use premium FSI and TDR in equal 50:50 ratio for all construction projects to revive TDR demand and ensure fair compensation for landowners.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed serious concerns that new free trade agreements could damage the horticulture economy by flooding markets with cheaper imports.
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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reveals plans for automotive module manufacturing and semiconductor advanced packaging in India, following PM Modi's call for global design and development.
Education lending in India remains resilient with 14.8% annual growth and improved asset quality. NPAs drop from 7% to 2%, driven by overseas study demand and better collection mechanisms.
India will begin domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by December, reducing reliance on imports for critical minerals essential to automotive, renewable energy, and defense sectors.
India's leading stock broker body ANMI warns RBI's new funding regulations could reduce government tax revenue and squeeze market liquidity, seeking a six-month delay for consultation.
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off as the Sensex dropped 1.5% to 82,498 points. The decline was driven by US Fed rate cut uncertainty and escalating US-Iran tensions, wiping out nearly Rs 7 lakh crore in investor wealth.
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The 188th State Level Bankers' Committee meeting in Gujarat emphasized balanced portfolio growth, robust cyber risk management, and alignment with Union Budget's Kartavya principles for sustainable economic progress.
