Historical data debunks the Friday-the-13th myth on Dalal Street. The Indian market closed higher in 9 of the last 16 such sessions (56.25%). Gains were notable at times: Nifty 50 jumped 4% on March 13, 2020, and rose about 1% on September 13 and December 13, 2019, as well as on August 13, 2021, and...Read More

On Friday, Japan’s Nikkei index took a hit, largely swayed by the slipping fortunes of Wall Street. The noteworthy drop in SoftBank Group created ripples across the market. Conversely, chip manufacturers managed to shine, while Nissan Motor’s stock soared on its optimistic financial forecast. In contrast, Inpex saw a setback, with a gloomy projection for...Read More

Bitcoin is trading near $66,000, consolidating after a rebound from $60,000 amid renewed selling pressure and global risk-off sentiment. Analysts expect a near-term move between $60,000-$70,000 as the market absorbs liquidity, with CPI data on Friday potentially triggering the next directional move.Read More

Real estate stocks, particularly those exposed to Bengaluru, saw a significant plunge of up to 4% on Friday. This sell-off is driven by investor concerns over potential AI disruption in the IT sector, which could negatively impact demand for property.Read More

Federal Realty Investment Trust forecast 2026 funds ​from operations above ​Wall Street expectations on Thursday, as it ​anticipates strong leasing demand and higher rentals for its grocery-anchored shopping centersRead More

Info Edge Q3 Results: The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.40 per share for FY26 and fixed Friday, February 20, 2026, as the record date. The dividend will be paid on or after March 9, 2026.Read More

Gaudium IVF plans to raise Rs 150-200 crore via IPO, expected to open February 20, becoming the first in its sector to go public. The offering includes a fresh issue for expansion and an offer-for-sale by the promoter. Proceeds will fund new centers, debt repayment, and general corporate needs.Read More

Indian IT stocks have seen significant drops, losing Rs 5.7 lakh crore. JP Morgan believes these firms are essential “plumbers” for technology. They are now offering deep value opportunities. Dividend yields are at crisis-level highs. JP Morgan recommends buying Infosys and TCS, seeing limited downside and potential upside.Read More

Investors are seeking new opportunities after market corrections. Sameer Dalal suggests focusing on domestic sectors like consumption, cement, and discretionary plays. He sees a revival in discretionary consumption and tourism. The cement sector is also highlighted as an overlooked opportunity. Dalal believes India’s consumption revival story offers compelling investment potential for the next one to...Read More

AI’s impact on India’s IT sector is unfolding in two phases: near-term automation causing deflationary pressure, followed by longer-term business transformation creating inflationary opportunities. Analyst Kumar Rakesh suggests markets may be overreacting to the front-loaded disruption, with a potential neutral long-term outcome.Read More