Indian government bonds edged ​higher on Monday as geopolitical ​jitters ebbed ahead of a third round of ​U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, though heavy debt supply due this week capped gains.Read More

IDFC First Bank ended 16% lower on Monday—their worst fall since March 2020—after the lender uncovered a Rs 590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government-linked accounts. The bank suspended four officials, initiated forensic audits, and filed complaints, while the RBI said the incident poses no systemic risk.Read More

Investors brace for a pivotal week, with Nvidia’s earnings at the forefront, seeking AI reassurance amid trade policy shifts. Tech stocks face scrutiny, while energy and industrials offer support. Global markets, including India’s IT sector, keenly await signals on AI investment and U.S. policy, impacting capital flows and growth outlooks.Read More

The shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) fell 5% to settle at Rs 4,024 on Monday after media reports claimed that a Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) crashed during a training sortie.Read More

Indian markets rallied on Monday even as stocks like IDFC First Bank, AU SFB, UPL and HAL saw sharp moves, while Kitex Garments and Adani Ports gained on sector-specific triggers.​Read More

Nithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has urged investors to pay closer attention to Depository Participant (DP) charges, warning that these often-overlooked fees can meaningfully raise trading costs especially when brokers levy them as a percentage of transaction value.Read More

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday as renewed ​tariff uncertainty unnerved investors after President Donald Trump announced a new 15% duty despite a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his broader levies.Read More

Shree Ram Twistex’s Rs 110 crore IPO opened today. Retail investors showed strong interest, subscribing 82% of their portion. Overall subscription is at 9%. The grey market indicates a 6% premium, suggesting modest listing gains. The IPO closes on February 25, with allotment on February 26 and listing on March 2.Read More

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to monitor market misconduct, including insider trading, unregistered investment advice, and misleading financial promotions.Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is reviewing its Portfolio Managers Regulations. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized strengthening investor protection and governance. The PMS industry has seen significant growth in assets and clients. Sebi is also simplifying business processes for portfolio managers. This review aims to keep the framework relevant for evolving market dynamics.Read More