Benchmark indices ended firm on Wednesday, supported by gains in metals and PSU banks even as IT stocks slipped back into decline. The Sensex rose 283 points and the Nifty added 94. Broader markets advanced, while global cues remained mixed and crude prices edged higher amid U.S.–Iran negotiations.Read More

Promoter activity returned at Sula Vineyards as Rajeev Suresh Samant lifted his stake to 24.5%—the first increase since the 2022 IPO. The move comes despite weak Q3 numbers, with profits hit by tactical destocking in Karnataka and softer demand in Bengaluru.Read More

The STOXX 600 index rose on Wednesday, with defence stocks in the lead following strong earnings from the UK’s BAE Systems, ‌while investors ⁠mulled ⁠the outlook for monetary policy amid reports of a leadership change at ​the European Central Bank.Read More

Shares of Easy Trip Planners surged 60% in three sessions after board approval to raise up to Rs 500 crore. The EaseMyTrip operator plans expansion in hotels and holidays, higher tech investments, and stronger financial flexibility, supported by sequential revenue growth and a return to quarterly profit.Read More

India is on track to meet its 500 gigawatt clean energy goal by 2030. Current capacity additions are strong, but a significant challenge remains with slow power demand growth. Investors should watch for a recovery in electricity consumption. Key policy changes and battery storage integration are also crucial for the sector’s success.Read More

SBI Funds Management Ltd., India’s largest asset manager, may file draft papers in early March for an IPO that could raise up to $1.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The offering could value the firm at about $15 billion, slightly below ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co.’s $16.7 billion valuation after its recent...Read More

Blackstone-backed ​Liftoff Mobile filed confidentially for an ​initial public offering in the U.S. on Tuesday, hours after ​withdrawing an earlier plan, as a recent rout in software stocks makes investors increasingly wary of new listings.Read More

Foreign institutional investors and mutual funds raised stakes in 127 BSE 500 stocks over two quarters, driving sharp FY26 gains. Several, including Force Motors and GMDC, delivered 50-185% returns, signaling strong institutional confidence.Read More

Indian markets hovered near flat line on Wednesday, with Nifty struggling above 25,700. Experts advise caution, noting key resistance at 25,770 and potential downside towards 25,300. Investors are urged to seek value or momentum, as broad sector bets are risky due to uneven performance, even within financials.Read More

Nithin Kamath warns that margin trading funding is riskier than many realise because traders focus only on interest rates and ignore brokerage charges. He argues that in leveraged trades, every cost—interest, brokerage and taxes—raises the breakeven point, making small price moves far harder to profit from.Read More