Bitcoin trades around $68,355 after touching $70,000. Ethereum also saw a slight dip. Major altcoins like XRP and BNB showed gains, while Dogecoin fell. The crypto market cap is near $2.35 trillion. Bitcoin is consolidating, holding above key moving averages. Traders await a clear direction as prices move in a narrow band.Read More

Shares of Ola Electric Mobility hit a fresh 52-week low after Citi downgraded the stock to Sell and cut its target price by 51%. As reported by ET Now, the brokerage flagged weak EV penetration, market-share losses and concerns over cash flows.Read More

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions is set to launch its Rs 3,100 crore IPO. The subscription period will be from February 23 to February 25. The company plans to raise funds for growth and debt repayment. This move comes as India’s renewable energy sector gains momentum. CleanMax is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions for...Read More

Public sector stocks are experiencing a surge, with defence and power sectors showing promise due to robust order books and improving execution. While defence is a preferred long-term theme, experts express caution on oil and gas due to structural headwinds and see only tactical opportunities in IT.Read More

Foreign inflows into Asian local currency bonds remained steady in January, marking a fourth straight month of buying as improving growth prospects and resilient exports boosted sentiment. South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia led the gains, while India saw sharp outflows after its expected inclusion in a global bond index was deferred.Read More

Naturals, a leading Indian salon chain, continues discussions with Reliance for a stake sale. Talks have slowed due to disagreements on deal structure. Naturals plans an IPO by 2028 if the Reliance deal does not materialize. The company is not currently negotiating with other investors. Reliance’s entry would complement its beauty retail ventures.Read More

Indian stock markets are poised for a stronger performance in the upcoming financial year. Corporate earnings are expected to accelerate, supported by stable macro fundamentals. Key sectors like private capex, manufacturing, private banks, and consumption are set for growth. The IT sector remains under observation pending clearer earnings visibility. Overall, the outlook for Indian equities...Read More

Information technology stocks rebounded after a steep two-week selloff, with Infosys, TCS and Wipro rising up to 3%. Investor concerns over AI-driven disruption eased slightly, even as brokerages warned that advances in agentic AI could challenge traditional IT services models. Analysts, however, see scope for business-model evolution and selective opportunities.Read More

US tech giants are facing a sharp valuation reset in 2026 as investors question whether massive AI spending can deliver adequate returns. Stocks like Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia and Alphabet have fallen, while firms with stronger earnings visibility, such as TSMC and Samsung, have gained, signalling a shift in market sentiment.Read More

Infosys shares rose on Tuesday after the IT major announced a strategic partnership with AI firm Anthropic to build enterprise-ready AI solutions. The collaboration will integrate Claude models with Infosys Topaz to automate workflows, boost software development and scale AI adoption across sectors, lifting investor sentiment and the stock price.Read More