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India’s CPI inflation rose to 3.21% in February 2026 as food inflation firmed, while WPI inflation climbed to 2.13%, reflecting higher manufacturing and primary article costs.
A sharp 2026 intraday selloff pushed Sensex down over 2.5% as IT, banks and metals saw profit-booking, oil worries rose, and India VIX moved above 20.
RailTel won three orders worth ₹608.51 crore, including ₹564.54 crore from RVNL, even as Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti cancelled a ₹17.12 crore work order.
GAIL will invest ₹3,800 crore to build 700 MW solar capacity in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra with battery storage, lifting its renewable portfolio from 147 MW to over 1,000 MW.
IMF’s January WEO update raised India’s FY26 growth estimate to 7.3% and sees 6.4% in FY27-FY28, as inflation returns near target.
Indian defence and shipbuilding stocks rose up to 7% as West Asia conflict escalated, while brokerages cited higher global military spending and India’s capital outlay target for 2029.
Goldman Sachs reported record equities-trading revenue in Q1 2026, but a 10% fall in FICC revenues and a slightly lower fee backlog dragged shares down.
RailTel will be watched after winning ₹608.51 crore of new orders from RVNL and UP Police board, while Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti cancelled a ₹17.12 crore work order.
After chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing ethical differences, HDFC Bank shares swung sharply, while mutual funds bought ₹17,250 crore and FIIs reduced ownership.
India’s CPI inflation rose to 3.21% in February 2026 as food inflation firmed, while transport prices stayed flat to slightly negative; wholesale inflation also accelerated in February.
The IMF’s January 2026 update projects India as the fastest-growing major economy and a bigger driver of global real GDP growth than the US in 2026.
In March 2026, the rupee’s slide toward 95 per dollar reshaped risk appetite, FII behaviour, inflation expectations, and sector leadership across Indian equities.
ICICI Prudential AMC reported a 10% year-on-year rise in Q4 FY26 profit to ₹763 crore, announced a ₹12.40 final dividend, and posted strong FY26 growth.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose near record levels as Middle East peace hopes and softer US producer prices supported risk appetite, improving cues for Indian equities.
Ujjivan SFB’s universal bank licence setback has met a mixed stock reaction as investors weigh valuations, secured-loan pivot, credit growth, and RBI’s tougher stance on approvals.
Brokerages cite GST-led price cuts, interest-rate relief and easier financing as key demand drivers, with Maruti, M&M, TVS and Hyundai among preferred auto picks.