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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicNSE Nifty 50 Index

Topic: NSE Nifty 50 Index

India’s $360 billion stock rout raises stakes for Modi govt’s Union Budget 2026

Will the govt increase defense spending & speed up share sales in state-run companies to bolster revenues after last year's income tax cuts, reductions in consumption levies?

Why India is among world’s hottest IPO venues this year

LG Electronics India’s $1.3 billion initial public offering, fully sold within hours, was India’s third biggest for the year.

As India’s Champions Trophy ‘home advantage’ hits a nerve, global media asks if cricket on path to apathy

Global media reports questions ICC’s integrity & warns of risks as small investors drive volatile financial revolution.

Indian shares, including Nifty 50, slip into correction as rate woes adds to sour sentiment

India's retail inflation spiked to a 14-mth high in October, data showed Tuesday, dashing hopes of an interest rate cut in December and adding to fears of a consumption slowdown.

Indian stocks are set for their best run in 7 months as country exits lockdown

The S&P BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50 Index each rose 0.9% as of 12:11pm in Mumbai. Both gauges are set for their fifth day of gains and longest winning streak since 4 November.

Be wary of optimistic Indian analysts predicting growth in earnings, warns Emkay

Analysts have a poor track record of predicting annual earnings at the top 50 companies in India and their latest estimates may not be any different.

Command of premium Indian equities versus emerging nations narrows to its smallest

India's equity benchmark is headed for its worst monthly drop weighed down by factors like the lingering credit crisis.

BSE & NSE drop to lowest in 2 months as budget concerns continue

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex slipped 0.2% at the close in Mumbai, while the NSE Nifty 50 Index fell 0.3%, marking its fifth day of falls in six.

Sensex declines as Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget spooks investors

Sensex slid by 0.7% and Nifty 50 Index similarly dwindled as of 2 pm over a lack of stimulus and a higher tax on the rich in the govt's budget plan.

Lenders give equities a boost after RBI eases bad-debt rule

Indian equities measures have added about 10% this year, bested only by China, Australia and New Zealand among major regional markets.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.