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NTPC signs pact with Octopus Energy to expand global energy play
As per an exchange filing, the agreement establishes a non-binding framework for cooperation aimed at identifying, assessing and pursuing opportunities in electricity distribution and retail, renewable energy and storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, digital energy platforms, innovation, research and development, and capacity building.
Stocks in news: IndiGo, RIL, Torrent Power, ideaForge, NTPC Green
Indian markets experienced a sharp sell-off, extending the downtrend amid global concerns and geopolitical tensions. Nifty faces immediate support at 23,500, with resistance expected around 24,000-24,300. IndiGo flights faced airspace issues, while Reliance Retail acquired 'Pahadi Local'. Torrent Power raised Rs 2,000 crore via NCDs, and ideaForge began drone training for NATO personnel.
NTPC pays power ministry Rs 2,666.58 cr in second dividend for FY26
A ceremonial cheque was handed over to Minister of Power Manohar Lal by company officials on February 27, NTPC said in a statement.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Amid US-Iran tension, Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 20 Feb 2026
Stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends buying these five breakout stocks — SBI Card, NTPC Green, Navin Fluorine, HDFC Life, and Data Patterns (India)
Stocks to Watch Today: TCS, NTPC, Shanthi Gears, Gillette, Bharti Airtel, Shree Ram Twistex, IndiQube Spaces, Tata Elxsi in focus on 20 March
Stocks to Watch, 20 March: Stocks like Shree Ram Twistex, Tata Consultancy Services, IndiQube Spaces, NTPC, Samvardhana Motherson International, Shanthi Gears, JSW Cement, Archean Chemical Industries, Tata Elxsi, Nestle India, and Gillette India will be in focus on March 20.
Live: Banking stocks fuel Nifty above 24,500; Uncertainty persists on US-Iran talks | Closing Bell
Indian markets ended lower, dragged by weakness in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex slipped over 650 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,450. HCL Technologies led the decline, logging its sharpest fall in 11 years after weak guidance, pulling down peers like Infosys and TCS. Despite the headline fall, market breadth remained positive with broader markets outperforming, as smallcaps extended gains for a second straight session. Financials were under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank slipping. On the upside, stocks like Tata Consumer Products, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever emerged as key gainers.