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UPL To Integrate Indian, Overseas Crop Protection Business Into Single Entity
This integrated business will benefit from a strong manufacturing base, advanced research capabilities, a broad portfolio of registered products and brands across multiple geographies and independent management, UPL says.
INR tumbles near three-week low amid surging international oil prices, firm dollar overseas
The Indian rupee plunged 31 paise to settle at 90.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a strong American currency against major currencies and higher crude oil prices amid intensifying US-Iran tensions. Positive momentum in domestic equity markets failed to support the Indian unit. Indian shares bounced back on Friday after falling sharply in the previous session on rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's rate path. The benchmark BSE Sensex jumped 316.57 points, or 0.38 percent, to 82,814.71. The broader NSE Nifty index surged 116.90 points, or 0.46 percent, to 25,571.25, with metal and banking stocks leading the surge.
Closing Bell: Nifty reclaims 25,550 as banks shine; IT under pressure
Closing Bell: Indian equities ended higher for the week, led by financials and PSU banks. Nifty Bank outperformed while IT stocks extended losses, even as benchmarks held above the 25,550 mark.
Top gainers & Losers on Feb 20: ABB, Thermax, KEI Industries, PB Fintech, Canara Bank, Siemens among top gainers
The Indian stock market recovered on February 20, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.46% to 25,570. Financials, metals, and FMCG sectors drove support, while broader markets showed mixed results, and oil prices surged due to geopolitical concerns.
Nandish Shah of Motilal Oswal expects positive earnings momentum for banks, recommends these 2 PSU banking stocks to buy
Nandish Shah favors SBI and Indian Bank for their strong performance, healthy credit growth, and improved asset quality. SBI's NIM is projected at 3%+ in FY26, while Indian Bank shows steady margins. Both banks have raised earnings estimates for FY27 and FY28, indicating a positive outlook.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty falls sharply off highs; Newgen down 8%
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian markets look keen on recovering from the losses as the Nifty index trades 30 points higher at 25,500. The Nifty Bank index is outperforming the benchmark, with gains of over 300 points, rising above the 61,000 mark.
Shares of PSU banks rise up to 3%: Check what’s aiding the rally
The gains in the Nifty PSU Bank index were led by the rally in the shares of the Union Bank of India, Indian Bank and Punjab National Bank (PNB).
Indian shares log weekly gains as earnings optimism fuels banks - Reuters
Indian shares log weekly gains as earnings optimism fuels banksReutersStock Market Highlights Feb 20: Bank-led rally lifts markets as Sensex closes 316 pts higher, Nifty ends at 25,571BusinessLineClosing Bell: Market recovers; Nifty above 25,550, Sensex up 317 pts, IT lagsMoneycontrol
Stocks in news: Federal Bank, Waaree Energies, ICICI Pru life, Zydus, HUL
Indian markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, with profit-taking and a risk-off sentiment leading to a decline. Key stocks like Federal Bank, ICICI Pru Life, and HUL are in focus due to significant corporate developments, including tax refunds, demands, capacity expansions, and new product launches, impacting investor sentiment.
Foreign investors continue to buy PSU bank shares even as $19 billion leaves India
Foreign investors are increasing stakes in state-owned banks despite heavy selling in Indian equities, attracted by lower valuations, rising profits and strong stock gains across PSU lenders.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices snapped their three-day winning streak; Nifty slips 365 points to close at 25,454
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian markets are trading with some immense pressure as the Nifty index is trading with losses of over 200 points and has slumped below 25,650. The Nifty Bank is under pressure, as the banking index is down over 450 points, trading around the 60,100 mark. Trent, IndiGo, Ultratech, Adani Enterprises are among the biggest losers.
Indian brokers' lobby seeks 6-month freeze on new RBI rules: Report
India’s brokers’ lobby has urged the Reserve Bank of India to defer its newly issued lending norms for six months, citing operational challenges.