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What's happening: Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra break out with 8% upside as Nifty tops 25,800

The Nifty 50 recorded a third straight gain, moving above the 25,500 support level and the 25,800 resistance, driven by consumer, financial and metal stocks. Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra each posted decisive breakouts from consolidation zones, prompting buy recommendations that cite roughly an 8% upside. Both banks now trade above all major exponential moving averages and show strong RSI readings.

Also developing:

•Asian shares climb on Nvidia‑driven rally as US markets surge
•Tech boost lifts Asia markets amid Iran tensions and Fed rate uncertainty
•Asian stocks rise as US tech gains offset geopolitical risks

News•Feb 18, 2026

First Gen Powers Lyceum Satellite Campuses

First Gen Corp. will supply over 1,150 kW of geothermal electricity to Lyceum of the Philippines University’s satellite campuses in Batangas and Laguna. The deal, enabled by the retail aggregation program, lets the campuses pool demand to meet the 500‑kW threshold for choosing preferred suppliers. By tapping First Gen’s Leyte generating plants, LPU aims to cut power costs and lower its energy intensity. The agreement highlights a growing shift toward renewable power in Philippine higher education.

By Philstar – Business

News•Feb 18, 2026

US Stocks: Trump Adviser Hassett Suggests New York Fed Researchers Be Punished for Tariffs Argument

Kevin Hassett, former Trump economic adviser, blasted a New York Fed research paper that argued tariffs mainly hurt American consumers, calling it "shoddy scholarship" and the worst paper in Fed history. He urged that the authors be disciplined for their...

By The Economic Times – Markets

News•Feb 18, 2026

Market Trading Guide: Bank of India Among 2 PSU Bank Stocks Offering up to 8% Upside

The Nifty 50 logged a third straight gain, breaking above the 25,500 support and 25,800 resistance as consumer, financial and metal stocks led the rally. Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra each posted decisive breakouts from consolidation zones, prompting...

By The Economic Times – Markets

News•Feb 18, 2026

Broker’s Call: Ipca Laboratories (Buy)

Ipca Laboratories posted a robust 19% year‑on‑year EBITDA increase to ₹530 crore, surpassing broker estimates, while revenue rose 6.6% to ₹2,400 crore. Domestic formulation sales grew 12% and export formulation climbed 17%, offset by flat API sales overall but a 26% rebound...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets

News•Feb 18, 2026

Broker’s Call: MM Forgings (Buy)

MM Forgings posted a Q3FY26 EBITDA of ₹71.6 crore, a 2% YoY decline, while revenue rose 11% to ₹405 crore, beating estimates. Domestic sales grew 14% and exports 7%, reflecting stronger overseas demand. The broker retains a BUY rating with a revised...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets

News•Feb 18, 2026

Rupee Rises 5 Paise to Close at 90.67 Against US Dollar

The Indian rupee edged higher, closing at a provisional 90.67 per U.S. dollar, up five paise on the day. The modest gain was driven by fresh foreign fund inflows and a buoyant domestic equity market, which saw the Sensex climb...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets

News•Feb 18, 2026

India Relaxes Chinese Equipment Import Curbs for Power, Coal Amid Project Delays

India has begun easing its 2020‑era restrictions on Chinese equipment, allowing state‑run power companies to import limited transmission components and considering similar exemptions for coal‑sector gear. The move responds to mounting shortages and project delays that threaten the country’s ambitious...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets

Blog•Feb 18, 2026

Heads Up: US Treasury to Release TIC Data Later Today

The US Treasury will publish its latest International Capital (TIC) data, showing foreign investors holding a record $9.36 trillion of Treasury securities. China’s holdings slipped to roughly $683 billion, the lowest level since 2008, while Japan remains the top holder with about...

By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap

News•Feb 18, 2026

SBI Funds Management Plans $1.5 Billion IPO in March

India’s largest asset manager, SBI Funds Management, is preparing to file a draft prospectus for an IPO in March that could raise up to $1.5 billion, targeting a valuation near $15 billion. The offering would represent roughly a 10% stake held jointly...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets

News•Feb 18, 2026

Bumi Resources Minerals Says Palu Operations Unaffected by Site Closure

Bumi Resources Minerals (BRM) confirmed that the government‑ordered closure of a contested gold mine in its Palu concession will not disrupt its core operations because the site was never active. The enforcement action targeted an area where illegal miners had...

By The Jakarta Post – Business (site)

Social•Feb 18, 2026

China Delays Auto Sales Data, Signaling Weakening Market

The Economist: “Last month the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, another state-backed trade group, appears to have deferred the publication of its weekly sales data—a sure sign of growing anxiety over weakening numbers.” https://t.co/feytAJBiP2

By Jonathan Cheng

News•Feb 18, 2026

From Slump to Surge: Renault Korea’s Strategic Turnaround

Renault Korea has reversed a sales slump by launching the Aurora Project and a hybrid‑first Grand Koleos, boosting domestic sales 31.3% to 52,271 units in 2025. The model’s 86.5% hybrid mix drove 40,877 domestic deliveries, while exports dropped 46.7%, signalling a...

By The Korea Herald – Business

News•Feb 18, 2026

Asian Paints Faces Near-Term Headwinds as Weak Q3 Dampens Sentiment

Asian Paints reported an 8% growth in decorative volumes for Q3, slowing from the 11% pace in the prior quarter, and saw its EBITDA margin expand to 20.1% on lower raw‑material costs. The company retained its FY‑26 guidance of 8‑10%...

By Economic Times — Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

Market Isn't Being Rational Right Now: Qu

PSP Growth Managing Director Momei Qu told Bloomberg Surveillance that the market is acting irrationally, with NVIDIA’s stock sliding despite record AI‑related capital expenditures announced by the so‑called “MAG 7” firms. Qu said investors are torn between fears that massive AI...

By Bloomberg – Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

Carlsberg Considering Listing of India Business to Unlock Shareholders Value: Group CEO

Carlsberg’s Group CEO Jacob Aarup‑Andersen confirmed the company is actively exploring an initial public offering of its Indian business, though no final decision has been made. The move aims to unlock shareholder value as the subsidiary posted high single‑digit volume...

By The Economic Times – Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

IPO-Bound Kissht's NBFC Arm Gets Crisil Rating Upgrade on Strong Growth

Kissht’s NBFC subsidiary Si Creva Capital Services received a CRISIL rating upgrade, moving its long‑term rating to A‑/Stable and short‑term to A1. The upgrade follows a surge in assets under management, which climbed to Rs 5,533 crore by September 2025, driven by rapid expansion...

By The Economic Times – Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

S45 Introduces AI-Based Platform for IPO Execution

S45 has launched India’s first AI‑enabled investment‑banking platform to streamline IPO execution. The system replaces manual spreadsheets with real‑time demand analytics, eligibility checks, and regulatory tracking. In a pilot covering 26 listings, the platform helped raise Rs 1,120.8 crore and achieved an...

By The Economic Times – Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

TCS, Wipro to HCL Tech: Why Are Experts Bullish on IT Stocks After AI Summit 2026, Infosys Collaboration with Anthropic?

Indian IT giants TCS, Wipro and HCL Tech are gaining investor confidence after the AI Summit 2026 highlighted the sector’s rapid AI adoption. Infosys announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic to embed large‑language models into its service portfolio, signaling a...

By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

Small-Cap Q3 Earnings Meet Expectations: Should Investors Increase Exposure to Small-Cap Stocks?

Indian small‑cap earnings for Q3 FY25 matched consensus forecasts, signalling a shift toward earnings normalisation after a period of rapid growth. While profit expansion has steadied, valuations remain elevated relative to peers, prompting analysts to stress quality over sheer size....

By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

Thai Banks’ Bad Loans Dip Slightly

Thai banks’ non‑performing loan ratio slipped to 2.84% at December, down from 2.94% in September. Bank lending fell 1.1% in Q4 2025, marking the sixth straight quarter of contraction, driven by tighter credit to SMEs and consumers. Household debt remains...

By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)

News•Feb 17, 2026

Will Indonesia’s US$762 Million Ramadan Stimulus Be a ‘Positive’ Boost for the Economy?

Indonesia has unveiled a US$762 million, 12.83 trillion‑rupiah stimulus aimed at bolstering Ramadan consumption. The package includes transport fare discounts of up to 30%, full‑fare ferry rides, and food parcels for low‑income families. Officials hope the measures will sustain mobility and purchasing...

By South China Morning Post – Asia

News•Feb 17, 2026

CleanMax to Float ₹3,100 Crore IPO on Feb 23

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions announced a ₹3,100 crore IPO opening on Feb 23, with a price band of ₹1,000‑1,053 per share that values the company at up to ₹12,325 crore. The issue includes a ₹1,200 crore fresh issue and a ₹1,900 crore offer‑for‑sale by promoters,...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets

Blog•Feb 17, 2026

Indian Banks: From Credit Provision to Liquidity Provision?

India’s corporate funding is increasingly sourced domestically as the yield gap with US Treasuries narrows to about 2.5%, eroding the cost advantage of foreign‑currency debt. Deepening private‑credit markets now finance even near‑investment‑grade borrowers, exemplified by a recent $3.4 billion rupee‑denominated deal....

By Prof. Jayanth R. Varma’s Financial Markets Blog

News•Feb 17, 2026

DCM Shriram Industries’ Demerger Entities Debut on Bourses

DCM Shriram Industries completed its demerger, launching DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd and DCM Shriram International Ltd on Indian exchanges. Fine Chemicals opened around 17% below its issue price, while International fell about 18% on the NSE but edged up...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets

News•Feb 17, 2026

Naturals Eyes 2028 IPO if Reliance Stake Talks Fail

Naturals, one of India’s largest organised salon chains with about 900 outlets, is negotiating a stake sale with Reliance but talks have stalled over control, with Reliance seeking a 51% stake while Naturals wants to retain 49%. The company reported...

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First Gen Powers Lyceum Satellite Campuses

US Stocks: Trump Adviser Hassett Suggests New York Fed Researchers Be Punished for Tariffs Argument

Market Trading Guide: Bank of India Among 2 PSU Bank Stocks Offering up to 8% Upside

Broker’s Call: Ipca Laboratories (Buy)

Broker’s Call: MM Forgings (Buy)

Rupee Rises 5 Paise to Close at 90.67 Against US Dollar

India Relaxes Chinese Equipment Import Curbs for Power, Coal Amid Project Delays

Heads Up: US Treasury to Release TIC Data Later Today

SBI Funds Management Plans $1.5 Billion IPO in March

Bumi Resources Minerals Says Palu Operations Unaffected by Site Closure

China Delays Auto Sales Data, Signaling Weakening Market

From Slump to Surge: Renault Korea’s Strategic Turnaround

Asian Paints Faces Near-Term Headwinds as Weak Q3 Dampens Sentiment

Market Isn't Being Rational Right Now: Qu

Carlsberg Considering Listing of India Business to Unlock Shareholders Value: Group CEO

IPO-Bound Kissht's NBFC Arm Gets Crisil Rating Upgrade on Strong Growth

S45 Introduces AI-Based Platform for IPO Execution

TCS, Wipro to HCL Tech: Why Are Experts Bullish on IT Stocks After AI Summit 2026, Infosys Collaboration with Anthropic?

Small-Cap Q3 Earnings Meet Expectations: Should Investors Increase Exposure to Small-Cap Stocks?

Thai Banks’ Bad Loans Dip Slightly

Will Indonesia’s US$762 Million Ramadan Stimulus Be a ‘Positive’ Boost for the Economy?

CleanMax to Float ₹3,100 Crore IPO on Feb 23

Indian Banks: From Credit Provision to Liquidity Provision?

DCM Shriram Industries’ Demerger Entities Debut on Bourses

Naturals Eyes 2028 IPO if Reliance Stake Talks Fail

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BHP Profit Climbs as Copper Offsets China Drag on Iron Ore

Epson Eyes Growing Corporate Market

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BoI Approves B2.3bn Heat-Assisted Storage Project for WD Unit

State Firms Told to Avoid Borrowing when Investing

Exporters Upbeat on Growth This Year

Philippines, Indonesian Nickel Miners Forge Cooperation Agreement

CLI Teams up with Japan’s NTT Group Anew for Luzon Expansion

RBI Issues Draft Norms for Reporting on Forex Derivative Transactions Involving Rupee

Goldman Sachs Doubles Down on Aye Finance Despite Muted Debut; BofA Picks up Stake in EIL in Rs 100 Crore...

SM Prime Net Income Rose 7% to P48.8B in 2025

Brokers to Approach RBI as Tighter Norms Squeeze Funding for Proprietary Desks

Indian REITs Distribute ₹2,450 Crore to over 3.8 Lakh Unitholders in Q3

Sundaram AMC Launches Mid-Cap Fund in GIFT City

Idle Oil and Gas Projects Risk Losing Licenses, Bahlil Warns

Broker’s Call: Ola Electric (Sell)

Broker’s Call: Azad Engineering (Buy)

Japan's Economy Barely Grows in Oct-Dec Quarter as Exports Slow

Tencent’s Tesla, DBS Deals Redefine Its Investment Narrative

New CEO Drives 34.5% Revenue Surge at Casio

Nifty May Plunge to 19k Amid Global Macro Risks

Slowing Indian Software Growth Threatens Earnings and Valuations

Provincial Revenues Forecast 2‑3% Growth, Lagging Economy

China's State Funds Clamp Down on AI Stock Surge

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First Gen Powers Lyceum Satellite Campuses

US Stocks: Trump Adviser Hassett Suggests New York Fed Researchers Be Punished for Tariffs Argument

Market Trading Guide: Bank of India Among 2 PSU Bank Stocks Offering up to 8% Upside

Broker’s Call: Ipca Laboratories (Buy)

Broker’s Call: MM Forgings (Buy)

Rupee Rises 5 Paise to Close at 90.67 Against US Dollar

India Relaxes Chinese Equipment Import Curbs for Power, Coal Amid Project Delays

Heads Up: US Treasury to Release TIC Data Later Today

SBI Funds Management Plans $1.5 Billion IPO in March

Bumi Resources Minerals Says Palu Operations Unaffected by Site Closure

China Delays Auto Sales Data, Signaling Weakening Market

From Slump to Surge: Renault Korea’s Strategic Turnaround

Asian Paints Faces Near-Term Headwinds as Weak Q3 Dampens Sentiment

Market Isn't Being Rational Right Now: Qu

Carlsberg Considering Listing of India Business to Unlock Shareholders Value: Group CEO

IPO-Bound Kissht's NBFC Arm Gets Crisil Rating Upgrade on Strong Growth

S45 Introduces AI-Based Platform for IPO Execution

TCS, Wipro to HCL Tech: Why Are Experts Bullish on IT Stocks After AI Summit 2026, Infosys Collaboration with Anthropic?

Small-Cap Q3 Earnings Meet Expectations: Should Investors Increase Exposure to Small-Cap Stocks?

Thai Banks’ Bad Loans Dip Slightly

Will Indonesia’s US$762 Million Ramadan Stimulus Be a ‘Positive’ Boost for the Economy?

CleanMax to Float ₹3,100 Crore IPO on Feb 23

Indian Banks: From Credit Provision to Liquidity Provision?

DCM Shriram Industries’ Demerger Entities Debut on Bourses

Naturals Eyes 2028 IPO if Reliance Stake Talks Fail