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M&A funding norms open up a $15-b opportunity for banks
Updated at : 2026-02-19 06:20:02

New Reserve Bank of India guidelines liberalize merger and acquisition financing, allowing Indian banks to fund up to 75% of acquisition costs with a 3:1 debt-equity ratio. This unlocks a potential $10-15 billion annual opportunity for domestic lenders, previously dominated by offshore entities, fostering a new, high-value asset class.

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9 large-cap stocks where DIIs are trimming their stakes in Q3
Updated at : 2026-02-18 20:35:01

Domestic Institutional Investors reduced holdings in nine major NSE large-cap stocks, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and State Bank of India, signaling cautious sentiment and potential strategic shifts in December 2025.

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Sebi forms working group to review ESG Rating Providers regulatory framework
Updated at : 2026-02-18 20:30:02

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it has formed a working group to undertake a review of the regulatory framework governing ESG Rating Providers (ERPs).

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Global Stocks: Vodafone sells 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for $1.18 billion to partner Liberty Global
Updated at : 2026-02-18 20:25:02

Vodafone said on Wednesday it would sell its 50% stake in Dutch joint-venture VodafoneZiggo ‌to ⁠its partner ⁠Liberty Global for 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) in ​cash and a 10% stake in a new enlarged Benelux ​telecoms group.

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RBI mandates UTI for all OTC derivatives trades from January 1, 2027
Updated at : 2026-02-18 20:20:02

Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) will become mandatory for all direct private trades in rupee interest rate and foreign currency derivatives from January 1, 2027, the Reserve Bank said on Wednesday.

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US Stocks: Apple decouples from Nasdaq as AI ‘whack-a-mole’ grips market
Updated at : 2026-02-18 19:20:02

Apple Inc. has sharply decoupled from the Nasdaq 100 Index, with correlation hitting a 20-year low as it largely avoids the AI spending race. Strong iPhone sales and steady outlook offer investors relative stability, despite valuation concerns and slowing growth expectations.

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Larsen & Toubro among 6 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 16% in a month
Updated at : 2026-02-18 18:20:02

Six BSE 100 heavyweights, led by Larsen & Toubro and Cummins India Ltd, hit fresh 52-week highs as momentum stayed strong across largecaps.

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RITES, Ahluwalia Contracts and 2 smallcap stocks offer up to 30% upside
Updated at : 2026-02-18 17:20:02

Axis Securities and Axis Direct highlight four smallcap stocks with up to 30% upside. Infra-focused picks Kalpataru Projects, RITES and Ahluwalia Contracts boast strong order books, while SignatureGlobal India gains from a Gurugram joint venture and pre-sales growth outlook.

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Sula Vineyards promoter holding rises to 24.5%, first purchase since IPO in 2022. Check details
Updated at : 2026-02-18 16:25:02

Promoter activity returned at Sula Vineyards as Rajeev Suresh Samant lifted his stake to 24.5%—the first increase since the 2022 IPO. The move comes despite weak Q3 numbers, with profits hit by tactical destocking in Karnataka and softer demand in Bengaluru.

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Market Wrap: Sensex adds 283 points, Nifty tops 25,800 as metal, PSU stocks shine; IT shares keep rally in check
Updated at : 2026-02-18 16:20:01

Benchmark indices ended firm on Wednesday, supported by gains in metals and PSU banks even as IT stocks slipped back into decline. The Sensex rose 283 points and the Nifty added 94. Broader markets advanced, while global cues remained mixed and crude prices edged higher amid U.S.–Iran negotiations.

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