Latest Stock Market and Finance Updates

PhonePe’s upcoming ~$15 billion IPO is poised to set a new valuation benchmark for India’s fintech sector. PhonePe is targeting a heavy premium, but its listed rival Paytm is already EBITDA positive. Read ahead on how it could result in Paytm’s significant re-rating.

Markets rebounded on Monday after a two-day fall, led by banking and power stocks. Nifty closed above 25,680, but weak breadth and FII selling may keep sentiment cautious ahead of the next session.

India has expanded its merchandise trade deficit to $34.7 billion in January 2026, as its imports have increased by 19.2% YoY to $71.24 billion and exports have increased by 0.6% to $36.5 billion.

Bond yields eased on global cues and surplus liquidity, but can the rally sustain amid supply concerns? Read more to understand what’s next for the debt market.

The NSE has received SEBI’s approval to launch a natural gas futures contract, marking a key step in developing India’s energy derivatives market. The new contract aims to improve price discovery and risk management for natural gas.

Oil prices are facing bearish pressure as traders focus on ample supply, rising inventories, and a softer demand outlook. Despite geopolitical risks, the market remains cautious and range-bound, awaiting a clear trigger for direction.

SEBI has greenlit five diverse companies, including Duroflex and Virupaksha Organics, to launch their IPOs. Spanning the consumer, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, these approvals signal a busy primary market. Read ahead to know more.

Coal India spent ₹961 crore on solar capex in FY26, surpassing its ₹957 crore target and aiming for 3 GW renewable capacity by FY28.

Precision Wires India shares surged to a record high after Q3 profit nearly doubled and expansion plans gathered pace. Read more to see what’s driving the rally and what comes next.

India’s five listed REITs distributed ₹2,450 crore in Q3 FY26 to over 3.8 lakh unitholders, with lifetime payouts exceeding ₹29,100 crore.

Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging Sebi’s NOC for the NSE IPO, calling it an attempt to stall listing, removing a key legal hurdle for the offering process now.

SEBI has proposed dynamic price bands and a pre-open session for ETFs to curb mispricing, align prices with iNAVs, and improve price discovery, with public feedback sought by 6 March 2026.