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Natco Pharma shares jumped nearly 11% on intraday after CDSCO approved its generic semaglutide injection launch in India. The company plans a March rollout, targeting over 20% domestic growth amid rising competition.

FPIs invested ₹19,675 crore in early February 2026, reversing ₹1.66 lakh crore 2025 outflows, aided by the US-India trade deal, softer US inflation, despite January’s ₹35,962 crore sell-off, and heavy IT selling.

Gold surged to $5,594 per ounce before plunging nearly 10% in a day, as rising Chinese ETF and futures activity intensified volatility.

RBI has tightened lending norms for banks, funding brokers and capital market players, raising collateral requirements and reducing leverage, leading to a ~10% drop in bourses and stockbroker stocks.

The RBI held talks with India’s top banks to ease certain norms related to Overseas Direct Investments. Industry experts believe easing these norms could reduce delays and compliance burden.

February 2026 presents a diverse IPO picture featuring Clean Max’s green energy speciality, Gaudium IVF’s healthcare debut, Shree Ram Twistex’s textile integration, and PNGS Reva’s luxury expansion. Read ahead to know what these four mainboard issues offer.

According to CREDAI, the senior living market in India is projected to reach $36 billion, as demographic shifts drive demand for real estate. Industry leaders have pointed to commercial real estate growth of up to $1.43 trillion by 2035.

A joint study by the ICRIER and OpenAI has found that the use of AI has not led to job layoffs. Instead, it has helped companies improve productivity. However, companies and employees must keep adapting to AI.

Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for China’s 2026 current-account surplus to about 4.3% of GDP, up from prior estimates, after stronger trade data in Q4.

India added 52,537 MW of power capacity in the first 10 months of FY26, led by renewables. Solar alone contributed 34,955 MW, highlighting the country’s accelerating clean energy push.

Commodities have entered a corrective phase after a strong rally, with analysts viewing the pullback as a temporary consolidation rather than a major trend reversal.

Indian markets closed sharply lower with Nifty below 25,500 and Sensex down 1,048 points on Friday. Pre-market outlook remains cautious as traders track support levels for signs of stability.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) reported a 15.6% YoY rise in Q3 FY26 net profit to ₹394.33 crore, with revenue climbing 18% to ₹1,449.47 crore. The board declared a second interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share.

India's palm oil imports increased 51% m/m in January to 766,384 metric tonnes, the highest since four months ago, as refiners reoriented buying following a pricing discount versus soyoil.

Mahindra’s ₹196 crore investment in Chennai isn’t just an expansion, but it’s a strategic move to turn India into a global EV and automotive innovation hub. This will generate 2,000 jobs and indicate long-term value for investors.

Q3 FY26 auto volumes recorded strong growth, with January 2026 registrations reaching 2.72 million units, up 17.6% year-on-year. The growth was mainly driven by GST reclassification.

Sensex plunged over 1,000 points amid a global tech sell-off, dragging broader markets lower and lifting volatility, while gold and silver prices rebounded after the previous session’s decline.

India’s auto industry posted record January 2026 wholesales, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers reporting strong double-digit growth in domestic sales and exports, according to SIAM data.

Coal India reported a 15.8% drop in Q3 FY26 net profit, with revenue down 5%, while declaring a ₹5.50 interim dividend.

Flipkart is exploring entry into online food delivery with a Bengaluru pilot planned by mid-2026, evaluating standalone and ONDC models, as India’s $9 billion market remains dominated by Zomato and Swiggy.

SpiceJet reported a Q3 net loss of ₹261 crore despite a 14% rise in revenue, weighed down by rising fuel costs and higher operating expenses. The results highlight ongoing financial and operational challenges for the airline.

Accor and InterGlobe are evaluating an IPO for their joint venture, aiming to expand their network to 300 hotels by 2030. Read more on how the companies are leveraging record 2025 growth and partnership with budget player Treebo.

Welspun Living’s Q3 FY26 profit nearly vanished, with PAT at ₹0.2 crore versus ₹121 crore a year ago, as US tariff-led export disruptions hit margins.

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the new CPI series will improve data quality for monetary and fiscal policy decisions. The NSO has released the CPI with Base 2024=100, updating the inflation basket by adding new items and removing outdated ones.

Infosys ADRs fell over 7%, and Wipro shares declined around 5% as tech turbulence deepened on Wall Street, driven by broader sell-offs in global technology stocks. The weakness in U.S. markets spilled over to Indian IT names listed overseas, reflecting risk-off sentiment amid rising interest rates and AI-related rotation.

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery’s ₹380 Cr. IPO, a pure fresh issue, launches on 24 February 2026. Priced between ₹367 and ₹386, the proceeds focus on aggressive retail expansion and brand-exclusive stores. Learn more about how this listing aims to capitalise on India’s booming diamond market.

India’s January 2026 retail inflation printed at 2.75% under the new CPI base year 2024, with food inflation at 2.13%, rural 2.73%, urban 2.77%, and the basket expanded to 358 items.

Mamaearth’s parent Honasa stunned Dalal Street with 93% profit growth, 30% volume surge, and margins doubling in Q3 FY26. This indicates a sharp turnaround and rising strength of India’s rising beauty market.

After RERA’s 2016 launch, the Supreme Court signalled deep dissatisfaction with its functioning, asking states to reassess the regulator’s purpose.