Latest Stock Market and Finance Updates

The RBI has mandated a ‘Unique Transaction Identifier’ for all OTC derivatives starting 01 January 2027. Read ahead about how this regulatory shift aims to align Indian markets with global standards, enhancing transparency and systemic risk monitoring.

With tariffs agreed at 18% under the interim trade deal between India and the United States still awaiting a formal announcement, sources say the pact can be finalised and made public within the next 3–4 days, moving closer to implementation after recent negotiations between the two countries.

Indian markets enter Feb 19 after Nifty closed at 25,819, Sensex gained +0.34%, PSU Banks and Metals up over 1% and IT down 1.2%.

Sula Vineyards promoter Rajeev Samant raised his stake to 24.5% through open-market purchases in February, marking the first promoter buy since the company’s December 2022 IPO.

The U.S.–Japan trade deal worth $550 billion was finalised, outlining key projects and cooperation areas. The agreement focuses on clean energy, critical minerals, and supply-chain resilience, with both countries.

Google unveiled the “America-India Connect” initiative to build subsea cable routes linking India with the US and other global regions. Read on to see how this could reshape India’s digital future.

GPT Infra-RVNL has secured a ₹1,201-crore contract from Northern Railway to build a new rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganga in Varanasi. The project, to be completed in four years, will help improve rail and road connectivity in the region.

SBI Funds Management is said to file IPO papers in March for a $1.5 billion issue, targeting a valuation of up to $15 billion while selling a combined 10% stake.

Gold and silver prices remain stable as markets weigh escalating US-Iran tensions against Federal Reserve policy uncertainty. Read how the geopolitical risks, a strong dollar and hawkish central bank signals impact safe haven metals prices.

India’s 2026 IPO pipeline totals ₹2.5 lakh crore across 190+ firms, yet mainboard fundraising so far is in the low thousands of crores as volatility curbs subscriptions and delays launches nationwide.

Cigarette stocks surged up to 20% after companies raised prices to offset higher taxes, narrowing expected EBIT impact to around 2% versus earlier estimates of 8–15%. The rally followed clarity on the new tobacco tax regime and NCCD changes.

SEBI has introduced new standard forms for stock brokers and clearing members to register under its updated 2026 regulations. The move aims to make disclosures more detailed and ensure only eligible entities enter the securities market.