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Dixon Tech shares fall 2% as CLSA downgrades rating, cuts target price; AI supercycle hurting outlook

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Dixon Tech shares fall 2% as CLSA downgrades rating, cuts target price; AI supercycle hurting outlook

CLSA downgraded Dixon Technologies rating to 'Hold' from 'Outperform', cutting its target price to Rs 12,100. The brokerage highlighted a sharp rise in memory prices, warning that higher costs could pose a risk to smartphone demand, especially in the lower-end consumer segment.

Kalyan Jewellers Q3 net profit nearly doubles YoY to Rs 416 crore, aided by sales growth

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Kalyan Jewellers Q3 net profit nearly doubles YoY to Rs 416 crore, aided by sales growth

Kalyan Jewellers India announces fiscal third quarter earnings: Check net profit, revenue, growth, EBITDA, margin, other details

RBI Policy Highlights: MPC holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, stance ‘neutral’; growth raised, inflation benign

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RBI Policy Highlights: MPC holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, stance ‘neutral’; growth raised, inflation benign

RBI Monetary Policy Feb 2026 Highlights: The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, with the MPC unanimously retaining a neutral stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation remains benign, growth momentum strong, and liquidity in surplus.

Mukesh Ambani says JioBlackRock aims to turn Indians' decades-old savings into long-term earnings

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Mukesh Ambani says JioBlackRock aims to turn Indians' decades-old savings into long-term earnings

Mukesh Ambani said Indians have saved steadily for decades, but much of that capital has not been deployed efficiently to generate long-term returns. The core opportunity for JioBlackRock lies in encouraging savers to become investors and convert idle savings into income-generating assets.

Mukesh Ambani says India could see 100 new Reliances; 'startup ecosystem excites me the most'

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Mukesh Ambani says India could see 100 new Reliances; 'startup ecosystem excites me the most'

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said the startup ecosystem was the aspect of India’s growth story that excited him the most. He added that the startup industry can spawn 100 new Reliances.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink backs 'era of India' for long-term wealth creation; asks investors to look beyond noise

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink backs 'era of India' for long-term wealth creation; asks investors to look beyond noise

Larry Fink said that excessive focus on near-term market movements, headlines and capital flows often distracts investors from the real opportunity -- investing alongside the long-term growth of an economy. India’s growth story presents a compelling opportunity for investors willing to adopt a patient approach.

Hyundai Motor India Q3 net profit rises 6% YoY to Rs 1,234 crore, aided by GST, festive demand; revenue up 8%

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Hyundai Motor India Q3 net profit rises 6% YoY to Rs 1,234 crore, aided by GST, festive demand; revenue up 8%

Hyundai Motor India reported a 6.3 percent year-on-year rise in Q3 FY26 consolidated net profit to Rs 1,234 crore, while revenue from operations grew 8 percent to Rs 17,974 crore, aided by festive demand and strong export growth. EBITDA rose 7.6 percent on-year.

Markets attempt cautious rebound after Budget shock; Sensex up 220 pts, Nifty above 24,850

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Markets attempt cautious rebound after Budget shock; Sensex up 220 pts, Nifty above 24,850

The cautious rebound in Sensex and Nifty today comes after the benchmark indices suffered steep losses on Budget Sunday. Volatility stayed elevated. Global cues are mixed, and FII flows are still fragile.

Nifty Bank falls 1.3% post Budget 2026, PSU banks lead losses as merger, borrowing concerns weigh

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Nifty Bank falls 1.3% post Budget 2026, PSU banks lead losses as merger, borrowing concerns weigh

All 12 constituents of the PSU Bank index were trading in the red after Budget 2026. Private lenders also saw losses, though to a lesser extent. Market participants pointed to Budget-linked concerns weighing disproportionately on PSU banks.

Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty trade flat at open ahead of Budget 2026 as markets brace for policy cues

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Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty trade flat at open ahead of Budget 2026 as markets brace for policy cues

India's share markets entered Budget Day after ending lower in the previous session, with investors wary of global uncertainty. Volatility remained elevated as markets prepared for sharp intraday swings once the Budget announcements begin.

Bajaj Auto stock outlook: Brokerages mostly positive post Q3, but flag valuation discomfort; should you buy?

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Bajaj Auto stock outlook: Brokerages mostly positive post Q3, but flag valuation discomfort; should you buy?

Brokerages broadly agreed that Bajaj Auto’s operational momentum remains strong post Q3 results, which fuels medium-term confidence in the stock outlook. But views diverge on how much upside remains at current valuation levels.

Nestle India Q3 results get mixed brokerage reviews; should you buy or sell the stock? Check target prices

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Nestle India Q3 results get mixed brokerage reviews; should you buy or sell the stock? Check target prices

Brokerages were split on Nestle India Ltd after its Q3 FY26 results, with analysts balancing strong volume-led growth and aggressive brand investments against near-term margin pressure and expensive valuations. Nomura maintained a Buy with an upside target, CLSA and Jefferies retained Hold ratings.

Aditya Birla Group plans $6 billion upstream metals investment; Hindalco set to anchor capex

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Aditya Birla Group plans $6 billion upstream metals investment; Hindalco set to anchor capex

The Aditya Birla Group plans to invest around $6 billion over the next five years to expand aluminium and copper upstream capacities in India, marking a pivot back to primary metals as economic and industry conditions turn favourable. Group firm Hindalco is expected to anchor the investment cycle.

Adani group stocks rebound up to 5% after Friday’s rout; Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports among top Nifty gainers

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Adani group stocks rebound up to 5% after Friday’s rout; Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports among top Nifty gainers

Adani Enterprises shares rose nearly 5 percent, while Adani Ports and SEZ gained over 4 percent, after a turbulent end to last week. Adani Enterprises informed stock exchanges that it is not a party to the legal proceedings referenced in recent media reports.

Sensex, Nifty edge up, erase losses even amid tariff jitters, FII outflows; focus on EU trade deal, Budget

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Sensex, Nifty edge up, erase losses even amid tariff jitters, FII outflows; focus on EU trade deal, Budget

Sensex, Nifty turned into moderate gains from losses with the help of buying in metal, infra and PSU stocks, even as sentiment remained fragile amid persistent FII selling and uncertainty around global trade developments.

Axis Bank shares jump nearly 4% today after Q3 results, brokerages bullish; check target prices

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Axis Bank shares jump nearly 4% today after Q3 results, brokerages bullish; check target prices

Axis Bank stock outlook: Brokerages were largely bullish on the private sector lender, citing improving credit cost visibility, resilient profitability metrics and attractive valuations.

IndiGo share price falls nearly 2% in early trade after Q3 results, even as analysts bullish on stock

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IndiGo share price falls nearly 2% in early trade after Q3 results, even as analysts bullish on stock

Today's 2 percent fall in InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) shares comes after the airline disclosed a sharp year-on-year fall in reported net profit for the December quarter, weighed down by sizeable one-time exceptional items.

Should you buy or sell IndiGo shares after Q3 profit hit by one-offs? Brokerages bullish; check target prices

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Should you buy or sell IndiGo shares after Q3 profit hit by one-offs? Brokerages bullish; check target prices

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported a sharp fall in Q3 net profit due to implementation of new labour codes and operational disruption. But brokerages said that excluding exceptional items and forex impact, underlying profitability remained healthy.

Sensex, Nifty rebound sharply today as trade-war fears ease; short-covering lifts markets after 3-day fall

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Sensex, Nifty rebound sharply today as trade-war fears ease; short-covering lifts markets after 3-day fall

The sharp rebound in Sensex and Nifty today was driven by strong gains on Wall Street, a relief rally across Asian markets and aggressive short-covering after the indices slipped close to key long-term support levels in the previous session.

Dr Reddy’s stock jumps over 4% today as brokerages turn bullish after Q3 results beat estimates

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Dr Reddy’s stock jumps over 4% today as brokerages turn bullish after Q3 results beat estimates

Brokerages said Dr Reddy's Laboratories Q3 FY26 earnings beat was driven largely by the domestic and emerging markets portfolio, which helped offset weakness in the US.

Eternal shares jump over 6% today, extend gains as brokerages turn bullish after robust Q3 results

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Eternal shares jump over 6% today, extend gains as brokerages turn bullish after robust Q3 results

Eternal stock jumped over 6 percent in early trade on Thursday, building on Wednesday’s nearly 5 percent gain. Buying momentum is driven by upbeat brokerage commentary following the Q3 FY26 earnings announcement.

Eternal stock outlook: Brokerages bullish on Zomato after strong Q3 results as Blinkit turns EBITDA-positive

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Eternal stock outlook: Brokerages bullish on Zomato after strong Q3 results as Blinkit turns EBITDA-positive

Brokerages shared bullish views on Eternal (Zomato's) Q3 FY26 results, on the back of a strong quick commerce showing and improving profitability metrics. Analysts' optimistic targets reflect growing confidence in execution, particularly at Blinkit.

Bank Nifty crashes over 1% as market sell-off deepens; ICICI Bank, Axis Bank drag index, technicals turn cautious

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Bank Nifty crashes over 1% as market sell-off deepens; ICICI Bank, Axis Bank drag index, technicals turn cautious

Bank Nifty fell as much as 1.9 percent intraday, driven largely by losses in key private-sector banks. Gains were scarce across the index. The banking index is now about 3.6 percent below its all-time high.

Sensex, Nifty fall further today after sharp rout; Wall Street sell-off, trade war fears keep downside risks elevated

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Sensex, Nifty fall further today after sharp rout; Wall Street sell-off, trade war fears keep downside risks elevated

Indian equity benchmarks opened slightly lower on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp sell-off, with investors cautious amid global trade-war fears and watching if the Nifty can hold near its crucial 200-day support.

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