11/02/26, Equity benchmark indices started on a positive note on Wednesday, with Sensex rising over 200 points in early trade, amid mixed trends from global markets.

However, both indices later turned volatile as investors booked profits at higher levels.

The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 213.42 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 84,487.34 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 74.25 points to 26,009.40.

Among the Sensex constituents, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki India, State Bank of India, Sun Pharmaceuticals, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance were the gainers.

HCL Technologies, Trent, Bharat Electronics Ltd, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services, PowerGrid, Adani Ports, Larsen & Toubro and UltraTech Cement were the laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Shanghai's SSE Composite index are trading higher. Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark remained closed for trading on Wednesday on the account of National Foundation Day.

The US equities market ended lower in overnight deals on Tuesday.

Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.76 per cent to USD 69.32 per barrel.

Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 69.45 crore on Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors outnumbered the FIIs by acquiring the stocks worth Rs 1,174.21 crore, according to exchange data.

On Tuesday, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 208.17 points to close at 84,273.92, while the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 67.85 points to finish at 25,935.15.

source: The Telegraph 

11/02/26,Multibagger stock Shanti Educational Initiatives jumped around 5% from its day's low amid volatility in Dalal Street. The stock initially fell 4% to hit its day's low of ₹ 169.55 on BSE. It later recovered as much as 4.7% to hit its day's high of ₹ 177.50.

 The stock is 11% away from its 52-week high of ₹200, hit in December 2025. Meanwhile, it skyrocketed 181% from its 52-week low of ₹63.15, hit in May 2025.

The small-cap stock has given positive investor returns in the recent times, rising 77% in past 1 year. Meanwhile, it jumped 73% in last 6 months, 60.5% in 3 months and added over 4% in last 1 month.

In the long term, the stock has given multibagger returns, soaring over 1200% in 5 years.

Shanti Educational Initiatives Q3

December quarter and the nine months ended December 31, 2025.

For Q3 FY26, consolidated revenue from operations fell sharply by about 71.6% year-on-year to ₹582.53 lakh, compared with ₹2,054.91 lakh in the corresponding quarter last year. The sharp contraction in topline was mirrored at the bottom line, with consolidated profit after tax declining around 73.6% YoY to ₹51.41 lakh, from ₹195.00 lakh in Q3 FY25.

Performance over the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, also reflected pressure. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹1,141.72 lakh, while consolidated profit for the period came in at ₹262.05 lakh. On a standalone basis, the company reported nine-month revenue of ₹575.20 lakh and profit of ₹260.44 lakh, indicating that most of the earnings during the period were generated at the standalone level.

On the shareholding front, institutional interest saw a marginal uptick. As of December 2025, foreign institutional investors held 22.50% in the company, while domestic institutional investors owned 0.16%, both higher compared with their holdings in September 2025.

Shanti Educational Initiatives operates across India's education services space, offering K-12 school and pre-school projects, academic and operational consultancy, digital learning solutions, and support services. The company also runs its own network of schools and education brands, including Shanti Asiatic School, Shanti Juniors and Shanti Business School.

source:Mint

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11/02/26, A leading artificial intelligence (AI) expert has issued a stark warning that is drawing global attention, claiming that rapid advances in AI could reshape the world of work far sooner than expected.

 Dr Roman Yampolskiy, a Latvian-born computer scientist and professor at the University of Louisville, has said that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could arrive as early as 2027, potentially triggering widespread job losses across industries.

Speaking in a conversation with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Dr Yampolskiy said AGI would be capable of performing every cognitive task better than humans. According to him, the consequences could be unprecedented, with up to 99% of jobs disappearing within the next five years.

Dr Yampolskiy, who has published more than 100 research papers on AI safety and risk, said there is virtually no profession that cannot be automated. He explained that while earlier technological advancements were designed to assist humans, AI is moving towards operating independently. As a result, he believes large-scale unemployment is not just possible but likely.

He noted that computer-based jobs would be the first to be replaced, followed by physical labour as humanoid robots become more advanced. By 2030, he said, machines could be capable of handling most forms of physical work. Such rapid changes, he warned, could push unemployment levels to heights never seen before.

"Even 10% unemployment is frightening, but AI could cause up to 99% unemployment," he said, adding that current AI models already have the potential to replace around 60% of existing jobs. He also argued that many roles he described as "unnecessary" could vanish even without full automation.

Dr Yampolskiy expressed scepticism about retraining as a solution, stating that there may be no alternative career paths left if AI becomes capable of doing everything humans can. His projection of AGI arriving by 2027 is based on forecasts from prediction markets and statements by leaders of major AI companies. He added that once AGI emerges, superintelligent systems far smarter than humans could follow.

While his broader concern includes the long-term risks of superintelligence, his immediate focus remains on employment. He believes AI will outperform humans even in creative fields such as media production, content creation and podcasting, as machines can work faster, with greater accuracy and access to vast amounts of data.

Despite the bleak outlook, Dr Yampolskiy said a small number of roles may continue to exist. According to him, these 5 jobs would still remain.

1. Personal Services for the Wealthy: Personalised services for the rich may continue to exist, as many high-net-worth individuals could still prefer human accountants, personal assistants and similar professionals over AI-driven alternatives.
2. Emotion-Centred Roles: Jobs that require an emotional or personal touch are also likely to remain, particularly where empathy, trust and human connection are essential, such as certain therapy or relationship-based professions, though opportunities in this area may be limited.
3. AI Oversight and Regulation: Specialists may be needed to monitor, control and regulate AI systems, especially as safety, ethical and operational concerns continue to persist.
4. AI Intermediaries and Explainers: There could be demand for individuals who understand AI and help organisations or people adopt, deploy and interpret these technologies effectively.
5. Prompt Engineers and Specialised AI Handlers: In the initial years, roles related to prompt engineering and handling AI systems may be available, but these could become less common over time as the technology becomes more advanced and self-sufficient.

He argued that societies may eventually need to adopt systems like Universal Basic Income, as AI could generate enough productivity and resources to support populations without traditional employment. However, he warned that existing social and economic systems are not prepared for such a shift.

The warning carries particular significance for countries with large young populations and existing employment challenges. If job losses occur at the pace predicted, millions could be affected. While many experts have called for governments to begin planning policy responses and investing in skill development, Dr Yampolskiy believes that retraining alone may not be sufficient to counter the scale of disruption AI could bring.

source:News18

11/02/26, BIZ snaps

 

11/02/26, Stock market today

The Indian stock market is expected to open flat to mildly positive today. The broader fundamental backdrop remains supportive, with FII flows turning decisively positive this month, lending strength to overall sentiment.

Domestic institutional investors continue to accumulate on declines, providing a strong underlying cushion even during low-activity sessions.

The rupee remains stable, adding macro comfort and limiting currency-driven volatility. However, markets are largely in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of key macro cues, particularly the January CPI (new series), where any material deviation could influence expectations for future rate cuts. In the absence of fresh triggers, the near-term trend is likely to remain range-bound, with consolidation around current levels.

Gold, silver rates today

Both gold and silver rates today edged higher on Wednesday, February 11, after a sharp decline the previous day, amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut.

Spot gold traded marginally higher at $5,065 per ounce, while spot silver surged 1.16% to $81.32 per ounce during the Asian trading hours on February 11.

Gold prices remained nearly 11% below their record high price of %5,608.35, reached on January 29. Silver prices are around 50% away from their all-time high price of $121.67 per ounce.

"Gold and silver rates today are expected to follow the US Job Data speculations. The market is expecting weak US job data amid rising Treasury yields, falling equities, and pressure on the US dollar. If the speculation comes true, then there can be some more upside in the silver and gold rates today in the evening session," said Anuj Gupta, a SEBI-registered market expert.

FII-DII data

Both FIIs and DIIs remained net buyers on Tuesday. The FIIs bought Indian shares worth ₹69 crore, whereas DIIs bought shares worth ₹1,174 crore.

USD vs INR

Speaking on the outlook of the Indian National Rupee (INR) against the US Dollar (USD), Jateen Trivedi, VP Research - Commodity & Currency at LKP Securities, said, "The Indian Rupee traded firm with gains of 0.13 at 90.57, supported by a softer dollar index below 97 and mild FII inflows. The recent US-India trade deal has also provided structural support to sentiment, limiting downside pressure. As long as global cues remain stable, the rupee bias stays mildly positive, with immediate resistance seen near 90.00 and support placed around 90.90 in the near term."

Stock market today

Speaking on the outlook of the Nifty 50 / Sensex today, Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research at Kotak Securities, said, "We are of the view that the short-term market outlook remains positive, but there could be a quick intraday dip if the index slips below 25,900/84,100. Below this level, the market could retest the 50-day SMA (Simple Moving Average) or 25,800-25,750/83,700-83,500. On the higher side, 26,000/84,500 would be the immediate resistance zone for the bulls. A successful breakout above 26,000/84,500 could push the market up to 26,100-26,150/84,800-85,000."

On the outlook of the Bank Nifty today, Vatsal Bhuva, Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said, "The Bank Nifty index closed with a small bearish candlestick, indicating healthy consolidation after the recent rally, while continuing to trade above its short-term 10-day and 20-day moving averages. The broader structure of the index remains bullish, suggesting that any intraday or positional dips are likely to attract buying interest. The RSI has maintained a bullish crossover, indicating sustained momentum. On the downside, immediate support is placed near 59,800, while the index may face resistance around the 61,000 level."

Stocks to buy today

Regarding stocks to buy today, stock market experts - Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking; Ganesh Dongre, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Anand Rathi; and Shiju Koothupalakkal, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, recommended these eight intraday stocks for today: Tata Steel, Bharat Forge, Tata Technologies, BEL, Infosys, Gabriel India, Acme Solar, and CDSL.

Sumeet Bagadia's stock recommendations

1] Tata Steel: Buy at ₹208, Target ₹224, Stop Loss ₹200.

Tata Steel's share is currently trading at ₹208. The stock has given a decisive breakout from a Cup-and-Handle pattern on the Weekly chart, signalling the start of a strong bullish phase. The breakout has been accompanied by noticeable volume, confirming participation from fresh buyers. With this move, the stock has also registered a new all-time high of ₹211.1, indicating growing investor confidence and strong price momentum. The stock remains well-supported above its key moving averages - the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day EMAs - all of which are trending upward.

2] Bharat Forge: Buy at ₹1614, Target ₹1732, Stop Loss ₹1555.

Bharagt Forge's share price is currently trading at ₹1614. The stock has recently reached its 52-week high of 1617 after breaking out from a consolidation phase. This bullish formation signals a shift in sentiment and marks the beginning of a potential long-term uptrend. The breakout is accompanied by a noticeable rise in volume, indicating strong market participation and fresh buying interest. The stock remains well-supported above its key moving averages - the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day EMAs - all of which are trending upward.

Ganesh Dongre's buy or sell stock

3] Tata Technologies: Buy at ₹630, Target ₹660, Stop Loss ₹615.

Tata Tech's share price has been exhibiting a strong and consistent bullish pattern, indicating sustained investor interest and positive price momentum. The stock is currently trading at ₹630 and has established a solid support base at ₹615. This level has historically acted as a cushion, and recent price action suggests a reversal from it, reinforcing bullish sentiment. The technical setup suggests a near-term price retracement toward the ₹660 level.

4] BEL: Buy at ₹438, Target ₹465, Stop Loss ₹426.

BEL's share price has exhibited a strong, notable, and continuous bullish pattern, offering another promising opportunity for short-term traders. The stock is currently trading at ₹438 and maintaining strong support at ₹426. The technical setup suggests a potential price retracement towards the ₹465 level.

5] Infosys: Buy at ₹1495, Target ₹1530, Stop Loss ₹1465.

Infosys' share has exhibited a strong, notable, continuous bullish pattern, offering another promising opportunity for short-term traders. The stock is currently priced at ₹1495 and maintaining a strong support at ₹1465. The technical setup suggests a potential price retracement towards the ₹1530 level.

Shiju Koothupalakkal's intraday stocks for today

6] Gabriel India: Buy at ₹998, Target ₹1050, Stop Loss ₹977.

The stock has recently witnessed a decent revival, having moved past the important 50EMA and 200-period MA at the 985 zone, improving the bias and anticipating a further rise in the coming days. The RSI has recovered well from the oversold zone, indicating strength and a positive trend reversal, signalling a buy with significant upside potential.

7] Acme Solar: Buy at ₹236.85, Target ₹250, Stop Loss ₹231.

The stock has formed a bullish candle on the daily chart, with a breakout above the falling channel and the 50EMA zone at around 230 levels, improving the bias for further rise in the coming days. The RSI is well-positioned and on the rise, indicating strength, and can carry the positive move further ahead, with upside potential visible.

8] CDSL: Buy at ₹1400, Target ₹1475, Stop Loss ₹1370.

The stock has shown a decent revival, moving past the 100-period MA at 1350, improving the bias and indicating a trendline breakout, with further upside expected in the coming sessions. The RSI is on the rise, indicating strength, and has the potential to continue the positive move.

source: Mint,  Dailyhunt 

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10/02/26, The PostMarket REPORT

The stock market on Tuesday extended its winning streak for a third straight session, with the Nifty inching closer to 26,000 intraday.

At the close, the Sensex was up 208.17 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 84,273.92, and the Nifty was up 67.85 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 25,935.15.

The BSE 150 MidCap Index climbed 0.21%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index rose 0.46%. The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms increased to over Rs 474 lakh crore from Rs 473 lakh crore in the previous session.

On the Nifty, around 27 stocks ended higher, with top gainers including Eternal, up 5.19%; Tata Steel, up 2.90%; and ONGC, up 1.88%.

The top losers were HCL Technologies (2.03%), Bajaj Finance (1.82%), and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (1.55%).

Among sectors, almost all indices ended higher except Nifty Pharma, which fell 0.36%; Healthcare, down 0.27%; PSU Bank, down 0.19%; and Nifty Bank, down 0.07%. Nifty Media rose 2.40%, and Auto gained 1.37%, registering strong gains.

On the BSE, around 127 stocks hit their 52-week highs, while 56 stocks hit their 52-week lows in intraday trade on the BSE.

Those on the highs were SBI, Titan, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, Shriram Finance, Samvardhana Motherson International, JSW Steel, and Indus Towers. On the lows were Kansai Nerolac Paints, Dreamfolks Services, and Pine Labs.

Among the key auto stocks, Eicher Motors and Maruti Suzuki shares rose over 1%, while Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shares closed in the green with marginal gains.

Shares of SBI emerged as the top gainer on the index, rising nearly 8% to touch a fresh 52-week high.

source: The Statesman Report

10/02/26, Tobacco tax hike: Shares of tobacco and cigarette manufacturing companies such as ITC Ltd, VST Industries, and Godfrey Phillips India, among others, are expected to hog the limelight.

This is because the Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.

The excise hike effective February 1 has resulted in a price increase of up to 60% in real terms.

Steep tax increases heightened the risk of accelerated illicit cigarette trade, which has emerged globally as a serious economic and governance challenge.

The unregulated market deprives governments of substantial tax revenues, undermines legitimate businesses, fuels organised criminal networks, and poses risks to public health and security.

"Considering the urgent industry situation and the significant impact on the farming community, I request you to intervene and revise the excessive duty rates on tobacco products," Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu said in a letter dated February 10, as reported by PTI.

The chairman, who is also a senior BJP leader, stated that he was writing on behalf of FCV (Flue-Cured Virginia) tobacco farmers who had approached it to express their serious concerns over the tax hike.

Kumar further reiterated that, as reported in the media, farmers have begun staging protests and submitting representations to their respective Members of Parliament.

"High tax and price differentials create strong incentives for smuggling, particularly when enforcement capacity is constrained. Weak border controls, fragmented oversight, and the absence of effective tracking and tracing mechanisms allow illicit operators to exploit policy gaps, while illicit cigarettes increasingly serve as a conduit for organised crime and money laundering," he said.

The consequences extend beyond revenue loss, with global evidence suggesting that billions in excise and tax revenues are diverted annually to the illicit economy, reducing funds available for public services, the representative said.

At the same time, legitimate manufacturers face shrinking market shares, job losses, and plant closures, while consumers are exposed to products that bypass health regulations, lack age-verification safeguards, and are often linked to other illegal goods such as counterfeit cigarettes, illicit vapes, and nicotine pouches, he added.

Other key points

The Tobacco Board Chairman stressed that addressing the illicit cigarette trade requires a balanced and coordinated policy approach, including strengthened enforcement, effective track-and-trace systems, coherent and enforceable regulations, and enhanced international cooperation.

"The unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes has created serious distress across the tobacco value chain, affecting millions of farmers, workers, and small shops who depend on this sector for their livelihoods," he said.

The tax hike is expected to severely depress farmer incomes, as the legal cigarette industry, the primary domestic buyer of FCV tobacco, is likely to sharply curtail its offtake, he said, adding this would leave farmers unable to recover even the basic cost of cultivation, currently estimated at around ₹200 per kilogram.

"There is widespread concern that market prices could collapse, pushing farmers into acute and potentially irreversible debt. Farmers point out that a 22% tax increase in 2014 resulted in a price decline of Rs 20 to 30 per kilogram," he said.

How are the listed players faring?

Shares of cigarette and tobacco firms were trading mixed at the time of writing this report. ITC Ltd was trading 0.29% lower at ₹321.60 on the BSE, while Godfrey Phillips India shares were up 0.36% at ₹2,192.50 apiece on the NSE.

VST Industries was trading at ₹240.92, up 0.062%, while NTC Industries was down 2.79% at ₹175.85 on the BSE. Golden Tobacco was trading 2.7% higher at ₹30 on the NSE.

source: Upstox 

10/02/26, Corporate News

The Indian equity benchmarks staged a strong performance in the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26) as the benchmark indices, NIFTY50 and SENSEX, jumped 6.2% each, data from the stock exchanges showed.

The up move in the third quarter came after the NIFTY50 index declined 3.55% in the second quarter.

The strong performance in the third quarter came as investor sentiment toward equities improved significantly after the government announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech on Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, called for rationalisation of the GST regime.

Amid a strong move staged by the benchmarks, promoters of 30 companies in the NIFTY 500 index increased their stakes in the third quarter of the current financial year, data from Ace Equity showed.

Promoters raising stakes in their own companies generally indicate their positive sentiment towards their business.

Promoters are aware of the company's plan, actual financials, growth rate, product demand, etc. When the promoter holding is high, it shows management is confident about the business and future potential.

Therefore, high promoter holding gives confidence to investors for investing in the company, analysts said.

High promoter holding indicates stability in the business. Promoters are confident to run the business and know how to tackle the coming risks to keep running the business operations smoothly.

Here are the top 5 companies where promoters raised their stake in the December quarter:

Adani Ports and SEZ: Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports and SEZ saw its promoters raise their stake in the company to 68% from the 65.89% stake they held in the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, public shareholding in the company stood at 38%.

Infosys: Promoters of the country's second-largest IT company raised their stake in the company to 14.52% at the end of the December quarter from the 14.43% stake they had in the year-ago period.

Godrej Properties: The Mumbai-based real estate developer saw its promoters raise their stake in the company to 74.64% at the end of the December quarter from the 65.73% stake they held in the year-ago period.

Atul: The promoters of the company increased their stake in the company to 45.22% at the end of the third quarter, compared with the 45.17% stake they had in the year-ago period.

JK Tyre: The promoters of the tyre company raised their stake in the company to 51.72% at the end of the December quarter, compared with the 50.55% stake they had in the year-ago period.

Company Name	Promoter holding in Q3FY26 in %	Promoter holding in Q3FY25 in %
Atul	45.22	45.17
Chambal Fertilisers	60.85	60.40
Godrej Industries	74.64	65.73
Himadri Speciality Chemical	52.51	51.56
Infosys	14.52	14.43
Kajaria Ceramics	47.69	47.48
Maharashtra Seamless	69.81	68.07
NCC	22.25	22.02
Grasim Industries	43.22	43.11
Vardhman Textiles	64.44	64.21
Deepak Nitrite	49.33	49.24
PCBL Chemical	53.38	51.41
HEG	56.13	55.78
Supreme Industries	48.96	48.85
Lloyds Metals & Energy	63.73	63.49
JM Financial	56.90	56.43
JK Tyre & Industries	51.72	50.55
Saregama India	60.39	59.50
Cyient	23.29	23.14
Jindal Steel	62.69	61.19
Zydus Lifesciences	75.00	74.98
AIA Engineering	58.51	58.50
LT Foods	51.01	51.00
Astral	54.22	54.10
Adani Ports	68.02	65.89
Godrej Properties	47.17	46.50
Godrej Agrovet	67.65	67.56
Valor Estate	47.45	47.37
Jupiter Wagons	68.31	68.11
Honasa Consumer	35.54	35.03
Source: Ace Equity

Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals, NCC, Vardhman Textiles, Deepak Nitrite, Supreme Industries, Lloyds Metals, JM Financial, Saregama, and Cyient were also some companies where promoters increased their stake in the company.

source: Upstox

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10/02/26, MARKET FALL

The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty pared early gains on Tuesday amid profit booking at higher levels and resistance around the 26,000-mark on the Nifty.

The Sensex climbed 417.2 points, or 0.49 percent, to hit an intraday high of 84,482.95 in early trade. However, selling pressure emerged in the second half of the session, pulling the index down by over 300 points from the day's peak. At around 2:15 pm, the Sensex was trading at 84,175.87, up 110.12 points or 0.13 percent.

The broader Nifty, which moved close to the 26,000 level to touch an intraday high of 25,989.45, also trimmed gains. The index was trading at 25,895.65, up 28.35 points or 0.11 percent.

3 key reasons behind markets trimming gains

1) Profit booking after three-day rally: The investors booked profits in select FMCG, pharma and PSU bank stocks after the benchmarks extended their gains for the third straight session. Early gains were supported by firm trends in Asian markets and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows.

2) Rupee weakens: The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 90.77 against the US dollar on Tuesday, reflecting cautious sentiment in the currency market following the India-US interim trade framework. The domestic unit opened at 90.63 at the interbank foreign exchange market and slipped to an intraday low of 90.77. On Monday, the rupee ended marginally lower at 90.66 against the US dollar.

3) Technical resistance near 26,000: Aakash Shah, Technical Research Analyst at Choice Equity Broking Private Limited, said the Nifty has strengthened after reclaiming key moving averages and sustaining above the 25,700–25,800 zone. "The immediate upside resistance is placed near 26,000, followed by 26,100. A decisive breakout above 26,000 could trigger further short-covering and extend the ongoing recovery. On the downside, 25,700 remains an important support, followed by 25,500. The overall structure remains positive," Shah said.

Report by Paras Bisht of Money  Control 

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10/02/26, US&BANGLADESH deal

Congress has criticised the US–Bangladesh trade deal, calling it “bad news for India.” In a tweet, the party highlighted the difference in tariffs between Indian and Bangladeshi garments, stating, “US tariff on Indian garments/apparel: 18%. US tariff on Bangladeshi garments/apparel: 19%, but with a ZERO-duty (0%) access clause that India does not have.”

The party added, “This means garments made in Bangladesh using US cotton and man-made fibres will enter the US market at ZERO tariff.” Congress argued that the clause gives Bangladesh a clear advantage in exporting garments to the United States.

Congress also pointed out the potential impact on Indian cotton exports, saying, “Bangladesh is currently a major buyer of Indian cotton, but this deal incentivises Bangladesh to shift to US cotton to avail ZERO-DUTY benefits.” The party further said in the X tweet that Indian cotton farmers and yarn spinners could face negative consequences if Bangladesh reduces its reliance on Indian cotton.

Highlighting the effect on the domestic garment industry, Congress tweeted, “India already competes with Bangladesh in garment exports. This clause delivers a double blow: it hurts Indian cotton farmers and yarn spinners, it makes life much harder for Indian garment exporters.”

The Congress party in its X post further warned that textile hubs across India could be affected, adding, “Major textile hubs like Tirupur, Surat, and Panipat will suffer: 18% tariff disadvantage in the US market, risk of losing Bangladesh as a key buyer of Indian cotton and yarn.”

Congress concluded by underlining the broader consequences for the sector, stating, “This trade deal weakens India's textile industry and puts millions of livelihoods at risk.”

10/02/26, INDIA&US Trade Deal news

India's pledge to address long-standing non-tariff barriers to trade in food and agricultural products from United States, as stated in the joint statement between the two, has sparked concern in some quarters over the potential impact on Indian farmers.

The joint statement issued on February 6 says India will address non-tariff barriers affecting US food and farm products, without specifying the nature of the barriers to be eased.

The reference is worrying because the US has long argued that India's refusal to import genetically modified (GM) products constitutes a major non-tariff barrier, said Biswajit Dhar, acting President of the Council for Social Development.

“There is no clarity on whether that position has shifted,” he added.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan, however, said that addressing non-tariff barriers should not be seen as unusual, noting that non-tariff measures exist across countries.

“The US has around 6,500 non-tariff barriers, while India has about 350,” Mahajan said. However, he cautioned that any relaxation in agriculture must be approached carefully.

“Any relaxation should not include GM products. This is a matter of concern because American farmers receive much higher subsidies, and Indian farmers may not be able to sustain competition. The government must protect Indian farmers, and we will have to see how this protection is ensured,” Mahajan said.

To be sure, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that no genetically modified food imports are being allowed.

Ajay Srivastava, founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), said that India's agreement to address non-tariff barriers could mirror provisions in US trade deals, such as with Malaysia, where American sanitary and health certifications for agricultural products prevail over domestic standards, a one-sided concession, which could be sought from New Delhi as well.

Tackling tariffs

On tariffs, the joint statement said that India has offered reductions on some food products, including dried distillers' grains (DDGs), tree nuts, fresh and processed fruits, soybean oil, wines and spirits.

Srivastava said concessions on certain food products could have implications for Indian farmers.

“Tariff cuts on products such as apples, oranges and soybean oil are likely to hurt Indian farmers,” Srivastava said, adding that it remains unclear which additional agricultural products may also be covered.

The joint statement adds that tariff concessions will also apply to “additional products,” without specifying if more food and agricultural items are covered beyond those explicitly listed.

Mahajan, however, said that using tariff rate quotas for agricultural imports will allow authorities to assess domestic requirements and prevent injury to local producers.

Economist Ashok Gulati said the overall framework should be viewed as a balanced trade arrangement, with India's principal gains lying outside agriculture.

“The biggest gain for India is the sharp reduction in US import duties on labour-intensive exports such as textiles, apparel, leather, gems and jewellery,” Gulati said.

On agriculture, Gulati said the openings appear limited. “What has been allowed is mainly access to the feed market through dried distillers' grains (DDGs) and some premium products like nuts, berries, wines and spirits. This is unlikely to adversely impact farmers,” he added.

India has not granted concessions on sensitive food and agriculture items, including dairy, maize, soy meal, sugar, millets, citrus fruits, rice, wheat, and other staples.

On concerns around the limited concessions offered for American soybean oil and DDGs, experts unanimously say the impact is expected to be limited.

India is a net importer of edible oils and already purchases significant quantities of soybean oil from the US and other countries, Dhar added.

Farmer groups have flagged concerns about the proposed concessions in agriculture and food, specifically DDGs, soybean oil, and certain fruits under the interim trade framework.

They have criticised the interim trade deal framework, saying it could hurt the agricultural sector by increasing access to US imports, even if staples are protected, and that reduced tariffs on products like soybean oil and apples could undercut domestic producers.

Mahajan, however, explained that given apple imports from the US will be allowed at a minimum import price of Rs 80 per kg, retail prices would be around Rs 200 per kg, high enough to avoid significant competition for domestic producers.

Report by Adrija Chatarji for Network18 

10/02/26, PSU Banks

 Shares of public sector banks (PSBs) will continue to hog the limelight on Tuesday, February 10, as these lenders logged a record cumulative profit of ₹52,603 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal year (Q3 FY26), reflecting an 18% year-on-year (YoY) growth.

The profit growth was led by the country's biggest lender, State Bank of India (SBI).

All 12 public sector banks (PSBs) together made a profit of ₹44,473 crore in the December quarter of FY25. Thus, the increase in profit in absolute terms was ₹8,130 crore as compared to the same quarter of the previous financial year.

Market leader SBI alone contributed 40% to the total earnings of ₹52,603 crore, as per the numbers published on the stock exchanges.

SBI posted the highest quarterly net profit of ₹21,028 crore in Q3 FY26, 24% higher than the same period of the previous fiscal year.

In percentage terms, Chennai-based Indian Overseas Bank reported the highest net profit growth of 56% to ₹1,365 crore, followed by Central Bank of India with a 32% rise to ₹1,263 crore.

During the quarter, all 12 public sector banks (PSBs), except Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, and Bank of India, reported profit growth in single digits.

Banks that reported more than 20% improvement in profit aside from SBI are Bank of Maharashtra, with a 27% increase, and Canara Bank, with a 26% rise in their profits.

Those that recorded double-digit growth in profit are Punjab & Sind Bank at 19%, UCO Bank at 16%, and Punjab National Bank (PNB) at 13%.

On an annual basis, PSBs recorded a slightly lower profit of 9% to ₹49,456 crore in the second quarter as compared to ₹45,547 crore in the September quarter of FY25.

Public sector lenders recorded a slightly higher profit of 11% on an annual basis, to ₹44,218 crore in the first quarter as compared to ₹39,974 crore in the June quarter of FY25.

For the nine months ended December 2025, the aggregate profit of PSBs crossed ₹1,45,000 crore for the first time. Together, the PSBs have earned ₹1,46,277 crore as compared to ₹1,29,994 crore in the April-December period of FY25, registering nearly a 13% growth.

PSU banks' profit to cross ₹2 lakh crore milestone in FY26

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju has exuded confidence that the combined profit of public sector banks (PSBs) should cross ₹2 lakh crore in the current financial year (FY26), owing to the good health of these banks.

Stressing that the Indian banking sector is in good shape, Nagaraju said credit growth of PSBs is at 12% this year, which is tremendously "good", while deposit growth at 10% is also reasonably very good.

"As I said, banks are the bellwether for the strength of the economy. Therefore, they are resilient. We have very prudent management systems in place under the regulator, the RBI. So we are not much worried about the external factors negatively impacting our banking sector," he told PTI in an interview.

source: Upstox,  Dailyhunt 

10/02/26, Buy or sell stocks: The Indian stock market traded cautiously positive on Monday, with benchmark indices opening higher after the announcement of an interim framework for the India-US trade deal.

Supportive cues from broader Asian markets also helped sustain the positive momentum through the session. However, despite the early uptick, participation remained selective, as investors refrained from aggressive positioning ahead of key global and domestic macro cues.

Sectoral action remained positive, with buying interest in PSU banks, consumer durables, realty, defence, pharma and auto stocks, while IT stocks showed mixed trends amid ongoing assessment of global technology developments. Overall, the market appears to be in a phase of gradual recovery and consolidation, with the near-term direction likely to be driven by global macro developments, currency movements and the sustainability of risk-on sentiment reflected in foreign fund flows.

Stock market today

Vaishali Parekh, Vice President - Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, believes the Indian stock market sentiment is positive, and an optimistic approach may fuel the Nifty 50 index towards its peak zone of 26,350. The Prabhudas Lilladher expert said the Nifty 50 index is facing a hurdle in the 25,800-25,850 zone.

Speaking on the outlook of the Nifty 50 today, Vaishali Parekh said, "The Nifty 50 index witnessed a gap-up opening near the 25,900 zone and remained rangebound with bias maintained strong, with active participation witnessed from the broader markets to support the benchmark index and anticipating a further rise in the coming days. The index would have the near-term support near the 100-period MA at the 25,500 zone, and on the upside, with overall bias and trend maintained with an optimistic approach, can retest the previous peak zone near the 26350 levels in the coming days."

On the outlook of the Bank Nifty today, Parekh said, "The Bank Nifty index opened on a strong note near the 60800 zone with SBI leading from the front and PSU Banks also showing active participation to improve the overall sentiment, expecting further gains in the coming days. On the downside, the index would have the important near-term support at the 59,500 zone, which needs to be sustained, and, on the upside, can retest the recent peak zone near 61800 levels with most of the frontline banking stocks poised for further gains."

Parekh stated that immediate support for the Nifty 50 index is located at 25,700, while the resistance level is at 26,100. The Bank Nifty is expected to have a daily range of 60,000 to 61,400.

Vaishali Parekh's stock recommendations for today

Regarding stocks to buy today, Vaishali Parekh recommended three buy or sell stocks for intraday trading: PI Industries, Samvardhana Motherson, and Cipla.

1] PI Industries: Buy at ₹3214, Target ₹3500, Stop Loss ₹3100;

2] Samvardhana Motherson: Buy at ₹122, Target ₹128, Stop Loss ₹120; and

3] Cipla: Buy at ₹1348, Target ₹1365, Stop Loss ₹1335.

source: Mint

Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, not of us. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.

10/02/26, US, ISRAEL VS IRAN

Amid ongoing conflict and Friday's nuclear talks in Oman, Iran has released a new video with a twist. The AI video has further fueled tensions about an escalation in the situation between Iran and the United States.

The clip depicts attacks on the American warship USS Abraham Lincoln and is interpreted as a warning message.

Video shows Iranian drones and missiles attacking US vessels

The two-minute-long video shows Iranian drones approaching the aircraft carrier while several missiles are launched, seemingly targeting the US vessels. The video portrays a chaotic situation among the American military amid an Iranian strike. Meanwhile, sailors can be seen talking to each other on walkie-talkies and fleeing the scene.

A large swarm of Iranian drones and naval vessels, accompanied by submarines, can be seen encircling the US warship in the AI video. It ends with scenes of the ship on fire and soldiers held captive. The clip is released at a time when there are ongoing nuclear talks between the two countries.

US-Iran prepares for next round of nuclear talks

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the US and Iran had "very good talks" in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, and said that the next round of negotiations would resume this week. While Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the talks were off to a "good start," the MAGA Chief added that the Iranian position is more favorable for a nuclear deal than it was before the 12-day conflict in June last year.

Araghchi, who met US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Oman, however, said that Tehran's long-standing stance on the nuclear programme is to accept certain limits without fully giving up its right to enrich uranium

source:News24

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