13/02/26, market hours update

 

The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined over 1 percent on Friday, dragged by heavy selling in information technology (IT) shares amid weak global cues and concerns over artificial intelligence-led disruptions.

At around 10 am, the Sensex fell 883.4 points, or 1.05 percent, to 82,791.52. The Nifty dropped 262.60 points, or 1.02 percent, to 25,544.60.

Key factors behind market decline

1) IT sell-off: The IT index fell for third straight session, declining about 5 percent on fears of AI-driven automation impacting the sector's labour-intensive business model. The sectoral index had slipped 5.5 percent on February 12.

"The sharp correction in the IT pack has temporarily put bulls on the backfoot. Sentiment has weakened as traders react to heavy selling in IT stocks amid global volatility," Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President-Research, Religare Broking, said.

Heavyweights Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra were among the major laggards.

2) Weak global cues: In Asian markets, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei 225 and Shanghai's SSE Composite traded lower.

In the US, the Nasdaq Composite fell more than 2 percent on Thursday ahead of inflation data due later on Friday. Stronger-than-expected US jobs data in January dented expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate cut. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined over 1 percent.

"Wall Street indices fell sharply on Thursday, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq slumping 2 percent, as investors intensified their sell-off of tech shares and exited transport stocks amid worries about artificial intelligence disruption," Devarsh Vakil, Head of Prime Research, HDFC Securities, said.

3) Rise in volatility: The India VIX, the market's fear gauge, rose more than 4 percent to 12.22, indicating higher uncertainty and risk perception among investors, which typically leads to cautious trading and selling pressure.

"Markets have fallen into a turbulent phase which will cause some panic among investors even while offering opportunities," VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

He added the sell-off in IT stocks, a major profit pool of India Inc, was weighing on the market and the full impact of the recent AI-related shock on the sector was yet to be ascertained.

4) Rupee weakens: The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 90.69 against the US dollar in early trade, pressured by a firm American currency and negative domestic equities. Forex traders said a stronger dollar limited gains for emerging-market currencies, including the rupee.

Technical outlook

Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said the Nifty may test the lower end of the 25,700–26,220 range seen earlier this week.

"Bearish bias should persist initially, with 25,500 as the immediate support, followed by 24,571 if weakness continues. A move above 25,750 could ease bearish momentum, while reclaiming the 25,830–25,900 zone may signal positivity," he said.

source: Neywork18

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13/02/26, The US markets witnessed a heavy selloff across the board on Friday after investor scepticism grew over AI stocks. The Dow Jones fell 1.3% to close below 50,000, and the S&P500 plunged 1.5%. While the NASDAQ closed 2% lower, falling the most.

 Investors are now looking forward to the release of the headline CPI print later today. The investor optimism over stronger-than-expected jobs data was short-lived, as concerns over record AI capex and its returns worried the investors.

Concerns were raised about the impact of AI on the margins of financial, transportation, and logistics companies, and even on commercial real estate companies, generating massive selling pressure on the stocks.

Shares of Cisco fell 14% after its quarterly earnings failed to boost investor optimism around the stock. In the quarterly earnings report, the company's revenue rose to $3.12 billion from $2.43 billin over the same period a year ago. However, the adjusted gross margins missed expectations as higher prices for memory chips, driven by AI infrastructure demand, impacted margins.

Shares of Apple fell 5% after a Bloomberg report said that the highly anticipated new upgrade of Siri assistant is expected to be delayed due to testing issues. The release of new upgrades is now expected to start from May, much ahead of the earlier schedule in March 2026.

On the gainer side, the shares of defensive stocks like McDonald's rose 2.7% after the quarterly earnings showed a 10% YoY rise in revenue at $7 billion. Apart from that, the investors preferred to add defensive names like Walmart +3.8%, Boeing +1.3%.

On the commodities front, the gold and silver prices again witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday after media reports claimed that Russia is planning a proposal to return to the US dollar. The economic partnership with President Trump would include US and Russia working together on fossil fuels, joint investments in natural gas, offshore oil and critical raw materials partnerships.

Reacting to the news, the gold prices plunged 3.19% on Thursday to close at $4,922 per ounce. While silver prices plunged 10% to end near $75 per oz.

source:Upstox

Disclaimer: This article is purely for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions

13/02/26, COAL INDIA daily graph

 

13/02/26, COAL INDIA

Coal India Q3 Results: Coal India on Thursday, February 12, reported a 16% year-on-year (YoY) drop in its consolidated net profit at ₹7,166 crore for the December quarter of the current fiscal year (Q3 FY26).

The state-owned Maharatna firm had reported a profit of ₹8,491 crore in the year-ago period.

Net sales dropped 5% YoY to ₹30,818 crore, while revenue from operations also declined 5% YoY to ₹34,924 crore.

The company's profit before tax (PBT) came in at ₹9,473 crore, down 20% YoY from ₹11,792 crore logged in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Coal India's EBITDA, or operating profit, stood at ₹10,285 crore, down 25% YoY as against ₹13,753 crore registered in the year-ago period.

EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation.

13/02/26, Economic Times on Stocks to Watch Today:

Investors are closely tracking Q3 earnings with ONGC, Muthoot Finance, Engineers India, and Biocon posting strong profit growth, while Hindalco, Coal India, and SpiceJet saw declines.

Key corporate developments are also in focus: BHEL's 5 per cent stake sale oversubscribed, Ceigall India wins NHAI highway project, Infosys expands collaboration with ExxonMobil, and GAIL appoints a new MD. These results and announcements make these stocks critical for traders and investors seeking opportunities today.

Here's a list of stocks to watch today:

Q3 Result Snapshot

Company	Profit (Rs crore)	Profit Change	Revenue (Rs crore)	Revenue Change
Biocon	143.8	+472% (Vs 25.1)	4,173	+9.2% (Vs 3,821.4)
Coal India	7,166	-15.6% (Vs 8,491.2)	34,924.2	-5.2% (Vs 36,858.6)
Engineers India	347.2	+219.3% (Vs 108.7)	1,210.2	+58.3% (Vs 764.6)
Hindalco Industries	2,049	-45.1% (Vs 3,735)	66,521	+13.9% (Vs 58,390)
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation	394.3	+15.6% (Vs 341.1)	1,449.5	+18.4% (Vs 1,224.7)
Indraprastha Gas	393.8	+20.6% (Vs 326.6)	4,067.5	+8.3% (Vs 3,754.9)
Muthoot Finance	2,656.4	+94.9% (Vs 1,363.1)	4,467.1	+64.1% (Vs 2,721.4)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation	11,946.4	+22.6% (Vs 9,746.5)	1,67,422.9	+0.1% (Vs 1,67,212.6)
Schneider Electric Infrastructure	97	-12.2% (Vs 110.5)	1,029.2	+20.1% (Vs 857.2)
SpiceJet	-269.27	-1,179.7% (Vs 24.97)	1,522.81	-7.7% (Vs 1,650.67)
Travel Food Services	132.7	+35.7% (Vs 97.7)	456.2	+11% (Vs 410.9)

Corporate Announcements

BHEL

Government 5% Stake Sale Oversubscribed

The government's 5 per cent stake sale in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) saw strong investor interest, closing with 1.34 times over-subscription. Both retail and institutional investors responded enthusiastically, highlighting confidence in the state-owned power equipment major.

Ceigall India

Wins NHAI Four-Lane Highway Project in Bihar

Ceigall India has secured a new NHAI road project in Bihar through its arm Ceigall Infra Projects. The project involves constructing a four-lane highway under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), as per the Letter of Award (LOA) received on February 11, 2026.

Infosys

Expands Collaboration with ExxonMobil

Tech giant Infosys is expanding its strategic collaboration with ExxonMobil. The partnership focuses on deploying ExxonMobil Data Centre Immersion Fluids, enhancing energy efficiency, and optimising power usage across data centres.

J Kumar Infraprojects

Secures Rs 615.53 Crore Project

The company received a Letter of Acceptance from NBCC India for a redevelopment project worth Rs 615.53 crore. The project involves the transformation of the GPRA Colony at Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.

NHPC, BPCL, NEEPCO, and others

Odisha Signs Renewable Energy Deals

The Odisha government signed agreements for renewable energy projects totalling Rs 67,000 crore. GRIDCO, under the state Energy Department, partnered with NHPC, Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), North Eastern Electric Power Corp (NEEPCO), ABC Cleantech Pvt Ltd, and Axis Energy Ventures to develop 6.8 GW of renewable energy capacity.

Jindal Stainless

Joins PLI 1.2 Scheme for Speciality Steel Production

The company inked an agreement with the Ministry of Steel under the PLI 1.2 scheme for specialty steel production, reinforcing its focus on high-value steel segments.

GAIL India

Deepak Gupta Appointed Chairman & MD

The Government of India appointed Deepak Gupta as Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL, effective March 1, 2026. Gupta currently serves as Director (Projects) at GAIL and will now lead the state-owned natural gas company.

Stock Market on Thursday, February 12

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 558.72 points, or 0.66 per cent, to settle at 83,674.92. During the day, the index tanked 716.97 points, or 0.85 per cent, to hit an intraday low of 83,516.67. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 146.65 points, or 0.57 per cent, to end at 25,807.20.

(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice.)

13/02/26, Gold & Silver Prices Today:

Gold and silver prices declined sharply on Thursday, February 12, crashing by Rs 5,405 and Rs 25,736, respectively. The price of 24-carat gold for April futures on MCX fell by 3.40% to Rs 153,350 per 10 grams, while the price of silver for March futures plunged to Rs 237,282 per kilogram at 11:30 pm.

What are current gold and silver prices in major Indian cities?

At 12:10 am on February 13, 2026, 24K gold was selling at an average of Rs 15,840 per gram, while silver improved to Rs 295,000/kg, according to GoodReturns. Check out current gold and silver prices in your city;

Gold prices in India on February 13, 2026;

City	Gold price/gram (24K)	Gold price/gram (22K)
Chennai	Rs 15,928	Rs 14,600
Mumbai	Rs 15,840	Rs 14,520
Delhi	Rs 15,855	Rs 14,535
Kolkata	Rs 15,840	Rs 14,520
Bengaluru	Rs 15,840	Rs 14,520
Hyderabad	Rs 15,840	Rs 14,520
Kerala	Rs 15,840	Rs 14,520
Pune	Rs 15,840	Rs 14,520
Vadodara	Rs 15,845	Rs 14,525
Ahmedabad	Rs 15,845	Rs 14,525

Silver prices in India on February 13, 2026;

City	Price (10 gram)	Price (100 gram)	Price (1 kg)
Delhi	Rs 2,950	Rs 29,500	Rs 2,95,000
Mumbai	Rs 2,950	Rs 29,500	Rs 2,95,000
Chennai	Rs 3,000	Rs 30,000	Rs 300,000
Kolkata	Rs 2,950	Rs 29,500	Rs 2,95,000
Bengaluru	Rs 2,950	Rs 29,500	Rs 2,95,000
Hyderabad	Rs 2,850	Rs 28,500	Rs 2,85,000
Pune	Rs 2,950	Rs 29,500	Rs 2,95,000
Vadodara	Rs 2,950	Rs 29,500	Rs 2,85,000
Ahmedabad	Rs 2,950	Rs 29,500	Rs 2,95,000
Kerala	Rs 3,000	Rs 30,000	Rs 300,000

Why gold and silver prices crashed?

According to experts, the sharp decline in gold and silver prices is primarily due to economic data coming in from the United States amid turmoil in the global markets.

They point out that recent US non-farm payroll data has been much better than expected, decreasing the likelihood of the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates as the American economy appears strong at the moment.

Higher interest rates often prompt buyers to opt for other investment options like bank deposits or bonds, hence the decline in prices of gold, silver and other precious metals.

12/02/26, intraday news

Asian markets were trading higher on Thursday, led by Japan's Nikkei 225, which surpassed the 58,000 level for the first time amid a continued post-election rally. Investor confidence has been supported by positive sentiment regarding domestic politics and the economic policies of the ruling government. At the last update, Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 0.5 per cent, South Korea's KOSPI rose 1.9 per cent, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.6 per cent.

In the United States, major stock indices closed slightly lower on Wednesday as investors digested a mix of corporate earnings and a stronger-than-expected jobs report for January. The S&P 500 ended flat, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.16 per cent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.13 per cent.

12/02/26, US economy

The US economy is showing signs of recovery as the latest jobs data showed better-than-expected numbers. The jobs data for January showed the economy added 130,000 non-farm payrolls, much higher than the expectations of 70,000 and 49,000 in the previous month.

The unemployment rate also improved to 4.3% vs the expectations of 4.4%, trimming the bets on rate cuts.

The reports cooled off the investor caution on the US economy after the retail sales data indicated weak consumer confidence in the economy. The latest retail sales data remained largely unchanged vs the expectation of 4.9% growth.

The US markets bounced back from the red to hit intraday high levels. However, the rally was short-lived as the Dow Jones fell over 200 points to trade below 50,000. The S&P500 also fell short of touching the 7,000 levels and fell over 60 points. The NASDAQ index also reeled under the pressure of tech stocks and hovered around the 25,100 levels.

The Wednesday's jobs report also came with major revisions, which cautioned investors. The 2025 payroll data was revised downwards to 181,000, less than a third of the earlier reported number of 584,000.

In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.17% from 4.16% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for moves by the Federal Reserve, jumped more. It climbed to 3.51% from 3.45%.

The stronger-than-expected jobs data pushed traders to pare back their bets on how many cuts to interest rates the Fed will make this year, though most are still betting on at least two, according to data from CME Group.

The Fed has put its cuts to interest rates on hold, and a further weakening of the job market could have pushed it to resume cuts more quickly. Lower rates can give the economy a boost, though they can also worsen inflation. The next monthly update on inflation at the US consumer level is arriving on Friday.

12/02/26, EconomicTimes FinancialMarket REPORT

Sensex Prediction Today, Feb 12: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended on a flat note in a choppy session on Wednesday, February 11, as gains in PSU banks and auto shares were offset by losses in IT stocks, keeping the market in a narrow range ahead of key triggers.

Sensex, Nifty on Wednesday, Feb 11

In a range-bound trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 40.28 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 84,233.64. During the day, it hit a high of 84,487.34 and a low of 84,081.25. The NSE Nifty inched up 18.70 points, or 0.07 per cent, to settle at 25,953.85.

Sensex gainers on Wednesday, Feb 11

From the 30-share Sensex constituents, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCL Technologies, Eternal, ITC, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, Titan, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

On the other hand, State Bank of India, Maruti Suzuki India, IndiGo, Trent, Reliance Industries, NTPC, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Hindustan Unilever, and Bharat Electronics Ltd were among the gainers.

Sensex Prediction: Technical outlook for Thursday, Feb 12

SEBI-registered market analyst Vipin Dixena said the Sensex continues to consolidate below a crucial resistance zone.

Dixena said, "On the intraday chart, SENSEX continues to consolidate below the 84,450-84,500 resistance zone. However, the index is still trading above EMA 50, keeping the uptrend intact. Momentum indicator RSI slips toward the 50-55 zone, indicating loss of immediate strength. On the downside, support lies at 84,000."

"A decisive breakdown below this support can drag the index toward 83,700-83,600. And a breakout above 84,500 can trigger a fresh momentum toward 85,000," the market analyst said.

For Thursday's trade, Dixena said traders should wait for either a clean breakout before taking any trade.

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.

Cues to watch on Thursday, Feb 12

India: weekly Sensex expiry, CPI

FYI: PSU Banks to observe nation-wide strike
FYI: Farmers have announced a nationwide protest against the India-US trade deal.

Global:

U.S: initial jobless claims
U.K: GDP, industrial production
Japan: PPI

Global earnings:

Hermès, Siemens, L'Oréal

Q3FY26 earnings:

Nifty: HUL, Coal India, ONGC, Hindalco
Other: Suven Pharma, Endurance Technologies, Crisil, MTNL, Biocon, 3M India Ltd, Lupin, EID Parry, Honasa Consumer, IRCTC, Banco Products, Muthoot Finance, Natco Pharma, Deepak Nitrite, HCC, Petronet LNG, Fine Organics, Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd, Entero Healthcare Solutions, Bajaj Hindusthan, Uflex, Titagarh Rail, Vedant Fashions, Indian Hotels, Praj Industries, Abbott India, Schneider Electric, Shaily Engineering, Bharat Forge, Gujarat Fluorochemicals, PI Industries, Zaggle Prepaid, TVS Srichakra, Stanley Lifestyles, HAL, Sudarshan Chemicals, Indraprastha Gas, Senco Gold, Welspun Living, Astra Microwave Products, Premier Explosives, Tega Industries, Engineers India, RCF, VMS TMT, Redtape, Shadowfax Technologies, Cohance Lifesciences, CMF Infosystems, INOX India, Puravankara, SpiceJet, Guj Inds Power, HG Infra, Mishra Dhatu Nigam, VIP Inds, KIOCL, Travel Food Services

Lock-in period ends for:

Physicswallah (3%)
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power (4%)

Other events:

Bangladesh general election.
IEA releases its monthly oil market report.
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan to speak.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran to speak.

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 

Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or broking companies,m. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.

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