India’s retail inflation edged higher in January 2026, climbing to 2.75% under the newly introduced Consumer Price Index (CPI) series. The latest data reflects a modest uptick compared to December 2025, driven by food price pressures and adjustments in the new CPI basket. Key Highlights New CPI Series Impact: The government recently revised the CPI base year and basket composition to better capture evolving consumption patterns. This recalibration has slightly altered inflation readings compared to
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The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp selloff on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as benchmark indices tumbled under heavy profit booking and global headwinds. The Sensex closed 559 points lower at 83,674.92, while the Nifty 50 slipped 147 points to 25,807.20. The market rout erased nearly ₹3 lakh crore in investor wealth in a single session, underscoring heightened volatility and fragile sentiment. Key Highlights from the Market Crash Broad-Based Decline: Selling pressure was visible across
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Eicher Motors, the parent company of Royal Enfield, delivered a remarkable performance on February 11, 2026, as its shares surged nearly 6.8% to ₹7,792.50, marking the best single-day rally in more than five years. The stock also touched a fresh 52-week high, driven by strong quarterly results, robust demand, and expansion plans that boosted investor confidence. What Drove the Rally? Strong Q3 Results: Eicher Motors reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,421 crore, up 21%
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Indian equity benchmarks took a breather on Wednesday, halting their three-session winning streak. The Sensex slipped marginally by 40 points to close at 84,233.64, while the Nifty50 managed a modest gain of 18.7 points, settling at 25,953.85. The pause in momentum was largely attributed to profit-booking in IT stocks, which offset strength in banking and auto counters. Sectoral Performance IT Stocks Drag: Heavyweights such as TCS and HCL Technologies declined over 2%, pulling down the
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Indian equity markets have witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign institutional investor (FII) activity, with inflows exceeding $2 billion over the past nine trading sessions. This strong wave of foreign participation underscores renewed confidence in India’s economic resilience and growth prospects, supported by favorable global cues and optimism around trade negotiations. Market Impact Benchmark Indices: The consistent inflows have helped the Sensex and Nifty extend their winning streak, with both indices posting steady gains over
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