BHEL shares dropped nearly 5% to Rs 259.3 as the government launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to 5% stake, aiming to raise approximately Rs 4,422 crore. The floor price is set at Rs 254 per share, a discount to Tuesday's closing. The offer opened for non-retail investors on Wednesday and for retail investors on Thursday.
The rupee weakened by 6 paise to 90.62 against the US dollar amid geopolitical tensions and importer demand. Fresh concerns arose from a US fact sheet detailing tariff reductions on Indian industrial and agricultural goods, impacting investor sentiment. Higher crude oil prices also add pressure on the Indian currency.
Budget 2026 introduced a one-time compliance window for undisclosed foreign assets, signaling a move towards structured cross-border investing. While trade deals with the US and EU offer sector-specific opportunities, India's premium valuations necessitate a focus on quality and growth. Currency volatility remains a key factor for global portfolios.
In the Nifty500 pack, 15 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 10, 2026. Of these, we have highlighted 11 stocks that posted gains of more than 2%, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
Drawing a mixed bag of reactions from Indian investors, the US market outcome presented a dichotomy. The Dow Jones celebrated a new peak, yet the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended on a down note. Attention turns towards forthcoming labor statistics, as heavy tech spending on artificial intelligence weighs on market psychology.
In today's fast-paced markets, Warren Buffett's wisdom emphasizes that long-term investing success hinges on sticking to a strategy rather than frequent trading. This patient approach allows compounding to work, enabling quality companies to grow and rewarding disciplined investors who focus on fundamentals amidst market volatility.
Passed in 2024 and set to take effect this July, the law bans certain so-called swipe fees on the tax and tip portions of customers bills, with a goal of lowering how much credit card companies can charge retailers.
Asian stocks are hovering near record highs. Investors await key US jobs data. Weak retail sales have increased expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Treasury futures are holding gains. Gold prices are edging up. The US jobs report and inflation figures will provide clues on future rate paths. Tech firms' AI spending is a concern.
Three major public sector companies, HUDCO, NaBFID, and SIDBI, are set to raise a significant 13,500 crore from the corporate bond market. This move comes as wholesale bank lending rates show signs of easing. Investors will be closely watching NaBFID's 4,000 crore bond sale. This borrowing activity highlights the companies' strategy to tap into the bond market for funding.
