IDBI Bank shares fell amid updates on its strategic disinvestment, with Fairfax Financial and Emirates NBD emerging as bidders. The government and LIC plan to sell a combined 60.7% stake in the lender as part of the privatisation programme.
Kalyan Jewellers India's shares surged 10% to 417.75 after reporting a 90.36% jump in Q3 net profit to 416.29 crore. This strong performance triggered bullish brokerage calls, with JM Financial setting a 750 price target, citing robust same-store sales growth and positive management outlook.
Power Finance Corporation's board has approved an in-principle merger with REC, advancing a Union Budget proposal to restructure the two public sector NBFCs. This move aims to achieve scale, improve efficiency, and enhance credit flow to India's power and infrastructure sectors. Both companies have delivered significant multibagger returns over the past three years.
In the Nifty500 pack, 12 stocks closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 06, 2026, according to StockEdge.coms technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as a 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:
This week, Indian markets are on high alert for pivotal economic data, as traders keenly observe foreign portfolio inflows that could dictate the rupees trajectory. Meanwhile, bond investors are attuned to the balancing act of demand and supply. The rupee recently surged following the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S.
Asian markets opened higher, mirroring a Wall Street surge. Investors are showing renewed interest in cyclical stocks, moving away from technology. This shift comes as markets assess demand and intense scrutiny on artificial intelligence valuations. A strong performance in Japan's Nikkei 225 index also boosted sentiment. This sets a dynamic tone for the week ahead.
Domestic institutions have reached an all-time high ownership of 18.72% in Indian firms, surpassing foreign investors whose stake fell to a 14-year low of 16.6%. This shift is driven by steady inflows from systematic investment plans, wealthy individuals, and increased equity exposure from pension funds, with mutual funds leading the charge.
Aye Finance is set to raise 710 crore via a fresh issue and 300 crore through an offer for sale. This move aims to bolster the company's capital. The micro and small enterprise lender has seen significant growth in its loan book and net profit.
