Global Market Futures (as of 06:30 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
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Nasdaq: +0.22%
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Dow Jones: +0.11%
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S&P 500: +0.17%
European (Futures)
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Ftse 100: -0.01%
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Cac 40: -0.01%
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Dax : +0.06%
Asian (Live Markets)
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KOSPI: -0.14%
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NIKKEI 225: +0.73%
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ASX 200: -0.09%
Gift Nifty: 25622.00 (+0.12%)
FII and DII Trading Activity February 23, 2026 in Cash market:
FIIs / FPIs: Net Buy of ₹3,483.70 crores
DIIs: Net Sell of ₹1,292.24 crores
Commodity Market Updates:
International commodity markets showed mixed performance in early trading, with precious metals leading gains. Gold traded higher at 5,241.36, up 0.30%, while silver outperformed with a strong 0.88% rise to 87.333, reflecting renewed safe-haven and industrial demand interest. Copper posted marginal gains of 0.07% at 5.8613, indicating steady industrial sentiment. In energy markets, crude oil prices were slightly softer, with WTI down 0.08% at 66.26 and Brent crude declining 0.24% to 71.13, suggesting cautious demand expectations. Natural gas bucked the softer oil trend, advancing 0.55% to 2.929. Overall, metals remained resilient, while energy markets traded subdued amid balanced global supply-demand cues.
Results Today
Schaeffler India, Elantas Beck India, DIC India, and AJR Infra and Tolling will announce their quarterly earnings today.
Key Corporate Updates:
Positive:
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ADITYA ISPAT LTD: The company has approved a slump sale of its non-alloy steel business for ₹36.8 million, enabling strategic restructuring and sharper focus on core operations.
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JTL INDUSTRIES LTD: The board has approved acquisition of a 47.97% stake in Powersol Metalcraft for ₹81 million, strengthening its downstream integration and expanding its product portfolio.
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SIGNPOST INDIA LTD: The company has secured a major project with estimated gross advertising revenue of approximately ₹4.50 billion, a 10 year PPP contract with Kolkata Municipal Corporation, significantly enhancing revenue visibility.
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PACE DIGITEK LTD: Subsidiary Awarded a new order worth ₹1.59 billion from Reliance Industries Ltd for supply of advanced Li-ion battery packs, reinforcing its order book strength and execution pipeline.
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JSW INFRA: Its unit has received a completion certificate from RITES for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port project, marking successful execution and enabling operational ramp-up.
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WAAREE ENERGIES LTD: Received an order for supply of 500 MW solar modules, further strengthening its renewable energy order book.
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SILVER TOUCH TECHNOLOGIES LTD: Secured a purchase order from FSSAI, enhancing its government project portfolio.
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MOREPEN LABORATORIES: Received a significant order worth ₹8.25 billion, substantially boosting revenue visibility.
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SADHAV SHIPPING LTD: Secured a fresh order worth ₹73.5 million, adding to its operational backlog.
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BHARTI AIRTEL: Announced major expansion plans for Airtel Money NBFC, which will be capitalized with ₹200 billion, with promoter participation via Bhar Enterprises, indicating strong commitment to financial services growth.
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PATEL ENGINEERING LTD: A joint venture has been declared the lowest bidder for an irrigation project valued at ₹1.33 billion, with the company’s share at ₹679.6 million, strengthening infrastructure order inflows.
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PROSTARM INFO SYSTEMS LTD: Received a Letter of Award for a solar power plant project worth ₹134.3 million, supporting renewable portfolio expansion.
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HFCL LTD: Joined an IIT Delhi-led consortium for development of advanced hollow-core fiber technology, positioning itself in next-generation telecom infrastructure.
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HECL: Announced a project to develop optical fiber technologies relevant to future 6G and quantum communication systems, indicating focus on high-end telecom innovation.
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RBL BANK LTD: RBI has approved re-appointment of Chandan Sinha as Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman, ensuring leadership continuity.
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CYBER MEDIA (INDIA): Promoter group shareholding increased to 67.25% from 61.79% post rights issue, reflecting promoter confidence.
Negative:
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BPCL: Received a tax demand order amounting to ₹18.17 billion, which could have financial implications subject to further legal proceedings.
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HUHTAMAKI INDIA: Imposed with a penalty of ₹10.7 million for delayed property tax payment.
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MOTISONS: Prohibited from acting as stock broker for new clients for a period of one month, impacting business operations temporarily.
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ADANI POWER (Bangladesh Exposure): Bangladesh’s new government is reportedly planning to revise its power deal with Adani Power, introducing potential uncertainty around contract terms.
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M V K AGRO FOOD PRODUCT: Received prior environmental clearance for setting up an ethanol distillery plant at Nanded, advancing expansion plans.
Neutral / Others
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SHREE SALASAR INVESTMENTS LTD: Board to consider raising funds, indicating potential capital restructuring.
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PRISM MEDICO AND PHARMACY LTD: Approved issuance of 7.5 million shares and 5 million warrants at an issue price of ₹20 per share, aimed at capital augmentation.
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EASY TRIP PLANNERS: Incorporated EaseMyTrip Academy to expand into upskilling and vocational training, diversifying business verticals.
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COHANCE LIFESCIENCES: Bulk deal witnessed with Jasti Family Trust selling 7.7 million shares and Jasub Property acquiring stake, reflecting shareholding realignment.
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M V K AGRO FOOD PRODUCT: Received prior environmental clearance for setting up an ethanol distillery plant at Nanded, advancing expansion plans.
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CHALET HOTELS LTD: Approved development of a 330-room luxury hotel in Hyderabad with an investment outlay of ₹6.33 billion, strengthening hospitality presence.
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ELPRO INTERNATIONAL LTD: Entered into a transaction worth ₹78.9 million and acquired shares in Aptos Value Housing Finance, signaling investment diversification.
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TATA COMMUNICATIONS LTD: Issued commercial papers worth ₹3 billion for short-term funding requirements.
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NCL RESEARCH AND FINANCIAL SERVICES: Announced rights issue to raise up to ₹500 million.
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SM AUTO STAMPING LTD: CFO transition announced, with Vaibhav Khadke resigning and Suresh Jadale appointed effective March 1, 2026.
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TRANSINDIA REAL ESTATE LTD: Signed MOU with Allcargo Inland Park and Terminals and entered potential lease agreement for Gurugram land to develop a freight terminal.
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KINETIC ENGINEERING LTD: Invested ₹30 million in subsidiary Kinetic Watts and Volts, supporting EV-related initiatives.
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EMUDHRA: Reported increased enterprise engagement regarding post-quantum cryptography readiness solutions.
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COLORCHIPS NEW MEDIA LTD: Announced leadership change with appointment of Murthy Vadlamani Venkenkata Satyanarayana as MD following resignation of Srinivasa Sudhish Ramabhotla.
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BARTRONICS INDIA LTD: MCA approved name change to Avio Smart Market Stack Limited, reflecting rebranding initiative.
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HAPPY SQUARE OUTSOURCING SERVICES: Appointed Shraddha Rajpal as Managing Director and Vikas Jain as CFO, while Poonam Rajpal resigned as MD, indicating leadership restructuring.
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COVIDH TECHNOLOGIES: Executed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100% stake in Isera Biological, subject to due diligence and definitive agreements.
Non-Corporate, Unlisted & Foreign / Macro
1) Government Securities: India to auction ₹320 billion of 6.48% 2035 bonds on February 27, as part of a borrowing program.
2) Bond Market: India’s 10-year benchmark bond yield closed at 6.6970% compared to 6.7214% previously, indicating easing in yields.
3) Currency Market: Indian Rupee appreciated 0.1% to close at 90.8825 per US dollar.
4) Equity Market: Nifty 50 index closed 0.55% higher, reflecting positive market sentiment.
5) Canada Government: PM Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan from Feb 26–Mar 7, 2026, meeting key global leaders, signaling diplomatic engagement.
6) India-US Trade: India reviewing implications for bilateral trade deal following US Supreme Court’s decision scrapping Trump-era tariff imposition, as per Bloomberg report.
Bulk Deals:
Edelweiss Financial Services
Rashesh Chandrakant Shah has acquired 1 crore equity shares (equivalent to 1.05 percent of paid-up equity) in Edelweiss Financial Services for Rs 118 crore from Venkatchalam Arakoni Ramaswamy. Both promoters and founders exchanged the above-mentioned shares at a price of Rs 118 per share.
Dudigital Global
Radiant Global Fund - Class B Participating Shares has acquired 7 lakh shares (0.97 percent stake) in Ashish Kacholia-backed Dudigital Global, a visa processing services provider, from Legends Global Opportunities (Singapore) for Rs 2.94 crore. The shares were exchanged at Rs 42 per share. Legends Global Opportunities (Singapore) held a 4.43 percent stake in Dudigital Global as of September 2025.
IPO Listing Today
SME Listing
Fractal Industries
On-going IPO:
Last Date 24-Feb
Gaudium IVF and Women Health Ltd
Manilam Industries India Ltd (NSE SME)
Last Date 25-Feb
Shree Ram Twistex Ltd
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd
Mobilise App Lab Ltd (NSE SME)
Kiaasa Retail Ltd (BSE SME)
Accord Transformer & Switchgear Ltd (BSE SME)
Last Date 26-Feb
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Ltd
Last Date 04-Mar
IIFL Finance Ltd (Debt)
Upcoming IPO:
(25-Feb to 27-Feb)
Omnitech Engineering Ltd
Yaap Digital Ltd (NSE SME)
Securities Trading Ex-Dividend on February 24, 2026
AK Capital Services Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Right Issue on February 24, 2026
Hilton Metal Forging Ltd, Padam Cotton Yarns Ltd
Securities Under F&O Ban on February 24, 2026
SAIL
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
