Global Market Futures (as of 06:00 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
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Nasdaq: +0.11%
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Dow Jones: +0.03%
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S&P 500: +0.09%
European (Futures)
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Ftse 100: +0.05%
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Cac 40: +0.14%
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Dax : +0.14%
Asian (Live Markets)
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NIKKIE 225: -1.06%
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KOSPI: +0.61%
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ASX 200: -0.20%
Gift Nifty: 25400.00 (-0.02%)
Note:China Markets are observing a Trading Holiday today.
FII and DII Trading Activity February 19, 2026 in Cash market:
FIIs / FPIs: Net Sell of ₹880.49 crores
DIIs: Net Sell of ₹596.28 crores
Commodity Market Updates:
International commodity markets are witnessing mixed but steady movements. Gold futures are trading at 5,008.06, up 0.21%, while spot XAU/USD stands at 4,989.99, down 0.13%, indicating mild divergence between futures and spot prices. Silver is firm at 77.893, gaining 0.33%. Copper is slightly lower at 5.7563, down 0.10% , reflecting cautious industrial sentiment. In energy markets, WTI crude oil is trading at 66.41, marginally up 0.02%. Brent crude shows notable strength closing at 71.94, rising 2.26%. Natural gas remains stable at 2.977, up 0.03% (+0.001). Overall, energy is outperforming, while metals remain range-bound
Results Today
McNally Bharat Engineering Company, Benara Bearings and Pistons, RRP Defense, and SRU Steels will announce their quarterly earnings today.
Key Corporate Earnings:
ABB India – Q4CY25 (Consolidated YoY):
ABB India reported an 18.1% decline in profit to ₹433 crore compared to ₹528.4 crore in the year-ago period. However, revenue grew 5.7% to ₹3,557 crore versus ₹3,364.9 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
CIE Automotive India – Q4CY25 (Consolidated YoY):
CIE Automotive India posted a 10.4% increase in profit to ₹204.3 crore compared to ₹185 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue also rose 13.4% to ₹2,393 crore against ₹2,110 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Key Corporate Updates:
Positive:
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LTIMindtree: Entered a five-year strategic partnership with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) to develop industry-aligned talent in advertising, films, immersive media, AI-powered production, and digital storytelling, strengthening its future-ready workforce pipeline.
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Mahindra Group / Embraer: Deepened partnership to manufacture C-390 Millennium aircraft in India and establish an MRO facility, contingent on Indian Air Force selection, enhancing domestic aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
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Hemant Surgical Industries Ltd: Secured a ₹2.64 billion supply contract, strengthening its medical equipment portfolio and ensuring steady revenue visibility.
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Panabyte Technologies Ltd: Executed land purchase agreement in Thane and secured a ₹49.1 million contract, reinforcing expansion strategy in the technology and infrastructure segment.
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Meta Infotech Ltd: Received fresh and renewal software subscription orders totaling ₹41.4 million, strengthening recurring revenue streams for FY26.
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ABB India Ltd: Reported strong December quarter results with consolidated revenue of ₹35.57 billion and net profit of ₹4.33 billion, driven by robust demand in electrification and automation.
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Federal Bank Ltd: Received Income Tax Department refund confirmation of ₹6.86 billion, improving liquidity and strengthening its balance sheet.
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Pace Digitek Ltd: Won a new order worth ₹890.7 million, boosting order book in renewable energy, battery storage, and ICT infrastructure segments.
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Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd / Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd: Signed JV agreement for rolling stock manufacturing and EPC projects, supporting rail modernization and export growth.
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Karur Vysya Bank: Reduced one-year MCLR to 9.10% effective February 22, 2026, reflecting easing cost of funds and supporting retail and corporate borrowers.
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Tata Power Company Limited: Moody’s reaffirmed stable credit rating, citing strong operational performance and diversified portfolio.
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Midwest Gold Limited: Approved preferential issue of ₹200 crore equity shares, strengthening capital base pending shareholder approval.
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Mahindra Group / Reliance Industries Ltd / Tata Group / Adani Group: Announced landmark AI infrastructure and technology investments exceeding $250 billion at India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning India as a global AI hub.
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Reliance Industries Ltd / Reliance Jio: Committed $110 billion (₹10 trillion) over seven years toward AI infrastructure, enhancing sovereign AI capacity and lowering computing costs.
Negative:
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Aurobindo Pharma: Disclosed tax department demand of ₹1.7 billion for refund recovery; matter under legal review.
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Reliance Industries Ltd: Shares declined 2.2% to ₹1,410.20 amid broader market volatility and global oil price concerns.
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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd: Received ₹2.16 billion tax demand order related to assessment adjustments; evaluating legal remedies.
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Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd: Reported tax penalty order of ₹6.6 million; compliance measures underway.
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Sidh Automobiles Ltd: Announced resignations of Managing Director and CFO effective immediately, indicating leadership instability.
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United Polyfab Gujarat Limited: Factory fire at Ahmedabad facility caused operational halt and machinery damage; insurance claims initiated.
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Swiggy: Discontinued 15-minute delivery app SNACC due to unsustainable economics despite early traction, reflecting quick-commerce challenges.
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Nifty 50: Closed 1.41% lower at 25,454.35, down 365 points amid earnings caution and global market pressure
Neutral / Others
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NDA Securities Ltd: Announced plan to issue shares up to ₹640.5 million to strengthen capital base and liquidity.
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Dhampure Speciality Sugars Ltd: Approved issuance of 880,000 fully convertible warrants at ₹106 per warrant to support expansion.
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KKV Agro Powers Ltd: Appointed Baskaran Divya Vikraha as CFO, reinforcing financial leadership.
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F Mec International Financial Services Ltd: Reappointed Apoorve Bansal as Managing Director for five-year term, strengthening governance continuity.
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Bartronics India Ltd: Denied collaboration with OpenAI and dismissed reports of a 500 MW data centre project, clarifying misinformation.
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CWD Limited: Announced requirement of up to ₹300 million investment to fund expansion initiatives; exploring funding avenues.
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IIFL Finance Ltd: Finance Committee to finalize terms for NCD issuance up to ₹10,000 crore via private placement.
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Puravankara Ltd: Launched premium residential project ‘Purva Silversky’ in Bengaluru with 356 units, targeting completion by 2030.
Non-Corporate, Unlisted & Foreign / Macro
1) Currency Markets (Reuters Poll): Investors maintained long positions in Chinese yuan, reduced short positions in Philippine peso to lowest since Jan 2024, and raised long bets on Malaysian ringgit to highest since April 2010, reflecting improving emerging market sentiment.
2) International Energy Agency / OPEC: IEA signaled comfortable global oil supply with demand growth below 1 million bpd despite potential OPEC production adjustments.
3) India-IEA Membership: India entering final phase of full IEA membership, strengthening its influence in global energy governance and climate transition strategy.
4) John Furner / Walmart: New CEO adopted cautious 2026 outlook despite $1 trillion market capitalization, citing fragile consumer environment.
5) Retail Investment Cost Study (Nigeria, India, Brazil): Cross-border review identified these markets as having brokerage fees 2–5x global averages due to inflation, FX volatility, and regulatory costs.
6) Sam Altman / OpenAI: Announced India as fastest-growing ChatGPT market with 100 million weekly users at India AI Impact Summit 2026, expanding partnerships and grassroots AI initiatives
Bulk Deals:
Esab India
Nippon India Mutual Fund acquired 4.11 lakh shares (2.67% stake) in Esab India for Rs 226.1 crore at Rs 5,500 per share. Through its Small Cap Fund, it already held 2.67% as of December 2025. Meanwhile, SBI Mutual Fund sold 4.11 lakh shares at the same price. SBI Retirement Benefit Fund held 9.26% in December 2025.
Religare Enterprises
D S Trust, which held a 1.02 percent stake as of December 2025, sold 16.8 lakh shares (equivalent to a 0.5 percent stake) in the company at Rs 218.48 per share, amounting to Rs 36.7 crore
On-going IPO:
Last Date 24-Feb
Manilam Industries India Ltd (NSE SME)
Gaudium IVF and Women Health Ltd
Last Date 04-Mar
IIFL Finance Ltd (Debt)
Upcoming IPO:
(23-Feb to 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)
(24-Feb to 26-Feb)
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Dividend on February 20, 2026
Alkem Laboratories, Power Finance Corporation, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India), Cantabil Retail India, DCW, Ddev Plastiks Industries, Firstsource Solutions, India Nippon Electricals, KSE, Mobavenue AI Tech, Info Edge (India), NCL Industries, Nirlon, Panchsheel Organics, PTC India, QGO Finance, RACL Geartech, Senco Gold, Standard Industries, SJVN, Taneja Aerospace & Aviation, United Drilling Tools, Wonder Electricals
Securities Trading Ex-Split on February 20, 2026
Titan Biotech
Securities Trading Ex-Resolution Plan (Suspension) on February 20, 2026
Dharti Proteins
Securities Under F&O Ban on February 20, 2026
SAMMAANCAP, SAIL
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
