NSE trading accounts cross 25 crore; unique investors at 12.7 crore

  The exchange, in a release, said the most recent one crore accounts were added in just two months, signalling accelerating onboarding momentum. Notably, the last five crore accounts — nearly 20 per cent of the total base — have been added in the past 16 months alone.   National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)…

India’s retail inflation inches up to 2.75% in January under new CPI 2024 series

The first set of data based on the new consumer price index series with 2024 as the base year showed that inflation firmed up owing to a moderation in negative food inflation and an uptick in core inflation. India’s retail inflation rose for the third successive month in January, data released by the statistics ministry…

Technical View: Further rally depends on 26,000 as momentum holds; VIX comforts Nifty bulls, Bank Nifty defends 60,500

The weekly options data indicated that 26,000 is expected to be a crucial resistance zone, which was tested intraday on Wednesday, with immediate support at 25,900.   Nifty outlook for February 12 The Nifty 50 maintained its uptrend for the fourth consecutive session despite consolidation and continued forming higher highs and higher lows for three…

Government to divest 3% stake in BHEL through OFS, option to sell additional 2%

BHEL OFS: The government will open the Offer for Sale (OFS) in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Wednesday for non-retail investors, with retail investors allowed to place bids on Thursday.   The government has launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a 5% stake in state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).…

NCLT approves merger scheme of Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements and Sanghi Industries

NCLT in its order said that the merger scheme is in the public interest, as it enhances operational efficiency, consolidates resources, and does not prejudice the rights of shareholders, creditors, or statutory authorities.   Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements on February 9 announced that the Ahmedabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved…

India-US trade deal: Will FIIs finally return to Indian stock market as deal uncertainty clears? Explained

India-US trade deal: Domestic brokerage MOSL said that with the fog of uncertainty now lifted, multiple positives will accrue, including the reversal of FII outflows. India-US trade deal: The Indian stock market welcomed the much-awaited India-US trade deal on Tuesday, February 3, as investors are viewing the much-awaited trade agreement not only as a meaningful…

Union Budget 2026-27: Strengthening India’s long-term growth engines

The Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, can be read as a carefully sequenced policy statement — one that clearly sets the tone for the Indian economy’s priorities in the year ahead. Rather than relying on short-term stimulus measures, the Budget places emphasis on durable growth drivers and long-term…