Business & Economy

Share Market Overview:The Indian stock market experienced a mixed session on Wednesday, ending the day slightly lower. The Sensex fell by 40.28 points (0.05%) to close at 84,233.64, while the Nifty slipped 18.70 points (0.07%) to end at 25,953.85. Sector Performance:Healthcare and auto stocks led the rally, contributing to positive momentum in the market. Key sectoral gainers included: Nifty Healthcare: +1.62% Nifty Auto: +1.30% Nifty PSU Bank: +1.03% Nifty Pharma: +1.01% Nifty India Manufacturing: +0.76% Nifty Realty: +0.63% On the other hand, IT, PSU Enterprises, and private banks witnessed a decline: Nifty IT: -1.76% Nifty PSE: -0.16% Nifty Private Bank: -0.16% Market Cap Segments:Large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap indices showed relatively flat tr...

New Delhi: India has witnessed rapid growth in its road infrastructure in recent years, surpassing China to become the world’s second-largest road network after the United States. But the question arises: which country boasts the world’s longest straight road? The answer is Saudi Arabia. According to dangerousroads.org, Highway 85 in Saudi Arabia features an uninterrupted straight stretch of 822 km between Arar and Al Nairiyah in the desert, taking approximately nine hours to traverse. The entire highway spans 1,271 km, connecting Jubail on the Arabian Gulf to Qurayyat near the Jordanian border. Saudi Arabia is also home to the world’s second-longest straight road: Highway 10. This 256 km stretch in the Rub’ al Khali desert connects Harat to Al Batha and reportedly took around two ho...

New Delhi: Shares of state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) fell sharply in early trade today, amid the government’s stake sale in the company. On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), BHEL shares dropped nearly 6% to ₹259.30, after closing at ₹276.05 in the previous session and opening at ₹262. The government is selling up to 5% of its 63.17% holding in BHEL through an Offer for Sale (OFS), which is expected to raise ₹4,422 crore. The OFS has been priced at ₹254 per share, representing an 8% discount to the previous close. Under the offer, the government will first sell a 3% stake, with an option to sell an additional 2% if the issue is oversubscribed. The OFS opened today for non-retail investors, while retail investors can bid starting Thursday. BHEL’s financial performanc...

Mumbai: Shares of Silverline Technologies, a leading Indian software and technology consulting company, have been on a remarkable upward trajectory, hitting the upper circuit daily since 27 January 2026. In just one month, the stock has delivered an astounding 69.95% return to investors. The Reason Behind the Surge Silverline Technologies, previously known as Silverline Industries Limited, recently launched its AI-powered web platform “SilverAI” on 2 February 2026. The platform received an overwhelming response from users, registering over 24,000 users within a week. The company projects that 500,000 users will join the platform within 45 days. To attract users, Silverline plans to price its Pro membership at $9 per user per month, while offering free access to all users for the f...

New Delhi: A landmark real estate deal is in the works in Delhi as the bungalow of former Tehri Garhwal ruler, Maharaja Manujendra Shah, is reportedly going on sale for ₹1,000 crore. The palace-like property is located on Bhagwan Das Road and spans 3.2 acres in one of Delhi’s most prestigious neighborhoods. According to Economic Times, the prospective buyer is a well-known entrepreneur in the food and beverages sector, who previously purchased the first official residence of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for ₹1,100 crore. While the exact identity of the buyer remains undisclosed, a prominent law firm has issued a public notice on their behalf. Prime Location in Lutyens’ Zone The bungalow is situated in Delhi’s Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ), widely regarded as the city’s mo...

New Delhi: Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rise in early trade on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as strong buying momentum lifted bullion rates on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). The market opened with a major spike, with silver soaring by more than ₹8,000 per kg, while gold gained over ₹1,600 per 10 grams. Silver Price Today on MCX Silver futures for March 5 delivery closed in the previous session at ₹2,52,548 per kg. On Wednesday morning, it opened sharply higher at ₹2,57,938 per kg. In early trading, silver touched: High: ₹2,60,838 per kg Low: ₹2,57,938 per kg By 9:30 AM, silver was trading at around ₹2,60,000 per kg, up by ₹7,452 (2.95%), reflecting strong bullish sentiment. Gold Price Today on MCX Gold futures for April 2 delivery ended the previo...

New Delhi: In a development that has triggered fresh debate across the global technology sector, Mrinank Sharma, head of the Safeguards Research Team at AI developer company Anthropic, has resigned from his position while issuing a serious warning about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. Sharma announced his resignation on February 9 through a post on X (formerly Twitter). In his farewell message, he warned that the world is increasingly at risk due to the rapid rise of AI and other emerging crises. His remarks have intensified concerns about whether major technology companies are giving enough priority to ethics and safety. Warning on Ethics and Corporate Pressure In his parting note, Sharma suggested that in many organizations, ethical values often get overshadowed by...

New Delhi: A fresh development has emerged in the recently announced India-US trade deal, as the United States has reportedly made two significant changes to the official agreement details. The changes were made quietly through an updated fact sheet, indicating adjustments in the list of agricultural products and India’s proposed purchase commitments. Pulses Dropped from Food and Agricultural Products List The first major change is that the US has removed pulses (dal) from the list of food and agricultural products that were earlier mentioned as part of the trade arrangement. Previously, pulses were included among the items expected to benefit from tariff-related concessions under the deal. However, the revised statement no longer includes dal in the agriculture product list, rais...

New Delhi: Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. is preparing to launch an unusual and long-term fundraising initiative by issuing a 100-year bond, a move rarely seen in the technology sector. The company is aiming to raise a significant amount of capital to stay ahead in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) race and support its future expansion plans. This marks the first time in nearly three decades that a major tech firm has planned such a bond issue. The last notable instance was in 1996, when technology giant IBM issued a similar long-duration bond. Part of Alphabet’s First Pound-Denominated Debt Plan According to a report by the Financial Times, Alphabet’s proposed 100-year bond is part of its first attempt to raise debt in British pounds. Alongside this, the company is a...

New Delhi: The troubles of debt-hit industrialist Anil Ambani appear to be mounting further as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to him and his wife, former actress Tina Ambani, in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation. According to officials, the ED has asked both Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani to appear before the agency next week for questioning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Dates of Appearance Finalised Officials said Tina Ambani was earlier asked to appear before the agency on Monday, but she did not turn up. The ED has now directed her to appear on February 17, while Anil Ambani has been summoned to appear on February 18. Their statements will be recorded as part of the investigation. Case Linked to Luxury...