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5 reasons why tech stocks are falling today: Nifty IT Index down 2%; LTIMindtree, Infosys plunge nearly 3% each

Why IT stocks are falling today, Nifty IT index, Infosys share price drop

Silver Price Today in India Live, February 18

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MCX Silver Rate LIVE: MCX Silver Futures surge over 3%; analysts say ‘Chinese New Year inflection point’

Infosys share price today, Infosys AI strategy, IT stocks to buy 2026

Infosys plunges 2%: Motilal Oswal, Nuvama see upto 36% upside on AI gameplan, 170 million new job prediction

China-made viral Robodog missing from Galgotias University stall at India AI Impact Summit, asked to vacate Expo: Report

China-made viral robodog missing from Galgotias University stall at India AI Impact Summit, asked to vacate Expo: Report

3 Jefferies ‘Buy’ recommendations: Why Go Digit, KFin Tech, and Infosys offer up to 38% upside

Why was YouTube down? Google issues statement as nearly 340,000 users flag glitches

Warren Buffett’s last bet as CEO was on journalism: The Apple trade-off revealed

Meet T20 US cricket team: NRI techies are giant killers, India should own

Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu reveals 5-step plan to prevent AI from replacing white-collar jobs; says he’s in stage 1, 2

Brothers from Bihar build world’s first AI startup that doubled ARR from $50M to $100M in 30 days

T20 World Cup

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SA
 5/0 (1.2) 

vs

UAE

122/6 (20.0)

South Africa need 118 runs in 112 balls at 6.32 rpo

PAK v NAM18 Feb,15:00, Colombo

IND v NED18 Feb,19:00, Ahmedabad

‘LPG subsidy transfer: Centre’s savings not more than Rs 143 cr, while it claims Rs 12,700 cr’

Europe’s €800 billion defence ReARM: 3 Indian defence stocks poised for export surge

ICICI vs. HSBC vs. Nippon: Which value fund to consider in 2026

MARKETS

MCX silver rally boosts silver ETFs as gold gains

Silver outpaces Gold — MCX, COMEX rally lift ETFs across the board

Goldman Sachs Buy on LG Electronics India with 15% upside

LG Electronics India: 4 reasons why Goldman Sachs predicts 15% upside potential

Silver Rate Today: Check 1 gm, 10gm Silver Price in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad

Silver Rate Today 18th February 2026: Silver is up by 2.96%; check prices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad

Gold Rate Today: Check 22, 24 Carat Gold Price in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Dubai

Gold Rate Today 18th February 2026: Gold is up by 1.03%; check prices in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru

Gold, silver steady in early trade: China’s Lunar New Year holiday weigh on demand (Source: Bloomberg)

Gold, silver steady in early trade: China’s Lunar New Year holiday weigh on demand

Ola Electric share price chart on a digital screen showing a 4.5 percent surge alongside an overlay of the Bombay High Court at Goa building.

Ola Electric surges 4% after High Court stays Bhavish Aggarwal’s arrest warrant

T20 WORLD CUP 2026

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43 minutes agoFebruary 18, 2026

Pakistan vs Namibia Live Score, T20 World Cup: Salman Ali Agha’s men in must-win territory

India's Super 8 schedule in T20 World Cup- Date, time, venue, tickets- All you need to know

India’s Super 8 schedule in T20 World Cup- Date, time, venue, tickets- All you need to know

IND vs NED Live Streaming: How to watch India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 match

India vs Netherlands, T20 World Cup prediction: Can the Dutch challenge the co-hosts in Ahmedabad?

India vs Netherlands, T20 World Cup prediction: Can the Dutch challenge the co-hosts in Ahmedabad?

Pakistan vs Namibia, T20 World Cup prediction: Can Namibia spoil Men in Green's party?

Pakistan vs Namibia, T20 World Cup prediction: Can Namibia spoil Men in Green’s party?

PAK vs NAM Live Streaming: How to watch Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026 match

SA vs UAE Live Streaming: How to watch South Africa vs United Arab Emirates T20 World Cup match

South Africa vs UAE, T20 World Cup prediction: Can United Arab Emirates spring a surprise against the Proteas?

South Africa vs UAE, T20 World Cup prediction: Can United Arab Emirates spring a surprise against the Proteas?

Australia out of T20 World Cup 2026

Australia out of T20 World Cup Super 8 race — A first for 2021 Champions in 17 years

Who is Yuvraj Samra? 19-year-old Canadian batter becomes youngest centurion in T20 World Cup

Fixture Results

SA

Match 34

18 Feb,11:00 AM | Delhi

UAE

PAK

Match 35

18 Feb,3:00 PM | Colombo

NAM

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Points Table

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B
C
D

Team

M

W

L

N/R

NRR

PTS

India

3

3

0

0

+3.050

6

USA

USA

4

2

2

0

+0.788

4

Pakistan

3

2

1

0

-0.403

4

Netherlands

3

1

2

0

-1.352

2

Namibia

NAM

3

0

3

0

-2.443

0

Team

M

W

L

N/R

NRR

PTS

Sri Lanka

3

3

0

0

+2.462

6

Zimbabwe

ZIM

3

2

0

1

+1.984

5

Ireland

IRE

4

1

2

1

+0.150

3

Australia

3

1

2

0

+0.414

2

Oman

OMA

3

0

3

0

-4.546

0

Team

M

W

L

N/R

NRR

PTS

West Indies

WI

3

3

0

0

+1.820

6

England

4

3

1

0

+0.201

6

Scotland

SCO

4

1

3

0

+0.184

2

Italy

ITA

3

1

2

0

-0.588

2

Nepal

NEP

4

1

3

0

-1.349

2

Team

M

W

L

N/R

NRR

PTS

South Africa

3

3

0

0

+1.477

6

New Zealand

4

3

1

0

+1.227

6

Afghanistan

3

1

2

0

-0.215

2

United Arab Emirates

UAE

3

1

2

0

-0.797

2

Canada

CAN

3

0

3

0

-1.865

0

IPO NEWS

upcoming IPO, PhonePe, PhonePe Vs Paytm, PhonePe IPO news 2026

Fintech face-off: Could PhonePe’s listing trigger a Paytm re-rating?

NSE IPO latest news, NSE IPO approval, National Stock Exchange IPO update

Is the NSE IPO finally nearing the ‘execution phase’? 5 must-know details for every investor

Aye Finance listing, Aye Finance IPO listing today, Aye Finance share price, Aye Finance GMP today

Aye Finance opens at slight discount: Shares list at Rs 126/share; slides 4% in early trade

Fractal Analytics IPO subscription details for Day 1

Highlights: Fractal Analytics fails to hold ground after muted debut, closes day 1 down 6%

Upcoming IPO February 2026, IPO Feb 16-20, upcoming IPO this week

Upcoming IPO Feb 16-20: Only one mainboard issue to open; Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance listing

NSE, NSE IPO, NSE IPO 2026, NSE IPO date, NSE IPO latest news

When is the NSE IPO likely? What’s the right strategy for investors as unlisted prices peak

Aye Finance Allotment Status: How to check status on BSE, NSE, Kfin Technologies (Source: Canva)

Aye Finance Allotment Status: How to check status on BSE, NSE, Kfin Technologies

Fractal Analytics IPO allotment status today, Fractal IPO allotment link MUFG Intime, check Fractal Analytics IPO allotment status online

LIVE: Fractal Analytics IPO allotment today – Here's how to check status online

NSE IPO latest news, NSE IPO approval, National Stock Exchange IPO update

After 10-year delay, NSE IPO back on track: Unlisted shares zoom to 6-month highs

Fractal Analytics IPO last day, Fractal Analytics IPO GMP today, Fractal Analytics IPO subscription status

Fractal Analytics IPO final day: AI hype fades and GMP collapses – Why are experts raising valuation concerns?

Listing Soon IPOs

India AI Impact Summit: Pichai meets PM Modi; global AI governance in focus

India AI Impact Summit: Pichai meets PM Modi; global AI governance in focus

Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the Global AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit, which started on February 16, aims to bring together global leaders to discuss the transformative potential of AI and its alignment with India’s national vision of “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” (welfare for all, happiness for all).

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PERSONAL FINANCE

PM RAHAT Scheme: Rs 1.5 lakh cashless cover for road accident victims — know what's covered and how claim works

PM RAHAT Scheme: Rs 1.5 lakh cashless cover for road accident victims — know what’s covered and how claim works

Multi asset funds outperform most equity categories in 1, 3 and 5 years

Multi asset funds top 1, 3 and 5-year return charts, leave most equity categories behind

Why value funds are outperforming growth and the 3 top schemes to watch. (AI generated image from Gemini)

ICICI vs. HSBC vs. Nippon: Which value fund to consider in 2026

8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor of 3.25 may raise minimum salary to Rs 58,500 — what employees can expect

8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor of 3.25 may raise minimum salary to Rs 58,500 — what employees can expect

Mutual Fund Sector Shines: Complaints Plunge 43% Even as Investor Folios Cross 270 Million

MF industry see over 40% drop in complaints

EPFO to Decide FY26 Interest Rate on March 2

EPFO to meet on March 2 to decide interest rates for FY26

Precious Metals

Money Insights

Why value funds are outperforming growth and the 3 top schemes to watch. (AI generated image from Gemini)

ICICI vs. HSBC vs. Nippon: Which value fund to consider in 2026

High Return Mutual Funds: 10 Warning Signs Investors Should Not Ignore (Source: AI)

High Return Mutual Funds: 10 Warning Signs Investors Should Not Ignore

Why new investors are mistaking luck for risk tolerance. (AI generated image from Gemini)

The ‘crorepati’ mirage: Why your excel sheet projections are about to hit a wall

Bridging the gap between investment strategy and investor behavior. (AI generated image from Gemini)

SIP inflows hit Rs 31,000 crore: Here is why your behaviour, not the market, is your biggest portfolio risk

MF Central Explained: How Mutual Fund Investors Could Simplify Tax Reporting in 2026 (Source: AI)

MF Central Explained: How Mutual Fund Investors Could Simplify Tax Reporting in 2026

How to Evaluate a Mutual Fund NFO in 2026: A Smart Investor’s Framework (Source: AI)

How to Evaluate a Mutual Fund NFO in 2026: A Smart Investor’s Framework

Opportunities Abroad

EU visa policy, Multiple-Entry Visas, Indian Travellers to EU, Schengen visa, Schengen areas

European Commission proposes new EU visa strategy with longer multiple-entry visas: What’s for Indian travellers

Express Entry draw latest, permanent residence invitations, CEC Express Entry Draw, PR invitations, foreign workers, latest CEC draw,

6,000 foreign workers wake up to Canada PR good news in latest Express Entry draw

What happens when a green card holder marries a H-1B visa holder? Immigration Attorney explains

Canada releases Express Entry draw results in a surprise move

H-1B Visa, H-1B Visa fee, H-1B $100,000 fee, H-1B cap season 2027, $100,000 H-1B petition fee

H-1B Visa $100K Toll: Why US employers may still pay big for foreign skills

SAVE ACT, SAVE ACT eligibility, SAVE ACT conditions, SAVE ACT proof of citizenship, US citizenship, SAVE ACT voting

SAVE Act Redefines Voter Eligibility: Are green card holders eligible to vote?

US News

Falling International Students Push Texas Uni Into $45M Deficit

Texas university hit with $45M deficit as international student numbers plunge amid visa crackdown

Trump immigration approval ratings

Do Americans approve Trump’s immigration policies? Poll reveals shocking response

Marco Rubio US visa warning

‘US will take your visa’: Marco Rubio repeats severe warning to foreign visitors

Nearly Half of Recent Graduates Underemployed as Crisis-Level Rates Return

US College Underemployment Hits 42.5% as first-job prospects weaken

Potential US Capitol shooting plot averted

US Capitol shooting threat averted? Cops arrest Georgia teen with loaded shotgun, gas mask

‘Man of peace,’ Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif hails Trump as peacemaker in Indo-Pak conflict - Here’s all he said at UNGA speech

Pakistan spent record money on US lobbying firms before Operation Sindoor, has now cut ties: Report

Top Voices

Bharath Shankar, Co-Founder & Chief Product and Engineering Officer, Gnani.AI

‘Global models lack support for low-resource local languages’: Gnani.AI’s Bharath Shankar

Mihir Shukla, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Automation Anywhere

‘Adopting AI is essential – there’s no room for delay’: Mihir Shukla, co-founder, CEO & chairman, Automation Anywhere

Ashwini Vaishnaw on India’s Strategy to Scale Compute and Sovereignty at the AI Impact Summit 2026

FE Exclusive | ‘New Delhi Summit will position AI as a development tool,’ says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Sanjay Sharma, MD & CEO, Orkla India

‘We are steadily scaling convenience foods’: Sanjay Sharma, MD & CEO, Orkla India

Sanjay Sharma MD & CEO I Orkla India

BUSINESS

EU visa policy, Multiple-Entry Visas, Indian Travellers to EU, Schengen visa, Schengen areas

Investing Abroad

European Commission proposes new EU visa strategy with longer multiple-entry visas: What’s for Indian travellers

Yotta to build one of Asia’s largest AI hubs - Deploy Nvidia chips, invest over $2 billion

Yotta to build one of Asia’s largest AI hubs – Deploy Nvidia chips, invest over $2 billion

Express Entry draw latest, permanent residence invitations, CEC Express Entry Draw, PR invitations, foreign workers, latest CEC draw,

Investing Abroad

6,000 foreign workers wake up to Canada PR good news in latest Express Entry draw

Southern Railways update

Southern Railway revises Beach–Tambaram suburban operations as Egmore redevelopment begins

Infosys Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Salil Parekh

Infosys targets AI revenue of $300-400 bn till 2030: CEO Salil Parekh

AI deals

AI deals signal structural shift in IT services model

Bharath Shankar, Co-Founder & Chief Product and Engineering Officer, Gnani.AI

‘Global models lack support for low-resource local languages’: Gnani.AI’s Bharath Shankar

Mihir Shukla, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Automation Anywhere

‘Adopting AI is essential – there’s no room for delay’: Mihir Shukla, co-founder, CEO & chairman, Automation Anywhere

India-France Ties Upgraded; 30,000 Indian Students Target, Visa-Free Transit Announced

France announces visa-free transit facility, to welcome 30,000 Indian students: Modi-Macron meet takeaways

Economy

Indian Refiners Pivot to Moderate $6-8/bbl Margins Under New US Trade Reality

Oil firms’ refinery margins may cool to $6-8 per barrel

India Emerges as Key Winner in EU Leather Market as Trade Pact Slashes Tariffs to Zero: CareEdge

India emerges principal gainer among leather exporters to EU: CareEdge

Maharashtra Launches GROW Pilot Project to Secure Welfare and Healthcare for Migrant Sugarcane Cutters

Pilot to protect migrant sugarcane cutters in Maharashtra

India’s Agri Exports Hit $21 Billion as Record Buffalo Meat Sales Offset Falling Rice Shipments

Farm and processed food exports rise a modest 3.3% in April-January

AI won’t kill jobs but will change them, says Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok

UNESCO flags inclusion, governance gaps in India’s AI readiness

US to Slash Reciprocal Tariffs to 18%

US may bring down reciprocal tariffs this week: Commerce Secretary

TECHNOLOGY

China-made viral Robodog missing from Galgotias University stall at India AI Impact Summit, asked to vacate Expo: Report

China-made viral robodog missing from Galgotias University stall at India AI Impact Summit, asked to vacate Expo: Report

Google announces I/O 2026 dates as CEO Sundar Pichai visits India for AI Impact Summit, Gemini AI, Android 17 and more to expect

Google announces I/O 2026 dates as CEO Sundar Pichai visits India for AI Impact Summit, key announcements expected

Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi

India AI Impact Summit: Pichai meets PM Modi; global AI governance in focus

BRAND STORIES

‘If (brands) don’t use the new methods, they get taken apart’: Martin Sorrell, founder and executive chairman, S4 Capital

India-Pakistan match

India-Pak Showdown: U-turn triggers ad up-turn

Blogger’s Park: Small rooms, big wins

LIFESTYLE

China-made viral Robodog missing from Galgotias University stall at India AI Impact Summit, asked to vacate Expo: Report

China-made viral robodog missing from Galgotias University stall at India AI Impact Summit, asked to vacate Expo: Report

Worm Moon 2026 date and time

Worm Moon 2026 date, timings and Blood Moon Eclipse: When and where to watch

Google announces I/O 2026 dates as CEO Sundar Pichai visits India for AI Impact Summit, Gemini AI, Android 17 and more to expect

Google announces I/O 2026 dates as CEO Sundar Pichai visits India for AI Impact Summit, key announcements expected

Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi

India AI Impact Summit: Pichai meets PM Modi; global AI governance in focus

Sundar Pichai Narendra Modi

‘Very warm welcome as always,’ says Google CEO Sundar Pichai, meets PM Modi ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026 keynote

o romeo box office collection

Shahid Kapoor-Tripti Dimri’s O’Romeo crosses Rs 40 crore at the box office

JOBS & CAREER

Delhi University bans protests and public gatherings for one month after UGC-related unrest

Delhi University bans protests and public gatherings for one month after UGC-related unrest

UP Board Exams 2026 to begin from Feb 18: Check timings, key instructions and updated guidelines

ISB tops FT Global MBA rankings for the sixth year in a row for Indian B Schools

SPORTS

South Africa vs UAE T20 World Cup 2026 Preview, Weather & Pitch Report

South Africa vs United Arab Emirates T20 World Cup 2026: Check weather-pitch report, probable playing 11, and more

Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2026: All you need to know about Colombo’s weather, probable playing 11 and pitch report

Gavaskar, Kapil Dev join global appeal for ‘immediate medical care’ for Imran Khan: ‘Rivalry ends when the stumps are drawn’

EXPRESS DRIVES

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Launched at ₹10.99 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki prices e Vitara at Rs 10.99 Lakh under BaaS model

SUV makers seek relaxation under CAFE-3 norms after opposing small-car relief

Maruti to roll out dedicated EV line at Gujarat plant by July

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10 ‘Buy’ recommendations by Motilal Oswal, with up to 50% upside potential

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Green card holders returning to the US are facing scrutiny and even denial of entry after foreign travel

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From Coal India, IIFL Finance, TCS, to REC – Here are 10 stocks to watch

FE PRINT

New Oilfield Laws and the Hunt for a ‘Guyana-scale’ Discovery in the Andamans

India needs big oil moment

New Sebi Ombudsperson to Act as Binding Authority for Investor Grievances

The ombudsperson’s revival

India Pivot from "Tariff Shock" to Mega-FTAs with US and EU as Global Trade Orders Shift

India’s FTAs will work better than before

India Emerges as Key Winner in EU Leather Market as Trade Pact Slashes Tariffs to Zero: CareEdge

India emerges principal gainer among leather exporters to EU: CareEdge

Maharashtra Launches GROW Pilot Project to Secure Welfare and Healthcare for Migrant Sugarcane Cutters

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India’s Agri Exports Hit $21 Billion as Record Buffalo Meat Sales Offset Falling Rice Shipments

Farm and processed food exports rise a modest 3.3% in April-January

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Pravina Deshpande dies at 60: Industry mourns actress’ death due to blood cancer

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Bharat1 startup to build world’s first AI city focused on people in Bengaluru

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max expected India price, launch date, battery, processor, design, display

AI won’t replace humans, but will change jobs: Raj Koneru, CEO & founder of Kore.ai

India focused on practical applications of AI to solve population-scale challenges: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

A tattoo worth more than Rs 5 lakh: Closer look at Hardik Pandya’s gift-in-ink to Mahieka

BAFTA 2026: Alia Bhatt to present awards alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink

Apple iOS 27 update explained: Eligible iPhones, expected features, release date and more

Wordle February 18 answer: Ultimate guide to solve today’s puzzle

NYT Connections February 18, 2026 hints and answers: Here is everything you need to solve the puzzle

IMD weather today: Yellow alert for Delhi; rain, thunderstorms likely in northwest India

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G review: Battery life and design take the spotlight

DigiLocker, ePathshala to UMANG: Top 5 free government apps students must download for enhanced productivity

Markets muted: Nifty above 25,700, Sensex flat; Kwality Walls falls another 5%

Why was Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal issued an arrest warrant? High Court steps in