Euphoria to exodus: Liquidity crunch, not earnings, hurt small, mid-caps more. And, there is more pain ahead.

Mid- and small-cap stocks have borne the brunt of the market correction in the last 12 months, witnessing deeper drawdowns and far greater volatility compared to their large-cap peers, a Mint analysis shows. Within the Nifty 50 stocks, 16 are

Sensex, Nifty Plunge on IT Selloff, Global Trade Worries

Indian stock markets face a sharp decline as Sensex and Nifty slump due to IT stock selloffs amid rising AI disruption fears and renewed global trade concerns. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty fell

Sensex gains 480 points as investors cheer US SC tariff verdict

Indian stock markets surged as Sensex and Nifty closed higher, driven by positive sentiment following the US Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs and gains in key sectors like PSU banks and auto. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Sensex and Nifty

Indian exports to attract 10 pc tariff in US for 150 days from Feb 24

Indian exporters face a shifting landscape as US tariffs are set to drop to 10% following a Supreme Court ruling, but uncertainty lingers over potential increases and long-term trade implications. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Key Points US tariffs on Indian exports

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses concerns over the impact of recent US tariff changes on the Indian economy, stating that the Commerce Ministry is actively reviewing the situation before further comment. Photograph: ANI Photo   Key Points Finance Minister Nirmala

Waaree Energies arm signs pact with ZFI for UP green hydrogen project

Waaree Energies Ltd on Monday, February 23, said its wholly owned subsidiary, Waaree Clean Energy Solutions has signed an “Electrolyzer-as-a-Service” (EaaS) agreement with ZFI for a 2.5 MW electrolyzer project in Uttar Pradesh. The agreement is part of ZFI’s green

Kiaasa Retail IPO GMP signals 20% listing pop: Check subscription status on Day 1, price band and other details

Kiaasa Retail IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Kiaasa Retail, an Indian fashion brand, kicked off for bidding on Monday, February 23. The SME IPO will be open till Wednesday, February 25. Kiaasa Retail IPO price band has been

A K Bhattacharya: Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

After years of rapid expansion, the Centre’s capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Union government capital expenditure growth slows sharply to 4.2% in 2025-2026.

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to drive global economic growth while cautioning about the significant risks of job displacement and financial instability that must be addressed proactively. Photograph: Carla Carniel/Reuters Key Points IMF’s

Why India equity markets are likely to remain volatile next week

Indian equity markets are predicted to experience volatility in the coming week, influenced by domestic economic data, F&O expiry, US tariff policies, and escalating US-Iran Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Key Points Indian equity markets are expected to remain volatile due to