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Why Is Stock Market Rising Today? Know Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Rally On February 9

WHAT'S THE STORY?

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty kicked off the week on a firm footing, buoyed by the India–US trade framework announcement, supportive global cues, and robust quarterly earnings from State Bank

of India.

As of 9:15 am IST, the Nifty50 advanced 0.45% to 25,808.5, while the Sensex gained 0.5% to 83,995.64.

Stock Market: Sensex, Nifty decline; Tech stocks reeling under ‘Anthropic shock’

Indian equity markets saw a significant drop on February 12, 2026, with the Sensex falling 312.62 points and the Nifty declining 84.30 points. This decline was primarily driven by heavy losses in IT stocks, influenced by weak US market cues and rising crude oil prices, with analysts pointing to a prolonged struggle for tech stocks due to factors like the 'Anthropic shock' and the possibility of no near-term rate cuts by the Fed.

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India to get 'zero tariff' US textile deal: Piyush Goyal

india will soon have zero-tariff access to the us for textiles made with american cotton, according to union commerce minister piyush goyal. this trade deal includes duty benefits for imported us cotton yarn, with goyal assuring that india's agreement is being finalized and will offer significant export growth.

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BJD MP Sasmit Patra backs FTAs, calls for detailed parliamentary debate

bjd mp sasmit patra supports india’s ftas with the us, uk, and eu, advocating for a parliamentary discussion to include views from both ruling and opposition parties. this follows opposition protests against the india-us interim trade agreement, amid nationwide strikes opposing government policies. rahul gandhi criticized the deal, highlighting geopolitical concerns, while the agreement aims for reciprocal trade benefits.

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‘Amendments reflect shared understanding’: India on US fact sheet on trade deal

india's ministry of external affairs stated that amendments to a us fact sheet on a trade deal reflect a shared understanding between the two nations, with the february 7 joint statement remaining the framework for the interim agreement.

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Rupee falls 11 paise to 90.77 against US dollar in early trade

the rupee weakened against the US dollar due to caution surrounding the India-US trade framework. while initially seen as constructive, deeper analysis revealed ongoing US oversight, particularly on Russian energy imports, raising concerns about potential penalties. this, coupled with fluctuating global policy signals, has led the market to price in caution rather than celebration, despite some foreign investor inflows.

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SBI's Record Q3 Profit Fuels Stock Surge: Analysts Boost Price Targets to ₹1,300

sbi’s q3fy26 earnings reached a record ₹21,028 crore, a 24.5% year-on-year increase, surpassing expectations and boosting investor confidence. analysts have revised earnings estimates and price targets upwards, with some setting targets above ₹1,300. the bank’s stock surged, briefly hitting an all-time high and pushing its market cap past ₹10 trillion, solidifying its position as india’s fifth most valuable company.

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Retail Investor Holdings Hit 4-Year Low on NSE as Market Shifts

individual investors' direct stake in the indian stock market has hit a four-year low, reaching 7.25% in q3 fy26. volatility and disappointing returns, particularly in small and midcap stocks, led to net selling of ₹1,714 crore. hnis also saw a slight decrease. meanwhile, domestic institutional investors strengthened their dominance, reaching a record 18.72%.

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India Surges to 2nd Globally in Enterprise AI Use: A Deep Dive into Adoption and Risks

india is now a global ai powerhouse, ranking second only to the us in enterprise ai adoption. the nation has seen an astounding volume of ai transactions, accounting for nearly half of all ai activities in the asia-pacific region. while tech and communication lead, manufacturing, services, and finance are also embracing ai. however, a significant concern is 'shadow ai,' where unmonitored employee use of ai tools poses substantial security risks and data leak vulnerabilities.

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India to get 'zero tariff' US textile deal: Piyush Goyal

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SEBI halts new exchanges’ entry into equity options segment - Report | All you need to know

sebi has halted ncdex and mse from offering equity derivatives, mandating they first build robust share-trading businesses. the move reflects caution regarding india's booming derivatives market, where retail investor losses are significant. exchanges must now demonstrate sufficient cash market liquidity and upgrade technology before derivative trading is considered.

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