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Education sector stock recovers from day’s low even as markets remain volatile, check details here

Education sector stock recovers from day’s low even as markets remain volatile, check details here

According to the BSE Analytics, the stock has delivered a return of 1216.30 per cent in five years and 177.87 per cent in three years. However, the stock has corrected 7.78 per cent on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, as against the dip of 1.14 per cent in the benchmark index. Mumbai: Shares of Shanti Educational Initiatives are in focus as the company has announced its financial results for the October-December quarter of the FY26. The stock opened gap down with a loss of 2.58 per cent at Rs 172 against the previous close of Rs 176.55 on the BSE.…
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Bharat Bandh tomorrow: Are banks open or closed on February 12? Check full details here

Bharat Bandh tomorrow: Are banks open or closed on February 12? Check full details here

Bank of Baroda and some other lenders have issued statements saying that they will try to keep services running smoothly, but customers may experience delays in cash withdrawals or check clearing. New Delhi: Several trade unions have called for a 'Bharat-Bandh' on February 12. The bandh has been organised in response to the Centreโ€™s labour reforms and broader economic policies. They argue that the recently introduced four labour codes weaken worker protections and reduce job security. Union representatives claim the changes give employers greater flexibility in hiring and dismissing employees, while diluting safeguards that previously protected workersโ€™ rights. Several bank…
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UP Budget 2026-27: Fiscal deficit capped at 3%, check 10 key highlights

UP Budget 2026-27: Fiscal deficit capped at 3%, check 10 key highlights

Skill development and job placement centres will be established in various districts under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. Separate centres will be set up for women to increase their participation in the workforce. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented the Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting what he described as "all-round development" achieved during the previous and current tenures of the Yogi Adityanath government. Stressing that the state government is always fully committed to fiscal management and debt control, Khanna said the capital expenditure in this Budget is 19.5 per cent. 1. Budget size: The…
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Rs 110 dividend: From Procter & Gamble Health to Gateway Distriparks, these stocks to trade ex-date soon

Rs 110 dividend: From Procter & Gamble Health to Gateway Distriparks, these stocks to trade ex-date soon

Among the companies that have announced dividends are Gateway Distriparks, Goldiam International, Procter & Gamble Health, POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment, Repco Home Finance and others. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices ended the last trading session with modest gains amid a lack of strong directional momentum. The Sensex closed higher by 208.17 points at 84,273.92, while the Nifty 50 added 67.85 points to settle at 25,935.15. Amid this, investors are always on the lookout for stocks that can help them earn some additional profit from their investment. There are several companies that announce dividend payout for their shareholders on a regular basis.…
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UP Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister tables budget with total outlay of Rs 9.12 lakh crore

UP Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister tables budget with total outlay of Rs 9.12 lakh crore

Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna has presented the Budget in the Assembly. According to the Finance Minister, MoUs worth approximately Rs 50 lakh crore have been signed, potentially creating approximately 1 million jobs. Lucknow: Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Wednesday presentedย the Budget 2026-27 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. While presenting the Budget, Khanna said that the per capita income is projected to reach Rs 1,20,000 in 2025-2026. He said that the government has succeeded in lifting approximately 60 million people out of multidimensional poverty in the state, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 2.24 per cent.ย "During the previous…
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Jewellery stock in focus as company’s net profit jumps 70%, check share price and other details

Jewellery stock in focus as company’s net profit jumps 70%, check share price and other details

The company posted a 73 per cent rise in nine-month profit to Rs 55.40 crore, with Q3 earnings up 69.5 per cent. The stock rallied nearly 9 per cent on strong volumes following earnings and a rating upgrade. Mumbai: Shares of Motisons Jewellers Ltd are in focus on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as the company has announced its quarterly results for the October-December quarter of the FY26. According to the information shared, the company's net profit in the quarter under consideration jumped by 69.5 per cent to Rs 25.94 crore. This was Rs 15.30 crore in the same quarter a…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 65 points, Nifty near 26,000, Titan among top gainers

Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 65 points, Nifty near 26,000, Titan among top gainers

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, market breadth was positive, with 1,905 stocks advancing against 420 stocks declining on the NSE. 88 stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green on Wednesday, February 10, 2026 amid strong global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 65.23ย  points to start the session at 84,339.15 the Nifty added 62.3 points to open at 25,997.45. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 84,273.92 and the Nifty 50 at 25,935.15. However, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the…
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LED display maker’s stock in focus post order win from India Railways, check full details here

LED display maker’s stock in focus post order win from India Railways, check full details here

As of early February 2026, the stock traded near Rs 40, with a 52-week range between Rs 33 and Rs 82, as investors evaluate the companyโ€™s results and electronics market prospects. Mumbai: Shares of MIC Electronics, a Hyderabad-based maker of LED display systems and electronic equipment, are in focus as the company has announced the receipt of a fresh contract valued at approximately Rs 1.46 crore from the Firozpur Division of Northern Railway. The stock opened in green at Rs 42.37 against the previous close of Rs 42.09 on the BSE. Later, it touched the intraday high of Rs 42.76…
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Auto stock surges 20% as stock markets trade in green, check share price and other details

Auto stock surges 20% as stock markets trade in green, check share price and other details

The company recently announced in an exchange filing that its board members will meet on February 11 to release its December quarter (Q3FY26) financial results. Mumbai: Shares of Pavna Industries Limited, a small-cap auto components and equipment manufacturer, rose sharply today, February 10, 2026. The stock opened at Rs 19.68 on the BSE against the previous close of Rs 19.29 and touched an intraday high of Rs 23.14, representing a gain of nearly 20 per cent to hit an upper circuit. The market cap of the company stood at Rs 322.87 crore.ย  At the time of writing the report, 66,440…
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EPFO update: New app to allow withdrawal through UPI – All you need to know

EPFO update: New app to allow withdrawal through UPI – All you need to know

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly launching a dedicated mobile app in April 2026 to enable direct EPF withdrawals via UPI. New Delhi: In a development that will impact lakhs of subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO, the Ministry of Labour is reportedly planning a new dedicated mobile application from April 2026. The new app will allow EPFO subscribers to withdraw their employees' provident fund (EPF) directly into their bank accounts through the UPI payment gateway. According to sources, the ministry is also working on a project where a certain proportion of the EPF will be frozen,…
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