21st February 2026
WEEKLY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
WEEKLY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- MF Update: SEBI Notifies Revamped Mutual Funds Regulations Effective April 2026
SEBI’s new Mutual Funds Regulations, 2026, overhaul expense structures for greater transparency and cost rationalization, with changes like performance-linked ratios starting April 1, 2026, benefiting investors through clearer charges and enhanced governance.
- Economy Update: Factory Activity Accelerates to Three-Month High in February
HSBC Flash Composite Output Index rose to 59.3 in February 2026 from 58.4 in January, driven by sharper manufacturing expansion while services held steady, signaling robust private sector momentum and positive growth outlook.
- Earnings Update: Nifty 50 Q3 Profit Growth Stabilizes at 7.5% YoY
Nifty 50 companies (overlapping Nifty 100) reported 7.5% year-on-year profit growth for Q3 ended December 2025, improving from prior quarters, indicating earnings stabilization and a positive outlook for 2026 equities.
- Corporate Trends: New RBI Norms Open $10-15 Billion M&A Funding Opportunity
RBI’s updated guidelines allow banks to fund up to 75% of acquisition costs with higher caps, creating a significant domestic financing avenue for M&A deals and boosting corporate activity.
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Particulars
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Price as on 20th Feb’ 2026
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Price as on 13th Feb’ 2026
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Change %
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S&P BSE Sensex
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₹ 82,626.76
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₹ 82,626.76
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0.23%
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Nifty 50
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₹ 25,571.25
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₹ 25,471.10
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0.39%
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Nasdaq
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$ 22,886.07
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$ 22,546.67
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1.51%
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Gold 999 (10 Gms)
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₹ 1,55,066
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₹ 1,52,765
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1.51%
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Silver 999 (1 Kg)
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₹ 2,50,314
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₹ 2,42,433
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3.25%
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Crude Oil
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$ 66.33
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$ 62.67
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5.84%
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USD INR
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₹ 90.9875
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₹ 90.6413
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-0.38%
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