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Bharti Airtel shares upgrade 3% after 6-day decline on 5G partnership with Ericsson

Bharti Airtel shares upgrade 3% after 6-day decline on 5G partnership with Ericsson

Bharti Airtel shares jumped nearly 3% on the NSE during intraday trade on February 25 to hit ₹1,649.15, snapping a six-day losing streak. The rally came after the telecom giant announced a partnership with Ericsson to deploy 5G core solutions that support its transition to a full-scale 5G standalone (SA) network over time.In an exchange filing, Airtel said, "This collaboration will enable Airtel to seamlessly transition to a commercially live, full-scale 5G standalone network, delivering high-end 5G capabilities to customers."The deal will see Ericsson deploy its signalling controller solutions as well as 5G standalone-enabled charging and policy solutions within Airtel's…
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M&M shares inflation nearly 2% as Jefferies maintains ‘buy’ call, sees over 50% gain

M&M shares inflation nearly 2% as Jefferies maintains ‘buy’ call, sees over 50% gain

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra surged in morning trade on February 24, recovering from a sharp 6 percent drop in the previous session to rise nearly 2 percent to Rs 2,712. The surge came after Jefferies reaffirmed its 'buy' rating, setting a target price that indicates significant upside from current levels. With a price target of Rs 4,075, the international brokerage estimates a staggering 52.6 percent upside potential from the last close of Rs 2,669 on the National Stock Exchange. M&M shares witnessed the biggest single-day fall in nearly 7 months during the previous session. Analysts at Jefferies view the…
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JSW Infrastructure shares increase 9% after Motilal Oswal picks it as top pick in ports sector

JSW Infrastructure shares increase 9% after Motilal Oswal picks it as top pick in ports sector

Shares of JSW Infrastructure jumped 9 percent to Rs 260 on February 21 afternoon. It has gained for the second consecutive session after domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal picked the stock as a 'top pick' in the ports sector. The brokerage has set a target price of Rs 330, which implies a 39 percent upside potential from its last close price of Rs 238 on the National Stock Exchange. JSW Infrastructure shares have gained 11 percent this week. India's ports sector handles 95 percent of the country's export volume and 70 percent of its export value, with Motilal Oswal forecasting…
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Bandhan Bank shares surge 5% after CLSA upgrades stock; see latest target price

Bandhan Bank shares surge 5% after CLSA upgrades stock; see latest target price

Bandhan Bank shares surged 5% in early trade on Friday after global brokerage firm CLSA upgraded the stock to ‘High-Concept Outperform’, estimating a massive upside potential of 61%.CLSA sets a price target of Rs 220 for the stock, supported largely by the lender’s outperformance compared to peers in the current MFI (Micro Finance Institution) cycle. The MFI sector has been grappling with persistent challenges and constraints over the last five-six months, resulting in a significant deterioration in asset quality.Going forward, CLSA believes that the Indian microfinance sector will recover from bad to less bad in a few quarters and from…
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MLA Akhil Gogoi expelled from Assam Assembly

MLA Akhil Gogoi expelled from Assam Assembly

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi was expelled from the Assam Legislative Assembly after raising allegations of corruption in the Jal Jeevan Mission related to Guwahati's water supply.Gogoi accused individuals of misappropriating funds and demanded a high-level probe into the alleged irregularities. He further claimed that a minister, agitated by his remarks, resorted to a personal attack, which ultimately led to his expulsion from the House.
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Assam Assembly adjourned thrice; ruling, opposition members create noisy scenes

Assam Assembly adjourned thrice; ruling, opposition members create noisy scenes

 Assam Assembly was adjourned thrice on Wednesday when both the ruling and opposition members demanded discussions on various issues by suspending other routine businesses of the day. The opposition brought four adjournment motions, while the treasury bench sought a discussion on a recent report on APSC cash-for-job scam. The adjournment motions were on coal mine tragedy of Umrangso by the Congress, coal and other syndicate by CPI (M), alleged torture of Indian citizens in a detention centre by AIUDF and the cash-for-job scam in Assam Public Service Commission by Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi.
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Swiggy shares jump 7% during intraday

Swiggy shares jump 7% during intraday

Shares of foodtech giant Swiggy jumped nearly 7% to Rs 370.90 during the intraday trading session on the BSE today (February 19).The surge in its share price coincided with a surge in the broader market. The Sensex is up 0.068% at 76,018.91, while the Nifty is volatile and is trading 0.020% lower at 22,940.65 at 11:11 am.With the surge in Swiggy's share price, its market capitalisation reached Rs 83,576 crore at the time of writing and over 1 crore volumes had been traded by then.The stock has closed in the green in three of the last five sessions. Swiggy had…
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Sarbananda Sonowal flags off new waterways terminal in Assam

Sarbananda Sonowal flags off new waterways terminal in Assam

 Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday inaugurated an Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) on Brahmaputra in Assam's Jogighopa, aiming to function as a crucial point in the waterways connecting Bhutan and Bangladesh. At a function at Jogighopa in Bongaigaon district, the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister dedicated the terminal to the people of the nation in the presence of Bhutan Minister of Industries, Commerce and Employment Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, an official release said. "Marking the occasion, two ships and two barges carrying coal and chips were flagged off to Bangladesh by the Union minister," it added. "The Inland Water Transport (IWT)…
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Assam CM apprises Home Minister Amit Shah of preparations for mega business summit in state

Assam CM apprises Home Minister Amit Shah of preparations for mega business summit in state

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday and apprised him of the measures taken to ensure the success of the upcoming mega business summit in Guwahati.  The two-day "Advantage Assam 2.0" summit will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25. The chief minister briefed the home minister about the steps taken by his government to make the business summit a success in terms of participation, both domestically and internationally, as well as attracting investments in key sectors, an official release said.
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Japan Launches Space Mining Initiative

Japan Launches Space Mining Initiative

Japan has announced a groundbreaking space mining initiative to extract resources such as rare metals and water from asteroids and the moon. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will collaborate with private companies to develop space mining technology. The project aims to secure critical materials for Japan’s high-tech industries and future space exploration missions. Experts believe space mining could become a multibillion-dollar industry in the coming decades. Japan hopes to lead this new frontier, ensuring access to resources that are essential for global technological advancements.
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