Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty up; Asian markets in green; BS Manthan concludes today

Stock Market LIVE on February 25, 2026: GIFT Nifty futures pointed to a firm start for India's benchmark equity indices on Wednesday, tracking strong global cues SI Reporter New Delhi Stock Market LIVE on Wednesday, February 25, 2026: GIFT Nifty futures indicated a positive start for the benchmark Indian equity indices on Wednesday amid buoyant global cues. At 6:52 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 69 points higher at 25,669, indicating a favourable start for domestic markets. BS Manthan concludes today The third edition of Business Standard Manthan, the annual thought leaders’ summit, concludes today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event brings together 40 leaders from diverse fields for fireside chats and panel discussions. Key speakers today include Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa (Government of India), among others. Global markets Among global peers, markets across the Asia-Pacific region traded higher on Wednesday, following a tech-led rally on Wall Street as concerns over artificial intelligence-driven disruption in certain industries eased. Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 1.17 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.84 per cent, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.97 per cent. Overnight in the US, Wall Street's major indices closed higher on Tuesday, led by technology stocks as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence outweighed worries about potential disruption from the emerging technology. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.76 per cent, the broader S&P 500 added 0.77 per cent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.05 per cent. FII, DII activity In the institutional activity segment, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) net sold shares worth ₹707.84 crore. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares worth ₹4,040.56 crore on February 24. IPOs today The primary markets are expected to remain abuzz today. In the mainline segment, Omnitech Engineering IPO opens for public subscription today, while PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery IPO enters the second day of subscription. Further, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions IPO and Shree Ram Twistex IPO enter the final day of their subscription window. Gaudium IVF & Women Health IPO, meanwhile, will see the basis of allotment of its equity shares. In the SME segment, Yaap Digital IPO opens for subscription today. The public offerings of Accord Transformer & Switchgear, Mobilise App Lab, and Kiaasa Retail are set to enter the final day of subscription. Further, the basis of allotment of Manilam Industries India IPO shares is likely to get finalised today. Commodity corner Oil prices traded on a mixed note on Wednesday. Brent crude was down 1.01 per cent at $70.77 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading 0.67 per cent higher at $66.07 per barrel. Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks to Watch today: RIL, Schaeffler, Aditya Infotech, Hindalco Stock Market LIVE Updates: RIL, Schaeffler, Aditya Infotech, Hindalco, Aditya Infotech, Dr Reddy's Labs, Lupin, Eris Lifesciences, and Waaree Energies are among few stocks that will be in focus. READ MORE Stock Market LIVE Updates: 'Markets sentiment stays subdued amid persistent US–Iran geopolitical tensions' Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian equity markets are likely to see a flat to mildly positive start, tracking a modest overnight recovery on Wall Street and a constructive tone across Asian markets in early trade. However, the overall undertone is expected to remain cautious, as sentiment stays subdued amid persistent US–Iran geopolitical tensions and firm crude oil prices, which continue to pose a macroeconomic challenge for India. At the same time, ongoing concerns around AI-driven disruptions in global technology stocks are weighing on broader risk appetite. While the rebound in overseas markets offers some comfort heading into the open, geopolitical tensions, fresh tariff-related uncertainty following the US Supreme Court’s rejection of President Trump’s earlier reciprocal tariffs, and lingering AI-led concerns are likely to keep sentiment guarded at higher levels. Views by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,61,790, silver price falls ₹100 to ₹2,84,900 Stock Market LIVE Updates: The price of 24-carat gold rose ₹10 in early trade on Wednesday, with ten grams of the precious metal trading at ₹1,61,790, according to the GoodReturns website. The price of silver fell ₹100, with one kilogram of the precious metal selling at ₹2,84,900. The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,48,310. READ MORE Stock Market LIVE Updates: US imposes 126% initial duty on Indian solar imports over subsidy concerns Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Trump administration set preliminary duties of 126 per cent on solar imports from India after determining the country unfairly subsidised manufacturing. The US Commerce Department also set initial duties from 86 per cent to 143 per cent for Indonesia and 81 per cent for Laos. The rates are based on a determination of foreign subsidies that the US says allowed exporters from the countries to undercut products from domestic solar producers. READ MORE Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oil prices trade mixed Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oil prices traded on a mixed note on Wednesday. Brent crude was down 1.01 per cent at $70.77 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading 0.67 per cent higher at $66.07 per barrel. Stock Market LIVE Updates: US imposes new 10% global tariff starting Tues after Supreme Court verdict Stock Market LIVE Updates: The United States imposed a new tariff from Tuesday of 10 per cent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US Customs and Border Protection said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15 per cent he promised a day later. READ MORE Stock Market LIVE Updates: IPO Corner Stock Market LIVE Updates: The primary markets are expected to remain abuzz today. In the mainline segment, Omnitech Engineering IPO opens for public subscription today, while PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery IPO enters the second day of subscription. Further, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions IPO and Shree Ram Twistex IPO enter the final day of their subscription window. Gaudium IVF & Women Health IPO, meanwhile, will see the basis of allotment of its equity shares. In the SME segment, Yaap Digital IPO opens for subscription today. The public offerings of Accord Transformer & Switchgear, Mobilise App Lab, and Kiaasa Retail are set to enter the final day of subscription. Further, the basis of allotment of Manilam Industries India IPO shares is likely to get finalised today. Stock Market LIVE Updates: FII turned net sellers Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the institutional activity segment, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) net sold shares worth ₹707.84 crore. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares worth ₹4,040.56 crore on February 24. Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asain markets trade higher Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among global peers, markets across the Asia-Pacific region traded higher on Wednesday, following a tech-led rally on Wall Street as concerns over artificial intelligence-driven disruption in certain industries eased. Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 1.17 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.84 per cent, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.97 per cent. Stock Market LIVE Updates: Wall Street ends higher Stock Market LIVE Updates: Overnight in the US, Wall Street's major indices closed higher on Tuesday, led by technology stocks as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence outweighed worries about potential disruption from the emerging technology. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.76 per cent, the broader S&P 500 added 0.77 per cent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.05 per cent. Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel First Published: Feb 25 2026 | 7:21 AM IST