Sensex, Nifty trade nearly flat; IT index down 0.5 pc

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:44 AM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Indian equity markets opened the week almost flat with a mild negative bias on Monday, due to a weaker-than-expected earnings season and AI-led pressure on technology stocks.

FM Sitharaman to bolster economic ties with Norway, meet CEOs and investors

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was set to meet Jonas Ghar Store, Prime Minister of Norway, and hold bilateral meetings with Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg along with Minister for Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, it was announced on Monday.