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1. BSE shares slump 9% after NSE shifts F&O expiry days to Monday  The Economic Times
2. BSE share price tumbles 8%; here's why  Upstox
3. NSE expiry day change: Is one expiry day for all exchanges the answer?  CNBCTV18
4. BSE stock crumbles 9% as NSE shifts expiry day to Monday  Moneycontrol
5. BSE shares tank 9% today, stock crash 35% in six weeks; here's why  Business Today

1. Routes to be avoided amid Punjab farmers protest in Chandigarh  The Tribune India
2. Why Punjab govt has detained farmer leaders, explains Aman Arora  The Tribune India
3. ‘Chandigarh Chalo’ protest: As farmers head out from Punjab, police block entry into city  The Indian Express
4. Farm Leaders In Police Custody Ahead Of Punjab Protest, Congress Moves In  NDTV
5. Punjab farmers, CM face-off ahead of protests  The Hindu

Shares of Biocon Ltd today rallied 3% to a day’s high of Rs 324.50 on the BSE on Wednesday after the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Biocon Pharma, received final approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for two key cancer drugs—Lenalidomide and Dasatinib.Lenalidomide, approved in multiple strengths, is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphoma and anaemia related to myelodysplastic syndromes. Dasatinib, available in six dosage forms, is used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia (Ph+CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph+ALL). The approvals strengthen Biocon’s complex generics portfolio and enhance its presence in the U.S. oncology market.The company also received tentative FDA approval for its ANDA for Rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and to reduce stroke risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.Biocon’s stock closed 3.3% lower on Tuesday at Rs 314.80 on the BSE. The stock has declined 17.03% over the past six months but remains up 12.87% over the last year. In the past week, shares have dropped nearly 2%.Bengaluru-based Biocon Ltd had reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 25 crore for the third quarter ended December 2024, marking a sharp 96% decline from Rs 660 crore in the same period last year.After accounting for exceptional items, the company's adjusted profit stood at Rs 13 crore. Biocon attributed last year’s higher profitability to a one-time gain from Bicara and proceeds from Biocon Biologics' partial divestment of the BFI business. Meanwhile, consolidated revenue rose 7% on a like-for-like basis to Rs 3,856 crore.Analysts at Trendlyne peg the average target price for Biocon at Rs 383 per share, suggesting a potential upside of 22% from current levels.Also read | Can Zomato shares hit Rs 310? Bernstein sees 35% upside despite quick commerce losses(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)

1. Nasa's 2 stranded astronauts nearing return after 9 months in space  Business Standard
2. 'Cancer risk, brain damage, too weak to walk': Sunita Williams’ body 'wrecked' after 9 months in orbit  Business Today
3. Sunita Williams’ return to Earth: After months of delay, when and how will she return?  The Financial Express
4. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Pre-Departure News Conference  NASA (.gov)
5. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams stranded in space for nine months finally set for return  India TV News

1. Telugu singer Kalpana Raghavendar hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt: report  The Indian Express
2. Playback Singer Kalpana Raghavendar Found Alone And Unconscious At Home, Hospitalised  NDTV Movies
3. Singer Kalpana Raghavendar gets hospitalised following alleged suicide attempt in her Hyderabad residence  TOI Etimes
4. Noted singer Kalpana Raghavendar attempts suicide, rushed to hospital  Moneycontrol
5. Tollywood singer consumes sleeping pills in suicide bid  Telangana Today

1. ‘Charges us auto tariffs higher than 100%’: Trump highlights India in reciprocal action speech  Hindustan Times
2. Trump's "Reciprocal Tariff On India" Announcement In Congress Speech  NDTV
3. Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs from April 2, dashes India’s hopes for concessions  The Indian Express
4. It's the economy, baby! Trump fires up his pitch with bold tax cuts, tough tariffs & a 'little disturbance  The Economic Times
5. Donald Trump Joint Congress Address - Trump vows reciprocal tariffs against India, China from April 2: We'll tax them  India Today

“Having said that, every such market correction has done two things for sure. One, bring a new flock of investors to the market and two create a 2-3 year window for making 15-20% compounded returns,” says Manish Goel, Founder & MD, Equentis Wealth Advisory Services.In an interview with ETMarkets, Goel said: “While the worst may be behind us for some stocks, patience will be crucial in navigating the next phase of this cycle. Investors should balance risk and reward carefully rather than chase short-term bounces,” Edited excerpts: What a volatile February we have seen amid trade war fears and the selling by FIIs in Indian markets. What are your views? Yes, February has been quite volatile, mainly due to global uncertainties, trade war fears, and continuous FII selling. But what’s different this time is the strong support from domestic investors—both retail and institutional—which has helped balance things out.Even though FIIs have pulled out a record amount in Rs 2.1 trillion since October 2024, DIIs have stepped in with even higher investments (Rs 3.2 trillion), keeping the market from falling sharply.Back in March 2020, when FIIs sold heavily, the market crashed 23%. This time, despite big outflows, the Nifty has held up much better, dropping only 6% inOctober and 4% in January.The good news is that FII sales have slowed down a bit in February. While volatility is part of the game, India’s strong economic foundation gives confidence that things will stabilize, and sooner or later, FIIs will return. Trade war fears are real – what is the kind of impact you foresee on specific sectors as well as markets in general? Right now, it seems more like a negotiation strategy than a full-blown trade war. The U.S. plays a major role in global trade, contributing 16.6% with imports and exports worth $5.14 trillion. However, it has a trade deficit of little under $1 trillion, which the Trump administration is trying to reduce by negotiating better trade terms.Many trade partners, including Canada, Mexico, the EU, and South Korea, have already agreed to lower tariffs on key goods. India, which has a trade surplus of $35 bn with the U.S. (imports of $42bn and exports of $77.5bn), has also adjusted tariffs.Since the U.S. accounts for 16% of global imports, mostly merchandise, a complete trade shutdown is unlikely. Even during Trump’s previous term, the trade deficit kept rising from $515bn in 2017 to $653bn in 2020 and has reached $918 bn in 2024.What about earnings? Do you see an earnings recovery in CY25? Earnings recovery in CY25 looks very likely. The slowdown in earnings over the past two quarters was due to a high base of 35-40% growth in Q1 and Q2FY24.However, the trend has already reversed. Both GDP and earnings are back on track, with Nifty 50 earnings rising 5% YoY in Q3FY25 and GDP growth improving to 6.8% from 5.4% in Q2.This uptrend is expected to continue, driven by the government's focus on boosting consumption in the latest budget and potential rate cuts by the RBI, which will further support demand and corporate profitability.Looking ahead, corporate earnings are projected to grow at 15% YoY over the next two years, and with the 1-year forward PE ratio now at 18-19x, which is well within historical averages, valuations look quite reasonable.We believe that any market correction now only makes India an even more attractive investment opportunity.Small & midcaps are in a bear market or probably trading around that. How should one play this theme? Do you see more pain? Small and midcap stocks have experienced significant pressure, leading to a valuation reset. The BSE Midcap index, now trading at a P/E of 26 (below its 5-year median of 30.6), reflects a meaningful correction, whereas the BSE SmallCap index remains slightly above its historical average (22.3 vs. 21.3), indicating that small caps still carry some premium.While small and midcaps are witnessing a valuation reset, selective opportunities are emerging in quality names. However, given the market's tendency to overshoot on both the upside and downside, investors should brace for continued volatility before a sustained recovery takes shape. Where are the pockets of opportunities for investors this year? As the economy grows and earnings growth picks up, several sectors look promising for investment this year. Banks offer a structural opportunity, while IT and export-driven companies could benefit from a weaker rupee, making their services more competitive.With rising rural incomes, more people may opt for two-wheelers, and lower interest rates could make real estate investments more attractive. Travel and hospitality are also set to bounce back as tourism picks up.At the same time, government support is speeding up the shift toward green energy and electric vehicles. E-commerce, too, is on a steady rise, thanks to more people embracing digital platforms for shopping and services.There are a lot of stocks that trade at a discount of 20-50% from their respective highs. How should one pick those stocks – what should be the ideal criteria?The extent of the decline across the BSE universe underscores the correction's severity:• 63.8% of stocks are down 25-50% from their highs.• 18.6% have fallen 50-80%, suggesting deep corrections in certain pockets.• Only 2.9% of stocks have fallen less than 10%, showing resilience in a select few.Source: Data as on 20th Feb 2025While valuations have moderated, we still recommend a cautious, selective approach while investing.• Focus on quality: look for companies with strong balance sheets, earnings visibility, and industry tailwinds.• Avoid speculative bets: avoid stocks that rallied purely on momentum without fundamental backing.• Use staggered entry: Instead of rushing in, accumulate in phases to navigate potential volatility.• Sectoral themes: invest in defensive sectors (FMCG, pharma) or niche growth stories that can sustain volatility.While the worst may be behind us for some stocks, patience will be crucial in navigating the next phase of this cycle. Investors should balance risk and reward carefully rather than chase short-term bounces.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)

1. Video: Democrat lawmaker Al Green thrown out of Congress for heckling Trump  India Today
2. US Representative Al Green is removed from chamber during Trump address  BBC.com
3. Trump turns Congress speech into a sordid campaign rally, igniting a Democrat fightback  The Guardian US
4. Musk steals: Democrats hold black placards to protest Trump’s speech  India Today
5. Rep. Al Green is removed from chamber during President Trump’s address  CNN

1. Donald Trump State of the Union Address Live Updates: ‘America is back’ — Trump begins first joint address to Congress, amid turmoil over Ukraine war, tariffs  The Indian Express
2. Donald Trump delivers longest-ever presidential speech to US Congress, beats Bill Clinton  The Times of India
3. In his Congress address, Trump reiterates his vision for an exceptionalist America and here’s what he has in mind  The Indian Express
4. Takeaways from Trump’s address to Congress  CNN
5. Fact-checking Trump: What he said on tariffs, inflation, taxes, economy in Congress  The Economic Times

डिजिटल डेस्क, नई दिल्ली। देशभर में इस वक्त तेजी से मौसम का मिजाज बदल रहा है। उत्तर भारत के तमाम राज्यों को तेज हवाओं का सामना करना पड़ रहा है, पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के एक्टिव होने से पहाड़ी राज्यों जम्मू-कश्मीर, हिमाचल प्रदेश और उत्तराखंड में भीषण बर्फबारी और बारिश होने से तापमान में गिरावट दर्ज की गई, जिससे एक बार फिर कड़ाके की सर्दी का एहसास हो रहा है।

वहीं IMD ने मौसम को लेकर लेटेस्ट अपडेट जारी किया है। मैदानी इलाके हरियाणा-पंजाब, दिल्ली-एनसीआर में बादलों की आवाजाही हो सकती है। मैदानी इलाकों में 5 से 8 मार्च 2025 तक मौसम साफ बना रहेगा।

पंजाब, हरियाणा और दिल्ली के मैदानी इलाकों में पहले ही मौसम सुहावना हो गया है। पहाड़ों पर बर्फबारी और बारिश के कारण दिल्ली-एनसीआर समेत मैदानी इलाकों में ठंडी हवाएं चल रही हैं।

यूपी में कैसा रहेगा मौसम

बात करें अगर यूपी के मौसम की तो यूपी में ठंड और कोहरा लगभग खत्म हो चुका है। अब दिन में तेज धूप से गर्मी महसूस हो रही है,लेकिन शाम को ठंडी हवाएं मौसम को सुहाना बना रही हैं। आज 20-30 किमी/घंटे की रफ्तार से तेज हवा चलने की संभावना है। 

बिहार में बढ़ रही गर्मी

बिहार में अब ठंड पूरी तरह खत्म हो चुकी है। कई जिलों में तापमान 30 डिग्री सेल्सियस तक पहुंच गया है। आज वहां बड़े बदलाव की संभवना नहीं है। 8-9 मार्च को कुछ इलाकों में हल्की बारिश हो सकती है, लेकिन गर्मी का असर जारी रहेगा।

इस सप्ताह के दौरान उत्तर भारत में मौसम की स्थिति बदलने की संभावना है। निचले स्तरों पर तेज हवाएं चलेंगी। अगले 3 दिनों तक अधिकतम तापमान में मामूली गिरावट होने की संभावना है। 8 और 9 मार्च के आसपास एक ताजा मौसम प्रणाली के आगमन के साथ, प्रचलित हवा का पैटर्न एक बार फिर बदल जाएगा और निचले स्तर पर अशांत हो जाएगा।

राजस्थान में ठंडी हवाओं का असर

राजस्थान में मौसम लगातार बदल रहा है। दिन में धूप का प्रकोप तेज रहता है, लेकिन रात में ठंडी हवाएं चल रही हैं, जिससे तापमान में गिरावट दर्ज की गई है। 6 मार्च तक ठंडी हवाओं का असर रहेगा, लेकिन 7 मार्च के बाद तापमान तेजी से बढ़ सकता है।

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1. 460-Foot Asteroid Is Heading Towards Earth At 17583 MPH, NASA Says  NDTV Profit
2. NASA Alerts: A massive 460-foot asteroid is approaching Earth today at staggering speed of 17,583 mph  Moneycontrol
3. Asteroid Alert! Two Over 100-Foot Asteroids Heading Towards Earth Tomorrow, NASA Issues Warning  Times Now
4. Massive 460-ft Asteroid Speeding Towards Earth: NASA Issues Warning  The Hans India
5. Asteroid alert: This 42-foot space rock is about to come very close to Earth today, NASA reports  Moneycontrol