India’s Valentine’s Day gifting culture is undergoing a quiet but noticeable transformation, according to shopping data released by Swiggy Instamart. Long associated with red roses, heart-shaped chocolates and stuffed toys, the annual celebration of love is now reflecting changing consumer preferences, urban lifestyles and evolving definitions of romance. The data points to a growing inclination …
Weather conditions across India on Monday, February 9, 2026, are set to reflect typical late-winter patterns, with contrasting conditions between the northern regions and the rest of the country. While large parts of central, western, and southern India are expected to experience stable and dry weather, parts of North India and the Himalayan belt will …
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Monday, extending the ongoing phase of stability in retail fuel rates. As per the daily price revision mechanism followed by oil marketing companies, there was no upward or downward movement in fuel prices compared with Sunday, February 8, offering continued relief to consumers amid …
Mumbai, February 9, 2026: Indian equity markets began the week on a positive note on Monday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opening firmly higher in early trade. The upbeat start reflected supportive global cues, steady domestic macro sentiment and selective buying in heavyweight stocks, particularly in the banking and financial space. After a mixed …
Indian equity markets have entered February 2026 on an unusually volatile footing, with sharp intraday swings becoming the norm rather than the exception. The turbulence is not being driven by a single shock but by a convergence of domestic policy recalibration, global risk sentiment shifts, and structural changes in how India’s markets now function. Together, …