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The US Energy Information Administration has revised its oil price forecasts for the coming years due to supply issues. Global benchmark Brent crude is expected to average approximately $98 a barrel in 2026. Retail dies…

Gujarat Natural Resources announced a record date of November 5, 2026, for a proposed 1:10 stock split after shareholder approval. Each ₹10 share will convert into 10 shares valued at Re 1, enhancing shareholder partic…

The Federal Reserve is set to realign its bank supervision system for increased accountability and efficient decision-making. Five new geographic supervisory regions will be established, each led by a regional leader. T…

Invesco, Motilal Oswal, and HSBC logged over 10% QoQ growth, while SBI MF drove overall industry volumes, adding ₹53,146 cr

Zerodha founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath acquired a 6.72% stake in Viceroy Hotels during the September quarter as the stock recovers from losses. This investment reflects confidence in the company’s growth after its ma…

Stock market prediction: Vaishali Parekh believes that Dalal Street bias has improved after successive rallies this week

Aditya Infotech eased to ₹3,981 after nearing its 52-week high, while Prizor Viztech rose 5% to ₹1,316

ElevenLabs currently offers speech-to-text and text-to-speech services in 14 Indian languages and plans to cover all 22 official languages over the next year

ElevenLabs is expanding its voice AI services across Indian languages as businesses and governments explore more natural ways to interact with AI

Jane Street came under SEBI scanner for taking ₹4,370 crore position in index futures and a reverse position worth over ₹32,000 crore in options, profiting from the difference

Despite broader market challenges, companies such as Groww and Angel One recorded significant growth. Record IPO activity turned attention to the primary market, resulting in a high number of new demat accounts. 

Indian equities extended their rebound for a second session, with Sensex rising 685 points and Nifty gaining over 220 points. Falling crude prices, strong Q2 business updates and positive global cues lifted investor sen…

Marvell has increased its revenue forecast for 2028 to around $20 billion due to strong demand. The company's shares surged nearly 9% in early trading following the announcement. Previously, Marvell had projected $18 bi…

The short covering aligns with domestic investor anticipation of rally post a policy -on -expected lines . Global headwinds , higher rate hike could play spoilsport , analysts warn

Honasa Consumer shares rallied after the company projected strong Q2 FY27 operating performance, with net sales growth expected in the early thirties, improving margins and continued traction across brands and offline c…

The rupee weakened 13 paise to close at 96.42 against the dollar, its weakest level in over two months, pressured by persistent foreign investor outflows and oil companies’ dollar demand. RBI intervention limited losses…

The court granted interim relief to Reliance Consumer Products against an FSSAI directive restricting the use of the term 'energy drink' for high-caffeine beverages

US software stocks are witnessing robust growth, fueled by optimistic earnings projections and partnerships in AI. Major players like Salesforce and Accenture have showcased impressive earnings, aiding the sector's revi…

US software stocks are witnessing robust growth, fueled by optimistic earnings projections and partnerships in AI. Major players like Salesforce and Accenture have showcased impressive earnings, aiding the sector's revi…

Indian stock market investors will focus on several companies including Axis Solutions, Blue Dart Express, Glen Industries, Titan, Container Corporation of India, and Laurus Labs due to key updates and announcements on …

The combined Maharashtra business is expected to generate around ₹500 crore in revenue this year, with plans to establish a presence in every district headquarters

Under the demerger scheme, the graphite electrodes business is being carved out into HEG Graphite, which will list as a standalone graphite electrodes company by October-end

Titan Company’s consumer businesses grew 25% year-on-year in Q2 FY27, led by watches, EyeCare and jewellery. Domestic businesses rose 22%, while international operations surged 97%. Titan added 78 net stores, taking its…

On Tuesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit all-time highs, buoyed by falling Treasury yields and easing oil prices. Investors are optimistic as they look forward to the upcoming earnings season, particularly for technology …

During the first half of FY27, private equity inflow into Indian office assets surged to USD 945 million. Investors are strategically targeting completed, leased Grade A properties for consistent returns, as highlighted…

Investor education in India is vital for effective market participation and wealth accumulation. The trend of younger investors signifies a promising advantage for early market entry. Nonetheless, the escalating prevale…

L&T Realty plans large residential launches across Mumbai, NCR and Bengaluru as it expands its portfolio and builds a development pipeline with 12-quarter visibility

Transrail Lighting receives a bullish outlook from Antique Stock Broking despite a 13.5% stock decline in 2026. The brokerage anticipates strong demand in the power T&D sector, bolstered by a diverse order book and …

IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth ₹500 crore and OFS of ₹500 crore

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank’s Q2 FY27 disbursements surged 54.9% year-on-year to Rs 3,525 crore, driven by strong non-JLG growth. Total loans rose 7.5% to Rs 20,063 crore, while deposits increased 6.6% to Rs 23,869 crore…

In September, home sales in the Greater Toronto Area saw a notable drop as economic worries loomed large for buyers. Sales fell 5.2% from August, the sharpest decline since February, while the home price index decreased…

Max Estates reported a sharp rise in sales bookings to Rs 2,100 crore in the July-September quarter, up from Rs 156 crore a year ago, driven by strong housing demand. The realty firm recorded Rs 3,200 crore in pre-sales…

India's data centre industry has garnered impressive investments amounting to USD 173 billion since 2021, showcasing a strong upward trajectory. In just the first half of 2026, this sector saw the addition of around 130…

Razorpay Engage is rewriting product catalogues, managing campaigns and measuring performance as brands look to reach consumers discovering products through AI chatbots

The Singapore-India Network for Growth Forum 2026 highlighted investment opportunities in India. Haryana and Chhattisgarh chief ministers presented their states' potential for collaborations. Experts emphasized India's …

India’s markets regulator criticised Jane Street Group’s request for additional documents as a delaying tactic. Sebi argues Jane Street should clarify its trading strategy rather than questioning the regulator’s actions…

The currency closed at 96.42, down 0.1%, as equity outflows weighed and markets priced in a likely 25 basis point hike

Nifty 50 closes at 22,776.10, up 220.35 points or 0.98%, BSE Sensex gains 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to end at 73,067.81

As global capital shifts amid rising bond yields, changing valuations and new investment themes, investors are asking where the next opportunities could emerge. At ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0, two back-to-back sessions w…

About 90 per cent of Meesho's active creators are nano-creators, while 81 per cent come from non-metro India and 66 per cent of orders come from Tier-III and Tier-IV markets

As the Reserve Bank of India prepares for a potential 25 basis points rate hike amidst rising inflation and global economic pressures, market sentiments remain keenly focused. Analysts weigh in on how this decision coul…

HFCL, Aether Industries, Aditya Infotech and BHEL hit fresh 52-week highs, with the four stocks gaining up to 14% over the past month.

Indian government bonds witnessed minimal changes on Tuesday as traders prepared for an expected rate hike. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield decreased slightly, reflecting a cautious market sentiment. Many economists…

Monarch Research projects TAJGVK's revenue and EPS to grow at 26.4% and 15.4% CAGR from FY26-FY29E. Valued at 8x FY29E EV/EBITDA, it remains bullish despite risks like project delays and dependence on Hyderabad.

Franklin India Small Cap Fund crossed Rs 14,000 crore in AUM, while a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to nearly Rs 1.94 crore over 20 years. The fund has outperformed its benchmark over 15 years, highlighting long-term compo…

The Hang Seng Index rose 1% on October 6, driven by strong tech stock performance amid pressure on rate-sensitive sectors. Key Asian markets showed mixed results, while oil prices declined following increased Persian Gu…

Strong IPO activity is expected to boost CDSL and NSDL's earnings in Q2 FY27, despite a decline in secondary-market trading volumes. Analysts highlight the importance of consistent revenue contributions beyond just one-…

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Reliance Industries is preparing for the IPO of Jio Platforms scheduled to launch on October 21. The valuation of Jio Platforms is reported at Rs 11 lakh crore, making it highly anticipated. The public issue is expected…

Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin outperforming gold and predicts it could reach $1.5 million by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and AI. Bitcoin has recently outpaced gold, strengthening her bullish outlook. Her stance co…

Sebi has called Jane Street’s demand for additional documents a “dilatory” tactic as the Wall Street trading firm challenges the regulator’s market manipulation allegations. The dispute centres on Jane Street’s trading …

Nifty surged more than 300 points in less than a minute during Tuesday’s closing auction session, briefly crossing 23,000 before paring gains. The sharp swings have renewed concerns over CAS volatility on expiry days, e…

The Indian rupee fell to its lowest point in over two months due to equity outflows. Traders are focusing on the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming monetary policy decision. Analysts expect a 25 basis point hike, which co…

Bitcoin traded around $86,000 as expectations of easier US monetary policy supported crypto sentiment. Analysts said weak jobs data reduced rate-hike expectations, while mixed ETF flows, elevated bond yields and resista…

Kotak Mahindra Bank outperformed despite market decline, gaining 10% over two months due to strong loan growth, leadership clarity, and improving asset quality. Analysts see positive catalysts, including a new CEO and b…

The gold-silver ratio was volatile in 2026 amid geopolitical risks and changing investor sentiment. It rose to 68, indicating gold's relative strength. Central bank purchases and industrial demand influences both metals…

Swara Baby Products has received approval from Sebi to proceed with its Rs 1,000 crore IPO. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale by promoters. Proceeds will be used for expanding a manuf…

The Indian stock market showed positive momentum on October 6, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex both gaining 0.72%. The rally was supported by banks and global sentiment, as attention shifted to the upcoming RBI policy deci…

The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for South Asia, projecting a robust 6.9% by 2026, driven by a surge in consumer demand. India, leading the region's economy, is expected to achieve a 7.1% growth. However, …

Eurozone energy inflation has not yet spread broadly to other goods and services, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said. Rising bond yields may curb economic growth and limit price pressures, though resilient activity and AI i…

Tata Chemicals informed BSE and NSE that the Supreme Court has restrained the Government of Gujarat and others from taking any coercive action against the company in an ongoing land-rights case

AMD plans to substantially increase chip supplies in 2027 as demand for AI processors accelerates. CEO Lisa Su is working with key suppliers in Taiwan and South Korea to expand manufacturing and secure advanced wafer an…

Gold rate today: Market analysts believe that this downturn has made valuations relatively more attractive, with prices now around $4,136/oz and MCX gold trading below the ₹1.50 lakh mark.

European shares climbed to near one-week highs, led by healthcare stocks, while easing eurozone bond yields offered some relief. Investors remained focused on fiscal pressures, political uncertainty and upcoming economi…

FPIs invested ₹55,524 crore through the primary market despite heavy secondary-market selling. Lower valuations have yet to offset concerns over earnings and dollar returns.

Nuvama Institutional Equities maintains a positive outlook on the auto sector, with key picks including Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors, and Eicher Motors. They anticipate 27% revenue growth driven by industry volumes, altho…

Trent shares rose sharply after a strong Q2 business update, adding over Rs 17,540 crore to its market capitalisation. The surge lifted the value of LIC’s stake in the Zudio parent by more than Rs 531 crore in a single…

Dabur shares rose sharply on Tuesday after the FMCG major projected double-digit consolidated revenue and PAT growth in Q2FY27. Its India FMCG business is expected to accelerate, while Home & Personal Care could post do…

Gulf oil flows excluding Iran recovered to 81% of pre-war levels in September, supported by a sharp rebound in Saudi Arabian exports. Crude and condensate shipments reached 91% of pre-war levels, while refined fuel expo…

Dabur expects its home and personal care business ‌to post double-digit growth, with hair oils and shampoos likely to grow in the ​high ‌teens, supported by demand for perfumed and coconut hair oils

Stocks to buy: The brokerage has retained a focused list of 21 top multicap picks, with several stocks offering substantial potential upside from current levels.

Market investors may be wondering whether now is the right time to invest in private-sector banking stocks.

RBI MPC meeting: The BSE Sensex has surged over 1,000 points in the last two straight sessions, while the Nifty 50 index has risen 300 points

The relief came after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in June directed makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as 'energy drinks' to stop using the description

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 6

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 6

Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Molbio Diagnostics with a Buy rating and ₹1,800 target, implying 21% upside. The brokerage sees strong growth potential from decentralised molecular diagnostics, led by Molbio’s Truen…

Indian banks are heading into the Q2 earnings season with strong loan growth, helped by FCNR(B) deposit inflows, but margins are likely to remain under pressure. Analysts expect healthy earnings growth on lower credit c…

Mutual funds increased holdings in 64 Nifty Microcap 250 companies for two consecutive quarters. Ten microcap stocks gained 25%-68% in three months, led by Electronics Mart India, Sky Gold, Bluestone Jewellery, Sudarsha…

Urban Company shares surged more than 7% with volume jumping nearly 3-fold in intraday trade on Tuesday. Year-to-date, it is up 30%, while on a shorter timeframe of 6 months, it has jumped nearly 40%.

The four sessions from September 24 to 29 accounted for 59.4% of the total volume across the 100 most actively traded single-stock futures contracts tracked by Vtrender

The telecom and digital services arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has finished gauging demand for the offering and is likely to begin meetings with potential investors this week

The Jio Platforms IPO is likely to fall short of earlier valuation expectations for what may still be India's largest-ever listing.

Jio has finished gauging demand for the offering and is likely to begin meetings with potential investors this week to discuss valuation and pricing

Infosys will announce its Q2 FY27 results on October 22-23, with the board meeting to approve the financials for the quarter ended 30 September 2026. An interim dividend may also be considered. Market focus will be on r…

Meesho shares rose after strong growth in its Content Commerce business, with NMV increasing 152% year-on-year. Brokerages remain divided, with UBS and Jefferies positive on the stock, while Nomura has a Reduce call.

At 12.45 pm, the Sensex was up 573.45 points or 0.79 per cent at 72,955.92, while the Nifty 50 gained 167.45 points or 0.74 per cent to trade at 22,723.20

The Bank of Japan may signal later this month that underlying inflation has reached its 2% target, strengthening expectations for a December rate hike. While policymakers remain cautious after recent increases, steady w…

High-yield bonds, often labelled “junk”, have historically delivered a large share of stock market returns with lower volatility. Saurabh Mukherjea explains how coupons, seniority in repayment and diversification can ma…

The stock climbed as much as 13.7% to ₹229.55 on the BSE. As of 12:09:48 IST, 2,73,20,170 shares had changed hands, which was 30.86 times the average volume over the past week and 21.68 times the average volume over th…

SRIT India shares rose 19% from the IPO price after making a strong debut on the NSE. The stock, however, fell short of grey market expectations. With the company’s digital technology services business gaining traction,…

Jio Platforms is reportedly seeking a valuation of around Rs 11 lakh crore for its planned IPO, below earlier estimates of up to $170 billion. The telecom and digital services arm of Reliance Industries could launch the…

Orient Cables' shares faced a notable drop of 10% soon after a promising IPO launch, leading to a dip in investor sentiment. However, the stock continues to hold firm above the initial issue price of Rs 272. Analysts ar…

Industry stakeholders said investor protection funds are likely underutilized because of the lack of clear directions and directives.

RBI MPC meeting October 2026: According to Harshal Dasani, Business Head at INVasset PMS, a 25 bps hike to 5.50% is no longer a surprise, as market expectations already reflect a significant probability of such a move.

Jefferies India report believes the risk-reward ratio in large-cap is more favourable than mid-caps

The RBI’s expected first rate hike in three years could have a mixed impact on banks and NBFCs. While higher funding costs may pressure NBFC margins, lenders with floating-rate assets and strong liquidity could benefit.…

At 12.27 pm on the NSE, Marico (MARICO) was quoted at ₹789.00, down ₹1.00 or 0.13% from its previous close of ₹790.00

Nykaa stock has gained 5% following the 4 October business update, bringing the 2026 return to 28% despite pessimistic sentiment in the broader market

Molbio Diagnostics share price was listed on the Indian bourses on 17 August this year. At the current market price of ₹1,475.50, it is up 83% from its IPO price of ₹807 in less than two months.

SRIT India shares listed at ₹148 on the NSE, marking a 13.85% premium over the IPO price of ₹130

At around 12.16 PM, the stock was trading at ₹478.20 on the NSE, up ₹36.10 or 8.17% from its previous close of ₹442.10

Constellation Energy shares surged after reports that Alphabet is nearing a multiyear nuclear power deal with the company. The potential agreement adds to Constellation’s growing AI-power portfolio, which includes long-…

Constellation Energy shares surged after reports that Alphabet is nearing a multiyear nuclear power deal with the company. The potential agreement adds to Constellation’s growing AI-power portfolio, which includes long-…

The euro hovered near a 17-month low at $1.1219 amid euro zone political uncertainty, high debt and French fiscal concerns. Meanwhile, the dollar strengthened as US Treasury yields climbed, with persistent inflation lim…

Capital market stocks rallied after a Reuters report said Sebi may partly reverse its new Closing Auction Session rules for derivatives settlement. BSE, NSE, Groww and Angel One gained as options volumes recovered and C…

Capital market stocks rallied after a Reuters report said Sebi may partly reverse its new Closing Auction Session rules for derivatives settlement. BSE, NSE, Groww and Angel One gained as options volumes recovered and C…

Viceroy Hotels shares witnessed an uptick on Tuesday after Zerodha founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath acquired a 6.72% stake in the company during the September quarter. The hotel operator, which emerged from insolvency …

SIPs continue to surge, but record numbers mask a churn.

During the second quarter of FY27, IEX achieved electricity traded volume of 39,685 MU, marking a 12.7% year-on-year increase

The Indian rupee faced a setback on Tuesday, falling to its weakest position in more than two months. Continuous foreign divestment in local assets heightened pressure on the currency, igniting discussions of possible i…

HFCL shares rallied sharply, hitting a new 52-week high of ₹262.25, up 338% from its low. The company reported a net profit of ₹245.64 crore in Q1FY27 and has a record order book of ₹26,665 crore.

Jio Platforms is nearing India's largest IPO, expected to file final documents with SEBI around 12 October. The offering could raise $3.8 billion by issuing 27 crore shares, amid a robust primary market. The IPO may ope…

Dividend stock: The IT stock has descended 15.15% year-to-date (YTD) and has declined 25.91% over the past year.

On the proposed Netherlands project, he said the company is actively engaged with the government there to resolve issues before signing of a binding agreement

NSE shares have slipped below their IPO price after a brief listing-day rally, wiping out nearly Rs 41,000 crore from the exchange’s peak market value. Despite the decline, analysts remain bullish, citing NSE’s dominant…

AWL Agri Business shares rose nearly 4% after Q2 revenue grew 24% year-on-year, driven by strong performance in Food & FMCG and Industry Essentials. Food & FMCG revenue jumped 33%, surpassing Rs 2,000 crore. Pulses, exp…