Silver has emerged as the top-performing precious metal of 2025, delivering a 53% YTD gain, outpacing gold’s 49% rise. Its rally pushed prices to an all-time high of Rs 1,44,179/kg on the MCX, highlighting strong bullish momentum.Read More

Indian equities lagged global markets over the past year. Weak earnings and high valuations caused this underperformance. Foreign investors also reduced holdings. Now, valuations are more reasonable. Government reforms and global shifts may attract new flows. A rebound is possible in the next 12 months. Focus will be on specific sectors.Read More

Tata Capital’s IPO, priced at Rs 310–326, shocks unlisted investors who bought at up to Rs 1,125, creating a 125% gap to break even. Experts advise focusing on fundamentals, long-term growth, and capital strength rather than chasing pre-IPO premiums or listing-day gains.Read More

Glottis IPO opened for subscription on Monday. The logistics company sought to raise Rs 307 crore. Initial subscription reached 4% within the first hour. Shares commanded a 9% premium in the grey market. The offer will close on October 1, 2025. Proceeds will fund vehicle purchases and infrastructure upgrades. Canara Bank Securities suggested a cautious...Read More

Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources plans a dollar bond sale. This move aims to repay higher-cost private debt. The company seeks to capitalize on lower borrowing costs. This potential offering follows a previous bond sale this year. It will help cover debt needs until September 2026. The firm also faces delays in its India unit’s demerger.Read More

Indian equity markets will observe three trading holidays in October 2025. These closures are for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali Laxmi Pujan, and Balipratipada. A special Muhurat trading session will occur on October 21 from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. Markets will also close on November 5 for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev and...Read More

Hawkish dissent at the BOJ hints at a possible rate hike as soon as October, as markets weigh inflation and economic conditions.Read More

Reliance Industries shares present a risk-reward proposition. Citi reports Jio or Retail units are valued at a 15 percent discount. Jio’s implied valuation is 15-25 percent below Bharti Airtel. Retail’s valuation is 15 percent below prior private equity deals. Citi sets a target price of Rs 1,690. This suggests over 22 percent upside potential. This...Read More

Chidu Narayanan notes robust US consumer-driven growth, with the Fed poised for gradual rate cuts this year and next, aiming for policy normalisation. While tariff-induced inflation is still nascent, India’s RBI will likely pause, leveraging strong domestic consumption and a stable rupee against external headwinds. This resilience suggests global growth remains supported despite uncertainties.Read More

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares fell sharply on muted Q2 growth, impacted by GST rate cuts. Trade and channel disruptions led to postponed orders and lower consumer buying in September, affecting sales. The portfolio now sees reduced GST rates on key FMCG products.Read More