Bajaj Auto expects strong October sales, building on its best Navratri performance in five years, driven by GST cuts, pent-up demand, and a trend of customers upgrading to premium bikes. The company absorbed GST hikes on high-end models and reported robust export growth, especially in Latin America. While optimistic, Bajaj remains cautious about macroeconomic headwinds...Read More

South Africa’s government has sold 1 billion rand ($58 million) of its 2031 , 2038 and 2058 inflation-linked bonds at auction, central bank data showed on Friday.Read More

Euro zone bond yields were little changed on Friday amid a dearth of U.S. economic data due to the Washington government shutdown, with the release of the key U.S. jobs report likely being delayed.Read More

Britain will launch a new government bond maturing in January 2041 via a syndication in the week starting October 13, the United Kingdom Debt Management Office said on Friday.Read More

The Indian rupee closed slightly weaker on Friday, steadying just above its all-time low amid U.S.-India trade frictions and portfolio outflows. Despite frequent central bank interventions preventing steeper losses, the currency remained under pressure, with analysts forecasting further depreciation past 89.00 against the dollar.Read More

Greater Toronto Area home sales rose to an eight-month high in September, while prices declined, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data showed on Friday.Read More

Facility management services provider, BVG India has filed its preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 300 crore and an OFS.Read More

P N Gadgil Jewellers reported record festive sales, with Navratri and Dussehra revenue up 65% YoY to ₹618 crore. Gold led growth, while diamond and silver sales also surged, boosting shares nearly 5% on NSE.Read More

V-Mart Retail Ltd shares surged nearly 20% on Friday after a robust Q2 FY26 update. The company reported 22% year-on-year revenue growth to Rs 807 crore and 11% same-store sales growth. Its expansion with 25 new stores further lifted investor sentiment.Read More

Nifty shows recovery, trading flat at 24,840, with analyst CA Rudramurthy BV noting a positive reversal pattern and key support at 24,580. He recommends buying on dips, citing domestic policy pushes and strong earnings potential. Metals, e-commerce, and PSU banks are favored sectors, with stock picks including Nykaa, Paytm, Eternal, and IndiGo.Read More