Gold October futures opened flat at ₹1,12,600/10g, while silver December contracts fell 0.24% to ₹1,36,725/kg, as investors await key U.S. economic data and inflation reports that could influence safe-haven demand.Read More

Japan’s Topix index reached a record high on Friday. This happened despite pharmaceutical shares facing pressure. The Nikkei index, however, declined after a record close. Real estate performed well, while pharma struggled. Chip-related shares also saw a sharp drop. Masayuki Kichikawa remains optimistic about Japanese equities. He cited healthy economic fundamentals and reasonable valuations.Read More

Indian government bonds are anticipated to fluctuate within a narrow range as traders await the release of the federal borrowing calendar for the second half of the fiscal year and a fresh debt supply. The 10-year benchmark note yield is expected to trade between 6.47% and 6.52%.Read More

Jain Resource Recycling IPO: The grey market premium (GMP) is steady at about 7.33%, implying the stock could debut ₹17–18 above its issue price, signaling possible short-term upside for investors.Read More

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reports the Bachat Utsav initiative is successfully passing GST rate cut benefits to consumers, evidenced by increased savings on essentials and insurance. The auto sector is experiencing record sales, with Maruti Suzuki reporting significant gains. Banking sector reforms have strengthened public sector banks, fostering competition and improved service.Read More

Swiggy is selling its stake in Rapido. This move aims to free up funds for Instamart. Instamart is Swiggy’s quick-commerce business. The sale is worth Rs 2,400 crore. Prosus and Westbridge Capital are the buyers. Analysts have mixed opinions on the sale. Some believe it’s a temporary fix. Others see it as a positive step.Read More

Indian markets are currently volatile. Metals showed some gains due to copper prices. The Reserve Bank of India policy and Q2 results are key triggers. BFSI sector may lead if the policy is favorable. Construction and infrastructure sectors are also promising. Metals have a long-term positive outlook.Read More

Fed official Stephen Miran urges steep U.S. rate cuts to 2%, arguing tariffs aren’t inflationary. Other policymakers stress caution, highlighting stable labor conditions and data-driven decisions for future monetary policy.Read More

The rupee rebounded slightly to 88.70 against the US dollar due to a weaker greenback and hopes for progress in India-US trade negotiations. However, the gains were limited by continuous foreign fund outflows and rising international crude oil prices. Markets are awaiting the RBI’s rate decision amid these economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainties.Read More

Tata Motors’ stock has remained stagnant despite GST benefits boosting domestic auto companies. With Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) contributing 70% to revenue, Tata Motors gains less from Indian tax cuts. A recent cyberattack disrupting JLR’s production and potential £2 billion financial impact further dampen investor sentiment.Read More