Foreign investors reduced their stakes in Indian consumer stocks during the September quarter, despite a consumption tax cut aimed at boosting spending. While retail sales saw an 8.5% increase during the festival season, economists caution that pent-up demand and ongoing economic headwinds like slow income growth may temper the outlook.Read More

Bharti Airtel has reported a strong quarterly performance with impressive revenue growth and improved margins in both India and Africa. The company’s strategic acquisition of a stake in Indus Towers signals a focus on digital infrastructure expansion. Potential relief for Vodafone Idea from a Supreme Court order could also benefit Airtel and Indus Towers.Read More

Mutual funds increased stakes in 51 firms reporting over 25% YoY profit growth in Q2 FY25. Top performers like Navin Fluorine, Laurus Labs, and TVS Motor delivered 25–85% gains.Read More

Ambuja Cements’ share price saw a marginal uptick on Tuesday after the company reported a 268% YoY surge in Q2 FY26 net profit to Rs 1,766 crore, driven by record volumes and strong cost control. Brokerages, including Motilal Oswal, JM Financial, and Elara Capital, raised target prices, citing improving margins and a profitability outlook.Read More

Indian stock markets, including NSE and BSE, will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, for Guru Nanak Jayanti. Trading across all segments will be suspended, marking the only market holiday in November, while MCX will remain shut for the morning session and reopen in the evening.Read More

Copper prices slipped on Tuesday amid weak Chinese manufacturing data and a stronger dollar, with MCX copper trading near Rs 1,004. However, Religare Broking’s Ajit Mishra suggests taking long positions, citing persistent supply concerns, improving European demand, and bullish technical indicators supporting an upside toward Rs 1,040.Read More

Japan’s manufacturing PMI fell to a 19-month low in October amid weak demand, falling orders, and rising costs, though optimism persists on innovation, AI adoption, and global trade recovery.Read More

Gold and silver extended their losses amid strength in the dollar index, with prices opening at Rs 1,20,743/10 grams, lower by Rs 666 or 0.55%. Gold December futures prices at MCX have held steady in the last one week, hovering near their resistance of Rs 1.21 lakh.Read More

Shares of 3M India surged 13% to Rs 34,700 after reporting a 43% year-on-year rise in Q2FY26 profit to Rs 191 crore. Revenue grew 14%, led by broad-based sales across all segments. ICICI Securities raised its target to Rs 35,700, citing strong auto demand and government-led infrastructure momentum.Read More

Thangamayil Jewellery surged 19% to a record high of Rs 3,089 after posting a strong turnaround in Q2FY26 and record sales in October. The company reported a net profit of Rs 58.5 crore versus a loss last year, while revenue jumped 45% YoY. October revenue crossed Rs 1,000 crore for the first time, driven by...Read More