India is not yet participating in the global AI rally. Consumption is expected to remain a key growth driver. Financials are poised for an earnings revival, with private banks and select PSU banks offering attractive opportunities. Midcap IT companies may benefit from AI transitions. The market anticipates a supportive backdrop for growth.Read More

India’s consumption is showing early signs of revival, with analysts optimistic about a broader demand uptick under GST 2.0. The government’s focus on boosting the lower end of the economy is yielding results, particularly benefiting discretionary spending and autos. Investors are advised to focus on premiumization and technology-driven disruptors for future growth.Read More

Asian Paints shares surged, hitting a new intraday peak as investor confidence remains strong. The company’s international expansion, marked by its new UAE white cement facility, is a key driver. Investors are anticipating Q2 FY2026 earnings and a potential interim dividend, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook and a target price of Rs 2,650.Read More

Silver prices surged to a new high of Rs 1,70,415 per kilogram on MCX, marking a 19.8% gain for October. Analysts attribute this rally to strong festive demand, industrial restocking in solar and electronics, and expectations of US rate cuts, suggesting a phase of structural endurance for the metal.Read More

Gold’s allure is captivating Asia as prices soar to new records. India is at the forefront, with festive occasions like Dhanteras and Diwali driving premiums to levels not seen in ten years, compelling investors to stock up on coins and bars. Over in China, demand is experiencing a revival, while Singapore’s dealers are facing dwindling...Read More

Nifty today: The Nifty 50 reached a new 52-week high above 25,700, driven by returning foreign inflows, easing U.S. bond yields, and a stronger rupee. Festive optimism and fading IPO pressure also contributed to the rally, with short covering further amplifying upside momentum.Read More

Sunteck Realty has announced strong financial results. The company’s net profit surged by 41 percent in the second quarter of this fiscal year. This impressive growth was driven by higher income. Total income also saw a significant rise compared to the same period last year. Sunteck Realty is a prominent real estate developer in India.Read More

Japan experienced a noteworthy decline in its 10-year government bond yields, reaching levels not seen in a month. This movement aligns with a broader decrease in U.S. Treasury yields, spurred by trepidations in trade and credit markets. A successful bond auction helped bolster market confidence, leading to lower yields across various maturities.Read More

Nifty Bank hit an all-time high of 57,651.30 on Friday, rallying around 10,000 points from its March 2025 lows and surpassing its previous peak of 57,628.40. Led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, the 12-stock index gained 229 points in the morning session. So far in 2025, Nifty Bank has outperformed the broader...Read More

Yes Bank is expected to post robust Q2 earnings with up to 41% YoY growth in PAT and a 4–7% rise in NII, driven by healthy loan and deposit growth. However, sequential performance may soften due to weaker treasury gains and margin pressure, analysts said.Read More