Brokerages, including Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, Elara Capital, and HDFC Securities, have trimmed target prices for Trent to as low as Rs 4,300 following Q2 results, citing growth deceleration, weak like-for-like sales, and muted consumer sentiment. Despite stable margins, analysts flagged moderation in revenue momentum and advised caution amid rising competition and valuation concerns.Read More

Chakri Lokapriya of LGT Wealth anticipates Bajaj Auto, financials, and industrials to lead market gains, driven by falling interest rates and robust corporate balance sheets. He highlights two-wheeler demand recovery and strong credit uptake in financials as key catalysts. FII flows are expected to return with accelerated earnings growth, while the pharma CDMO segment shows...Read More

China’s inflation data showed early recovery signs in October, with producer deflation easing and consumer prices returning to growth. Supply-side policies helped stabilise industries, though deflationary risks persist. Economists see gradual improvement, but weak demand and soft exports could limit momentum as Beijing cautiously prioritises consumption-led growth over aggressive stimulus.Read More

Lenskart shares made a choppy debut, listing below the IPO price but rebounding over 3% intraday as investors balanced steep valuations with strong growth prospects. Analysts flagged rich pricing and thin margins, while some see long-term potential in India’s expanding eyewear market.Read More

Shakti Pumps shares dropped 8.1% after reporting weaker Q2 profits despite modest revenue growth and rising solar pump installations. The company’s export business showed strength, with healthy order inflows and global demand. However, declining margins and bearish technical indicators suggest short-term pressure on the stock despite a strong long-term growth pipeline.Read More

Lenskart’s much-anticipated market debut fell short of expectations, listing at ₹390 — about 3% below its issue price of ₹402. The stock later recovered to trade near its IPO price amid mild buying interest. The muted listing followed a sharp drop in grey market premium and cautious sentiment. Analysts drew parallels with other new-age listings...Read More

Global market strategist Mark Matthews of Julius Baer discussed gold’s long-term hedge potential against inflation and geopolitical shifts, predicting a rise to $4,500 per ounce. He also noted AI’s profit-boosting and job-displacing effects in big tech. Regarding India, foreign institutional investor holdings are near historic lows, with potential for buying if earnings improve.Read More

India’s quick service restaurant (QSR) sector has seen six of eight listed stocks decline in FY26, with losses dominating earnings, though Westlife Foodworld and Jubilant FoodWorks defy the downtrend with positive returns.Read More

Bitcoin steadied near $106,000 after briefly dipping to $99,000 over the weekend, supported by renewed buying and improved global sentiment. Analysts said holding above $100K signals bullish resilience, though near-term resistance around $110K could cap upside as traders eye consolidation and liquidity trends.Read More

Global market strategist Mark Matthews anticipates a significant rebound in India’s equity earnings growth starting next fiscal year, projecting 16-18% for the Nifty. He believes consumer stocks will likely benefit most from tax cuts and declining interest rates. Matthews also downplayed concerns about a US labor market downturn, citing healthy key indicators despite a government...Read More