OPINION | Balancing State power and market freedom in India
Every nation must shield its economic pillars when systemic stability is at risk. The true measure of governance lies in how the state protects markets without absolving them — and preserves both order and ethics in the process.
SIFs could eventually account for 40-50% of active equity product: Quant’s Sandeep Tandon
Sandeep Tandon, Founder and CIO, Quant Mutual Fund said the SIF framework combines the huge tech efficiency of mutual funds with far greater flexibility.
Kaynes Tech, Syrma SGS, other EMS shares jump up to 6% after govt clears projects worth Rs 5,532 crore
The government has cleared seven projects worth Rs 5,532 crore in investment and Rs 44,406 crore in projected output under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
Jana Small Finance Bank declines up to 2% as RBI returns its universal bank application
RBI had granted an in-principle approval to AU Small Finance Bank for conversion into a universal bank, earlier this year.
Public bank stocks could rally 30% if government hikes foreign ownership cap to 49%
If India raises the foreign investment limit in PSU banks to 49 percent, the move could attract about $4 billion in MSCI-linked inflows and trigger sharp gains in the sector.
PSU bank stocks rise up to 1.5% as report says Centre plans to hike foreign investment cap to 49%
The Nifty PSU bank index has now extended gains for the second consecutive session
Sensex declines 500 pts, Nifty below 25,850: Profit booking among key factors behind market fall
Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty traded lower on October 28 as rising VIX, FII selling weighed on market sentiment
MCX says 'investigation initiated on priority' as tech issue halts trading for over four hours
'We are committed to identifying the cause and implementing necessary corrective measures,' says MCX
Sona BLW shares jump up to 4% as brokerages remain bullish post Q2 results: Should you buy, sell or hold?
Sona BLW Precision Forgings share price: Nomura kept a ‘Buy’ call on the stock, while raising its target price to Rs 605 per share.
Nifty tops 26,000 on monthly expiry, Sensex rises on US-China trade pact optimism
Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex opened on a positive note, as traders were optimistic on the upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Indian Oil stock up 1% today after strong Q2 earnings; brokerages bullish on refining margins -- check target price
Indian Oil Q2 results review: Brokerages, including Morgan Stanley and Nomura, shared a bullish outlook on IOC stock, citing robust refining margins and strong operational performance.
Live: Nifty to test 26,000-mark on monthly expiry day | Opening Bell
The Nifty resumed its upward move on Monday, gaining 170 points to end at 25,966 and crossing the 26,000 mark intra-day. Reliance, Airtel, SBI, and HDFC Bank led the rally, while Kotak Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the key laggards. Broader markets also stayed firm, with midcap and smallcap indices hitting fresh highs. Global sentiment turned positive after softer US inflation data and progress in US-China trade talks boosted hopes of a Fed rate cut. This morning, global cues were mixed. US markets were at record highs overnight as investors cheered progress of trade talks between US and China. However, Asian markets dipped this morning as investor kept an eye out for US-Japan meeting. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking and Mayuresh Joshi, Director - Research, Marketsmithindia.com.
Indus Towers stock gains 2.4% today; outlook bullish despite Q2 profit decline -- check target price
Indus Towers Stock Call: CLSA reiterated its bullish outlook on the telecom tower operator’s long-term prospects, even as Q2 FY26 results showed a decline in net profit.
Municipal bonds join the repo club — a quiet reform with big consequences
The finance ministry’s move to make municipal debt repo-eligible could finally give India’s urban bond market the liquidity it always lacked
Daily Voice: Right Horizons' Anil Rego explains why he prefers staples over non-staples currently, constructive on auto and component plays
Meaningful appreciation in the rupee against US dollar is unlikely in the near term given structural headwinds from trade imbalances and dollar strength, though tactical stabilization around current levels is expected.
Nifty to hover near 26,000 as bulls await breakout, key levels to watch on October 28
The better-than-expected earnings show from the quarter ended September, coupled with strong DII inflows have maintained the market's strength.
RVNL shares gain on project win from North Eastern Railway
Rail Vikas Nigam Share Price | North Eastern Railway project has awarded a project of Rs 165 crore.
Dilip Buildcon share price rises on order win from NHAI
Dilip Buildcon Share Price | National Highways Authority of India has awarded a contract to the company of Rs 879.30 crore.
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
The Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities of Rs 55 crore on October 27, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities of Rs 2492 crore on the same day.
Stock rally cools at Asian open, gold below $4,000
Gold steadied after slumping more than 3% to trade below $4,000 an ounce while a gauge of the dollar edged lower for a second day.
Closing Bell: Nifty below 25,950, Sensex down 151 points after a volatile session
Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, ONGC, Coal India and Trent were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Tata Steel, SBI Life Insurance, JSW Steel, HDFC Life and L&T. BSE Midcap and smallcap indices ended flat. On the sectoral front, metal and PSU Bank indices rose 1.2 percent each, while IT, pharma, FMCG and realty shed 0.5-1%.
Stocks to Watch Today: Aditya Birla Capital, Mazagon Dock, Dilip Buildcon, PNB Housing Finance, Sai Silks, RVNL, JK Tyre, Tata Capital in focus on 28 October
Stocks to Watch, 28 October: Stocks like Indus Towers, PNB Housing Finance, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Sai Silks Kalamandir, JK Tyre and Industries, Adani Energy Solutions, Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Aditya Birla Capital, Dilip Buildcon, Epack Prefab Technologies, Rail Vikas Nigam, and Tata Chemicals will be in focus on October 28.
Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50 climb toward 26,100, Bank Nifty reach 58,600 on monthly F&O expiry session?
Given the healthy technical and momentum indicators, if the Nifty 50 reclaims and sustains above 26,000, the rally toward 26,100 (previous week’s high) followed by 26,277 (record high) is possible, with immediate support at 25,900, followed by 25,800–25,700 being the key support zone.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Amber Enterprises, KFin Technologies, Grasim, Cummins India, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, and others on October 28?
The market is expected to remain positive and may target the previous week's high in the upcoming sessions. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
