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Rupee pressure and foreign outflows test India's market resilience

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7:57 AMFinancial Times

India’s central bank tries to shore up rupee as it nears record lows

Summary

Higher energy costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran are increasing pressure on the rupee as it approaches record lows. The Reserve Bank of India is responding to limit the currency’s decline.

The immediate shift is from a currency weakness driven by market pressure to an active

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A prolonged rupee decline could make energy and other imports more expensive, worsening inflation risks for businesses and households.

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2:35 AMEconomic Times

Exclusive | Akash, Isha Ambani take Rs 30,000 crore Jio IPO pitch global; marquee investors seek bigger stakes

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Jio Platforms is preparing a proposed Rs 30,000 crore IPO, with Akash and Isha Ambani leading discussions with global investors. Existing backers such as Meta and Google are reportedly not seeking exits, and some may pursue larger stakes at a potential valuation of up to Rs 10.3 lakh crore.

The decision by major existing investors to retain or increase their holdings would strengthen the

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A successful Jio listing could reset valuation benchmarks for Indian technology and telecom platforms while drawing substantial global capital.

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5:41 AMEconomic Times

FIIs dump Indian stocks for eight straight weeks: Is a reversal on the cards or more pain ahead?

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Foreign institutional investors sold Indian equities for an eighth consecutive week, offloading Rs 30,294 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought Rs 30,313 crore. The Nifty 50 edged higher, but crude prices, rupee weakness and elevated global bond yields continue to weigh on the outlook.

Domestic buying is currently offsetting foreign selling, preventing a deeper market decline but not resolving

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Why it matters

India's market resilience now depends heavily on domestic institutional support while global macro pressures keep foreign capital on the sidelines.

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2:31 AMEconomic Times

Nifty bulls regain momentum, but can bears strike back? 5 factors to decide D-Street’s fate next week

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The Nifty 50 and Sensex rebounded on Friday, ending an eight-week losing streak. The next market move will depend on crude prices, foreign investor flows, inflation, bond yields and September-quarter earnings.

The rebound marks a shift in short-term momentum, but it has not removed the macro

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The market's recovery now faces a test of fundamentals, with global flows and domestic earnings likely to decide whether the rally holds.

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12:06 AMEconomic Times

Sebi notifies new settlement rule; unveils formula, fast-track route. Check details

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Sebi has changed the method for calculating settlement amounts in securities violation cases, with a formula designed to avoid double counting unjust gains. It also introduced a fast-track process for cases involving settlement amounts below Rs 10 lakh.

The new framework should make settlement assessments more consistent and reduce inflated claims caused by

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Faster and more predictable settlements could improve enforcement efficiency and reduce uncertainty for market participants.

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9:58 AMEconomic Times

Sebi’s CAS guidelines likely within a week, says chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Summary

Sebi expects to issue guidelines within a week on the settlement price mechanism for derivatives on expiry days, following a review of the Closing Auction Session. The regulator is also pursuing simpler rules, easier market access, lower compliance costs and stronger technological resilience.

The immediate change is greater certainty around how expiry day settlement prices will be determined

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The guidelines could change expiry day trading practices and reduce uncertainty across India’s large derivatives market.

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9:25 AMAl Jazeera

High silver prices threaten Lucknow’s famed bridal nagra craft

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Rising silver prices, driven in part by the war economy, are squeezing makers of Lucknow’s traditional bridal nagra footwear in northern India. The higher costs threaten both the artisans’ livelihoods and a craft closely tied to the region’s wedding culture.

This is what a global commodity shock looks like on the workshop floor. A jump

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The silver surge could make a distinctive piece of Lucknow’s cultural heritage harder to produce and preserve.

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6:52 AMEconomic Times

Adani Green Energy H1 Update: Operational capacity rises 24% YoY to 20,763 MW, energy sales jump 32%

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Adani Green Energy's operational capacity rose 24% year on year to 20,763 MW in H1FY27, while energy sales increased 32% to 25,747 million units. The company added 4,083 MW of greenfield capacity and expanded its battery storage portfolio.

Capacity additions are translating into faster growth in energy sales, strengthening Adani Green's position as

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Adani Green is accelerating renewable capacity growth, but the scale-up will test its ability to fund and execute a capital-intensive pipeline.

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6:31 AMEconomic Times

DMart Q2 Results: Cons profit rises nearly 9% YoY to Rs 743 crore, revenue jumps 18%

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Avenue Supermarts reported an 8.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 743 crore in Q2FY27, while revenue grew 17.8% to Rs 19,644 crore. It opened 15 stores during the quarter, taking its network to 518, but EBITDA and net profit margins declined amid entry-level wage inflation.

Revenue growth remained strong, but margin compression shows that DMart is absorbing higher labor costs

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DMart is growing rapidly, yet weaker margins make cost control as important as store additions for future profit growth.

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4:28 AMEconomic Times

Canara HSBC Life Q2 profit rises 5% YoY to Rs 43 crore

Summary

Canara HSBC Life Insurance reported a second-quarter net profit of Rs 43 crore, up 5% from Rs 41 crore a year earlier. Total income reached Rs 2,511 crore, while net premium collections rose to Rs 2,553 crore and first-year premiums to Rs 642 crore.

Premium growth is running ahead of profit growth, suggesting that higher business volumes have not

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The results show steady expansion, but modest profit growth makes execution and margin improvement the next test.

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4:00 AMEconomic Times

8 midcap stocks rally up to 135% in a year; 2 turn multibaggers

Summary

Eight midcap stocks gained between 50% and 135% over the past year, outperforming the broader market. Laurus Labs and Apar Industries more than doubled in value during the period.

The sharp gains show that investors have rewarded selected midcaps far more aggressively than the

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The rally signals strong appetite for select midcaps, but also increases the risk of crowded trades and valuation-led reversals.

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3:26 AMEconomic Times

Concurrent Gainers: 14 smallcap stocks that gain for 5 days in a row

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Fourteen smallcap stocks advanced in each of the five trading sessions from October 5 to 9. Alok Industries and Modern Insulators led the group, gaining 28% each over the period.

Five consecutive gains point to concentrated momentum in a narrow set of smallcaps rather than

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The streak reflects renewed risk appetite, while highlighting the volatility and liquidity risks embedded in smallcap momentum trades.

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12:19 AMEconomic Times

IT stocks surge despite US immigration curbs

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Indian IT stocks rallied on Friday, led by a 4.2% gain in Tata Consultancy Services, despite continued concerns over US immigration restrictions. Updated revenue projections from OpenAI also eased fears that AI could quickly disrupt traditional IT services.

Investor focus shifted from policy risks to the near-term resilience of IT demand and the

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The rally shows that investors may be pricing execution and AI adaptation above immediate regulatory risks.

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12:11 AMEconomic Times

Poonawalla Fincorp Q2 profit soars five-fold YoY to Rs 375 crore

Summary

Poonawalla Fincorp's second-quarter net profit rose five-fold year on year to Rs 375 crore, supported by loan growth and a 75.6% increase in net interest income. New disbursements exceeded Rs 4,400 crore, while gross non-performing assets improved to 1.2% and capital adequacy stood at 18.7%.

The results show growth accelerating without a deterioration in reported asset quality. The key test

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The combination of rapid growth, improving bad loans and strong capital strengthens the lender's case for further expansion.

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