The Indian primary market sees a single Midwest IPO this week, alongside ongoing mainboard issues and SME offerings. Tata Capital, LG Electronics, and eight other companies are also scheduled to debut.

Tata Group stocks have faced a sharp selloff in 2025, eroding 4.56 lakh crore in market value. TCS alone accounts for 85% of the slump, while 10 group companies including Tejas Networks, Trent, and Tata Elxsi have dropped 3060% from their 52-week highs.

Private equity investments in Indian real estate fell 15% YoY to USD 2.2 billion in H1 FY26, reflecting fewer transactions despite steady deal sizes and resilient interest across retail, commercial, and residential segments, according to ANAROCK Capital.

Eight BSE500 stocks, including Tata Communications, Federal Bank, HCL Tech, and Wipro, have posted uninterrupted gains for five straight sessions amid a broader market rally.

Indias 10-year bond yield inched up 4 bps to 6.57% in September, supported by stable policy, ample liquidity, and a dovish global backdrop after the US Feds rate cut. RBI may deliver one more 25 bps cut by December.

SEBIs move to reclassify REITs as equity instruments marks a pivotal shift, paving the way for index inclusion, deeper liquidity, and valuation re-rating. The change aligns India with global standards and could trigger major institutional inflows, mainstreaming REITs within core equity allocations.

Crude oil prices have remained range-bound between $60$70 a barrel in 2025 as supply exceeds demand amid geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariff disruptions. With strong U.S. output, steady Russian exports, and Indias rising demand, analysts expect Brent to average around $68 this year.

Indian equities may regain momentum by late 2025 as valuations normalise and earnings bottom out, says Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. He expects strong growth from FY27 led by financials, autos, and capital goods, setting up the next rally phase.

US Treasury yields plunged to multi-week lows as President Trump's threat of massive tariffs on Chinese imports spooked investors, driving them to safe havens. This escalation, fueled by accusations of China hindering rare earth trade, also triggered a stock market selloff. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials hinted at potential interest rate cuts, offering some market comfort.

Realty firm Puravankara Ltd saw sales bookings rise to Rs 1,322 crore in the second quarter of this fiscal year. This marks a 4 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The company also reported growth for the April-September period. Demand for residential properties is showing strength.

Lodha Developers reported a 7% rise in sales bookings to Rs 4,570 crore for the second quarter of FY26, driven by improved housing demand. Despite fewer launches, the company is confident in meeting its Rs 21,000 crore annual sales target, with significant new projects planned for the latter half of the fiscal year.

Mahindra Lifespace Developers will redevelop four housing societies in Malad West, Mumbai. The company anticipates generating Rs 800 crore from the sale of free area. This project adds to Mahindra Lifespace's extensive development portfolio across India. The firm manages significant ongoing and upcoming projects in residential and industrial sectors.

U.S. stocks experienced a sharp decline on Friday after President Trump revived tariff threats against China, canceling a meeting with President Xi Jinping. This move triggered worries of a trade war, impacting markets already at record highs. While some see this as a sign of jitters due to high valuations, others believe AI will remain the primary market driver.

European markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, reversing earlier weekly gains due to renewed trade war anxieties sparked by U.S. President Trump's tariff threats. Auto stocks led the downturn, while political uncertainty in France also weighed on investor sentiment. This late-week sell-off overshadowed earlier optimism driven by monetary policy hopes and AI enthusiasm.

Global oil prices tumbled over $2 a barrel as President Trump's threat of increased tariffs on China sparked fears of reduced demand. Analysts point to this, coupled with rising OPEC production and a Gaza ceasefire, as key drivers for the market's shift to a risk-off sentiment. Investors are also watching for potential impacts from a U.S. government shutdown.

Gold prices surged past $4,000 an ounce again this week. This rally was fueled by US President Donald Trump's warning of new tariffs on China. Global uncertainties, including potential French government collapse and US shutdown, also boosted safe-haven assets. Investors anticipate US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Silver also saw significant gains, driven by strong demand and supply concerns.

India's tax authorities are targeting over 400 high-net-worth individuals for evading taxes on their cryptocurrency profits from Binance. Many failed to disclose digital assets held on the offshore exchange, believing they could escape the substantial tax liabilities. The Income Tax department is now actively tracing these undeclared trades.

Stock market regulator Sebi has streamlined penalty rules for brokers, introducing a single penalty per violation across exchanges. The number of penalties has been drastically cut from 235 to 90, with many minor lapses now facing financial disincentives instead of penalties. This move aims to reduce reputational risk and provide significant relief to the broking community.

Indian stock markets closed higher on Friday, marking their best weekly gain since late June. This rise was supported by a recovery in IT and bank stocks, alongside reduced foreign institutional selling. Analysts suggest that upcoming second-quarter earnings will be key to sustaining this upward trend. The Nifty and Sensex both saw significant weekly gains, indicating a positive market sentiment.

Markets are watching bank earnings reports closely. These reports will offer clues about the U.S. economy's strength. Trade tensions with China and a government shutdown are creating uncertainty. Investors are keen to see if corporate profits can sustain the market's upward trend. Upcoming earnings from banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are crucial.

U.S. stocks tumbled Friday as President Trump threatened a massive tariff increase on China, citing trade hostility and restrictions on rare earth exports. This escalation of trade tensions between the two largest economies led to widespread market drops, with the S&P 500 falling 1.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 456 points.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath revealed that the firms youngest account holder is a 64-day-old infant. Sharing a video of parents investing for their children, Kamath emphasized early financial literacy and long-term wealth building through minor accounts.

CAMS board approved a 1:5 stock split, its first since May 2021, aiming to increase share liquidity without affecting market capitalization amid past volatility.

Levi Strauss & Co shares fell about 9% on Friday as investors focused on the denim maker's warning of a tariff-related hit to its fourth-quarter margin, overlooking a higher annual profit forecast.

Wall Street's main indexes opened slightly higher on Friday, as investors sought to buy the dip following a brief pullback, while awaiting the consumer sentiment data for fresh clues on the economy.

NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan lost 16 months salary in the Harshad Mehta scam, learning crucial lessons on financial discipline, leverage risks, and cautious investing, urging individuals to prioritize safety before stock market exposure.

In a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business and compliance, markets regulator Sebi on Friday rationalised the penalty framework for stock brokers.

Tata Consultancy Services is making a significant shift towards artificial intelligence. The company plans to invest billions in data centers and AI capabilities. This move aims to position TCS as a global leader in AI-driven technology services. The company is also expanding its AI workforce and reskilling employees for future digital roles.

Samir Arora highlights that foreign institutional investors rarely profit from Indian IPOs due to allocation limits, currency conversion losses, funding costs, and volatile rupee, despite massive oversubscriptions.

Ace investor Mukul Agrawal boosted his Monolithisch India holding from 2.30% to 2.76%, following a near 200% post-IPO rally, while exiting Raghav Productivity Enhancers amid portfolio realignment.

Shares of Vijay Kedia-backed TAC Infosec rose on news of a one-for-one bonus issue, backed by strong financial performance, including a 157% revenue rise and doubled profits. The company plans $100 million capex by 2030 to enhance AI-led cybersecurity, expand globally, and pursue a Nasdaq listing for its US arm.

India's largest bank is set to return to the rupee debt market after a year with plans to raise funds through Basel III-compliant tier II bonds this month, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Reliance Power, Yes Bank, and Tata Communications led market action on Friday, while Hindustan Copper and Eimco Elecon declined. Benchmark indices rose for a second day, driven by strong buying in pharma and auto stocks.

Indias household gold wealth has surged to $3.8 trillion after a 62% rally in 2025, making gold holdings nearly 89% of GDP. Despite steady consumption, soaring prices and rupee depreciation have amplified the wealth effect across households.

Tata Consultancy Services is aggressively integrating AI across its operations, aiming to become the world's largest AI-led tech services provider. The company is investing in platforms, training over 1.6 lakh employees, and expanding into data centres and sovereign cloud. Nearly every client project now features an AI component, driving efficiency and value.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced Friday, lifted by gains in financial heavyweights on renewed foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows over the past three sessions. Optimism ahead of the quarterly earnings season added to the upbeat mood, though Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) capped broader gains after posting weaker-than-expected September-quarter results.

Shares of Eimco Elecon, backed by Vijay Kedia, fell 15% in two sessions after reporting sharp declines in quarterly profit and revenue. Despite a recent stake purchase by Kedia, the smallcap stock remains volatile, trading below key moving averages amid broader market corrections. The marquee investor Vijay Kedia picked up a stake worth Rs 11 crore in Eimco Elecon on Tuesday via a bulk deal

Integris Medtech, a diversified medical technology platform, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO), with people familiar with the matter pegging the issue size between Rs 3,500 crore and Rs 4,000 crore.

An AI-generated Sholay-themed video on Sebis investor toolsSCORES, MITRA, and ODRhas gone viral after Kotak AMCs Nilesh Shah shared it. The creative entry from Sebis Arth Yatra Contest 2025 uses Bollywood humour to promote financial literacy.

Avenue Supermarts (DMart) is expected to report a 711% YoY rise in Q2FY26 profit, though sequentially lower due to rising costs and competition. Revenue may grow 1516% YoY, supported by new store additions.

Realty firm Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd has acquired 7.5 acre of land in Pune to build a housing project worth about Rs 1,400 crore.

Indian markets are on a strong upward trajectory. The Nifty50 has surpassed a significant resistance level, indicating a positive market outlook. Experts suggest a uy on dips approach for investors. All-time highs for Nifty and Bank Nifty are anticipated within the current calendar year or by the end of FY25.

Chris Wood cautioned that the US stock markets AI-driven rally may be nearing its peak, comparing current exuberance to the Nasdaq boom of 2000. With margin debt up 33% year-on-year and valuations at record highs, GREED & fear has decided to remove Nvidia from its global equity portfolio after a 595% gain, replacing it with Greeces Gek Terna.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance raised Rs 750 crore from 33 anchor investors in its IPO, with mutual funds like ICICI Prudential and HDFC among the top participants. Shares were allotted at Rs 106 each, including a share premium of Rs 96 per share on a face value of Rs 10 per share.

In FY26 so far, several microcap and small-cap stocks have delivered exceptional gains, with Banco Products, Gabriel India, and Lumax Auto Technologies leading the rally. A total of ten stocks have surged between 92% and 133%, highlighting strong momentum and robust performance in select sectors despite broader market conditions.

WeWork Indias market debut was muted, slipping over 5% after listing flat despite full IPO subscription. Investor sentiment was cautious amid legal and governance concerns. While the company has shown a financial turnaround with rising revenue and profitability, analysts view its premium valuation and regulatory overhang as near-term challenges.

Indian equity markets are trading range-bound due to a balance of supportive monetary and fiscal policies against slowing global growth and foreign outflows. Analysts suggest a cautious outlook for the IT sector, favoring multi-asset portfolios with exposure to gold, silver, and commodities.

Automobiles gained 0.9%, with Milan-listed shares of Stellantis up 1.5% after the automaker said its global vehicle shipments rose 13% year-on-year in the third quarter.

The Nikkei surged 5% so far this week, after Sanae Takaichi was placed on course to become the next prime minister, boosting expectations of renewed fiscal stimulus and loose monetary policy.

Tata Communications shares soared nearly 15% on heavy trading volumes, driven by optimism surrounding its potential role in the burgeoning AI and data center ecosystem. The company is expected to benefit from TCS's ambitious data center plans, boosting its connectivity and cloud solutions business. Technical indicators also signal strong bullish momentum for the stock.