Page 18 - Latest Updates on Stock Market
Inflation data, Q2 earnings, global trends to drive stock markets this week
In a holiday-shortened last week, the BSE benchmark tanked 722.43 points or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty declined 229.8 points or 0.89 per cent
 "Inflation data, Q2 earnings, global trends to drive stock markets this week")
NSE sets aside ₹1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases ahead of long-awaited IPO
NSE, the world's most active derivatives exchange, has been embroiled in litigation with the Securities and Exchange Board of India since 2019
 "NSE sets aside ₹1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases ahead of long-awaited IPO")
BS BFSI Summit: Keep expectations realistic, say fund managers to investors
At Business Standard's BFSI Summit 2025, top CIOs said investors should temper return expectations, stay invested, and maintain asset allocation as markets enter a more measured phase
 "BS BFSI Summit: Keep expectations realistic, say fund managers to investors")
BFSI Summit: 'Digital drive, retail surge to power MFs' next leg of growth'
At BS BFSI Summit, industry leaders said that rising investor participation, digital adoption, and continued faith in SIPs will propel MFs into next phase of growth
 "BFSI Summit: 'Digital drive, retail surge to power MFs' next leg of growth'")
Motilal Oswal initiates with 'Buy' on Rubicon Research; check target
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Rubicon Research, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, with a 'Buy' rating
 "Motilal Oswal initiates with 'Buy' on Rubicon Research; check target")
Asian shares set for 7th month of gains as Amazon, Apple lift sentiment
Chinese stocks lagged after a dismal reading on China's factory activity in October weighed on sentiment
 "Asian shares set for 7th month of gains as Amazon, Apple lift sentiment")
Wipro to ring NYSE bell on October 31, marking 25 years of listing
Rishad Premji and Srini Pallia to lead Wipro's leadership team at NYSE on October 31 as the company celebrates 25 years of listing and 80 years since its founding
 "Wipro to ring NYSE bell on October 31, marking 25 years of listing")
Sebi extends timeline for QSBs to implement optional T+0 settlement cycle
This came after Sebi considered the challenges highlighted by QSBs in ensuring timely readiness of systems by November 1 and had requested to extend the same for ensuring smooth implementation
 "Sebi extends timeline for QSBs to implement optional T+0 settlement cycle")
Cognizant mulls primary share offering, secondary listing in India: CFO
Dalal further noted that "the process of a primary offering and a secondary listing in India by an overseas company is complex and involves multiple steps"
 "Cognizant mulls primary share offering, secondary listing in India: CFO")
Studds Accessories IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, dates, review
Ahead of its IPO, Studds Accessories raised ₹137 crore from 9 institutional investors via an anchor book on October 29
 "Studds Accessories IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, dates, review")
Varun Beverages up 10% as Q3 PAT zooms 19%; announces pact with Carlsberg
Varun Beverages stock was trading at ₹496.5, up 9.3 per cent compared to the previous session's close of ₹454.15 on the NSE
 "Varun Beverages up 10% as Q3 PAT zooms 19%; announces pact with Carlsberg")
Chennai Petroleum posts strong Q2; analysts upbeat on GRM, earnings outlook
Chennai Petroleum posted PAT of ₹732 crore in Q2FY26 against a loss of ₹629 crore in Q2FY25, on account of higher GRM at USD 9.1/bbl
 "Chennai Petroleum posts strong Q2; analysts upbeat on GRM, earnings outlook")
Pace Digitek falls 4% after weak operational performance in June 2025 qtr
Pace Digitek reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹367.07 crore, up 7.3 per cent from ₹342.16 crore in the year-ago period
 "Pace Digitek falls 4% after weak operational performance in June 2025 qtr")
Tamil Nadu overtakes Gujarat in new investor registrations for September
Rising investor numbers hint at a shift, yet broad household uptake stays low
 "Tamil Nadu overtakes Gujarat in new investor registrations for September")
Wall Street hits record highs as cool inflation fuels Fed rate cut hopes
The Fed is set to cut rates by 25 basis points in its policy meeting scheduled on October 29
 "Wall Street hits record highs as cool inflation fuels Fed rate cut hopes")
Is Carysil your next growth stock? Anand Rathi says 'Buy', 28% upside eyed
Carysil is expanding beyond quartz and stainless steel sinks into built-in kitchen appliances and engineered surfaces
 "Is Carysil your next growth stock? Anand Rathi says 'Buy', 28% upside eyed")
From Bharti Airtel to ICICI Bank: 10 cracker stocks for Samvat 2082
Brokerages expect modest market gains as earnings stay weak, but Diwali stock picks point to brighter prospects for select consumer, lending, and capital goods firms
 "From Bharti Airtel to ICICI Bank: 10 cracker stocks for Samvat 2082")
India rapidly emerging as global hub for services exports, says NSE
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) highlights robust growth in the services sector, structural reforms, and demographic advantages driving the country's economic transformation
 "India rapidly emerging as global hub for services exports, says NSE")
Gold prices consolidate after record rally, focus on US-China talks
Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,259.84 per ounce, as of 0951 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery climbed 1.5% to $4,275 per ounce
 "Gold prices consolidate after record rally, focus on US-China talks")
Stock Market Highlights: RIL helps Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day; benchmarks rise 6% in Samvat 2081
Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, October 20, 2025: BSE Sensex ended at 84,363.37 levels, up 411.18 points or 0.49 per cent.
 "Stock Market Highlights: RIL helps Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day; benchmarks rise 6% in Samvat 2081")