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Indian markets extend gains for 3rd straight week despite Nvidia crisis

India has traditionally been considered to be an anti-artificial intelligence (AI) bet, and the new developments will more likely affect further investments in AI

Four companies enter MSCI Standard Index; $2 bn passive inflows expected

MSCI's latest index rejig is expected to bring nearly $2 billion in passive inflows into Indian equities, with LIC, Coforge, Meesho and Adani Green among the additions.

Nifty eyes record as largecaps lead charge on strong corporate earnings

Strong Q2 earnings, attractive valuations and easing crude oil prices bring Sensex and Nifty closer to their record highs

Bajaj Finance launches ₹11,700 crore QIP at 5% discount to closing price

NBFC sets indicative issue price at ₹1,025 per share, above Sebi's floor price; proceeds will be used to repay borrowings and meet general corporate requirements

The turn of the tide: Foreign investors return, signalling longer India bet

FPIs bought ₹53,172 crore of equities and ₹7,480 crore of government bonds in the first nine days of November, ending a 10-month streak of monthly equity outflows.

Brokerages feel sequential squeeze as closing auction session, curbs hit Q2

Commodity trading, margin funding cushion blow from weaker derivatives activity

Global developments to keep commodity prices volatile in Samvat 2083

Geopolitical factors, global interest rates and supply-demand dynamics will remain key drivers of crude oil and bullion prices, analysts say

Samvat 2083: Oil prices, FPI flows to keep Indian equities volatile

After a turbulent Samvat 2082, analysts expect geopolitical developments, crude prices and foreign investor flows to shape market direction, with banks and financials remaining preferred bets

Samvat 2082: Commodities witness sharp volatility as crude surges

Brent crude surged 60.4% in Samvat 2082 amid the US-Iran conflict, while gold and silver fell in dollar terms after retreating from record highs, though rupee depreciation supported domestic returns.

Weakest Samvat in 15 years ends on a high for mkts as Sensex, Nifty rally

The Sensex and Nifty ended Samvat 2082 with losses of 4% and 3.1%, respectively, despite a sharp late rally that delivered their biggest weekly gains in nearly six years.

FPIs turn net buyers in the second half of October, shows data

Overseas investors bought heavily into IT and telecom stocks, but remained net sellers for October, with total equity outflows of ₹34,843 crore

Borderless investors report unauthorised trades in their accounts

Investors allege their US large-cap holdings were sold and proceeds diverted into thinly traded microcap stocks; FIRs and Sebi complaints have been filed

Gold up 3%; experts split on whether rally can sustain in coming months

Weakness in the dollar and US Treasury yields supports recovery, but analysts differ on whether the rally can sustain amid inflation and interest rate uncertainties

The tide is turning: Smallcap AI winners are now facing a valuation test

Seven of the 10 top-performing small-cap stocks are linked to the US data-centre boom, but a global tech sell-off and high valuations threaten the rally.

FPIs step up primary bets: Selling pressure persists in secondary market

However, selling persists in secondary market, fully accessible route

eMudhra stock recovers slightly after sharp fall over security concerns

eMudhra shares have recovered 11% in three sessions after a sharp selloff over security concerns, with analysts expecting limited impact on the company's long-term earnings growth.

BFSI Insight Summit: Sebi explores domestic AI model for securities market

Will review compliance burden on FPIs, changes in SME framework: Pandey

Power of compounding is eighth wonder of the world: Saluja, Subramanian

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena, wealth managers urged Gen Z investors to trust compounding and stay disciplined amid social media advice, AI tools and market volatility

BFSI Summit: 'Agentic payments need clear liability rules to build trust'

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Amazon Pay, Juspay and Visa executives called for clear liability rules, robust authentication and traceability to build trust in agentic payments

BFSI Insight Summit: PAN, CKYC norms for lenders in 10-15 days, says MFIN

Industry body MFIN aims to strengthen borrower identification and credit underwriting by encouraging lenders to adopt PAN and CKYC records within an aspirational 18-month timeline