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CAS review: Sebi announces last 30-minute VWAP method for settlement
Sebi has revised the closing auction session framework, adopting the last 30-minute VWAP for derivatives settlement and changing trading hours from December 7, 2026.
 "CAS review: Sebi announces last 30-minute VWAP method for settlement")
NRI investors in Indian equities rise threefold since FY19, shows data
The number of active NRI investors in Indian equities has tripled since FY19 to over 957,000 as of July 2026, with their holdings rising to ₹5.6 trillion.
 "NRI investors in Indian equities rise threefold since FY19, shows data")
Reliance Industries, BSE lead mutual fund buys in September, shows data
Mutual funds invested nearly ₹6,000 crore in Reliance Industries in September, making it the most-bought stock, followed by BSE with inflows exceeding ₹5,500 crore.
 "Reliance Industries, BSE lead mutual fund buys in September, shows data")
Nifty sees best day in 4 months, rally remains confined to largecap stocks
Nifty gains 1.66% as IT stocks, private banks and Reliance rally despite a sell-off in Asian technology shares; broader market breadth stays weak, with smallcap indices falling.
 "Nifty sees best day in 4 months, rally remains confined to largecap stocks")
Tata Technologies' premium valuations limit upside despite Q2 growth
Tata Technologies reported mixed Q2FY27 results, with services driving revenue growth and margins missing estimates, while brokerages flagged premium valuations despite strong deal wins
 "Tata Technologies' premium valuations limit upside despite Q2 growth")
South Indian Bank Q2 profit rises 21% to ₹426 cr on higher interest income
South Indian Bank's net profit rose 21.3% to ₹426 crore in Q2FY27 as net interest income grew 38% to a record ₹1,116 crore, while gross NPAs declined to 1.24%
 "South Indian Bank Q2 profit rises 21% to ₹426 cr on higher interest income")
Sebi writes to Irdai to include insurance data in consolidated statement
Sebi seeks to include insurance and bank deposit details in consolidated account statements to give investors a comprehensive view of their financial assets
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Bulls strike! Sensex zooms 1,500 pts intraday, Nifty tops 23k; key reasons
VK Vijayakumar said that the strength in the IT stocks follows the results of HCL Tech and the optimism surrounding that will hold the IT index strong.
 "Bulls strike! Sensex zooms 1,500 pts intraday, Nifty tops 23k; key reasons")
Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 1,534 pts, Nifty at 22,997 as crude falls 2%; IT, auto shine
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.36 per cent and 1.31 per cent, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 1,534 pts, Nifty at 22,997 as crude falls 2%; IT, auto shine")
CAS review: BSE, Groww rally 3% as Sebi panel likely backs VWAP method
VWAP is a concept that gives the average price a security has traded at throughout the day based on both volume and price.
In freefall! Yes Bank crashes 20% after SC ruling on AT-1 bond write-off
The dispute stems from the RBI-led reconstruction plan for Yes Bank in March 2020, under which AT1 bonds worth more than ₹8,300 crore were written down.
 "In freefall! Yes Bank crashes 20% after SC ruling on AT-1 bond write-off")
Aeroflex Industries tanks 11% on huge volume; down 17% in 2 days
Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Aeroflex Industries stock outperformed the market by zooming 169%, as compared to a 13% fall in the BSE Sensex.
 "Aeroflex Industries tanks 11% on huge volume; down 17% in 2 days")
Indian Bank, South Indian Bank gain up to 5% from day's low post Q2 results
Indian Bank reported a near 15% YoY growth in net profit, while UCO Bank and South Indian Bank posted 26.8% and 21.3% profit growth in Q2FY27.
 "Indian Bank, South Indian Bank gain up to 5% from day's low post Q2 results")
Sky Gold surges 26% in October; stock up over 3-fold thus far in FY27
Sky Gold and Diamonds' share price hit a new high of ₹1,021.95, surging 6% on the BSE in Thursday's intraday trade.
 "Sky Gold surges 26% in October; stock up over 3-fold thus far in FY27")
IDBI Bank stake sale to push divestment to 8-year high, exceed FY27 target
The total stake sale approved in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Holdings is ₹52,878 crore, with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and the government selling a combined 60.72 per cent stake
 "IDBI Bank stake sale to push divestment to 8-year high, exceed FY27 target")
Tonbo Imaging IPO fully subscribed on day 1; here's what brokerages suggest
Tonbo Imaging India IPO bidding opened for subscription on Oct 15, 2026 and will close on Oct 19.
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Nestle India share price crashes 9% in intraday trade post Q2 results
Nestle India on Thursday reported a 36.3% YoY growth in Q2FY27 net profit at ₹1,026.70 crore, backed by a 20.5% YoY surge in sales to ₹6,782.17 crore.
 "Nestle India share price crashes 9% in intraday trade post Q2 results")
Global feeder funds shut? Here's how to go global now
With feeder funds closed to fresh money and ETFs trading at a premium, first-time investors must look beyond the usual routes. Three experts explain what to do.
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Zetwerk IPO review: Analysts divided on growth prospects; losses a concern
Zetwerk IPO review: Brokerages have shared mixed views on the public issue. SBI Securities and ICICI Direct have recommended a 'Subscribe' rating, while Swastika has rated it 'Neutral'.
 "Zetwerk IPO review: Analysts divided on growth prospects; losses a concern")
RIL rises 3% as Jio IPO date out; what does it mean for shareholders?
India's largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, will launch its IPO on October 21 at a price band of ₹1,065-1,119 per share.
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