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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
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PVR Inox jumps 7% post Q2; JM Fin raises price target: Check details
PVR Inox reported total revenue of ₹1,858.9 crore in Q2FY26, up 12 per cent from ₹1,663.9 crore in the year-ago period
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Samvat 2082: When is Muhurat Trading 2025? Check date, time, key details
This year, the Muhurat trading 2025 session is scheduled for October 21, running from 01:45 PM to 02:45 PM, with a pre-opening window from 01:30 PM to 01:45 PM
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Midwest IPO subscribed 88x; check allotment status, GMP, listing date
Investors can check their Midwest IPO allotment status on the official websites of the NSE, BSE, or through Kfin Technologies
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HDFC Bank rallies on strong Q2; ICICI Bank dips amid profit-taking
HDFC Bank shares hit a 52-week high after strong Q2FY26 results, lifting markets, while ICICI Bank dipped slightly. Analysts stayed bullish on both lenders, citing robust growth and stable margins
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RBL Bank hits 52-week high as Emirates NBD eyes 60% stake in $3bn deal
Emirates NBD Bank (PJSC) and RBL Bank have entered into a definitive agreement for ENBD to acquire a majority stake in the private lender through primary infusion of approximately $3 billion
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Will stock market remain closed on Oct 20 for Diwali? All you need to know
For the stock markets, BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain open for regular trading on October 20
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A trader's guide to China's biggest political meet of 2025 and its impact
The Central Committee of the Communist Party will hold a four-day meeting, known as its Fourth Plenum, starting Monday to review main themes of the 15th five-year plan
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Competition, store expansion likely to weigh on Eternal's margins
Zomato reported operating profit of Rs 239 crore and operating profit margins of 1.8 per cent, down 295 basis points Y-o-Y, due to higher operating costs on account of rapid store expansion
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Demand recovery to drive gains for packaged food major Nestle India
Nestle India posts strong volume-led revenue growth in Q2FY26; margins under pressure from elevated raw material costs, but easing prices may help ahead
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Rupee reverses early gains even as oil prices slide; ends weaker at 87.97/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 15 paise lower at 87.97 against the greenback on Friday
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Stock Market Close: Sensex up 485 pts; Nifty at 25,710; FMCG, bank, auto shares shine; SMIDs slip
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE updates, Oct 17, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 settled lower by 0.57 per cent and 0.05 per cent, respectively
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Last day! Midwest IPO closes today; check subscription status, GMP, review
Analysts at SBI Securities have given the Midwest IPO a 'Neutral' rating, noting that it is priced at a premium relative to its industry peers
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Large vs mid vs small caps: Where to look for alpha in Samvat 2082?
Key triggers for the upcoming Samvat include a broad-based consumption from GST 2.0, urban demand recovery, festive tailwinds, and an earnings acceleration
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Reliance Industries shares rise 1% ahead of Q2 results; check preview
JP Morgan, in a recent report, said that RIL's consumer businesses are set to drive nearly all of the group's earnings growth in the coming years
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Whirlpool India shares soar 8% on strategic licensing agreements; details
The upward movement in Whirlpool of India's share price followed the company's announcement that it has executed several key agreements after receiving approval from its audit committee and board
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KPI Green Energy shares rise 3% after ₹696.5-crore order win from SJVN
KPI Green Energy shares rose 3 per cent after it bagged orders worth ₹696.5 crore from SJVN for a 200 Mw solar power project
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Wipro shares drop 4% after mixed Q2 results; should you sell or hold?
Wipro's share price fell after its net profit was up 1.15 per cent compared to the same quarter last year
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Rupee extends gains on weak dollar, crude oil prices; opens at 87.76/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened six paise higher at 87.76 against the greenback on Friday
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Infosys falls 2% even after Q2 beat; stock falls for 5th day; time to sell?
Infosys shares fell even after it raised the lower end of its annual revenue guidance
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