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NSEIX extends trading to 23.5 hours, offers near round-the-clock access

GIFT City's NSE International Exchange extends trading operations to 23.5 hours, enabling access across Asian, European and US markets as Gift Nifty turnover rises in October

Devyani International sinks 8% from day's high despite Q2 turnaround

Devyani International on Monday reported a turnaround in Q2 earnings with ₹3.46 crore net profit for the quarter ended September 2026 as against a net loss of ₹23.95 crore in the year-ago period.

Foxconn working on new tie-up with OpenAI, says no AI bubble: Young Liu

Foxconn is exploring a fresh partnership with OpenAI, dismissing AI bubble concerns as it targets double-digit growth and expands humanoid robot deployment at its US facilities.

Can Sensex, Nifty extend rally on Friday? Here's what market analysts say

Technical analysts believe that the Sensex and Nifty can extend their rally in the near-term, with indices closing above the short-term moving averages, and positive cues from momentum indicators.

Benchmarks rise over 1% on positive Q2 earnings, easing crude prices

Indian markets gain over 1% on strong quarterly results, easing crude prices, hopes of US-Iran peace talks and foreign investor buying, with realty and FMCG stocks leading the rally

Crompton Greaves down 38% from May high; stock may see pullback: Brokerages

Analysts at Choice Broking flag that Crompton Greaves has taken support around its multi-year horizontal support zone of ₹190-₹200, with momentum indicators supporting a potential reversal.

Jio Platforms IPO surge ends Tata's reign as India's most valuable group

Jio Platforms' shares surged as much as 23% on debut, pushing Reliance Group's market value past ₹30 trillion and overtaking Tata Group as India's most valuable conglomerate.

Investor education must explain why beating benchmarks is tough: Experts

Investor education must explain why consistently beating market benchmarks is difficult, rather than focusing only on expense ratios, tracking error and low-cost products,

AI is not a bubble yet, but volatility lies ahead, says Shankar Sharma

At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Shankar Sharma said AI is not a bubble yet, citing investment opportunities for major tech firms, but warned that the sector would remain volatile

Dabba to demat: Rachana Ranade on women's road to financial independence

Highlighting how women have long saved money in 'dabbas', Rachana Ranade noted "the only thing is to convert those savings from that dabba to a demat."

HUL trades on a volatile note post Q2 results; stock near 6-year low

Hindustan Unilever share price swung in a range of 5% after the company reported 4% growth in Q2 consolidated net profit.

Nifty F&O rollovers flag 'Neutral' bias; IT, telecom positive: Analysts

Nifty rollover to the November series was below its three-month average, and the cost of carry also declined, said Dharmesh Bhatt of Systematix Institutional Research.

Know your risks, diversify, & skip tips: Lessons from Smart Investor Arena

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026's Smart Investor Arena, experts urged investors to set financial goals, diversify portfolios, avoid herd mentality and understand risks before investing

Indian markets likely to surpass average, says First Global's Devina Mehra

Devina Mehra on why Indian investors should diversify globally, manage risks and look beyond familiar markets to build long-term wealth

Audit can't replace a lender's due diligence: NFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta

Audit cannot replace a lender’s due diligence, but the reliability of financial information available to lenders depends on the quality of auditors and audit processes, Nitin Gupta, chairperson

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Auto; TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto top picks

Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk remains constructive on the auto sector, while expecting volume growth to moderate from the elevated levels seen in 1HFY27.

Here's why Kotak Neo recommends 'Buy' rating on ICICI Bank; 'Add' Nykaa

Nykaa offers an attractive combination of category leadership, strong execution, multiple growth levers, and improving profitability, says Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research at Kotak Neo.

Tokenisation can unlock hidden wealth, cut borrowing costs: Edul Patel, founder & CEO, Mudrex

Tokenisation could help Indians unlock the wealth tied up in assets such as gold and property by making ownership easier to verify, investments more accessible and borrowing against these assets

Ather Energy share price zooms 18% on Q2 turnaround, robust revenue growth

Ather Energy on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1.26 crore for Q2FY27 as against a net loss of ₹154.07 crore in Q2FY26.

Nifty support at 22,500; JSW Cement among 3 weekly stock ideas: Angel One

Nifty 22,500 remains a crucial juncture, a decisive breach below this level could accelerate the decline towards 22,200 on intermediate basis, says Osho Krishan of Angel One.