The Reserve Bank of India now permits banks to finance domestic company mergers and acquisitions. This reform updates capital market exposure guidelines. It aligns Indian banking with global standards. This opens new credit opportunities for banks. They can reclaim market share from non-bank lenders. Banks must develop specialized M&A advisory and underwriting skills. This policy change supports India's corporate growth.
Avenue Supermarts reported strong revenue growth for Q2 FY26. DMart's standalone revenue increased by 15.4 percent year-on-year. It reached 16,218.79 crore rupees for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. This marks the highest Q2 revenue in four years. The company now operates 432 DMart stores. The board will meet on October 11 to approve financial results.
Indian and global copper prices are soaring to record highs in 2025, driven by a perfect storm of factors. The green energy transition, significant supply disruptions, and Chinese stimulus are fueling this demand. Geopolitical tensions and a weaker US dollar further contribute to the rally.
Platinum, trading at historic discounts to gold and silver, presents a compelling investment opportunity. Technical and fundamental indicators suggest a major reversal is underway, driven by tight supply and growing industrial demand from green technologies. This undervalued precious metal offers significant upside potential.
Riding the market wave hasnt been easy for alldespite strong index gains, several Nifty500 stocks are still stuck in the red so far this fiscal year. While the Nifty500 has climbed 8% and the benchmark Nifty is up 6% so far in FY26, not all constituents have kept pace. Data shows that 44 stocks from the Nifty500 have slipped over 10% during this period, highlighting pockets of underperformance amid a broadly buoyant market.
Data shows that 44 stocks from the Nifty500 have slipped over 10% during this period, highlighting pockets of underperformance amid a broadly buoyant market.
Indian markets show volatility in 2025. Chirag Muni discusses investment strategy. Equities provide returns over five years. Gold and silver also perform. India's GDP growth is 6.5 percent. Inflation is 2.1 percent. Interest rates are cut. Investors should consider mutual funds. Allocations to largecap, midcap, and smallcap are suggested. This approach targets growth.
Coinbase Global Inc., the largest US crypto exchange, is seeking a national trust company charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This strategic move aims to streamline oversight for new offerings and integrate digital assets into traditional finance, especially as stablecoin usage expands.
As Diwali 2025 approaches, gold and silver continue to shine, soaring over 47% and 52% this year, respectively. With gold breaching 1,18,000 per 10 grams and silver trading above 1,44,000, experts expect the rally to extend, driven by festive demand, dovish Fed policy, and geopolitical tensions. Analysts see gold testing 1,22,000 and silver 1,50,000 by Diwali, with any dips likely to be short-lived.
Over the past one year, when equities remained in the red, the real test for mutual funds has been their ability to limit losses or eke out gains. Here are three large & mid cap funds which have outperformed their respective category average and benchmark, as reported by ETBureau.
