Growws Rs 6,632 crore IPO saw strong demand, with 17.6 times overall subscription. Investors can check allotment status via MUFG Intime India or BSE. Refunds and share credits begin November 11, with listing on BSE and NSE scheduled for November 12.
Zerodha LIQUIDCASE, Indias first liquid ETF with a growth NAV, has reached nearly Rs 6,000 crore in AUM within two years of its January 2024 launch. Founder Nithin Kamath said the growth is entirely organic, driven by investors seeking a simple, tax-efficient alternative to traditional liquid funds.
HSBC sees India as a safe haven amid global AI market excitement. Indian stocks are currently underrepresented in emerging market portfolios. Increased investment could significantly benefit India. HSBC is positive on Indian equities, setting a 2026 Sensex target of 94,000. Valuations are now less of a concern. India offers value compared to Chinese equities.
In a remarkable financial turn, Torrent Pharmaceuticals has disclosed a staggering 30% rise in after-tax profit for the September quarter, reaching 591 crore. This impressive growth is attributed to thriving sales in various markets, which escalated their total revenue to 3,302 crore.
Vanguards India portfolio has surged 53% to Rs 65,897 crore, with 10 key stocks rallying up to 90% in FY26, highlighting its sharp stock-picking strategy.
Gold prices climbed on Friday as a weaker dollar and U.S. government shutdown uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand. Wall Street indexes faced sharp weekly declines amid concerns over AI stock rallies. Traders are now anticipating a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December.
European shares concluded a volatile week lower, with technology stocks leading the decline due to persistent valuation concerns and broader risk-off sentiment stemming from the U.S. Automakers saw gains, while broadcaster ITV surged on potential sale talks. Investors also assessed corporate earnings, which showed some positive signs despite individual company setbacks.
Indian markets saw a dip mirroring global trends. The Nasdaq experienced its largest weekly fall since April due to concerns over artificial intelligence stock sustainability. U.S. Treasury yields also declined. China's trade data showed the impact of tariffs. Bitcoin saw a weekly decline but gained on the day. Major U.S. indexes recovered some losses late in the session.
Indian investors are closely watching U.S. economic signals amid concerns over a cooling labor market and tech stock volatility. Worrisome jobs data and a prolonged government shutdown are creating uncertainty, prompting a cautious approach. Attention now shifts to secondary economic reports and upcoming corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants like Nvidia, for further clues on market direction.
