Donald Trump plans to meet President Vladimir Putin in Budapest soon. They will discuss a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Key issues include territorial control, NATO expansion, and security guarantees. Trade prospects and frozen Russian assets are also on the agenda. The meeting aims to explore pathways to peace.
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 201718 Series III investors are set to receive a remarkable 338% return as its eight-year tenure concludes on October 16, 2025. The RBI has fixed the final redemption price at Rs 12,567 per gram, significantly higher than the initial Rs 2,866 per gram issue price.
Eight Nifty Microcap 250 stocks delivered stellar returns between 100195% since last Dhanteras, 2024, highlighting strong microcap performance, though past gains do not guarantee future results.
IndusInd Bank is likely to post up to 82% YoY fall in Q2 FY26 profit as higher provisions, weak treasury income, and margin pressure weigh on performance. Brokerages see muted loan and deposit growth amid asset-quality concerns.
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Noor Wali Mehsud appeared in a video denying reports of his death following a suspected Pakistani airstrike. This development escalates tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring militants and Kabul denying the claims. Pakistan recently conducted its own airstrike in Kandahar, further intensifying the confrontation.
Market strategist Cameron Brandt notes global markets are resilient despite geopolitical concerns, with investor behavior driven by fear of missing out rather than macro risks. While US bond yields are pulling back, Brandt doesn't foresee a recession, and India's investment outlook remains positive despite a temporary pause in flows.
Yes Bank is expected to post robust Q2 earnings with up to 41% YoY growth in PAT and a 47% rise in NII, driven by healthy loan and deposit growth. However, sequential performance may soften due to weaker treasury gains and margin pressure, analysts said.
