This Dhanteras, Gold ETFs are attracting strong investor interest amid rising gold prices and geopolitical tensions. Inflows into the asset class surged 578.28% year-on-year to Rs 8,363.13 crore in September 2025, compared with Rs 1,232.99 crore last year. Over the past five years, net inflows have grown at a CAGR of 69.53%, up from Rs 597.26 crore in September 2020.
LG Electronics India debuted at a 50% premium after a record-breaking Rs 11,607 crore IPO, sparking FOMO among investors. Despite near-term caution due to stretched valuations, brokerages like Emkay and Motilal Oswal remain positive on long-term growth prospects.
China's Communist Party leadership is meeting to outline its next five-year economic plan, focusing on technological self-sufficiency and rebalancing towards consumption. While specific growth targets are unlikely, analysts anticipate an average annual growth of at least 4.5%. The plan will also address personnel reshuffles and environmental commitments.
Experts have identified select stocks for investors in a range-bound market. Opportunities range from long-term safety bets like Coal India to medium-term plays such as Eternal and CDSL, and high-risk options like Amber Enterprises and Hindustan Zinc, catering to diverse risk appetites.
Unlisted share prices of many companies planning IPOs have fallen sharply in October. This follows a dull period for new listings on the stock market. Some prominent firms have experienced significant drops in their unlisted share values. This trend has created uncertainty for investors in the pre-IPO market. Experts point to high valuations as a key reason for this correction.
