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Rupee trades in narrow range against U.S. dollar in early trade
The rupee hovered around the crucial 96 mark on Monday (October 5, 2026), pressured by elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows, as the RBI’s rate decision is due
Wall Street’s $10B India hospital bet stirs bill fight
BSNL pay scale freeze: why employees are threatening a strike
Employees want the government to relax the affordability rule for salary revision, while BSNL’s losses keep the proposal on hold
Novartis India share price jumps 10% | What lies ahead for the stock?
Novartis India shares surged nearly 10% on 5 October, reflecting a broader stock market recovery. Analysts noted that the stock needs to maintain levels above ₹2,100 to sustain positive momentum, with support around ₹1,900.
Rupee hovers near 96 as oil stays above $100 per barrel, foreign selling persists
The rupee started off on a weaker note against the US dollar due to soaring crude oil prices and foreign investors selling off. In response, the Reserve Bank of India is stepping in to curb volatile changes, as forex reserves dwindle. Market analysts anticipate a possible interest rate increase following the upcoming…
Taxpayer wins Rs 85.3L unexplained cash gift case
Bajaj Finance shares jump 5% after Q2 business update. Why Jefferies sees 35% upside in its top pick?
Bajaj Finance shares rose sharply on Monday after the NBFC reported 26.5% YoY growth in Q2 FY27 AUM to nearly Rs 5.85 lakh crore. Jefferies retained its Buy rating and Rs 1,280 target price, implying 35% upside, and reaffirmed Bajaj Finance as a top pick, citing strong AUM growth.
How rising US bond yields and dollar recovery is weighing on gold
Gold is facing renewed selling pressure after the US Fed’s rate hike, with higher Treasury yields and a stronger dollar reducing the appeal of the non-yielding asset. The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed towards 5.25%, while the Dollar Index moved above 101, outweighing support from geopolitical uncertainty.
HDFC Bank, YES Bank, AU SFB: Bank stocks jump; Bank Nifty up over 1% - Q2 business updates, share price rally explained
Nifty Bank jumped 1.4% in morning trade to an intraday high of 55,192.65, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, YES Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank among top gainers. Some of them, however, slipped into the red as the day progressed due to profit booking.
US Market: Record equity exposure leaves systematic funds exposed to pullback
US stocks face downside risks as volatility-control funds and CTAs hold historically high equity exposure after the S&P 500’s rally. A volatility spike could force systematic strategies to sell heavily, potentially amplifying market declines. Concentrated AI-related gains, stretched positioning and upcoming US midterm…
Global Market: Euro hits 17-month low as French fiscal worries boost dollar
The euro fell to a 17-month low as concerns over France’s fiscal outlook and bond-market selloff weighed on sentiment. The dollar strengthened despite weak US jobs data, supported by elevated Treasury yields and safe-haven demand. Diverging central-bank expectations and persistent bond volatility are likely to keep…
Adani Energy Solutions share price rally: From ₹990 to ₹1,350 in just 6 months: Know why the stock has surged 43%
Adani Energy Solutions shares rose nearly 1.73%, part of a 42% rally over six months. With 47% growth over a year, strong earnings, and expanding operations, the stock outperformed peers, trading at ₹1343.4 with a market cap of ₹1,64,291.70 crore.