Ashish Kacholia invests Rs 10 cr in this smallcap co via preferential issue, stock zooms 5%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ashish-kacholia-invests-rs-10-cr-in-this-smallcap-co-via-preferential-issue-stock-zooms-5/articleshow/124945063.cms
Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has been allotted 52,632 shares of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works at ₹1,900 per share, investing around ₹10 crore. The preferential issue raised ₹270 crore overall, increasing the company’s paid-up capital to ₹12.22 crore.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ashish-kacholia-invests-rs-10-cr-in-this-smallcap-co-via-preferential-issue-stock-zooms-5/articleshow/124945063.cms
Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has been allotted 52,632 shares of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works at ₹1,900 per share, investing around ₹10 crore. The preferential issue raised ₹270 crore overall, increasing the company’s paid-up capital to ₹12.22 crore.
A 'war room' mentality: How auto giants are battling the Nexperia chip crunch
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/nexperia-auto-chip-shortage-china-honda-vw.html
Global automakers are bracing for a potential shortage of automotive semiconductor chips sparked by geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.
  https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/nexperia-auto-chip-shortage-china-honda-vw.html
Global automakers are bracing for a potential shortage of automotive semiconductor chips sparked by geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.
Amazon Q3 2025 slides: AWS drives 13% revenue growth as stock dips despite beat
https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/amazon-q3-2025-slides-aws-drives-13-revenue-growth-as-stock-dips-despite-beat-93CH-5075592
  https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/amazon-q3-2025-slides-aws-drives-13-revenue-growth-as-stock-dips-despite-beat-93CH-5075592
Capstone Mining Q3 2025 slides: record EBITDA amid production growth and strategic partnerships
https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/capstone-mining-q3-2025-slides-record-ebitda-amid-production-growth-and-strategic-partnerships-93CH-5075594
  https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/capstone-mining-q3-2025-slides-record-ebitda-amid-production-growth-and-strategic-partnerships-93CH-5075594
Lumen Q3 2025 presentation slides: AI infrastructure push amid revenue challenges
https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/lumen-q3-2025-presentation-slides-ai-infrastructure-push-amid-revenue-challenges-93CH-5075590
  https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/lumen-q3-2025-presentation-slides-ai-infrastructure-push-amid-revenue-challenges-93CH-5075590
Ryan Specialty Q3 2025 slides: double-digit growth driven by E&S market expansion
https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/ryan-specialty-q3-2025-slides-doubledigit-growth-driven-by-es-market-expansion-93CH-5075591
  https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/ryan-specialty-q3-2025-slides-doubledigit-growth-driven-by-es-market-expansion-93CH-5075591
Columbia Banking slides reveal strong Q3 2025 performance after Pacific Premier deal
https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/columbia-banking-slides-reveal-strong-q3-2025-performance-after-pacific-premier-deal-93CH-5075596
  https://in.investing.com/news/company-news/columbia-banking-slides-reveal-strong-q3-2025-performance-after-pacific-premier-deal-93CH-5075596
Bank deposit growth slows to 9.5% as of Oct 17: RBI data
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bank-deposit-growth-slows-to-9-5-as-of-oct-17-rbi-data/articleshow/124977155.cms
Bank deposit growth has slowed. Credit growth remains steady. This creates a wider gap between the two. Lower interest rates are making bank deposits less appealing to savers. Funds are shifting from current and savings accounts to fixed deposits for better returns. This trend presents a significant challenge for banks.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bank-deposit-growth-slows-to-9-5-as-of-oct-17-rbi-data/articleshow/124977155.cms
Bank deposit growth has slowed. Credit growth remains steady. This creates a wider gap between the two. Lower interest rates are making bank deposits less appealing to savers. Funds are shifting from current and savings accounts to fixed deposits for better returns. This trend presents a significant challenge for banks.
Top insurers, mutual funds invest in Lenskart's Rs 3,268 crore anchor round ahead of IPO
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/top-insurers-mutual-funds-invest-in-lenskarts-rs-3268-crore-anchor-round-ahead-of-ipo/articleshow/124964680.cms
Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions secured Rs 3,268.36 crore from 147 anchor investors. This strong participation precedes its upcoming Initial Public Offering. The company is set to launch its IPO on October 31. This move highlights significant investor confidence in India's leading eyewear brand. Lenskart aims to expand its stores and invest in technology.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/top-insurers-mutual-funds-invest-in-lenskarts-rs-3268-crore-anchor-round-ahead-of-ipo/articleshow/124964680.cms
Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions secured Rs 3,268.36 crore from 147 anchor investors. This strong participation precedes its upcoming Initial Public Offering. The company is set to launch its IPO on October 31. This move highlights significant investor confidence in India's leading eyewear brand. Lenskart aims to expand its stores and invest in technology.
Banks frontload provisions to be fit for ECL days
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/banks-frontload-provisions-to-be-fit-for-ecl-days/articleshow/124976940.cms
Banks are proactively setting aside extra funds. This is in preparation for a new expected credit loss framework starting in 2027. Some lenders are also covering anticipated stress in microfinance loans. This move aims to strengthen balance sheets ahead of regulatory changes and potential challenges. Banks are building buffers to meet future requirements.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/banks-frontload-provisions-to-be-fit-for-ecl-days/articleshow/124976940.cms
Banks are proactively setting aside extra funds. This is in preparation for a new expected credit loss framework starting in 2027. Some lenders are also covering anticipated stress in microfinance loans. This move aims to strengthen balance sheets ahead of regulatory changes and potential challenges. Banks are building buffers to meet future requirements.
Mid-sized lenders tap foreign links, tech to gain scale
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mid-sized-lenders-tap-foreign-links-tech-to-gain-scale/articleshow/124976966.cms
Indian banks are experiencing a surge of foreign investment that’s akin to a refreshing breeze in a competitive atmosphere. This wave of investment injects vital capital and advanced technology into smaller banks, enabling them to vie against industry titans. As corporate lending opportunities expand, retail banking still presents its own set of challenges.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mid-sized-lenders-tap-foreign-links-tech-to-gain-scale/articleshow/124976966.cms
Indian banks are experiencing a surge of foreign investment that’s akin to a refreshing breeze in a competitive atmosphere. This wave of investment injects vital capital and advanced technology into smaller banks, enabling them to vie against industry titans. As corporate lending opportunities expand, retail banking still presents its own set of challenges.
HDFC Bank reappoints Kaizad Bharucha as DMD for 3 yrs
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/hdfc-bank-reappoints-kaizad-bharucha-as-dmd-for-3-yrs/articleshow/124976984.cms
HDFC Bank's board has approved Kaizad Bharucha's reappointment as deputy managing director. This reappointment is for a three-year term and requires approval from the Reserve Bank of India. Bharucha has a long association with the bank, joining in 1995. He plays a key role in strategic direction across various banking segments.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/hdfc-bank-reappoints-kaizad-bharucha-as-dmd-for-3-yrs/articleshow/124976984.cms
HDFC Bank's board has approved Kaizad Bharucha's reappointment as deputy managing director. This reappointment is for a three-year term and requires approval from the Reserve Bank of India. Bharucha has a long association with the bank, joining in 1995. He plays a key role in strategic direction across various banking segments.
Sensex, Nifty slip 0.7% as Fed’s cautious outlook damps investor sentiment
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sensex-nifty-slip-0-7-as-feds-cautious-outlook-damps-investor-sentiment/articleshow/124976603.cms
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Thursday. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex closed lower. This downturn followed the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. However, the Fed indicated no further rate cuts are expected this year. This news impacted investor sentiment globally and in India. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sensex-nifty-slip-0-7-as-feds-cautious-outlook-damps-investor-sentiment/articleshow/124976603.cms
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Thursday. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex closed lower. This downturn followed the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. However, the Fed indicated no further rate cuts are expected this year. This news impacted investor sentiment globally and in India. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares.
Lenskart raises Rs 3,268 cr from 147 anchor investors
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/lenskart-raises-rs-3268-cr-from-147-anchor-investors/articleshow/124976808.cms
Lenskart Solutions has successfully raised ₹3,268.3 crore from 147 anchor investors ahead of its IPO. The eyewear retailer allotted equity shares at ₹402 each to a mix of prominent domestic and global funds, including mutual funds, insurers, and foreign institutional investors. The company's IPO is set to open on October 31.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/lenskart-raises-rs-3268-cr-from-147-anchor-investors/articleshow/124976808.cms
Lenskart Solutions has successfully raised ₹3,268.3 crore from 147 anchor investors ahead of its IPO. The eyewear retailer allotted equity shares at ₹402 each to a mix of prominent domestic and global funds, including mutual funds, insurers, and foreign institutional investors. The company's IPO is set to open on October 31.
Sebi plans to expand non-benchmark indices like Bankex, Banknifty and Finnifty
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-plans-to-expand-non-benchmark-indices-like-bankex-banknifty-and-finnifty/articleshow/124976913.cms
Sebi has proposed changes to non-benchmark indices like Bankex, Banknifty, and Finnifty, expanding individual stock weights. The regulator capped the top constituent's weight at 20% and the top three at 45%, with at least 14 constituents. These adjustments aim to enhance transparency and reduce single-stock risk in index derivatives.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-plans-to-expand-non-benchmark-indices-like-bankex-banknifty-and-finnifty/articleshow/124976913.cms
Sebi has proposed changes to non-benchmark indices like Bankex, Banknifty, and Finnifty, expanding individual stock weights. The regulator capped the top constituent's weight at 20% and the top three at 45%, with at least 14 constituents. These adjustments aim to enhance transparency and reduce single-stock risk in index derivatives.
Rupee hits two-week low amid RBI intervention, US Fed's hawkish stance
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/rupee-hits-two-week-low-amid-rbi-intervention-us-feds-hawkish-stance/articleshow/124977030.cms
The Indian rupee touched a two-week low of 88.74 against the dollar on Thursday. It later strengthened slightly to close at 88.70. This weakness followed month-end dollar demand and potential RBI position squaring. The central bank intervened to curb losses. A hawkish US Fed stance also added pressure on the rupee.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/rupee-hits-two-week-low-amid-rbi-intervention-us-feds-hawkish-stance/articleshow/124977030.cms
The Indian rupee touched a two-week low of 88.74 against the dollar on Thursday. It later strengthened slightly to close at 88.70. This weakness followed month-end dollar demand and potential RBI position squaring. The central bank intervened to curb losses. A hawkish US Fed stance also added pressure on the rupee.
Rupee’s global role key to reducing India’s external risks: T Rabi Sankar
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/rupees-global-role-key-to-reducing-indias-external-risks-t-rabi-sankar/articleshow/124977288.cms
India's Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar stated that the internationalisation of the Rupee has begun, with exporters increasingly invoicing in the local currency. This shift is crucial for India to achieve its developed economy ambitions and reduce global transaction risks.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/rupees-global-role-key-to-reducing-indias-external-risks-t-rabi-sankar/articleshow/124977288.cms
India's Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar stated that the internationalisation of the Rupee has begun, with exporters increasingly invoicing in the local currency. This shift is crucial for India to achieve its developed economy ambitions and reduce global transaction risks.
10-year bond yield up 4 bps on fading US rate cut hopes
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/10-year-bond-yield-up-4-bps-on-fading-us-rate-cut-hopes/articleshow/124977428.cms
India's 10-year government bond yield saw its biggest jump in six weeks. This happened as the US Federal Reserve's hawkish comments lowered expectations for interest rate cuts. Domestic market worries about demand and liquidity also contributed. Traders are watching for Reserve Bank of India actions to boost banking system liquidity.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/10-year-bond-yield-up-4-bps-on-fading-us-rate-cut-hopes/articleshow/124977428.cms
India's 10-year government bond yield saw its biggest jump in six weeks. This happened as the US Federal Reserve's hawkish comments lowered expectations for interest rate cuts. Domestic market worries about demand and liquidity also contributed. Traders are watching for Reserve Bank of India actions to boost banking system liquidity.
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/pre-market-action-heres-the-trade-setup-for-todays-session/articleshow/124960935.cms
Nifty experienced a gap-down opening on Thursday and declined throughout the session. Immediate support is seen around 25,800, with a breakdown potentially leading to further declines. Gift Nifty signals a mixed start. India VIX rose. Asian markets showed mixed movements. US equities ended mixed. The dollar strengthened. Oil prices saw fluctuations.
  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/pre-market-action-heres-the-trade-setup-for-todays-session/articleshow/124960935.cms
Nifty experienced a gap-down opening on Thursday and declined throughout the session. Immediate support is seen around 25,800, with a breakdown potentially leading to further declines. Gift Nifty signals a mixed start. India VIX rose. Asian markets showed mixed movements. US equities ended mixed. The dollar strengthened. Oil prices saw fluctuations.
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