Bitcoin traded near $113,125 on Wednesday amid liquidations and rate-cut uncertainty, with traders eyeing the Fed’s policy decision and US-China trade talks. Analysts flagged $116,000 as key resistance, while strong support lies near $107,800, even as optimism builds around new Spot ETF approvals.

Shares of SAIL surged 8.2% to a 52-week high of Rs 143.20 ahead of its Q2FY26 results, buoyed by optimism in metal stocks. Analysts highlighted strong technical indicators and bullish momentum, with traders eyeing targets of Rs 145–150. The stock has gained 24% in 2025 and 317% over five years.

InCred Capital has upgraded India s equity market stance to Overweight, anticipating a 10% upside for the Nifty by December 2026. This optimism stems from government policy support, RBI liquidity infusion, and a bottoming earnings cycle. The brokerage also sees a strong outlook for the metals sector, upgrading key players like Tata Steel.

Shares of CAMS fell up to 6.6% to Rs 3,718.40 on the BSE after the company reported a 5.7% YoY drop in Q2 FY26 PAT to Rs 113.94 crore. However, revenue hit a record Rs 376.74 crore, up 3.2% YoY and 6.4% QoQ, supported by robust growth in both mutual fund and non-mutual fund businesses.

Blue Dart Express shares jumped 13% to Rs 6,249 after the logistics major reported a 29.5% YoY rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 81 crore, driven by higher shipment volumes and improved efficiency. Revenue rose 7% to Rs 1,549.3 crore, while EBITDA grew 15.6%, with margins expanding to 16.3% from 15.1% last year.

India s stock market is undergoing a significant transformation, democratizing access for millions of new investors. While this fuels capital formation, it also exposes them to unprecedented vulnerabilities like deep fakes and foreign short-seller attacks. Regulators and courts are stepping up to protect domestic investors, but the market s resilience hinges on adapting to rapid information flow and manipulation.

Five Nifty500 stocks, including Chennai Petroleum and Suzlon Energy, closed over 1% above their VWAP on October 28, signalling potential bullish momentum and positive investor sentiment, as per Stockedge data.

Newgen Software shares jumped 16% in two sessions to ₹896.35 after reporting a 16% YoY rise in Q2 profit to ₹82 crore and an 11% revenue growth to ₹401 crore. ICICI Securities upgraded the stock to ‘Hold’, citing improved margins and steady performance.

SBI Mutual Fund has invested Rs 100 crore in Lenskart. This investment comes before the eyewear retailer s upcoming Initial Public Offering. Lenskart s IPO is scheduled to open on October 31, 2025. The company plans to use the funds for expansion and to strengthen its technology. Existing investors are also participating in pre-IPO transactions.

India’s IPO market is booming, with LG Electronics India’s $1.3 billion issue selling out in just 6.5 hours — the fastest in 17 years. Driven by strong domestic participation from mutual funds, insurers, and retail investors, India is nearing last year’s $21 billion record. However, sky-high valuations and massive oversubscriptions raise concerns of a market correction.