Ace investor Ashish Kacholia’s Rs 50 crore investment in Jain Resource Recycling skyrocketed 214% in just seven months, driven by robust Q2 earnings and strong growth across metals and recycling segments.

Struggling companies are rebranding as digital asset treasury (DAT) firms, investing in cryptocurrency to attract capital and boost stock prices, though sustainability remains uncertain amid regulatory scrutiny and volatile market performance.

In 2025, Indian mutual funds deployed half of their equity inflows into only 19 stocks, including SBI, Reliance, and Swiggy, reflecting high concentration amid negative returns and cautious cash management.

India’s consumption upcycle gains traction as tax cuts, rural income growth, and GST reductions drive strong festive sales, auto bookings, and retail growth, signaling an early-stage economic revival yet underappreciated by markets.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Results: Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday, October 25, reported a 2.3% year-on-year decline in its standalone net profit for the September quarter at Rs 3,253 crore, compared to Rs 3,344 crore in the year ago period.

Spandana Sphoorty Financial raised Rs 250 crore via bonds, below the Rs 300 crore target, with 11% coupon and 30-month maturity, amid asset-quality stress and BBB+ rating with negative outlook.

SBI Life Insurance experienced a 7% decrease in net profit during the second quarter of FY26, largely because of rising costs. Nevertheless, there s a silver lining as the Annualised Premium Equivalent surged by 10%.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, Sebi, has permitted portfolio managers to transfer their portfolio management services, PMS, business. This transfer can be of select investment approaches or the entire PMS operations. The regulator has outlined specific procedures for transfers within the same group and between different entities.

Indian markets saw a strong rally. Cooler inflation data and upbeat corporate earnings propelled US stock indexes to record highs. This performance sets a positive tone for upcoming earnings reports and an anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Investors are keenly watching major tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Apple for further market direction.

Friday brought significant gains to the Indian stock market, echoing the record-breaking performance of major U.S. stock indexes. The catalyst? Lower-than-expected inflation data that sparked fresh hopes for interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. Companies like Ford released impressive earnings, further igniting the market rally.