IndusInd International Holdings and Invesco have finalised their joint venture in India’s mutual fund space, with IIHL taking a 60% stake and Invesco retaining 40%. The partnership combines Invesco’s global investment expertise with IIHL’s strong domestic network, aiming to expand mutual fund reach and accelerate financial inclusion across India.

While investors chase AI giants like NVIDIA, the real opportunity may lie in copper, the unseen backbone of the digital and green revolutions. With rising demand from data centres, EVs, and renewables, and constrained global supply, copper stands as a critical, undervalued enabler of future technological and economic growth.

Analysts project strong upside potential for select BSE Mid-Cap stocks over the next 12 months, with expected returns ranging between 25% and 42%. Based on Trendlyne consensus data, Crompton Greaves, Clean Science, Kalyan Jewellers, and others stand out as top picks backed by robust fundamentals and favourable analyst ratings.

Titan Company is projected to post a 38% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY26 profit, supported by steady core business growth and a low base effect. While high gold prices and delayed festive demand may slow jewellery sales, brokerages remain optimistic about Titan’s long-term growth and margin stability.

PRISM, the parent company of Oyo, has extended the deadline for its bonus issue. This move allows equity shareholders more time to select their preferred bonus option. The bonus issuance offers preference shares convertible into equity. This initiative aims to reward long-term investors and align their interests with PRISM s growth and upcoming listing journey.

Vedanta s second-quarter results met street expectations on robust operational performance, with analysts viewing the miner as well-positioned to benefit from the commodity rebound while advancing its deleveraging strategy.

Bharti Airtel is poised for a strong Q2 FY26, with revenue projected to rise 21% year-on-year and net profit surging 64%. Growth is fueled by its India mobile business, Africa operations, and expanding home broadband and enterprise segments, driven by higher ARPU and data usage.

Nifty declined for the second straight session amid profit booking and weakness in banking heavyweights HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Analysts expect short-term weakness with support at 25,525. Experts recommend Raghav Productivity Enhancers and Choice International for Monday, offering potential gains of up to 11%.

Smallcap stocks witnessed a mixed week, with several counters rallying sharply on sector rotation and retail participation. Lancer Container Lines led with a 55% gain, followed by Chennai Petroleum and Hatsun Agro. Momentum was seen across finance, infrastructure, and logistics sectors amid upbeat earnings and demand recovery hopes.

Natural gas prices have stayed volatile due to supply resilience, unpredictable demand, and geopolitical tensions. With a colder winter forecast under La Niña, heating demand in the U.S. and Europe is set to rise. Meanwhile, strong U.S. output and China’s shifting import trends may stabilise prices despite lingering market risks.