Sebi has extended the deadline for implementing new eligibility norms for derivatives on non-benchmark indices like Bank Nifty to October 30, 2025. This allows for a phased adjustment of constituent weights, with Bank Nifty rebalancing until March 31, 2026. Additionally, Sebi has postponed the timeline for Qualified Stock Brokers to implement optional T+0 settlement systems, acknowledging system readiness challenges.

Shares of Facebook parent Meta plunged more than 11 percent early Thursday after third-quarter profits missed analyst expectations.

Bank of America acquired a Rs 44 crore stake in Reliance Industries through a block deal at Rs 1,475.5 per share, slightly below market price. Meanwhile, RIL reported a 10% YoY profit rise to Rs 18,165 crore and announced free Google AI Pro access for Jio users.

Hyundai Motor India reported a 14.3% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 net profit to Rs 1,572.3 crore, driven by strong exports, robust SUV sales, and cost optimisation. Revenue grew 1.2% to Rs 17,460.8 crore, while EBITDA margins improved to 13.9%.

Mastercard beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Thursday, as sustained consumer spending boosted its payment volumes.

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday decided to extend the timeline for Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) for putting in place the necessary systems for implementation of optional T+0 settlement cycle.

Despite the Sensex slipping 593 points to 84,404 on Thursday, 11 stocks from the BSE 100 Index, including SBI, L&T, and Hindalco, hit fresh 52-week highs, signaling strong bullish momentum across select sectors and renewed investor confidence.

Swiggy is planning to raise Rs 10,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement to strengthen growth capital and strategic flexibility. The move comes amid intensifying competition and follows a wider quarterly loss of Rs 1,092 crore due to higher expenses.

Welspun Corp on Thursday posted a 57 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 443.51 crore in the September quarter, driven by a rise in revenues from the core steel products business.

Groww’s upcoming IPO is drawing strong interest, with a grey market premium of ₹10.5 indicating potential listing gains of around 10%. The fintech’s debut could value it at nearly ₹70,400 crore ($8 billion).