Indian government bonds are currently facing losses as traders brace for an influx of debt supply and mounting inflation pressures. The 10-year US Treasury yield is nearing the 5% mark, fueled by predictions of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes in December. With India's retail inflation climbing to 6.09%, expectations rise for further rate adjustments by the Reserve Bank of India.
Four BSE 100 stocks, including Punjab National Bank, Federal Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, hit fresh 52-week highs, with monthly gains ranging from 10% to 22%.
Zee Entertainment has approved a Rs 600 crore share buyback at Rs 91 per share, a 24% premium over its latest NSE closing price. The company will repurchase up to 6.59 crore shares through the tender offer route, with November 25 fixed as the record date. Promoters will not participate.
The Indian rupee faced a setback on Thursday, dipping to 94.0425 against the dollar amidst rising oil prices and escalating inflation fears. Previously, it had seen a peak of 93.62 thanks to foreign portfolio inflows. Investors are now holding their breath for October's consumer inflation figures, as they could significantly influence upcoming policy decisions and market sentiment surrounding the rupee.
ETMarkets identified 36 stocks held by just one mutual fund scheme each, with equity MF holdings exceeding Rs 10 crore. More than half have gained in CY26, while nine stocks have rallied 50% to 145%, including two that more than doubled.
Bloom Energy shares jumped 13% after strong CoreWeave results eased concerns over AI infrastructure spending. But with the stock well below its record high, can the rally last?
Five stocks in the Nifty500 with a change of more than 5% appeared on the ‘White Marubozu’ bullish scanner, according to StockEdge’s technical scan data.
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