Market News & Updates

09 Oct 2026

Half of India’s MTF book is in smallcaps; Nithin Kamath flags liquidity risks

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath warned that small and microcap stocks account for a substantial share of India’s margin trading facility book. He highlighted liquidity risks during market downturns, when smaller stocks may face sharper selling pressure.

09 Oct 2026

Adani Power shares: GQG Partners-managed entities cut stake to 5.72% from 5.74%

GQG Partners entities sold 50.39 lakh Adani Power shares through on-market transactions, reducing their combined stake to 5.72% from 5.74%. The disclosure comes as the stock gains 27.05% in 2026 and the company expands into Bhutanese hydropower.

09 Oct 2026

ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 | SIFs, passive funds and GIFT City: How India's wealth portfolios are evolving, says Tata AMC's Anand Vardarajan

Tata Asset Management CEO Anand Vardarajan highlights how passive funds, SIFs and GIFT City are reshaping wealth management. He advocates combining active and passive strategies while monitoring global yields, inflation and valuations to build diversified portfolios.

09 Oct 2026

Bitcoin falls to $82,000 as OpenAI revenue concerns and geopolitical tensions trigger nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations

Bitcoin hovered near $82,000 as geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices and concerns over OpenAI revenue weighed on risk assets, triggering nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations. Ethereum and major altcoins also declined, while analysts flagged $80,000 as a key Bitcoin support level amid elevated Treasury yields and continued market volatility.

09 Oct 2026

India bonds extend weekly slide; struggle to shake off RBI hike, hawkish stance shift

Indian government bonds have faced a downturn for the eighth consecutive week, primarily influenced by soaring oil prices and a more aggressive stance from the central bank. The yield on benchmark bonds has surged, signaling a drop in investor confidence. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate to 5.50%, with economists anticipating further increments that may take it to at least 6.00%.

09 Oct 2026

Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Highlights: US stocks post weekly gains as earnings, inflation data loom

09 Oct 2026

Reissued bonds account for nearly 66% of state borrowings in H1 FY27: Report

In recent years, states have made a substantial impact on their finances by reissuing bonds, which now form a significant portion of their market borrowings. This trend, particularly pronounced over the last two years, illustrates an increased involvement from state governments. Coupled with the Reserve Bank of India's push for greater market transparency, the reissuance of bonds could enhance liquidity, creating a more appealing landscape for bond investors.

09 Oct 2026

Market wrap: ITC, TCS, BSE, RIL top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Friday

The Indian equity markets saw a robust recovery as both the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 registered remarkable gains. The Nifty 50 surged by 288.65 points, closing at 22,520.45, while the Sensex jumped 879.09 points. Notably, the Nifty IT index rose 3%, signaling a positive market sentiment. A total of 2,182 out of 3,684 stocks climbed higher, reflecting renewed investor interest in bargain opportunities.

09 Oct 2026

Airtel Money makes London debut after raising $703 million in biggest IPO of the year

Airtel Money has made its debut on the London Stock Exchange after a significant IPO process. The offer price was set at £1.96 per share, with trading beginning conditionally. Initial trading reflected a slight increase as shares were valued at about £2.00 before easing. Bharti Airtel holds a significant stake in Airtel Money through Airtel Africa. Unconditional trading is expected to start on October 14, 2026.