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Monday, 26 October 2026

Gold Rate Today: Check 24K, 22K Gold Prices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru on October 26

Gold prices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad varied on Oct. 26, with 24K gold ranging from Rs 1,42,010 to Rs 1,42,670 per 10 grams. Silver prices in…

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Stock Market Today: Gift Nifty, FPI Outflows To Oil Prices; Five Key Factors For Sensex, Nifty 50 On October 26

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended lower. Crude oil prices eased, while gold pries steadied ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this…

Institutional Flows

Stock market outlook today, 26 Oct: Sensex, Nifty prediction - DJIA, S&P, NASDAQ, GIFT Nifty, Kospi, Nikkei cues

Stock market prediction for Monday, 26 October, 2026: Gift Nifty was trading around the 22,535 level, down nearly 72.50 points or 0.32% from the Nifty futures’ previous close…

Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 11: Rajinikanth Starrer Sees Weekend Boost, India Net Collection Nears Rs 400 Crore

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 is a Tamil action drama starring Rajinikanth as retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian.

G-Sec yields at three-year peak, could climb to 7.75% by December

India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield is expected to reach 7.75% by December. This increase is influenced by high crude oil prices and tight liquidity conditions.…

Monetary Policy

India valuations hit 6-year low, but stocks still expensive than EM peers

India's equity valuations have reached their lowest levels in six years after a recent market decline. Factors contributing to this decline include foreign selling, a weaker…

Institutional Flows

IIFL Capital hires four Barclays bankers to expand wealth business

The Fairfax-controlled firm is stepping up its push to attract wealthy Indian families as competition intensifies and global banks restructure their workforces.

Introducing Lab Rats: A Mint series on India’s biotech startups

India’s drug innovation story has so far been told through the lens of established pharmaceutical companies. But a new generation of biotech startups is attempting bolder feats…

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Oct 26

Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

D-St set for a cautious opening as GIFT Nifty signals muted start

Benchmark indices experienced a decline on Friday due to high Brent crude oil prices and global market weakness. Nifty was noted to face immediate resistance at 22,850 levels…

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BlackRock stays cautious on Indian equities despite cheaper valuations

BlackRock Investment Institute has not yet adopted a bullish stance on Indian equities due to ongoing uncertainties. The firm anticipates greater clarity on corporate earnings and…

Quarterly Results

Nifty outlook bearish, but near-term recovery in sight: Analysts

The Nifty index fell over 2% amid sustained selling pressures with technical indicators signaling support levels. Analysts have identified crucial resistance levels and potential…

Nifty slide brings 18 month old support back to the fore

Analyst sets sights on last April's low of 21,743.65 as a crucial support for the Nifty 50 amid worsening macros and geopolitical headwinds

Digital gold purchases jump 83%: Is convenience changing how Indians buy gold?

According to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) October 2026 India Gold Market Update, digital gold purchases reached ₹2,590 crore in September, up 83% year-on-year and 4% from August.

Sudden rains, flooded roads: Which motor insurance add-ons can protect your car from expensive repairs?

Sudden downpours and localised flooding can leave car owners facing hefty repair bills, even outside the traditional monsoon season. Here’s what motor insurance covers and which…

Insurance commission: NBFCs seek 5-year transition period to reduce selling fee

The industry body of NBFCs has told the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) that the proposed commission caps of 2% for credit life and 5% for credit…

Sunday, 25 October 2026

India-EU FTA Set For Year-End Seal, Operational Rollout Slated For Q1 Next Year: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expects the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to be operationalised by the end of 2026, with the pact taking effect in the first quarter of 2027. His…

Quarterly Results

UPI Is World's Largest Payment System, Monthly Transactions Top Rs 24,000 Crore: FM Sitharaman

Under PM SVANidhi, nearly 1.2 crore loans have been disbursed to street vendors.

India-EU FTA: India, Rotterdam Port Engaged To Digitalise India's Cargo Processes, Says Piyush Goyal

India plans to double its port capacity twice by 2047 to accommodate economic growth and expanding international trade, Piyush Goyal said. The minister also highlighted…

Infrastructure

FC Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch LaLiga Match On TV, Online?

El Clasico preview and live streaming guide: when Barcelona meets Real Madrid, where to watch in India and which players could decide the contest.

'Band Kar Do Bhai’: Why A Fan Wants Samay Raina To End 'India’s Got Latent’

A Reddit user has urged Samay Raina to end India’s Got Latent, saying the latest episode lacked the energy of earlier episodes and felt too cautious, while other fans defended its…

FPIs Pull Out Rs 48,056 Crore From Indian Equities in October: Three Triggers Behind the Selloff

Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October, taking their cumulative 2026 outflows to Rs 3.08 lakh crore.

Institutional Flows

IT stocks dividend record date this week: Cyient, LT Tech, Hexaware, Hypersoft, Sagility - Who pays most? Amount, return

Five IT stocks have dividend record dates from October 26 to 30. Announced payouts include ₹20 per share from L&T Technology Services, ₹12 from Cyient, ₹9.50 from Hexaware, and…

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IKEA selling Indian steel thali for Rs 760? Harsh Goenka jokes belan could sell for Rs 4,500

Harsh Goenka has previously criticised global luxury brands, including Prada and Fendi, for selling products resembling traditional Indian designs at premium prices, often without…

Trade Setup For Oct. 26: Nifty Support Slips To 22,500 As Brent Crude Spike Prevents Upside — Key Levels

Nifty continues to trade comfortably below its crucial moving averages. The daily RSI is also declining and approaching the key 40 mark, which could further weaken the momentum if…

Senco Gold to acquire 68% stake in August Jewellery for ₹68 crore

Senco Gold Ltd on Sunday said it has signed agreements to acquire a 68 per cent stake in August Jewellery Pvt Ltd, which operates the 'Melorra' brand, for Rs 68 crore. The…

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'He Knew Me So Well’: Anil Kapoor Gets Emotional As Gagan Reminds Him Of Satish Kaushik On India Ke Top 1%

Anil Kapoor got emotional after meeting Gagan, a contestant who resembles late actor Satish Kaushik. The actor recalled his close bond with Kaushik, their dream of playing twin…

Stock market prediction for Monday Oct 26: Sensex, Nifty levels, top stocks to watch - Will bulls dance again?

The Nifty 50 fell nearly 2% last week as geopolitical tensions and crude oil volatility weighed on markets, taking year-to-date losses to 13.56%. Analysts see support near 22,300…

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Navi Mumbai airport flights news: These two airlines set to shift flights from Mumbai airport starting December

The coordinated approach between IndiGo, Air India Express and AAHL reflects ongoing efforts to balance growth at both airports while preparing CSMIA for long-term upgrades.

Infrastructure

Adani finds a way around airline resistance: IndiGo, Air India to begin shift to Navi Mumbai

After a deadlock over moving international operations to Adani’s Navi Mumbai Airport, IndiGo and Air India have agreed to a phased transition starting February 2027. Talks are in…

Infrastructure