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Sensex, which closed at 73,249.39 on Thursday, opened at 73,665.64 and was trading at 72,791.71, down 457.68 points or 0.62 per cent, at 10.17 am. The Nifty 50, which had closed at 22,687.65, opened at 22,742.20 and was at 22,470.30, down 217.35 points or 0.96 per cent, at the same time.

The morning’s rebound was led by information technology stocks, reversing the previous session’s 1.1 per cent sectoral decline.

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TCS topped the Nifty 50 gainers, rising 3.71 per cent to ₹2,600 from a previous close of ₹2,506.90. Infosys added 2.48 per cent to ₹1,182 from ₹1,153.35, and HCL Technologies gained 1.92 per cent to ₹1,449 from ₹1,421.70. Telecom major Bharti Airtel rose 1.03 per cent to ₹1,914.60 from ₹1,895.00, while Reliance Industries added 0.95 per cent to ₹1,195.80 from ₹1,184.50.

Metals and auto stocks were under pressure. 

Hindalco was the top Nifty 50 loser, shedding 2.47 per cent to ₹863.75 from ₹885.60. Tata Steel fell 1.49 per cent to ₹169.76 from ₹172.33, and Adani Enterprises slipped 1.49 per cent to ₹2,512 from ₹2,550. TMPV declined 1.15 per cent to ₹266.90 from ₹270.00, while HDFC Life shed 1.15 per cent to ₹522.30 from ₹528.35.

Brent crude trading near $114 per barrel, close to a five-month high, after seven oil tankers were attacked in West Asia overnight remained the dominant risk for the session. 

• October 23, 2026 11:16

  Praruh Technologies partners with Splunk, a Cisco company, to strengthen cybersecurity and IT operations

  Praruh Technologies Limited disclosed a partnership with Splunk, part of Cisco Systems, involving cybersecurity, data analytics, and observability solutions. The arrangement is in the ordinary course and on arm’s length basis, with no promoter interest. The collaboration aims to enhance IT security and operational visibility, supporting informed decision-making, rapid response, and system reliability.

• October 23, 2026 11:12

  Amaha set to close ₹100-crore fundraise to expand mental healthcare network

  Amaha set to close ₹100-crore fundraise to expand mental healthcare network

  Amaha to close ₹100 crore fundraising to expand 9 mental health centers, boost tech-driven care across India with top investors.

• October 23, 2026 11:11

  Heritage Foods approved merging its subsidiary, Heritage Novandie Foods

  Heritage Foods approved merging its subsidiary, Heritage Novandie Foods, to strengthen its branded dairy, especially the Livo yogurt brand, and enhance operational efficiency. The move aims to expand value-added dairy, reduce costs, improve management, and support sustainable growth, with a target to increase value-added product contribution to 50% over three years.

• October 23, 2026 11:10

  Trishakti Industries reports 223% rise in PAT in FY27, with 133% revenue increase

  Trishakti Industries reports strong FY27 growth with 133% revenue increase, EBITDA up 141%, and 223% PAT rise, targeting a 1,000 crore gross block by FY30 through disciplined capital deployment. Key strengths include high fleet utilization, long-term client lock-in, premium niche services, and strategic expansion in infrastructure, renewable energy, and industrial sectors. Focus remains on operational excellence and value creation.

• October 23, 2026 11:09

  Cyient DLM posts 26.5% annual revenue growth

  Cyient DLM reported a 26.5% annual revenue growth driven by strong order book, resilient supply chain, and sector expansion into aerospace, defense, medical, and emerging areas like AI, data centers, robotics, and semiconductor equipment. The company maintained a record order backlog, invested in capabilities and sales, with margins around 9-11%, aiming for profitable, sustainable growth amid strategic portfolio expansion and build-to-specification offerings.

• October 23, 2026 11:09

  In October 2026, Seema Jain acquired 550,000 convertible warrants in Mangal Credit Fincorp through a preferential allotment, increasing total voting shares from 0.59% to 2.86%

• October 23, 2026 11:08

  Regency Fincorp Limited received BSE approval for listing its privately placed Non-Convertible Debentures on the Debt Market Segment, as per SEBI Regulation 30.

• October 23, 2026 11:06

  Affle Holdings buys 4.2 million shares of Affle 3i Limited via warrants and allotments

  Affle Holdings disclosed acquiring over 4.2 million shares of Affle 3i Limited via warrants and allotments in October 2026, increasing their stake from 40.60% to 43.58%. The acquisition involved conversion of warrants into equity, was executed on open marke

• October 23, 2026 11:05

  Oilmax Energy Executes Revenue Sharing Contract for DSF Round-IV Block

  Asian Energy Services informed BSE and NSE of signing a Revenue Sharing Contract with the Indian government for the GK/OSDSF/GKOSN/2025 area under DSF Bid Round-IV, executed by OGPL, which holds a 50% interest and acts as operator. The contract follows a government letter of award, with rights transferring to the company after the Scheme of Merger approval in September 2026.

• October 23, 2026 11:01

  Lupin appoints Brian Savage as President and Chief Legal Officer

  Lupin appointed Brian Savage as President and Chief Legal Officer to lead global legal, compliance, and IP functions, based in New Jersey. Savage, former Teva EVP and interim GC, brings extensive pharmaceutical legal expertise. Lupin aims to strengthen governance and navigate regulatory environments, supported by leadership comments emphasizing his industry experience and strategic role.

• October 23, 2026 11:00

  LIC buys 12 million shares in Info Edge

  Life Insurance Corporation of India disclosed acquiring over 12 million shares in Info Edge India Ltd through market sale, increasing its holding by approximately 2% to over 5%, with a total shares held around 32 million before and after, between December 2022 and October 2026. 

• October 23, 2026 11:00

  Renew Exim FZCO acquires 67.46% voting rights in Cemindia Projects through QIP

  Renew Exim FZCO disclosed acquiring 67.46% voting rights in Cemindia Projects Limited through issuance to Qualified Institutional Buyers, reducing promoter voting rights from 67.46% to 62.84%. The acquisition involved issuing 12.6 million equity shares on October 19, 2026, with the target company’s share capital rising from 17.87 million to 18.44 million shares.

• October 23, 2026 10:59

  Harshee Anil Haria acquires 172,000 shares of Rose Merc

  Harshee Anil Haria acquired 172,000 shares of Rose Merc Limited through employee stock options between August and October 2026, increasing his holding from 3.68% to 4.01%. The acquisition was via allotment, with the company’s total shares rising slightly.

• October 23, 2026 10:58

  SBI Mutual Fund acquires 822,564 shares of ASM Technologies on October 16

  SBI Mutual Fund acquired 822,564 shares of ASM Technologies on October 16, 2026, leading to a 5.25% stake via preferential allotment, crossing the 5% threshold. The holding remains unchanged before and after acquisition, with no encumbrances or convertible securities involved.

• October 23, 2026 10:58

  Rama Shiva Lease Finance acquires 4.04% of Biogen Pharmachem Industries

  Rama Shiva Lease Finance disclosed acquiring 4.04% of Biogen Pharmachem Industries, totaling 425,83,333 shares, on October 16, 2026, through open market purchase. The company is not a promoter, and no shares or voting rights were sold or held after acquisition. The total capital remains Rs. 1,05,30,36,833.

• October 23, 2026 10:55

  India’s October business growth hits 4-month high; hiring stalls, PMI shows

  India’s October business growth hits 4-month high; hiring stalls, PMI shows

  India's October PMI shows four-month growth high driven by services, with hiring stagnant and easing input costs, signaling resilient but uneven expansion.

• October 23, 2026 10:55

  Jindal Steel Grants 675,016 Employee Stock Options Under 2022 Benefit Scheme

  Jindal Steel approved new employee stock-option grants totaling 675,016 options under its 2022 Employee Benefit Scheme.

  1. Two option grants were approved: Grant I covers 650,056 options and Grant II covers 24,960 options for eligible employees of Jindal Steel and its subsidiaries. Each option can convert into one equity share with a face value of Re. 1.

  2. The exercise price and timing are defined: Options are priced at face value + 50% of market price. Grant I vests in five annual tranches of 20%, while Grant II vests fully one year after grant. Options may be exercised for up to five years after vesting.

• October 23, 2026 10:53

  LTM launches BlueVerse Industrial AI Lab in Chennai

  LTM launched its BlueVerse Industrial AI Lab in Chennai to accelerate enterprise AI adoption for physical operations and intelligent products. The lab integrates vision AI, robotics, embedded engineering, and digital twins, supporting development, simulation, and validation of solutions for existing and new environments, fostering innovation, safety, and operational efficiency through collaborative co-innovation with clients, partners, and startups.

• October 23, 2026 10:51

  Umiya Holding buys 1,750 shares, increasing its stake to 38.85% in MRO-TEK Networks

  Umiya Holding Private Limited acquired 1,750 shares, increasing its stake to 38.85% in MRO-TEK Networks Limited. The transaction was completed on October 22, 2026, through an open market purchase, with no change in total voting or equity capital

• October 23, 2026 10:44

  Oil India says discovered natural gas in shallow offshore block in Krishna-Godavari Basin

  Oil India Limited (OIL) has made a significant stride in its quest for hydrocarbons with the discovery of natural gas in the otherwise unapprised “Matsyapuri” formation in the Krishna-Godavari Basin, the company said in an exchange filing.

• October 23, 2026 10:39

  Nifty Prediction Today – October 23, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Key support coming up

  Nifty Prediction Today – October 23, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Key support coming up

  Nifty 50 futures risk: key 22,490 support holds or breaks, with potential 22,350–22,700 moves; intraday negative outlook.

• October 23, 2026 10:39

  Kellton secures centralised digital engineering engagement with leading Middle East airline

  Kellton, an AI-led digital transformation and technology consulting company, today announced that it has secured an engagement to take end-to-end ownership of a centralised engineering function for a leading Middle East airline. The mandate will strengthen the engineering foundation of the airline’s expanding web and mobile ecosystem and support the continued evolution of its digital platforms.

• October 23, 2026 10:37

  Magellanic Cloud subsidiary receives Letter of Acceptance worth ₹3.16 crore from DFCCIL for CCTV surveillance solutions

  Provigil Surveillance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Magellanic Cloud Limited, has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), office of CGM, Jaipur for a contract valued at ₹3,16,00,452.6 including all duties and taxes for the provision of CCTV surveillance solutions.

• October 23, 2026 10:33

  Vikram Solar says its Gangaikondan solar cell manufacturing facility to produce its first cells in December 2026

  Vikram Solar Limited today announced that its 9-GW N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility at SIPCOT Industrial Park, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, is on schedule to produce its first cells in December 2026.

  The full 9 GW will be commissioned in phases thereafter.

• October 23, 2026 10:27

  European carmakers explore India manufacturing as German firms plan investments

  European companies eye India investments as India-EU trade pact nears

  Piyush Goyal says European firms are exploring Indian manufacturing, while the proposed India-EU trade pact could boost investment, trade and jobs.

• October 23, 2026 10:24

  Indian bonds flattish as oil spike offset by falling Treasury yields

  Indian govt bonds change little on early Friday as oil prices offset for falling US Treasury yields

  Indian govt bond yields barely moved as oil spikes offset falling US yields amid supply, inflation, and policy shifts in India.

• October 23, 2026 10:15

  Zetwerk rises over 5% in trading debut after $518 million IPO

  ​Zetwerk ⁠lists at 5.5% ‌premium in ‌its ‌stock ⁠market debut ⁠on Friday

  Zetwerk soars 5% on NSE debut after $518 million IPO, listing at ₹159.25 vs ₹151 issue price.

• October 23, 2026 10:04

  Gold outlook by Darshan Desai, CEO, Aspect Bullion & Refinery

  “Despite near-term volatility driven by global economic cues, gold and silver continue to hold strong long-term appeal as trusted stores of value. In India, festive and wedding demand is expected to provide support to bullion consumption, while any favourable movement in the dollar, interest-rate outlook or global uncertainties could further strengthen market sentiment. 

  With sustained consumer interest and the enduring importance of precious metals in Indian households, the bullion market remains well-positioned for opportunities ahead.”

• October 23, 2026 10:01

  Gold heads for steep weekly loss as oil prices fuel Fed rate concerns

  Gold heads for steep weekly loss as oil prices fuel Fed rate concerns

  Gold weakens on oil surge, fueling rate-hike fears; metals set for weekly declines ahead of Fed meeting and PCE data.

• October 23, 2026 10:01

  Rupee rises 3 paise to 94.78 against US dollar in early trade

  Rupee rises 3 paise to 94.78 against US dollar in early trade

  The rupee traded in a narrow range and edged up 3 paise to 94.78 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid elevated crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows.

• October 23, 2026 09:44

  IT stocks reverse course, buck global AI rout; Brent at $114 caps market recovery

  IT stocks buck global AI rout, but $114 brent crude limits market recovery

  Indian IT stocks lead a cautious rebound as global AI sell-off hits markets; Brent nears $114, oil risks persist.

• October 23, 2026 09:41

  Brent crude tops $113 as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran grow

  Crude oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions threaten oil supplies

  Crude oil futures rise as US-Iran tensions escalate, with Brent at $113.64 a barrel and ING warning that renewed conflict could keep prices elevated.

• October 23, 2026 09:34

  Vikram Solar’s 9 GW Tamil Nadu cell plant to produce first cells in December

  Vikram Solar Ltd said its 9 GW N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, is on track to produce its first cells in December 2026.

  The facility will be commissioned in phases and is expected to supply high-efficiency cells for most of the company’s module production, reducing dependence on imported cells. The plant will cater to domestic programmes and global customers seeking diversified supply chains.

• October 23, 2026 09:32

  Shyam Metalics subsidiary gets NCLT approval for merger of Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast

  Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd said its wholly owned subsidiary, Shyam Sel and Power Ltd, has secured National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata Bench, approval for the merger of Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast Private Ltd. The order, dated October 16, 2026, makes the amalgamation effective retrospectively from April 1, 2024.

• October 23, 2026 09:32

  Crude oil futures rise amid reports of escalating tensions in West Asia

  Crude oil futures traded higher on Friday morning amid reports of escalating tensions in West Asia and reports that US was considering plans to attack Iran after the US mid-term elections. At 9.31 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $113,64, up by 0.42 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $100.06, up by 0.59 per cent. November crude oil futures were trading at ₹9511 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Friday against the previous close of ₹9484, up by 0.28 per cent, and December futures were trading at ₹9377 against the previous close of ₹9344, up by 0.35 per cent.

• October 23, 2026 09:31

  Top gainers and losers on Nifty 50

  TCS topped the Nifty 50 gainers, rising 3.71 per cent to ₹2,600 from a previous close of ₹2,506.90. Infosys added 2.48 per cent to ₹1,182 from ₹1,153.35, and HCL Technologies gained 1.92 per cent to ₹1,449 from ₹1,421.70. Telecom major Bharti Airtel rose 1.03 per cent to ₹1,914.60 from ₹1,895.00, while Reliance Industries added 0.95 per cent to ₹1,195.80 from ₹1,184.50.

  Hindalco was the top Nifty 50 loser, shedding 2.47 per cent to ₹863.75 from ₹885.60. Tata Steel fell 1.49 per cent to ₹169.76 from ₹172.33, and Adani Enterprises slipped 1.49 per cent to ₹2,512 from ₹2,550. TMPV declined 1.15 per cent to ₹266.90 from ₹270.00, while HDFC Life shed 1.15 per cent to ₹522.30 from ₹528.35.

• October 23, 2026 09:30

  Swiggy stock drops 4.4% after wider losses in quick-commerce business

  Swiggy shares fall 4.4% as Instamart losses widen

  Swiggy shares fell 4.4% after wider Instamart losses renewed focus on quick-commerce profitability amid intense competition and spending on dark-store expansion.

• October 23, 2026 09:30

  Stocks in focus today: eMudhra, Petronet LNG, NLC India, Redington, Saatvik Green Energy, Allied Blenders & Distillers, Atul Ltd, Dalmia Bharat, P N Gadgil

  • eMudhra: The company has announced that its Board has decided to voluntarily withdraw from the global SSL/TLS certificate business and sharpen its focus on core enterprise solutions and trust services other than SSL/TLS - Negative in short term 

  • Petronet LNG: The company has signed a binding term sheet with Gruner Renewable Energy to establish a 50:50 joint venture for setting up compressed biogas (CBG) plants across various states in India. The joint venture company will establish 10 CBG plants across the country, each with a capacity of 18 metric tonnes per day, with an estimated total capital outlay of Rs 1,200 cr - Positive in medium to long term • NLC India: The company has signed memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha (IPICOL) to explore the technical feasibility of coal gasification and the production of synthesis gas (Syn-Gas) for potential applications in the fertiliser sector. The MoUs also cover the establishment of a beach sand mineral processing facility, with a tentative investment of Rs 2,000 cr. Further, the company plans to develop a 3,200 MW (4 × 800 MW) ultra-supercritical coal-based thermal power plant in Odisha, entailing a potential investment of Rs 35,000 cr - Positive in medium to long term 

  • Redington: Gulf arm signs strategic partnership with AWS to accelerate AI adoption - Positive in medium to long term • Saatvik Green Energy: Launches TOPCon 3.0 dual-glass bifacial solar module; module delivers output of up to 745W - Positive in short to medium term 

  • Allied Blenders & Distillers: The company commenced operations at malt distillery in Telangana; unit has capacity of over 4.4 mn barrels per annum - Positive in medium to long term Board Meetings 

  • Atul Ltd. - Buyback 

  • Shriram Finance Ltd. - Fund Raising AGM 

  • Dalmia Bharat 

  • P N Gadgil Price Band change from 20% to 10% 

• October 23, 2026 09:26

  Morning market views from V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited

  “Brent crude spiking to $114 is a major negative for the economy and markets. However, there are strong positives that can counter this negative. The sharp decline in the US 10-year yield to 4.96 % and the appreciation in the rupee to 94.70 to the dollar are positives that can restrain FII selling significantly. More importantly, more than Rs 3 lakh of the IPO money ( out of the Rs3.73 that has gone into the Jio Platform IPO during the last two days) will come back into the system after the allotment is completed by next Monday. This potential liquidity surge can lift the market next week. The market can move higher anticipating this in advance. It is important to understand that the rally, if it happens, will be led by the large-caps which are signalling resilience. The sharp correction in the broader market, particularly in small-caps, might continue since their valuations, driven up by liquidity rather than fundamentals, are hard to justify. Fairly-valued large-caps, particularly those which are growing well, present value buying opportunities for patient investors.”

• October 23, 2026 09:22

  Japan's Nikkei slumps as Wall Street tech selloff bites

  Japan’s Nikkei share gauge slumped on Friday, tracking a tech-led selloff on ‌Wall Street overnight as chip and AI-linked shares came under pressure.

  The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1.71% to 61,832.66 in early trading. The broader ‌Topix slipped 1.26% to 3,947.11.

  The Nasdaq slid 2.6% and the ‌S&P 500 fell 1.21% ‌on Thursday, with technology leading sector declines as investors rotated into defensive areas such as consumer staples and healthcare. - Reuters

• October 23, 2026 09:18

  Welspun Corp bags ₹5,500-crore US gas pipeline order linked to AI data centre

  Welspun Corp’s US subsidiary, Welspun Tubular LLC, has secured an order worth approximately ₹5,500 crore to supply coated line pipes for a natural gas pipeline project in the Permian region of the US. The pipeline will serve a data centre complex operated by a leading global hyperscaler.

  The order will be executed from Welspun’s US facility during FY29, taking its global order book to a record $5.25 billion, or around ₹50,000 crore.

• October 23, 2026 09:18

  BPCL urges coordinated action to boost compressed biogas projects in Maharashtra

  BPCL, MoPNG and Maharashtra government aim to scale compressed biogas projects in the state

  BPCL urges coordinated action among center, Maharashtra, industry, and financiers to scale compressed biogas projects through policy, funding, and feedstock solutions.

• October 23, 2026 09:17

  Cipla’s US facility completes FDA inspection with zero observations

  Cipla Ltd said a routine US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspection of its wholly owned subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals’ manufacturing facility in Hauppauge, Long Island, New York, concluded with zero Form 483 observations.

  The current Good Manufacturing Practices inspection was conducted from October 19 to 22, 2026, the company said in a regulatory filing.

• October 23, 2026 09:15

  Jyoti Structures bags ₹689.93-crore Gujarat transmission line order

  Jyoti Structures Ltd has received a letter of award from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd for the 765kV double-circuit Pachchham-Saykha transmission line project in Gujarat, worth ₹689.93 crore, excluding GST.

  The contract covers design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning on a total turnkey basis. The project is scheduled for completion within 42 months from the date of the letter of award.

• October 23, 2026 09:15

  Fintech M&A outlook improves, but investors remain selective on valuations

  Fintech valuations face pressure as global deal activity recovers

  Fintech valuations have weakened across several segments, while deal activity shows signs of recovery as investors prioritise profitability and customer relationships.

• October 23, 2026 08:45

  Rupee today: Flight to safety, rising oil put currency's recovery to the test

  The Indian rupee’s recent recovery is likely to face headwinds on Friday from a flight to safety that’s weighing ‌on risk-sensitive currencies and rising oil prices which threaten to spur increased hedging ⁠by importers.

  The rupee is expected to open at 94.84-94.88 per dollar, according to traders, after settling at 94.8175 ‌on Thursday. It had climbed to a more than six-week high near 94.30 ‌in the previous session before reversing course. - Reuters

• October 23, 2026 08:35

  Yes Bank unlikely to pay AT1 bond coupons despite bondholders’ demands, sources say

  Yes Bank unlikely to pay AT1 bond coupons despite bondholders’ demands, sources say

  Yes Bank may not pay AT1 bond coupons due this year despite the Supreme Court overturning the ₹8,400-crore write-off, as the bank considers a review plea.

• October 23, 2026 08:34

  NLC India plans ₹35,000-crore Odisha power plant

  NLC India plans ₹35,000-crore thermal power plant in Odisha

  NLC India plans a ₹35,000-crore, 3,200 MW coal-fired power plant in Odisha and will explore coal gasification for fertilisers and beach sand mineral processing.

• October 23, 2026 08:31

  Piyush Goyal slams EU carbon tax on steel

  Piyush Goyal criticises EU carbon tax on steel, warns of higher costs

  Piyush Goyal warns the EU’s carbon tax on steel could raise living costs, increase inflation and weaken European industries’ competitiveness in global markets.

• October 23, 2026 08:26

  Indian bond yields seen rising further on oil spike, debt supply

  Indian government bonds are set to witness another round of selling, with the benchmark Brent nearing the $115 per barrel mark, raising inflation concerns, while ‌fresh supply of debt through the weekly auction is likely to further hurt sentiment.

  The selloff ⁠may be capped as US Treasuries rallied after weak economic data lowered the odds of aggressive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

  The ‌benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield may trade between 7.44% and 7.50%, according to a trader at ‌a primary dealership, after closing at 7.4596% in the ‌previous ⁠session.

  New Delhi is set to raise 330 ⁠billion rupees ($3.48 billion) through the sale of 5-year and 15-year bonds later in the day. - Reuters

• October 23, 2026 08:19

  Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlook

  Gold prices eased on Friday and were set for their sharpest weekly decline in more than four months as surging oil prices and resilient US economic data fuelled expectations that the Federal ‌Reserve would keep interest rates higher for longer.

  * Spot gold was down 0.1% at $4,018.69 per ounce by 0036 GMT, ⁠touching its lowest level since August 3. The metal fell 3.4% for the week so far, recording its biggest weekly decline since June.

  * US gold futures ‌for December delivery dropped 0.6% to $4,033.70. - Reuters

• October 23, 2026 08:11

  Swelect Energy Systems to acquire Sushma Solar Energy

  Swelect Energy Systems Ltd has approved the acquisition of 100 per cent equity in Rajasthan-based Sushma Solar Energy Private Limited for up to ₹2.27 crore. The target company, incorporated in May 2025, has yet to commence operations.

  Sushma Solar plans to establish a 50 MW solar power plant under the group captive scheme, strengthening Swelect Energy’s renewable energy capabilities and market presence in western India.

• October 23, 2026 08:06

  Stocks to watch today: eMudhra, Hatsun Agro, HPCL

  ** eMudhra exits website security business after flaws trigger global alarm. The shares ⁠have dropped 36% in two sessions

  ** Hatsun Agro posts a 5.5% ⁠year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit to 1.16 billion rupees; revenue rises about 20%

  ** HPCL reports a 9% drop ‌in the September quarter profit, due to higher tax expenses and a sharp spike in oil prices that squeezed the fuel retailer’s margins

• October 23, 2026 07:57

  Tata Communications allots 55,959 equity shares of face value of ₹10 each to eligible employees

  Pursuant to the aforesaid allotment of equity shares, the issued and paid-up equity share capital of the company stands increased to ₹ 285,14,16,020 divided into 28,51,41,602 equity shares of the face value of ₹10 each, the company said in a filing.

• October 23, 2026 07:53

  Akiko Global Services notifies preferential issue allotment of up to 6,94,400 shares of face value of ₹10

  Akiko Global Services has approved to create, issue, offer and allot, up to 6,94,400 equity shares of face value of ₹10 each of the company to the non-promoters/public, on a preferential basis on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board and subject to the approval of the shareholders of the company and applicable regulatory authorities as the case may be, the company said in an exchange filing.

• October 23, 2026 07:45

  Asian stock markets today: Nikkei falls 1.3%, South Korea's KOSPI down 1.7%

  Asian shares fell on Friday as concerns over the enormous funding needs of AI hammered ‌tech and led to the biggest daily rally in Treasuries in more than three years, with investors fleeing to sovereign bonds and safe-haven currencies.

  Markets also sharply pared back expectations of further policy tightening from ⁠the Federal Reserve, stripping out almost a full quarter-point rate hike for next year amid concerns a bursting AI bubble could derail the data-centre investment boom and hobble the US economy. A December rate rise is no longer fully priced, with the implied probability falling to ‌85%.

  MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan fell 0.3% on Friday, ‌bringing ⁠its weekly loss to 2.7% and marking a fourth straight week in the red. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1.3% ⁠and was down a whopping 5% for the week.

  South Korea’s KOSPI skidded 1.7%, on course for a 4.3% weekly decline, with memory chipmaker SK Hynix down 2.5% on the day. Taiwan’s stock market was closed due to a typhoon. - Reuters

• October 23, 2026 07:05

  Bitcoin drops below $82,000

  Bitcoin retreated below $82,000 Thursday, giving up the previous session’s gains even as investors returned to US spot exchange-traded funds.

  The original cryptocurrency fell as much as 3.3% and was trading around $81,900 in London morning. Smaller tokens Ether, Solana and XRP also fell roughly 3% to 4%.

  The retreat coincided with renewed pressure on risk assets as investors weighed mixed technology earnings and escalating Middle East tensions that have pushed oil prices higher. Asian and European equities fell, while US stock futures were also down. Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel. - Bloomberg

• October 23, 2026 06:57

  Stock to buy today: Federal Bank

• October 23, 2026 06:49

  Today's stock recommendation: Federal Bank (347) – BUY

  Stock to buy today: Federal Bank (347) – BUY

  Federal Bank stock shows a bullish short-term outlook with potential move to ₹400, offering buy guidance, targets, and stop-loss levels.

Published on October 23, 2026