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Festivals in India are more than just celebrations; they often influence various aspects of life, including the stock market. With Navratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, currently in full swing, it's natural to wonder if it has any impact on the Indian stock market. To gauge the influence of festivals on investor sentiment, let's analyze the market's behavior during Navratri over the past few years.

The stock market saw a steep decline on October 3rd, wiping out over ₹11 lakh crore of investor wealth in just one trading session. The Sensex dropped by 1,800 points, with the Nifty also facing major losses. This sharp fall was triggered by escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, further intensified by rising oil prices, SEBI’s tighter F&O rules, and worries about fund outflows amid the resurgence of Chinese stocks.

Have you noticed how quickly gold loans are gaining momentum in India? In a notable shift, gold loans have now become the fastest-growing segment for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). According to the latest data from the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC), gold loans surged by an impressive 26% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of FY25, reaching a total of ₹79,218 crore. This rise comes even as personal loan sanctions—a historically dominant category—fell by 4% during the same period.

September was a month of mixed fortunes for Indian investors. While the market witnessed a strong upward trend, culminating in a high of 26,277 on Nifty, the month ended with a sharp sell-off.

The market ended the month’s last trading session with a series of losses against the backdrop of weak global cues, […]

The Indian SME market continues to heat up, with three exciting IPOs launching today. Subam Papers Limited is leading the charge, seeking to raise a substantial ₹93.7 crores. Also joining the list are Paramount Dye Tec Limited and NeoPolitan Pizza and Foods Limited. Collectively, these companies are aiming to raise a total of ₹134.13 crores. Let’s explore in detail what each IPO has to offer.

The market took a breather after the continuous rallies over the last few days. The US Fed rate cut and anticipated foreign inflow-led surge changed course on Friday when the market indices dropped to a flattish close level. The NIFTY closed at 26,179, and the SENSEX closed at 85,571.85. Sugar stocks drove today’s surge after Food Minister Pralhad Joshi hinted at increasing ethanol prices and raising the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar. A few other stocks that were a part of the surge also made it to the list of top performers for the day.