Gold ETFs have surged over 53% in 2025, prompting investors to consider profit-booking. Experts advise viewing gold as a hedge against inflation and uncertainty, recommending partial profit-taking for allocations exceeding 8-10% of a portfolio. Recent price dips are seen as short-term volatility rather than a trend reversal.
Market expert Rajat Sharma is bullish on banking and IT sectors for the next 12-18 months, citing government reforms and AI adoption. He observes rising consumption boosting logistics but remains cautious on autos due to the EV transition and expensive valuations in mutual fund companies.
Ace investor Mukul Agrawal significantly reshaped his Rs 7,500 crore portfolio in Q2, adding ten new stocks and increasing stakes in five others. His strategic investments, totaling around 400 crore, span diverse sectors including engineering, technology, renewable energy, and healthcare, reflecting a keen eye for emerging businesses.
PB Fintech, which oversees the operations of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, has witnessed a remarkable 165 percent year-on-year growth in net profits, now amounting to Rs 135 crore for the quarter ending in September. This substantial rise was largely driven by strong performances in its insurance division and improved operational practices.
Steel Authority of India Limited shares dropped on Thursday. The company reported a significant profit decline for the July-September quarter. Total income and sales turnover saw an increase. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization also decreased. Morgan Stanley maintained an 'Equalweight' rating with a target price. The quarter included an exceptional loss.
Indian investors are increasingly drawn to Dubai's real estate market for wealth creation, leveraging the Liberalised Remittance Scheme to build portfolios. Dubai offers a balanced and lucrative international market with steady rental yields from affordable housing and strong capital appreciation from luxury properties, fueled by a zero-tax regime and global migration.
Hitting the new benchmark puts more emphasis on the upheaval being unleashed by an artificial intelligence craze thats widely viewed as the biggest tectonic shift in technology since Apple.
Larsen & Toubro's shares soared to a year-high, buoyed by a remarkable 16% growth in profits for the quarter running from July to September. The company also saw a 10% boost in revenues and a staggering 45% increase in order inflows.
In the Nifty200 pack, 10 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on October 29, 2025, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
Oil prices are steady as traders await crucial U.S.-China trade talks. Hopes are high for a de-escalation of trade tensions that have impacted global growth. Investors are also watching for signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut. A significant drop in U.S. crude inventories also supports the market.
