The National Pension System (NPS) is undergoing a silent revolution. With the Multiple Scheme Framework now allowing 100% equity allocation, lower fees, and proposed exit flexibility, investors have unprecedented control over retirement planning. Over 9 crore Indians are already part of the system, which offers tax benefits, low costs, and long-term wealth-building potentialmaking NPS a powerful alternative to traditional retirement products.
Over 300 companies, including major names like Adani, ITC, Larsen & Toubro, and Swiggy, are set to announce Q2 FY26 results this week. Earnings from sectors spanning energy, banking, consumer goods, and manufacturing will provide insights into corporate performance amid volatile commodity prices, shifting consumer demand, and changing monetary conditions. Investors will watch for trends in profitability and market sentiment.
Copper, aluminium, and zinc prices are rallying globally amid supply constraints, strong demand, geopolitical tensions, and green energy transitions. China continues to dominate consumption. Short-term corrections are possible, but structural factors support a long-term bullish outlook, especially for metals critical to energy, infrastructure, and EV development.
Analyst consensus highlights nine Sensex stocks with strong upside potential over the next 12 months, projecting gains of 15% to 23%. Top picks include ICICI Bank, Trent, NTPC, Adani Ports, ITC, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Eternal, and UltraTech Cement, offering investors research-backed guidance for positioning ahead of potential market rallies.
These lenders, already proven multibaggers, are back in the spotlight as investors bet on improving credit growth, cleaner balance sheets, and a pick-up in profitability.
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms jumped by Rs 1,55,710.74 crore in the holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services emerging as the biggest gainers, amid a positive trend in domestic equities.
Berkshire Hathaway is trailing the S&P 500 by its widest gap this year, as Warren Buffetts move to significantly trim the conglomerates Apple holdings continues to pressure performance, even as Berkshires shares rebound from summer lows. Class B shares have climbed 7.2% since their August 4 low of $459.11, partially recovering a nearly 15% drop. Year to date, Class B and A shares are up 8.6% and 8.5%, respectively.
Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) has raised 500 million dollars through bonds in October and will use the proceeds to repay near-term obligations.
