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Vedanta is set to consider and possibly approve its fourth interim dividend for FY25 during a board meeting on October 8, 2024. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility is October 16. The company has reached milestones in aluminium and zinc production. Shares closed unchanged at Rs 508.90 on Friday.

In a reflection on his career, valuation expert Aswath Damodaran advises investors to avoid taking themselves too seriously, acknowledging the unpredictability of markets and the inevitability of mistakes. He highlights the importance of accepting uncertainty and making peace with factors beyond one’s control.

The Public Accounts Committee has summoned Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch and economic affairs officials on October 24. They will review GST frauds, recent tax notices to corporates, and queries relating to the Comptroller & Auditor General’s reports on revenue losses worth Rs 32,000 crore.

Gold has surged by 4% after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut and is expected to continue rising. Geopolitical tensions, further rate cuts, rising inflows into gold ETFs, and central bank purchases are key drivers. Seasonal demand in India will also support the price momentum, making it a promising period for gold investments.

The Indian tech industry is witnessing a pivotal recovery with rising demand and shifting client spending. Mid-tier firms, especially in data engineering and ERP modernization, are outperforming. Key players like HCL Tech and TCS show promising growth, bolstered by a favourable economic outlook.

Indian markets dropped over 4% this week due to middle east tensions and FII outflows. Major sectors like auto, banks, infra, and energy faced heavy selling. FIIs are moving funds to China, leading to significant cash market selling. Analysts predict continued pessimism with a possible consolidation phase ahead amidst rising crude prices.

The dollar surged to a seven-week high, driven by a strong jobs report, reduced expectations for aggressive Fed rate cuts, and favorable economic data. Central bank dynamics, including a dovish Bank of Japan and Middle East tensions, further bolstered the greenback, impacting other major currencies.

The data "basically tells us economic activity in the fourth quarter is likely to remain at a solid pace," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities in New York.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is planning to merge SP Imperial Star and SP Port Maintenance, which hold Dharamtar and Gopalpur Ports. Dharamtar has been sold to JSW, while Gopalpur is being sold to Adani. The merger will follow Company Law Tribunal procedures, taking several months to finalize.

The NSE Nifty fell 235.5 points or 0.9% to close at 25,014.6. The BSE Sensex declined 808.65 points or 1% to end at 81,688.45. Both indices, which were trading higher earlier in the day, slumped in a late sell-off ahead of the weekend.