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Gold s remarkable rise has moved into a new phase with the swelling influence of speculators bringing greater volatility yet market players are sticking with forecasts for higher prices in 2026 even if central bank demand eases.

Tech Mahindra shares have fallen nearly 10% in five sessions despite better-than-expected Q2 results. Analysts trimmed FY26–FY27 earnings and target prices amid delays in project ramp-ups, weak client spending, and global policy uncertainty impacting near-term margin improvement.

Bharti Airtel Group led market cap gains among India’s top 10 business houses in Samvat 2081 with a 24.8% rise, driven by strong telecom profitability. The Bajaj and Mahindra groups followed, while HCL Tech and Tata saw declines.

Yields on British government bonds fell sharply across maturities on Wednesday as investors bet that unexpectedly steady inflation data will prompt the Bank of England to cut interest rates at the end of this year.

Euro zone government bonds held steady on Wednesday, shrugging off a sharp drop in gold and growing uncertainty on the geopolitical front, while French bonds stuck to their recent range ahead of a ratings review this week.

Infosys promoters and promoter group, including Nandan M Nilekani and Sudha Murty, have decided not to participate in the company s Rs 18,000 crore share buyback, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Gold and silver futures on MCX slipped sharply on October 22 as easing US-China tensions triggered heavy profit booking. Gold fell 6% to Rs 1,20,600 per 10 gm, while silver dropped 4.2% amid global weakness and strong dollar trends.

Leading brokerages highlight Nifty stocks with 8–28% upside this Diwali. Picks span banking, healthcare, defence, FMCG, and tech, reflecting robust fundamentals, strategic growth, and long-term value creation.

Silver ETFs are losing their shine after a recent surge that pushed domestic prices to record highs. Since October 15, they have dropped nearly 19% as premiums over international prices vanished. With global silver prices already down 7.1% amid a stronger dollar and cautious commodity sentiment, investors may face further sell-offs when markets reopen.

Hindustan Unilever is expected to post muted Q2 results, with just 1% revenue growth and a 5% profit decline as GST cuts, extended monsoon, and weak demand hit volumes and margins, though recovery is likely ahead.