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There’s been some confusion among investors this year about the exact Diwali date — October 20 or 21. But for traders, one thing is certain. Both the NSE and BSE will remain closed on October 21 for Diwali Lakshmi Puja, and again on October 22 for Balipratipada.

India s top companies saw a significant market valuation jump last week. Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel led the surge, adding over Rs 2 lakh crore collectively. Seven of the top ten firms experienced growth. This optimistic trend reflects the positive movement in the equity markets. Investors witnessed substantial gains across several major corporations.

In a noticeable shift, foreign investors are once again embracing Indian stocks, infusing over six thousand crore rupees into the market in October alone. This comes on the heels of several months marked by cautious selling. With solid economic fundamentals and attractive stock prices drawing their attention, international capital is gravitating back towards emerging markets.

Gold and silver prices eased from record highs ahead of Diwali, with 24-karat gold at Rs 1,30,860 per 10 gm and silver at Rs 1,70,000 per kg, amid festive Dhanteras demand.

India s stock market is delivering the ultimate festive gift. With Nifty scaling fresh 52-week highs and the Sensex rocketing over 1,900 points in just three sessions, investors are entering the holiday week riding a wave of renewed confidence.

Over three decades, the Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund has scripted one of the Indian mutual fund industry’s most remarkable wealth creation stories — transforming an initial investment of Rs 1 lakh in 1995 into nearly Rs 4 crore today. Powered by a 22% CAGR and a disciplined bottom-up strategy, the fund epitomizes long-term compounding excellence.

Nifty and Sensex surged to 52-week highs on Friday, led by large-cap stocks, with Max Healthcare and Radico Khaitan showing strong bullish momentum and potential upside of 4–8%.

Between Dussehra and Diwali, six penny stocks surged up to 65%, reflecting festive market optimism and strong momentum in low-priced, actively traded microcaps with valuations under Rs 1,000 crore.

In a strategic move, Meesho, the dynamic e-commerce player, has filed an updated draft for its upcoming IPO, aiming to secure an impressive Rs 4,250 crore. This funding will be sourced from the issuance of new shares alongside the sale of existing shares from seasoned backers, including the notable Elevation and Peak XV.