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RBL Bank shares surged over 3% following news that Emirates NBD is negotiating a ₹15,000 crore investment, potentially becoming the majority shareholder with a 51% stake. The infusion will recapitalise the bank. Despite a 46% year-on-year profit drop in Q1 FY26, shares have rallied 87% year-to-date amid strong market optimism.

Interise Trust is set to raise 20.75 billion rupees via two bond series. These bonds will mature in 19 years, five months, and 15 days. Coupons will be 6.96% and 7.3014%, paid quarterly. Staggered redemption begins December 31, 2025. One issue has a three-year call option, the other a ten-year call option. Commitment bids are invited for Wednesday.

The RBI’s pilot to tokenise certificates of deposit using wholesale CBDC rails could redefine India’s financial landscape. Beyond improving settlement efficiency, it lays the groundwork for regulated digital assets, bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation and shaping India’s approach to crypto under a compliant, trust-driven framework.

Signature Global Ltd. witnessed a 28% dip in sales bookings to Rs 2,010 crore during Q2 FY26, attributed to reduced housing unit supply. Despite a 21% decline in the first half of FY26, the company remains optimistic about achieving its Rs 12,500 crore annual sales target, citing a strong launch pipeline and disciplined financial management.

Market experts shared their top stock picks for Diwali, spanning PSU banks, energy majors, defence, and new-age platforms. Recommendations include JSW Energy, PSU banks, OMCs, Shipping Corporation of India, Bharat Electronics, SBI, Mahindra & Mahindra, Chola Finance, Azad Engineering, and PayTM, highlighting strong technicals and fundamentals for potential market momentum.

Indian states plan to raise a combined 128 billion rupees through bond sales on Tuesday, with maturities ranging from four to 30 years. Traders anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will set cutoff yields for 8-9 year bonds within the 7.12%-7.17% range, reflecting market expectations for borrowing costs.

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable ten-fold surge in its National Stock Exchange investor base over the past decade, growing from 65,000 in 2015 to 6.51 lakh in 2025. This significant increase, outpacing the national average, highlights growing financial awareness and trust in formal systems, with women s participation also exceeding the national average.

While inflation remains within the RBI s target, market experts are debating potential rate cuts. However, the central bank is expected to maintain a cautious approach, prioritizing growth momentum over short-term price fluctuations. Any rate cut hinges on significant downside risks to economic growth, which currently appear unlikely.

Axis Bank is expected to report a 19% YoY drop in Q2 PAT, pressured by margin compression, higher deposit costs, and elevated operating expenses. While loan growth remains steady, asset quality concerns and elevated credit costs could keep earnings subdued, with a gradual recovery anticipated.