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Over the past three months, seven penny stocks have seen significant declines, each losing more than 50% of their value.

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms jumped by Rs 1,94,148.73 crore last week, with TCS emerging as the biggest gainer, in line with an optimistic trend at the Dalal Street.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) faces around 170 million cyberattacks daily, requiring a dedicated team of "cyber warriors" to work around the clock to ensure uninterrupted operations.

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Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund’s consistent outperformance stems from disciplined stock selection, a balanced multi-cap approach, and prudent risk management. With equity allocation near 78%, selective exposure to auto, capital goods, and cyclical stocks positions the fund for medium-term growth. Diversification and a long-term horizon ensure resilience across market cycles.

India’s September-quarter earnings season kicks off with TCS, and a modest 6% YoY growth is expected for Nifty firms. Over 200 companies will report this week, including sector heavyweights like Infosys, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. Markets will closely watch IT, banking, insurance, and consumer sectors for earnings momentum and growth cues.

Gold and silver are expected to stay supported in the coming months, driven by central bank demand, a weakening dollar, and supply constraints. Kotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah highlights that these factors, alongside festival-driven premiums, make precious metals a key hedge and long-term portfolio diversifier.

Axis Direct’s Diwali 2025 Mahurat Picks highlight nine stocks across sectors with upside potential of 15–23% over 12 months, including Rainbow Children’s Medicare, DOMS Industries and KEC International.

Avenue Supermarts, which operates retail store chain DMart, on Saturday reported a 4% growth in its Q2 net profit at Rs 685 crore versus Rs 660 crore in the year ago period. The profit after tax (PAT) is attributable to the equity holders of the parent.