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SIP inflows stayed robust despite flat Nifty returns, reflecting disciplined retail investing. Gold ETFs and multi-asset funds saw strong gains, while smallcap inflows moderated and midcap funds attracted steady investments amid valuation caution.

Amid a flat BSE Smallcap index, 38 smallcap stocks surged with double-digit weekly gains. Jindal Photo led with 41% rise, followed by Indo Thai Securities, Indraprastha Medical, GM Breweries, and others.

Nifty gained 1.57% last week, oscillating within a symmetrical triangle and testing key resistance at 25,550. While Auto, Metal, and PSU Bank sectors show relative strength, Midcap, Commodities, and Financials lag. Traders should adopt stock-specific strategies, protect profits, and monitor global macro cues.

Robert Kiyosaki reaffirmed his bullish outlook on silver and Ethereum, predicting silver could reach $75 per ounce. Silver recently crossed $50, hitting an 11-year high, driven by industrial demand, inflation hedge appeal, and weak rupee support.

Indian markets ended the week steady, with BSE 500 up 1.3%. IT, telecom, and healthcare stocks led gains, supported by domestic and foreign investor inflows, while metals, auto, and industrials lagged slightly.

Silver prices are projected to rise 20% to $60 per ounce over the next year, driven by strong industrial demand and a persistent 20% supply deficit, while gold also remains a preferred safe-haven amid global uncertainties.

Cryptocurrency markets plunged after Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese tech imports, triggering a record $19 billion liquidation. Major tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Binance Coin, saw steep declines, highlighting heightened volatility amid U.S.-China trade tensions and global crypto market instability.

India’s 10-year bond yield inched up 4 bps to 6.57% in September, supported by stable policy, ample liquidity, and a dovish global backdrop after the US Fed’s rate cut. RBI may deliver one more 25 bps cut by December.

Eight BSE500 stocks, including Tata Communications, Federal Bank, HCL Tech, and Wipro, have posted uninterrupted gains for five straight sessions amid a broader market rally.

Private equity investments in Indian real estate fell 15% YoY to USD 2.2 billion in H1 FY26, reflecting fewer transactions despite steady deal sizes and resilient interest across retail, commercial, and residential segments, according to ANAROCK Capital.