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The Indian rupee reached a two-month peak on Thursday. This rise was driven by expected inflows and the Reserve Bank of Indias consistent dollar sales near 88. The rupee touched 87.6350 per dollar. Traders noted a positive flow mix. Importers are hedging, while exporters are waiting. Equity inflows and optimism about a US-India trade deal also supported the rupee.

Gold’s record-breaking rally is set to pause after nine straight weeks, with prices down 3% amid profit-taking, a stronger dollar, and renewed U.S.–China trade optimism. Analysts view the decline as a short-term correction within a larger bullish cycle driven by central bank buying and geopolitical uncertainty.

In a slightly encouraging turn on Friday, Indian government bonds made a small recovery as traders scrambled to close short positions after a day marked by significant selling. Hopes for a possible US-India trade pact helped stabilize the market, reducing speculation around an urgent rate cut from the central bank.

The smallcap earnings season saw 108 companies report September quarter results, with 36 profit-making firms standing out. Key performers like Acutaas Chemicals, Tanfac Industries, Amal, and GM Breweries posted strong year-on-year sales growth. Seven stocks gained over 50%, highlighting robust business expansion and attractive investor returns in a volatile market.

New U.S. sanctions on Russian oil giants are impacting global energy markets, with India facing supply challenges. Analyst Geoff Dennis sees potential for easing U.S.-China trade tensions following a meeting between Trump and Xi, favoring equities, particularly in emerging markets like India, despite recent underperformance.

India s market regulator has banned 13 individuals from securities trading for front-running trades placed by three trusts. The Securities and Exchange Board of India found these individuals made illegal gains by trading ahead of the trusts transactions between January 2021 and October 2022. Penalties ranging from 500,000 to 1.5 million rupees were also imposed.

Bitcoin jumped 2.38% to $111,155 on Friday as optimism over an upcoming US-China presidential meeting boosted crypto market sentiment. Ethereum and major altcoins also gained, while investors await the US CPI report, which could further influence Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory.

Epack Prefab Technologies shares saw a significant jump. This followed strong Q2FY26 results. Net profit rose over 100 percent. Revenue from operations also increased substantially. The company operates in prefab and packaging businesses. Its order book remains robust. Manufacturing capacity has also been expanded. The stock now trades above its IPO price.

REITs in India have been reclassified from “hybrid” to “equity,” allowing mutual funds to lift previous investment caps. This boosts retail access to commercial real estate, improves liquidity, and may pave the way for REIT-focused funds, offering diversification, regular income, and professional management.

Retail investors trimmed holdings in 62 midcap stocks in Q2FY26, reflecting a ‘sell-on-rise’ strategy amid strong gains. Delhivery, Paytm, Dixon Technologies, and APL Apollo Tubes saw notable stake cuts even as returns surged. Experts suggest long-term SIPs for sustained midcap exposure.