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IPO-bound NephroCare Health Services on Wednesday said it has scaled its operations from one clinic in India in 2010 to 500 clinics, across India, Nepal, the Philippines and Uzbekistan, serving over 33,000 patients annually.

Tata Capital IPO GMP: The grey market premium (GMP), initially between 10–15% at launch, dropped sharply to 2%, reflecting tepid investor sentiment ahead of the listing.

Gold’s surge past US$4,000 an ounce has drawn strong support from billionaire Ray Dalio, who recommends holding about 15% of portfolios in gold as a hedge against credit risk. Amid a robust 2025 rally and economic uncertainty, Dalio views gold as both a structural safeguard and a timely investment opportunity.

India s defence sector is poised for a significant transformation with the 2025 Procurement Manual, boosting domestic production and encouraging MSMEs and startups. With substantial allocations for smaller platforms and a surge in domestic procurement, the industry is experiencing robust growth.

Despite a weak BSE Smallcap Index, 23 small-cap stocks surged 50%–225% in three months, with 15 delivering over 60% gains, highlighting strong returns even in a declining market.

Gold prices hit a new record, surpassing Rs 1,22,780 per 10 grams on MCX and $4,000 per ounce internationally, amid speculation of U.S. rate cuts and geopolitical uncertainty. Robert Kiyosaki reaffirmed his bullish stance on gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, warning of the declining value of fiat currencies and urging investors to stack hard and digital assets.

EPFO plans to redeem CPSE and Bharat 22 ETF investments in FY26, potentially generating Rs 17,237 crore gains, while extending other ETF tenures and revamping IT via EPFO 3.0.

Speciality chemicals manufacturer SK Minerals & Additives on Wednesday fixed the price band at Rs 120-127 per equity share for its Rs 41.15 crore initial share sale which will open for public subscription on October 10.

Investor Vijay Kedia acquired a Rs 11 crore stake in Eimco Elecon, buying 57,400 shares at Rs 1,906.71 each. The stock, down 34% in a year, surged 5% post-purchase.

Despite current headwinds, Indian IT stocks remain crucial for the economy, generating jobs, forex, and supporting tech ecosystems. Analysts are urged to assess rather than criticize companies like TCS and Infosys. As the earnings season kicks off on Thursday with TCS set to announce its Q2 results, IT stocks are generating strong buzz. Over the past week, the sector has rallied as much as 11%.