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Indian markets are currently volatile. Metals showed some gains due to copper prices. The Reserve Bank of India policy and Q2 results are key triggers. BFSI sector may lead if the policy is favorable. Construction and infrastructure sectors are also promising. Metals have a long-term positive outlook.

Swiggy is selling its stake in Rapido. This move aims to free up funds for Instamart. Instamart is Swiggy s quick-commerce business. The sale is worth Rs 2,400 crore. Prosus and Westbridge Capital are the buyers. Analysts have mixed opinions on the sale. Some believe it s a temporary fix. Others see it as a positive step.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reports the Bachat Utsav initiative is successfully passing GST rate cut benefits to consumers, evidenced by increased savings on essentials and insurance. The auto sector is experiencing record sales, with Maruti Suzuki reporting significant gains. Banking sector reforms have strengthened public sector banks, fostering competition and improved service.

Indian government bonds are anticipated to fluctuate within a narrow range as traders await the release of the federal borrowing calendar for the second half of the fiscal year and a fresh debt supply. The 10-year benchmark note yield is expected to trade between 6.47% and 6.52%.

Gold October futures opened flat at ₹1,12,600/10g, while silver December contracts fell 0.24% to ₹1,36,725/kg, as investors await key U.S. economic data and inflation reports that could influence safe-haven demand.

Nazara Technologies shares appeared to fall 75% on September 26 due to a simultaneous 1:2 stock split and 1:1 bonus issue. Each share effectively converted into four, lowering the price proportionally while keeping overall investment value unchanged and boosting liquidity for investors.

President Trump s imposition of 100% tariffs on branded drugs has shaken Indian pharma companies, impacting stocks like Sun Pharma, Cipla, and Dr. Reddy s. With significant US revenue exposure, firms face potential earnings hits, especially if tariffs expand to complex generics. Companies with US manufacturing plants may find some mitigation, but uncertainty looms over the future of Indian pharma exports.

Epack Prefab Technologies’ IPO is trading at a grey market premium of roughly 6.8% (₹14), indicating moderate investor interest. The shares are likely to list near ₹218 based on the current GMP.

Tata Motors shares rose on September 26 as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) began a phased restart after a cyberattack halted production for nearly a month. Operations, IT systems, and logistics are being restored, aiming to clear backlogs and stabilise revenue impact.