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NCDEX unlisted shares surged 14.5% to Rs 475 after raising Rs 770 crore from top investors, including Radhakishan Damani, Zerodha, and Groww, ahead of its 2026 equity segment launch. The funding supports expansion into cash equities and derivatives, leveraging its rural commodities network amid rising competition.

Gold hit record highs and silver reached decade peaks as safe-haven demand surged. Experts see gold holding above $3,600, while silver could climb to $50 on industrial demand. Copper also gained 12% YTD, with potential upside from US rate cuts and Chinese stimulus supporting broader metals momentum.

Seven NSE large-cap companies, including Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finance, have posted consistent net sales growth for four straight quarters, signaling strong momentum, resilience, and investor confidence despite market challenges.

Eight BSE Consumer Discretionary stocks hit 52-week highs as Sensex gained 410 points. Strong momentum across auto, tech, and retail names signals bullish sentiment and potential upside despite broader market volatility.

India s venture capital AUM has surged fivefold in a decade, reaching Rs 4.9 lakh crore, propelled by domestic funds and family offices. Funds below Rs400 crore are key drivers, though top VCs yield seven times higher returns. Domestic limited partners now constitute 39% of new funds, up from 20% two years prior, strengthening the local investor base.

Hotel stocks surged up to 50% in FY26, fueled by strong demand, GST reform hopes, and expansion plans. Analysts remain bullish on Lemon Tree, Chalet, and Apeejay Park, citing rising room rates, reduced debt, and new projects. Seasonal travel and premium supply gaps further support the growth outlook.

Benchmark indices rebounded strongly with Sensex up 407 points and Nifty reclaiming 24,700. Steel stocks surged, YES Bank rallied, Infosys fell, and Indus Towers slipped on Africa expansion concerns amid stock-specific action.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced positive starts on Wednesday, fueled by Alphabet s gains following a favorable antitrust decision. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming labor market data, anticipating its potential impact on the central bank s interest-rate policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a slight increase at the opening bell.

Markets are in a wait-and-watch phase ahead of the GST Council meet, said Amnish Aggarwal of Prabhudas Lilladher. Potential GST cuts on FMCG, autos, and consumer durables could spur festive demand, while PSU banks look attractive; IT remains weak, and selective opportunities exist in chemicals.

The two-day GST Council meet begins with markets cautious and FIIs largely absent, says Vikash Kumar Jain. While India’s long-term story remains strong, investor sentiment has cooled. A broad GST cut aimed at boosting consumption could surprise positively and trigger renewed confidence in equities.