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Bitcoin held steady around $121,917 on Thursday. Ethereum saw a slight dip, while other major tokens like Solana and Dogecoin experienced gains. The overall crypto market capitalization edged up. Bitcoin is trading within a tight range, with institutional interest remaining steady. Experts suggest Bitcoin is consolidating after a strong rally, with a bullish outlook for future growth.

DSM Fresh Foods, Zappfresh’s parent, debuted on BSE SME at Rs 120, a 20% premium over IPO. Strong subscription from NIIs and QIBs highlights robust investor interest in India’s meat delivery sector.

Largecap IT firms demonstrate resilience against regulatory challenges and demand uncertainties, with free cash flow yields between 5-6%. Analysts anticipate a 7% EPS CAGR from FY26-FY28, favoring Infosys, LTIMindtree, and HCL Tech for their stability and cash flow strength.

European shares opened lower on Thursday, pulled down by banks after heavyweight HSBC dropped following its proposal to privatise Hong Kong s Hang Seng Bank, although gains in mining and technology stocks helped limit the overall losses.

Japan s Nikkei share average rallied to a fresh high on Thursday, with index heavyweight SoftBank Group surging more than 11% as investors bought into its vision of artificial intelligence-powered robots.

French bonds held on to gains from the day before on optimism the country can avoid a snap election and agree a budget, after talks between caretaker Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and other political leaders.

Shares of Cian Agro Industries and Infrastructure surged to Rs 2,847, hitting a 5% upper circuit for the 12th straight day and marking 42 consecutive sessions of gains. The stock has skyrocketed 460% this year and 1,400% in the past 12 months. Trading volumes were lower than average, and the BSE-listed stock remains under T-group and long-term surveillance.

Ace investor Dolly Khanna raised her stake in Coffee Day Enterprises, the parent company of Café Coffee Day, to 2.19% in the September 2025 quarter from 1.55% earlier. Her holding now stands at 46.32 lakh shares. Following the update, the stock gained 3.7% to Rs 42.3 on the BSE, drawing renewed investor interest.

India s office real estate is on track for a record-breaking 2025, with Q3 leasing hitting 17.8 million sq ft. Strong demand from Global Capability Centres and IT services is driving growth, pushing year-to-date leasing up 24%. Vacancy rates have fallen to 14.5%, and rents are steadily climbing across major cities, signaling a robust market.