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As Diwali 2025 approaches, gold—traditionally a favoured asset during the festive season—is grabbing headlines not only for its auspicious symbolism but also for its unprecedented price surge.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty eased on Wednesday, snapping a four-session winning run, as investors booked profits, with financial shares leading losses. The weakness in banks outweighed gains in IT stocks ahead of the quarterly results.

Crude oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, driven by expectations of a smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output hike for October. October futures rose 1.4% to ₹5,554 per barrel, while WTI gained 0.97% to $62.33 and Brent climbed 0.86% to $66.01.

Indian markets ended lower on Wednesday, with Nifty and Sensex breaking their four-day winning streak amid weakness in auto, pharma, and bank stocks. Action was seen in Eimco Elecon, Titan, Saatvik Green Energy, Osel Devices, Anant Raj, KIOCL, Nykaa, and Ixigo.

India’s housing market maintained steady growth in Q3 2025, led by strong premium housing demand. Top eight cities sold 87,603 units, while prices surged across NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Lower inflation, rate cuts, and resilient end-user demand supported market momentum.

The Reserve Bank of India is enhancing the banking ombudsman scheme. Customers may receive up to Rs 30 lakh for losses. An additional Rs 3 lakh can be awarded for harassment and time spent on grievances. Co-operative bank customers can now approach the ombudsman from November 1.

Nifty 50 companies are poised for double-digit net profit growth for the fourth consecutive quarter, driven by sectors like automobiles and metals. While revenue growth may remain subdued, analysts anticipate improved prospects in the latter half of the fiscal year, supported by GST rationalization and government stimulus.

India s central bank has proposed significantly higher provisioning for lenders under a new expected credit loss framework. Unsecured loans will face 100% provisions after one year of impairment, while other loans will require it after four years. This aims to align with global standards and strengthen credit risk management.

Investors can find value in Nifty Private Bank index exchange-traded funds. These funds track private banks whose share prices have declined. Valuations are now below their ten-year average. Private banks contribute significantly to corporate profits. They are well-positioned for India s economic growth. This investment is suitable for experienced investors aware of market volatility.

Indian markets saw volatile trading on weekly expiry day, ending nearly unchanged. This pause follows a recent rebound. Analysts suggest consolidation may occur, but the positive tone persists if Nifty stays above 24,900. Investors are advised to focus on selective stock picking. Several companies like Titan, JSW Steel, and Paytm are in focus due to recent updates and news.