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Advance Agrolife made a strong stock market debut, listing at a premium of 13-14% on both NSE and BSE. The Rs 193-crore IPO saw robust subscription, with the NII segment being a standout performer. The agrochemical manufacturer s diverse product range and positive sector outlook support its valuation.

Om Freight Forwarders shares debuted on Dalal Street with a significant 40% discount to its IPO price, opening at Rs 82.50 on BSE and Rs 81.50 on NSE. Despite a healthy IPO subscription and strong fundamentals, market participants cited cautious sentiment towards mid-sized logistics IPOs for the muted listing.

LG Electronics India s massive Rs 11,607-crore IPO is set to debut on Tuesday, October 14. Analysts are optimistic, pointing to the company s strong financial performance and leading market positions. LG has outpaced rivals on key metrics like earnings per share and return on net worth. The company s revenue and profit figures are impressive.

A Reddit post claims Perplexity’s Comet Browser executed stock trades on Zerodha and applied for an IPO using simple AI commands. CEO Arvind Srinivas shared it, highlighting Comet’s potential to automate complex financial tasks via natural language prompts.

Grocery prices for staples like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes are declining due to a high base effect from last year s production issues. While edible oils have seen a spike, their impact on the overall food plate is limited. Consumers can expect subdued food inflation in the coming months, though rising energy costs and monsoon uncertainties pose potential risks.

Sanae Takaichi wins Japan’s leadership race, raising hopes for pro-growth policies. Markets rally, but fiscal challenges, inflation, and global uncertainties limit aggressive stimulus, keeping investors cautiously optimistic.

Global markets face political turmoil in Japan, France, and the United States. This uncertainty is driving investors towards gold, which has reached record prices. French political instability is pressuring the euro, while the Japanese yen has weakened significantly. Investors are closely watching economic data from Germany for further market direction.

Bank of India is boosting growth in the second half of FY26. The bank is partnering with fintech firms for digital banking and wealth management. New features like face recognition will simplify customer processes. Initiatives to onboard self-help group women will expand financial inclusion. Strong Q2 performance sets the stage for continued momentum.

Geojit says valuations at 35× FY25 earnings are justified given LG’s dominant market position and superior return ratios.

US markets show surprising calm amid a prolonged government shutdown. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from cloud computing firms and banks, are bolstering investor confidence. While Oracle s profit warning caused brief jitters, demand for AI infrastructure is expected to drive good cloud demand. Trade negotiations with countries like India and Japan remain fluid, with verbal agreements lacking formalization.