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Private markets are experiencing a surge in activity, offering attractive risk-adjusted opportunities, according to Rahul Bhasin of Baring Private Equity Partners. While public markets present valuation challenges, sectors like AI, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals are ripe for disruption. Consumer tech also shows strong momentum, though valuations require careful consideration.

Shares of Eternal and Swiggy witnessed an uptick on Thursday after Citi hiked target prices for the stocks, citing strong quick-commerce growth and improving margins. Both food-delivery firms show top-line momentum, with technicals signalling strength as investors track breakeven progress.

India s state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has provided its first guarantee in 15 years for a rupee-denominated bond, likely to be issued by a subsidiary this quarter, three sources aware of the matter said on Thursday.

Tata Motors shares have seen a sharp slump ahead of the October 14 demerger record date, as investors brace for structural changes. The 1:1 split into Passenger and Commercial Vehicle units aims to unlock value and improve operational focus, though near-term volatility remains high.

These five stocks surged 10–57% in Q1 FY26 after turning profitable, while others fell, highlighting mixed post-results performance and ongoing volatility in the smallcap segment.

In a rare market phenomenon, both haven and risky assets are soaring together — a move that Kotak Institutional Equities attributes largely to a cocktail of FOMO and greed.

Indian stock markets are trading positively. The Nifty is expected to remain strong as long as it stays above 25,000. Banking and financial stocks are leading the gains. Investors are advised to buy on dips. BSE and IndusInd Bank are highlighted as top stock picks. Pharma and metals sectors are also showing promise.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced on Thursday, led by gains in IT and metal stocks. Investors turned optimistic ahead of Tata Consultancy Services’ quarterly earnings, while a rebound in base metal prices added momentum to the rally.

The Indian rupee hovered near its all-time low as the Reserve Bank of India intervened to support the currency. Persistent dollar sales by state-run banks, likely on behalf of the RBI, have helped, though economic worries and foreign investor outflows continue to pressure the rupee. Meanwhile, a large IPO provided some boost.

Nifty and Sensex rebounded led by IT, metal, and pharma stocks. Key movers included Saatvik Green Energy, Prestige Estates, Hindustan Zinc, MosChip, Netweb, Swiggy, and Eternal amid mixed earnings and investor action.