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Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath welcomed the RBI s decision to raise the loan against shares (LAS) limit from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 1 crore. He believes this good change will popularize LAS, as many investors currently opt for high-interest personal loans or credit cards due to low awareness.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes opened at record highs on Thursday, fueled by renewed expectations for interest rate cuts. The Dow Jones also posted a modest gain at the open. Traders are now bracing for a data-light end to the week with few fresh catalysts, following these significant market movements.

Indian stock exchanges will remain shut on October 2 for Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti, offering traders a break after recent volatility. The market has four more holidays this year, including a special afternoon Muhurat Trading session on October 21. Following a strong rebound, analysts anticipate sustained positive momentum for equities.

WeWork India Management raised Rs 1,348.26 crores from 67 anchor investors at the upper end of its IPO price band. The company allotted over 2 crore equity shares to a diverse group of domestic and global institutional investors, including mutual funds and sovereign wealth funds.

Foreign portfolio investors continued as net sellers in Indian equities for September 2025, marking six out of nine months of outflows this year. A significant concern is their reduced primary market investment, totaling $5 billion despite heightened IPO activity. This contrasts sharply with last year s net purchases, though domestic funds provided strong support.

Oil prices rose on Thursday, ending a three-day decline. Russian sanctions prospects supported the increase. OPEC+ supply next month capped gains. G7 nations plan pressure on Russia. The US will aid Ukraine with intelligence for strikes. A US government shutdown raised economic concerns. OPEC+ may boost output. US crude inventories increased last week.

Asian tech shares rallied Thursday. Gold reached a new record high. The dollar lost ground. A weak US labor report bolstered bets for Federal Reserve rate cuts. This market sentiment lifted indexes despite a US government shutdown. Oil prices also gained. Traders expect easier policy ahead, influencing global finance.

Runwal Realty has filed for an IPO to raise up to ₹2,000 crore, including a fresh issue of ₹1,700 crore and an offer-for-sale of ₹300 crore. The Mumbai-based developer intends to utilize the net proceeds primarily for debt repayment and general corporate purposes, supporting its extensive project portfolio and future expansion plans across various segments.

Goldman Sachs has secured significant gains, ranging from 50% to 155%, from its India portfolio companies over the past year. This impressive performance occurred despite Indian equities posting muted returns and facing FII selling. The global investment giant successfully identified high-performing stocks amidst market turbulence.

Australian shares surged Thursday, driven by strong performances from miners and gold stocks, buoyed by positive Wall Street sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 0.7%, reaching 8,906.30 points. Miners advanced 1.9% on rising copper prices, while gold stocks hit a record high, up 2.5%, amid safe-haven demand. Banks and healthcare also contributed to the broad-based gains.