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Duroflex, a prominent name in the Indian mattress industry, is set to take a bold step as it readies for its initial public offering. This strategic move aims to raise capital through a combination of new share issues and offerings from current investors.

Australian stocks reached a new peak on Thursday. Financials, property, and gold sectors saw significant gains. This surge followed an unexpected rise in unemployment. Investors now anticipate an interest rate cut next month. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed, marking a historic high. This positive market movement reflects growing confidence in the Australian economy.

Cian Agro Industries & Infrastructure shares experienced a significant halt on Thursday, falling 5% to Rs 3,287.15 after a remarkable 16-session rally. Despite this correction, the stock has delivered extraordinary returns, skyrocketing over 8,450% in two years and showing substantial gains across various recent timeframes.

India’s cement makers likely saw peak earnings in Q2, supported by volume growth and acquisitions. However, GST-led price moderation, higher petcoke costs, and new capacity additions may cap future gains, with sequential EBITDA per tonne expected to slip after three quarters of growth.

Bitcoin was seen trading near Rs 1 crore, showing strong post-halving momentum, with key resistance at Rs 1.03–1.05 crore and support around Rs 98–100 lakh. Ethereum held steady above $4,000, while broader crypto markets saw mixed movements, reflecting short-term consolidation amid institutional interest and bullish technical patterns.

Nestle India Q2 Results: ​​The revenue for Q2 FY26 stood at Rs 5,643.61 crore, compared with Rs 5,104 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

KEI Industries’ shares fell 9% to Rs 4,032 despite strong Q2 FY26 results. Net profit rose 31.3% to Rs 204 crore, supported by revenue growth, while EBITDA was muted. Analysts maintain a Buy rating, citing robust demand in cables. Investors await commentary on volumes, margins, and Sanand plant timelines.

Reliance Industries is poised for an 11% year-on-year profit increase in Q2FY26, driven by strong performance in its Oil-to-Chemicals and telecom segments. While retail growth is expected to moderate slightly, Jio s subscriber momentum and ARPU uptick will sustain its steady growth trajectory.

Fund manager Rajeev Thakkar advocates for simplicity and focus in volatile markets, advising investors to "do nothing when there is nothing to do." He emphasizes valuation discipline over global events for maintaining cash reserves. Thakkar also highlights banking as an underappreciated sector with high entry barriers, offering attractive opportunities.

A surge of foreign investment is reshaping Japan s bond landscape, as ongoing political shifts and speculation around the Bank of Japan s interest rate decisions spark frequent fluctuations in bond yields. This unpredictability is challenging the perception of Japanese bonds as a safe option. Meanwhile, international investors are keenly pursuing long-term Japanese debt, altering the market s equilibrium.