Five stocks hit fresh 52-week highs, led by Galaxy Surfactants, which gained 28% over one month. SG Mart rose 15%, while Deccan Gold Mines and Aether Industries advanced 13% each. Pidilite Industries gained 7%.
Indian government bonds traded within a narrow range this past week. Fading inflation and rate-hike concerns left traders seeking market direction. Buyers entered long bonds as the yield curve steepened, attracting value. Rising oil prices exerted some pressure, but liquidity and softer inflation eased worries. Expectations now suggest neither the RBI nor the Federal Reserve will raise rates soon.
Adani Energy Solutions shares gained 2% after the company acquired Vizag Power Transmission from REC Power Development and Consultancy. The acquisition is aimed at facilitating power integration for proposed green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in Vizag. The development follows AESL’s win of an approximately Rs 8,500 crore transmission project in Andhra Pradesh.
Robert Wilson highlights optimism as a common trait among successful investors, while noting the psychological discomfort of short selling. The insight underscores the importance of conviction, discipline and balanced expectations when navigating market volatility, risks and changing valuations.
MCX has launched futures contracts on crude sunflower oil to help market participants manage price volatility and exposure to global supply-demand dynamics. With India importing nearly 2.8 million tonnes of its annual crude sunflower oil consumption, the contract aims to provide importers, refiners, processors and traders with an efficient risk-management mechanism.
Real borrowing costs across major economies have climbed to multi-year highs as heavy government borrowing and large technology companies’ AI spending increase bond supply. Rising real yields could challenge equity valuations by making fixed income more attractive, raising corporate funding costs and potentially slowing economic growth.
Natco Pharma has reported a stark profit decline in the first quarter, largely driven by reduced sales of its leading cancer drug, lenalidomide. This led to a pronounced drop in consolidated revenues compared to the prior year. On a brighter note, the core business showed some positive growth, and total expenses saw a decrease, providing a silver lining to the financial report.
Crypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps, expanding into payments, tokenised assets, equities and investment products. Binance gained market share in H1 2026, while traditional-asset perpetuals surged. Stablecoin payments and crypto card spending also grew despite weaker trading volumes, highlighting broader adoption and diversification beyond conventional cryptocurrency trading.
Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 as weak liquidity and subdued institutional demand offset softer U.S. inflation data. Bitcoin and Ethereum declined 1.31% and 0.70%, respectively, while major altcoins also weakened. Spot Bitcoin volumes plunged to a six-year low, while ETF outflows signalled cautious institutional sentiment, limiting near-term upside prospects.
Carlyle-backed Quest Global has appointed five banks for a potential Mumbai IPO targeting up to $1 billion. Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra Capital, JM Financial, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup will advise. The offering may combine fresh shares and existing investor sales, with a draft prospectus expected by December, though details remain subject to change.
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