Gold and silver prices fall on the MCX as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates for longer. Investors track the US Federal Reserve meeting, dollar movements and geopolitical tensions for cues on precious metals.
The Sensex and Nifty extended losses on Friday as crude oil prices surged and foreign investor selling resumed. The selloff wiped out nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in market value, with smallcap and midcap stocks leading declines. Oil supply concerns and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.
Swiggy shares plunged on Friday, wiping out around ₹9,000 crore in market value as widening Instamart losses overshadowed food delivery growth. Following Q2 results, brokerages cut their price targets, citing deteriorating quick-commerce profitability. Instamart’s adjusted EBITDA loss widened to ₹895 crore from ₹778 crore, while its contribution margin deteriorated to -1.4% despite 13.4% sequential growth in net order value.
Chinese stocks extend losses as a global technology selloff, Middle East tensions and French debt concerns weigh on sentiment. The CSI300 falls into bear-market territory under some definitions, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng remains relatively steady.
Jefferies’ Christopher Wood replaced Nvidia with Greek infrastructure company GEK TERNA in his global long-only equity portfolio in October 2025. Since then, GEK TERNA has gained 65% in US-dollar terms, compared with Nvidia’s 15%. The shift reflects Wood’s preference for infrastructure, fiscal reform and improving economic fundamentals over crowded AI trades.
Moderna shares plunged after detailed cancer vaccine trial results triggered profit-taking despite reducing melanoma recurrence risk by 42%. Investors weigh commercial prospects, regulatory timelines, and future oncology opportunities.
Infinx Technology Solutions has appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital, Nomura and Avendus to manage its proposed $300 million IPO, targeting FY28. Backed by KKR and Norwest Venture Partners, the healthcare IT firm provides AI-powered revenue cycle management services and has expanded through strategic investments and acquisitions, including i3 Verticals’ healthcare business.
Japanese government bonds saw a rally on Friday, leading to the benchmark 10-year yield hitting a two-month low. This surge occurred in response to a global selloff in tech stocks, prompting investors to flock to safer investment options. The approaching Bank of Japan policy meeting is the center of attention as market watchers analyze the implications for inflation and possible interest rate shifts.
Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 crore IPO entered its final day of bidding on October 23, with a grey market premium of around 22%, indicating positive listing sentiment. The issue was subscribed 5.57 times by the end of Day 2, while the retail portion was subscribed 1.54 times. Priced at ₹1,065–1,119 per share, the IPO values Jio at around ₹10.3 lakh crore at the upper end. Brokerages remain optimistic, citing its telecom leadership, improving profitability and growth opportunities in broadband and AI.
In an interview with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Sorbh Gupta, Head of Equity at Bajaj Asset Management Limited, says investors considering smallcap exposure could look at a five-year SIP horizon, depending on their risk appetite and financial goals. He also explains why market volatility may persist in the near term, where valuations look more attractive, and how investors should approach fresh investments amid global uncertainties.
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