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19 Oct 2026
Copper falls as LME stocks edge higher and mine supply concerns ease
Copper prices have dipped due to rising inventories culminating from a resolution of a major strike at a Chilean mine. With available copper stocks hitting a two-month peak following substantial inflows, expert analyst Daniel Ghali pointed to US tariffs impacting global supply chains and shipping costs. In contrast, China exhibits signs of economic growth, notwithstanding ongoing struggles in its property sector.
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19 Oct 2026
Sterling hits 17-month high against euro
Sterling hit a fresh 17-month high against the euro on Monday as street riots in France and elevated energy prices weighed on the single currency while recent
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19 Oct 2026
Jio IPO draws Rs 2.5 lakh crore in anchor bids from over 70 investors
Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,188 cr IPO has attracted institutional bids worth around Rs 2.5 lakh cr, more than 30 times the size of its anchor book. Over 70 investors, including global asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, domestic mutual funds and insurers, have expressed interest ahead of the October 21 opening.
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19 Oct 2026
Hindustan Zinc Q2 Results: Net profit skyrockets 142% YoY to Rs 6,412 crore, revenue soars 77%
Hindustan Zinc reported a 142% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 6,412 crore, while revenue surged 76.5% to Rs 15,093 crore. EBITDA doubled to Rs 9,285 crore, with margins expanding to 62% on higher prices and production.
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19 Oct 2026
Signature Global partners Manasum for Gurugram senior living project with Rs 575 cr sales value
Signature Global and Manasum Senior Living are collaborating to create a housing project for senior citizens. The project, titled Manasum Varishta, is located on Dwarka Expressway and will comprise 164 homes. Signature Global will handle the construction and development, while Manasum manages sales and operations after completion. The project is expected to generate approximately Rs 575 crore in revenue.
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19 Oct 2026
Muhurat Trading 2026: BSE, NSE announce date and timings of special session. Check details
BSE and NSE has announced the schedule for Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026, set for Sunday, November 8, on the occasion of Laxmi Pujan. The special session will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with separate timings for pre-open trading, block deals, IPOs, call auctions and closing procedures.
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19 Oct 2026
Rupee ends flat as stock slump, importer hedging erodes bounce
The Indian rupee held steady even as it initially surged, influenced by rising dollar demand from importers. However, the local stock markets, particularly the Nifty 50, suffered a decline of more than 1% due to underwhelming results in the technology and financial sectors. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices dipped about 2% after the US administration's sanction waivers.
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19 Oct 2026
Cupid, Sterlite Tech among stocks top 10 equity PMS portfolios hold as Nifty, Sensex plunge up to 13% in 2026
Despite a sharp market downturn in 2026, all 10 top-performing equity PMS strategies delivered positive returns in September, ranging from 3.55% to 5.67%. Amaltas Asset Management’s Keystone Fund led the rankings, while Cupid and Sterlite Technologies featured among the prominent holdings across multiple portfolio management strategies.
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19 Oct 2026
India corporate bond boom may scale record in 2026 as borrowers lock in rates
In anticipation of rising interest rates, Indian companies are poised to dramatically escalate their debt issuance activities. Many borrowers are keen to seize the moment in a supportive market environment. Leading this surge are top-rated public sector organizations and large enterprises. Financial experts highlight the need for urgent resolution of borrowing plans, suggesting that the volume of new debt could exceed last year's historic benchmarks.
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