HDFC Bank dips ahead of Q2 results; selling pressure dominates at 70%

Mutual funds set to sell more government bonds after RBI rate hike

Managers cut longer-dated holdings and shift to short-term assets amid steeper tightening cycle expectations

Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than $1 billion from privatisation

The outlook for Pakistan's economy appears optimistic, with anticipated growth rates of over 4% this fiscal year, spurred by strategic government privatization initiatives. The finance minister outlined plans to privatize five to six state-owned enterprises, potentially yielding upwards of $1 billion in revenue. Additionally, negotiations with the United States are underway to create a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility. After reaching a staff-level agreement with the IMF, around $1.

How to make healthy lauki ka halwa in 5 simple steps: Easy homemade dessert recipe

Craving something sweet during Navratri but want to avoid an overly rich dessert? Lauki ka halwa, made with bottle gourd, can be a lighter homemade alternative when prepared with less sugar and a modest amount of ghee. This traditional Indian dessert combines grated lauki with milk, cardamom and nuts to create a creamy, comforting treat. Bottle gourd has a high water content, while milk provides protein and calcium.

Equity today, debt tomorrow: How Mirae Asset’s Life Cycle Fund 2056 plans your retirement

Mirae Asset Life Cycle Fund 2056 seeks to address gap through an automatic 30-year glide path that gradually shifts the portfolio from equity towards debt, arbitrage and gold. The fund moves through five stages, reducing net equity exposure from 70–90% in its early years to 10–25% as 2056 approaches, allowing investors to pursue long-term growth while progressively protecting their retirement corpus

Adaption’s Sudip Roy on Power Concentrated in a Few Hands

Lenskart Solutions shares crack 5% after Rs 1,985-crore block deal; Alpha Wave likely sells take

Lenskart Solutions reported a 182.3% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 228 crore, while revenue rose 33.6% to Rs 2,214 crore. EBITDA margin expanded to 21.7% as product margins crossed 70% for the first time. Growth remained broad-based across India and international markets, with offerings ranging from Rs 500 glasses to premium eyewear.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay asks Centre to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending education funds without conditions; complete list of his demands to PM Modi

TN CM VIjay's list of demands to PM Modi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds without conditions. He also sought approval for Chennai Metro Phase III, reconsideration of Metro projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, new high-speed rail corridors, highway upgrades, the Godavari-Cauvery river link and the use of Tamil in Madras High Court proceedings.

Global Markets: 5 key triggers to watch out for this week

Global markets will track IMF and World Bank meetings, US inflation data, Wall Street bank earnings, China’s trade figures and a continuing global bond selloff as investors assess growth prospects, interest rate expectations and geopolitical risks.

Stocks to Watch, Oct 12: Lenskart, Everyday Ind, SJS, Authum, Adani enterprise, M&M

Market buzz centers on stake sale in Lenskart; multiple sector bets and new ventures signal broad focus across consumer tech, energy, and infrastructure

India 10-year bond yield tops 7.35% as RBI's liquidity clamp down hurts

On Monday, Indian government bonds experienced a significant decline due to central bank measures affecting liquidity. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield rose to its highest level in three years. The Reserve Bank of India announced it would sell 250 billion rupees of bonds to tighten liquidity. Meanwhile, the benchmark Brent crude price remained above $100 per barrel, impacting inflation.

PC Jeweller shares jump 5% to fresh 52-week high, market value swells by Rs 2,500 crore in 4 sessions

PC Jeweller shares hit a fresh 52-week high, extending a four-session rally to 20%. The stock has gained 64% in 2026 so far, supported by renewed investor optimism after the company repaid its outstanding debt ahead of schedule and achieved debt-free status.