
Muhurat Trading: Sensex, Nifty Dip Marginally as FPIs Return to India
Indian benchmarks end marginally lower in the Muhurat trading session as FPIs return to equities and earnings growth remains the focus.
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Indian benchmarks end marginally lower in the Muhurat trading session as FPIs return to equities and earnings growth remains the focus.

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan predicts accelerated Indian economy growth, driven by foreign capital return and strong fiscal management.

ANMI President Kamlesh Shroff predicts strong market growth in the new Samvat driven by lower crude prices and global stability.

A KPMG report reveals 56% of global business leaders expect external shocks like AI and geopolitical conflict to disrupt operations over 5 years.

Hyperscale data centers are surging in US power consumption, but political opposition and grid reliability issues are roadblocks.

NBFC-MFIs now hold 44.7% of India's microfinance market as loan sizes grow and asset quality improves, according to a new CRIF report.

Indian stock and commodity markets announce special trading hours for Samvat 2083 Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026. Check the full schedule here.

Foreign Portfolio Investors return to Indian markets with a massive Rs 38,971 crore inflow following a global AI stock sell-off.

Indian stock and commodity markets open for the auspicious Diwali Muhurat trading session to mark Samvat 2083. Check the full schedule here.

Top AI adopters see over 50% KPI gains in customer service, but an EY report reveals value realization remains uneven across enterprises.

Global AI stock sell-off triggers a massive shift as Foreign Portfolio Investors pour Rs 38,971 crore into Indian equities.

McKinsey reports that 'executive AI' can capture leadership knowledge, reducing CEO burnout and improving company-wide efficiency.

Tata Steel reports a net profit of Rs 5,055 crore from India operations in Q2FY27, driven by strong domestic volume growth.

State Bank of India opens its first SBIC Bank branch outside California in Frisco, Texas, to serve the Indian diaspora and local businesses.

State Bank of India opens its first SBIC Bank branch outside California, launching in Frisco, Texas to serve NRIs and commercial clients.

Ministry of Petroleum refutes Karnataka's claims of excessive ethanol blending after 893 fuel samples across 27 states pass quality tests.

Indian oil companies deny Karnataka's claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, citing major testing irregularities and protocol breaches.

The IEA warns of a severe global LNG supply crunch for the 2026-27 winter due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to Qatar's infrastructure.

NSE reports highest-ever trading volumes for Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) as investors embrace regulated digital gold this Dhanteras.

India's chemical sector is eyeing a $1 trillion valuation by 2040, driven by massive investments, new chemical parks, and global export expansion.

Kotak Mutual Fund predicts moderate returns for Samvat 2083, advising investors to prioritise quality stocks and asset allocation over momentum.

Economist Nicki Hutley warns that while capital exists, financing and grid infrastructure are blocking India's clean energy goals.

The IEA warns that a supply shock in the Strait of Hormuz could tighten global LNG supplies during the 2026-27 winter heating season.

Voltas announces a major leadership shuffle. Sunil D'Souza becomes Chairman as Noel Tata moves to Chairman Emeritus role.