Strategic Strength: China stands firm amid US trade pressures
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/strategic-strength-china-stands-firm-amid-us-trade-pressures/slideshow/121021277.cms

The U.S. currently has a 145% tariff imposed on Chinese goods, and these talks are widely seen as a potential turning point.

India stock market towers 245 times over Pakistan's: A gulf too wide to ignore
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/india-stock-market-towers-245-times-over-pakistans-a-gulf-too-wide-to-ignore/articleshow/121023614.cms

Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, have impacted their respective equity markets. India's Nifty50 has seen a relatively minor dip, while Pakistan's KSE-100 has experienced a significant plunge.

DII holdings in Nifty 50 surge to a record high of 23.6%. Axis Bank among top 5 choices
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/dii-holdings-in-nifty-50-surge-to-a-record-high-of-23-6-axis-bank-among-top-5-choices/articleshow/121024920.cms

Domestic institutional investors raised their Nifty-50 holdings to an all-time high of 23.6% in March 2025, while foreign institutional investors reduced stakes for the fourth straight quarter across most Nifty-500 stocks.

Operation Sindoor: Rafale maker Dassault Aviation shares rally 66% in 2025
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/operation-sindoor-rafale-maker-dassault-aviation-shares-rally-66-in-2025/articleshow/121024923.cms

Dassault Aviation's shares have soared in 2025, fueled by geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan and India's recent Rafale-involved military operations. The company's stock has seen a year-to-date increase of over 66%, boosted by a new contract with India for Rafale-M fighter jets and strong financial results, reflecting investor confidence in the aircraft's strategic importance and export success.

Diversification in volatile times: Punita Kumar Sinha on building a resilient portfolio
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/diversification-in-volatile-times-punita-kumar-sinha-on-building-a-resilient-portfolio/slideshow/121026528.cms

Punita Kumar Sinha highlights the need for a cautious, diversified investment approach as global geopolitical tensions rise. She sees market corrections as potential long-term opportunities, especially in defensives, PSUs, and infrastructure sectors, urging investors to prioritize domestic growth themes.

Sensex falls! But these stocks surged over 5% on BSE
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/sensex-falls-but-these-stocks-surged-over-5-on-bse/articleshow/121028858.cms

The BSE Sensex closed 880.34 down at 79454.47 on Friday.

Stock market update: Nifty Auto index falls 0.2%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-nifty-auto-index-falls-0-2/articleshow/121029147.cms

The Nifty Auto index closed 0.2 per cent down at 22627.8.

Stock market update: Mining stocks mixed as market falls
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-mining-stocks-mixed-as-market-falls/articleshow/121029302.cms

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 880.34 points at 79454.47

Stock market update: Power stocks down as market falls
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-power-stocks-down-as-market-falls/articleshow/121029468.cms

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 880.34 points at 79454.47

Stock market update: Sugar stocks down as market falls
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-sugar-stocks-down-as-market-falls/articleshow/121029590.cms

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 880.34 points at 79454.47

Share market update: Most active stocks of the day in terms of traded value
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/share-market-update-most-active-stocks-of-the-day-in-terms-of-traded-value/articleshow/121029737.cms

The NSE Nifty index closed 265.8 points down at 24008.0

Sensex falls! But these stocks rallied over 15% on BSE in today's trade
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/sensex-falls-but-these-stocks-rallied-over-15-on-bse-in-todays-trade/articleshow/121029910.cms

In the Nifty50 index, 11 stocks closed in the green, while 39 stocks ended in the red.

Share market update: Most active stocks in today's market in terms of volume
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/share-market-update-most-active-stocks-in-todays-market-in-terms-of-volume/articleshow/121030009.cms

The NSE Nifty index closed 265.8 points down at 24008.0

Stock market update: Nifty IT index falls 0.34%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-nifty-it-index-falls-0-34/articleshow/121030073.cms

The Nifty IT index closed 0.34 per cent down at 35880.1.

Sensex falls! These stocks fell 5% or more in Friday's session
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/sensex-falls-these-stocks-fell-5-or-more-in-fridays-session/articleshow/121030194.cms

In the Nifty pack, 11 stocks closed in the green, while 39 stocks ended in the red.

Defence stocks set to rally on export hopes amid rising India-Pakistan tensions: Ashika Equity
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/defence-stocks-set-to-rally-on-export-hopes-amid-rising-india-pakistan-tensions-ashika-equity/articleshow/121029191.cms

Indian defence stocks are set to gain from rising local and global demand. Brokerage Ashika is optimistic about manufacturers like Data Patterns and Bharat Electronics. The year 2025 may bring reforms for the sector. Recent military actions have highlighted India's capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh aims for Rs 500 billion in exports by FY29.

Stock market update: Nifty Pharma index falls 0.21%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-nifty-pharma-index-falls-0-21/articleshow/121030309.cms

The Nifty Pharma index closed 0.21 per cent down at 21071.75.

Dr Reddy's Labs Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 22% to Rs 1,594 crore; Rs 8 per share dividend announced
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/dr-reddys-labs-q4-results-cons-pat-jumps-22-to-rs-1594-crore-rs-8-per-share-dividend-announced/articleshow/121030267.cms

Dr Reddy's Labs Q4 Results: Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Friday reported a consolidated net profit growth of 22% to Rs 1,594 crore in Q4FY25 versus Rs 1,307 crore reported in the year ago period.

Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week lows on NSE in today's trade
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-stocks-that-hit-52-week-lows-on-nse-in-todays-trade/articleshow/121030439.cms

ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Grasim Inds., Shriram Finance and UltraTech Cem. were among the top losers on NSE in today's trade.

Stock market update: Nifty Realty index falls 2.38%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-watch/stock-market-update-nifty-realty-index-falls-2-38/articleshow/121030563.cms

The Nifty Realty index closed 2.38 per cent down at 823.75.