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November 2026 Money Rule Changes Set to Ripple Indian Markets
From revised PNB credit‑card charges to new GST amendments and an extended ITR filing deadline, the November 2026 financial rule changes could reshape investor sentiment, banking revenues and consumer spending in India.
US Treasury Yields Post Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2023, Boosting India Rate-Cut Hopes
US 10-year Treasury yields recorded their steepest monthly decline since 2023 as technology selloffs drove investors to safety, lifting expectations of Federal Reserve easing and supporting Indian bond and equity markets.
Centre Scraps Petrol Export Duty, Hikes Diesel & ATF Levies: Oil Stocks in Focus
The government abolished the Rs 2.5/litre petrol export duty while raising diesel and ATF export levies, a move set to reshape refining margins for Nifty heavyweights Reliance, IOC, BPCL and HPCL.
Govt Cuts Petrol Export Duty to Zero, Raises Diesel Levy to ₹11.5/Litre
In a fortnightly revision, the government has eliminated petrol export duty while increasing the diesel export levy to ₹11.5 per litre, citing shifting global energy prices and domestic supply concerns. The move directly impacts oil marketing companies and refiners.
Eight Nifty 500 Stocks Turn Profitable in Q2 FY27, Led by IndusInd Bank and Tata Motors
Eight Nifty 500 companies, including heavyweights IndusInd Bank and Tata Motors, swung to profit in the September 2026 quarter, signaling broadening earnings recovery across sectors. The turnaround reflects improving asset quality in banking and demand revival in autos, offering fresh cues for index trajectory ahead of November derivatives expiry.
Reliance Q2 Earnings: O2C Surge, Jio ARPU at Rs 219 Offset Retail Dip; Stock Key for Nifty
Reliance Industries reported mixed Q2 FY27 results with oil-to-chemicals segment outperforming while retail revenue declined 6.7% sequentially. Jio ARPU rose to Rs 218.8 with 542.4 million subscribers. As Nifty's heaviest weight, the earnings set tone for market direction ahead of weekly expiry.
CCI Clears Xavier Niel's 16% Vodafone Group Stake Buy; Vodafone Idea in Focus
Competition Commission of India approves French billionaire Xavier Niel's acquisition of over 16% stake in Vodafone Group via Vega SAS. The clearance removes a key regulatory hurdle for a deal that could reshape shareholding dynamics at Vodafone Idea, where Vodafone Group is a major promoter. Telecom sector watches for strategic implications.
US Debt Ceiling 2027 Risk: Why Indian Markets Must Track the $41.1 Trillion Cliff
NDTV Profit report flags mid-2027 US debt ceiling breach at $41.1 trillion, with political standoff likely after November 2026 midterms. FII flows, USD/INR, and bond yields face structural risk.
Oil Prices Surge 14% on US Iran Strike Threat, Indian Markets React
Oil prices surged 14% in October as the United States weighed fresh strikes on Iran, sending Brent to a six‑month high. The spike threatens higher import bills and inflationary pressure for India, likely weighing on equities, especially energy and consumer sectors.