Starting an SIP in this volatile market? Which mutual fund categories should investors consider?

-Experts debate mid and small-cap SIPs after market correction.
-Flexi-cap and index funds offer diversified choices for new SIPs.
-Investment horizon and risk appetite should guide fund selection.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/starting-an-sip-in-this-volatile-market-which-mutual-fund-categories-should-investors-consider-14051189.html

📉 Market Closing Bell | Sensex drops 220 points, while Nifty slips below 22,650 amid volatile trade.

IT stocks shine, while pharma shares weigh on the market.

Nexon Geochem to invest Rs 1,250 crore in Andhra Pradesh rare-earth magnet plant to cut import dependence

- Nexon Geochem to invest Rs 1,250 cr in Andhra Pradesh.
- Facility to produce rare-earth permanent magnets.
- Aims to reduce India's import dependence.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/nexon-geochem-to-invest-rs-1-250-crore-in-andhra-pradesh-rare-earth-magnet-plant-to-cut-import-dependence-14052013.html

Rupee’s relentless slide draws importers into RBI currency fight


-RBI steps up currency defense amid a weakening rupee.
-Importers face stricter rules and higher hedging costs.
-New measures aim to curb speculative dollar demand.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/commodities/rupee-s-relentless-slide-draws-importers-into-rbi-currency-fight-14052006.html

Pre-2018 vs post-2018 investments: How much could you save if LTCG tax goes on a Rs 50 lakh portfolio?


-Removing LTCG tax could save the investor about Rs 3.09 lakh.
-Grandfathering protects pre-2018 gains from LTCG taxation.
-No official amendment has been enacted yet to remove LTCG tax.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/pre-2018-vs-post-2018-investments-how-much-could-you-save-if-ltcg-tax-goes-on-a-rs-50-lakh-portfolio-14051995.html

Companies shift to bank loans as bond costs rise, driving 81% share of fresh credit: Jefferies

-Indian firms shift to bank loans due to costly bonds.
-Bank credit growth rose to 18 percent in August.
-Jefferies expects bank credit growth to moderate.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/banks/companies-shift-to-bank-loans-as-bond-costs-rise-driving-81-share-of-fresh-credit-jefferies-14052056.html

HDB Financial Services Q2 results: Net profit rises 34% to Rs 780 crore, NBFC declares Rs 2 dividend

The revenue from operations rose 10% to Rs 5,005 crore in Q2FY27 as against Rs 4,545 crore in Q2FY26

Read more: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/hdb-financial-services-q2-results-net-profit-rises-34-to-rs-780-crore-nbfc-declares-rs-2-dividend-14052078.html

Rupee closes at 95.15, extends winning streak as RBI curbs dollar demand

-Rupee hits a one-month high, extending its recent gains.
-RBI measures and unwinding of dollars supported the currency.
-Crude prices and importer demand remain key risks ahead.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/banks/rupee-closes-at-95-15-extends-winning-streak-as-rbi-curbs-dollar-demand-14052131.html

Petroleum regulatory board publishes draft guidelines for up to 5% hydrogen blending in household piped gas

-PNGRB issues guidelines for 5% hydrogen blending in PNG.
-Green hydrogen blending may increase household gas costs.
-Distributors must upgrade networks and ensure safety.


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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/petroleum-regulatory-board-publishes-draft-guidelines-for-up-to-5-hydrogen-blending-in-household-piped-gas-14052136.html

India overtakes Korea to become Hyundai’s second-largest market globally

-India is now Hyundai's second-largest market globally.
-Hyundai is investing Rs 4,000 crore to expand Pune plant.
-Company plans to launch 26 new models in India.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/automobile/india-overtakes-korea-to-become-hyundai-s-second-largest-market-globally-article-14052150.html

AIF industry must show stronger contribution to early-stage innovation: Former SEBI Chairman



Former SEBI Chairman, UK Sinha says that an industry which receives regulatory flexibility and policy support must also demonstrate a clearer contribution to the areas India needs most: particularly early-stage innovation and entrepreneurship.



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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/aif-industry-must-show-stronger-contribution-to-early-stage-innovation-former-sebi-chairman-14052181.html

Netflix layoffs 2026: Streaming giant cuts 1,000 jobs globally in biggest round since 2022

Netflix is eliminating about 6% of its global workforce, with product, technology, legal and HR teams bearing the brunt, as the streaming giant grapples with slowing growth and weaker viewer engagement.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/netflix-layoffs-2026-streaming-giant-cuts-1-000-jobs-globally-in-biggest-round-since-2022-14052227.html

📊 Trade Setup for October 15: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell
Going forward, 22,850 is expected to act as a crucial immediate resistance level.
A decisive move above this level could increase the likelihood of the index advancing towards the 23,100–23,300 zone
More details 👇 https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/trade-setup-for-october-15-top-15-things-to-know-before-the-opening-bell-14052317.html

S&P 500 ends longest streak of calm since 2020 as AI trade sinks

The sharp reversal in momentum vexed computer-driven quant funds, which have spent weeks snapping up stocks amid a steady lull in volatility.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/s-p-500-ends-longest-streak-of-calm-since-2020-as-ai-trade-sinks-14052434.html

Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50, Bank Nifty enter consolidation phase amid broader market weakness?

The 22,600–22,500 zone is likely to act as immediate support for the Nifty 50, followed by the crucial support zone of 22,300–22,200. On the upside, 22,800 is expected to act as immediate resistance, while the 23,000–23,100 zone remains a key hurdle.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/trading-plan-can-nifty-50-bank-nifty-enter-consolidation-phase-amid-broader-market-weakness-14052444.html

🔻 SK Hynix down 57% from peak as chip stocks rout intensifies

- Semiconductor stocks drop globally amid investor AI trade exodus.
- SK Hynix shares fall 57% from peak due to funding and rate fears.
- South Korea's Kospi hit hard with heavy foreign equity dumping.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/sk-hynix-down-57-from-peak-as-chip-stocks-rout-intensifies-14052528.html

📈 Nifty at 22,750, Sensex up 400 pts; Tata Tech up 7%, RIL gains, IDBI Bank down

Track LIVE updates from the market here! 👇
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🛢️ Commodity Corner: Oil slips on supply outlook, gold rebounds over 1% as dollar eases

The dollar slipped from an 18-month peak on Thursday despite hotter-than-expected inflation data, as cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials and a pullback in Treasury yields led traders to scale back expectations of an October rate hike.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/commodity-corner-oil-slips-on-supply-outlook-gold-rebounds-over-1-as-dollar-eases-14052447.html

🚨 Jio's Rs 30,213-crore IPO to set record, but unlike other big IPOs, every rupee will flow into the company

- Jio Platforms sets India IPO record at Rs 30,213 crore.
- The public issue consists entirely of fresh shares.
- Most proceeds will prepay Reliance Jio borrowings.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/jio-s-rs-30-213-crore-ipo-to-set-record-but-unlike-other-big-ipos-every-rupee-will-flow-into-the-company-14052627.html

📈 Market Closing Bell | Sensex rallies 1,534 points, while Nifty closes at 23,000 as bulls take charge on Dalal Street. IT, auto and private banking stocks lead the gains.