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Seven Nifty200 stocks, including Fortis Healthcare, BSE, and Nykaa, formed a bullish White Marubozu candlestick pattern on October 6, signaling strong buying momentum.

Eight NSE largecap stocks, including LTIMindtree, Siemens, and Apollo Hospitals, showed a bullish RSI upswing on October 8, indicating strengthening momentum.

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Bajaj Finance share price: Bajaj Finance posted a 24% YoY rise in AUM to Rs 4,62,250 crore in Q2FY26, led by strong retail lending and a 5.4% growth in deposits. Bajaj Finance added 4.13 million new customers and saw loan bookings surge 26%, highlighting robust operational performance.

HDFC Bank share price: HDFC Bank’s Q2FY26 update showed average deposits rising 15.1% YoY to Rs 27.15 lakh crore, with advances up 9% to Rs 27.95 lakh crore. CASA deposits grew 8.5%, time deposits 18.6%, reflecting strong growth across both deposit and loan segments for the quarter.

Britain’s government will streamline the home-buying process. This aims to cut four weeks off the typical five-month period. Early publication of search and survey information will be required. Binding contracts for buyers and sellers are also being considered. This could halve failed property transactions. First-time buyers may save an average of 710 pounds.

Vedanta Ltd achieved record production highs in Q2 FY26, including its highest-ever quarterly aluminum output at 617 kt and alumina production at 653 kt, a 31% YoY jump. Zinc India and Zinc International also reported best-ever mined metal figures. Pig iron output surged 26%.

The National Stock Exchange will reduce Nifty 50 futures and options lot size from 75 to 65, effective December 30, 2025, for contracts expiring thereafter. This revision, also impacting Bank Nifty and other indices, aims to balance contract values. Traders will need to adjust position sizes and margin requirements, while retail investors may find contracts more accessible.

Bajaj Finance delivered a robust operational performance in Q2 FY26, with Assets Under Management surging 24% year-on-year to Rs 4,62,250 crore. The company expanded its customer base to 110.64 million, adding over 4 million new customers, while new loan bookings jumped 26%. This strong growth follows a 22% profit increase in Q1, underscoring consistent financial strength and retail traction.

The S&P 500 and Dow achieved record closing highs Friday, navigating a volatile session amid an ongoing government shutdown. Interest rate-cut expectations strengthened, driven by weak economic data, including contracting services employment. Traders now anticipate a Fed rate cut in October as almost certain, with another probable in December, despite concerns about a prolonged shutdown’s impact.