Shivakasi hosts thousands of firework manufacturing units, supplying nearly 90% of the crackers sold across India.

Due to comparatively lower wholesale prices, people from other states also flock to Shivakasi during the festive season for purchases. The booming demand this year has further strengthened the town’s position as the undisputed hub of India’s fireworks industry.

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The decline followed news that MedPlus subsidiary Optival Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd. received a suspension order for one of its drug licenses in Karnataka. The affected store, located at MG Road, Chikkamagalore, will remain closed for 15 days, causing an estimated revenue loss of Rs 10.15 lakh.

This isn’t the first suspension for the company. On October 9, a store in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, faced a seven-day suspension. Some stores in Chhattisgarh and Telangana also experienced temporary license suspensions. Despite these issues, CareEdge Ratings reaffirmed confidence in MedPlus, maintaining a ‘CARE A’ rating with a ‘Stable’ outlook.

MedPlus operates one of India’s largest pharmacy chains, with more than 4,230 stores across 600 cities in 10 states. Its operations span retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, imports, and diagnostic services, strengthening its position in India’s healthcare retail market.

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Valuation differentials between India and other markets narrowed after rallies elsewhere. Experts expect GST cuts and low interest rates to boost India Inc’s FY27 earnings. FPIs turned net buyers in the cash market during the last four sessions, buying Rs 3,289 crore.

Global sentiment has weakened due to renewed US-China trade tensions. US tariffs on Chinese imports and export restrictions have raised uncertainties. FPI flows will depend on how this trade situation evolves, analysts said.

Nifty50 rose 104 points to 25,285 amid improving geopolitical and trade sentiment. Collaborations between India and the UK across sectors, including education and defence, also supported investor confidence. Investors will now track India’s retail inflation data for September.

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Pandey called it a major development for the financial ecosystem. Speaking at a BSE Brokers Forum event, he said SEBI is shifting from “reactive supervision to predictive oversight.” The regulator’s upgraded data warehouse now generates alerts to detect pump-and-dump trades and fraudulent bulk deals in real time.

He noted that pump-and-dump schemes show recognizable patterns. The new surveillance technology will help track manipulative trading with data insights. SEBI is also working on a safety net for depository participants to manage outages efficiently, similar to systems for stockbrokers.

Pandey added that SEBI is simplifying FPI registration and enhancing investor protection through technology-driven platforms like the Unified Investor App and the upgraded SCORES grievance system, which improves transparency and complaint resolution.

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From September 22, GST 2.0 will reduce the current four-rate structure to two slabs: 5 per cent and 18 per cent. Taxes on several goods have been cut, promising immediate relief for consumers. Market participants expect the reforms to boost business sentiment.

US President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. The fee will apply only to new visa applications. Any progress in India-US trade negotiations could further impact investor confidence, as a US delegation is currently in India.

The domestic market ended last week on a strong note. Nifty gained 0.85 per cent to 25,327.05, while Sensex rose 721.53 points to 82,626.23. Sectoral indices such as PSU banks, realty, energy, and services recorded healthy gains. FIIs sold equities worth Rs 1,327.38 crore, the lowest outflow in weeks, while DIIs bought Rs 11,177.37 crore.

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The S&P BSE Sensex advanced more than 350 points, crossing 83,000, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed above 25,400 in early trade. Broader indices also gained, with volatility staying steady, reflecting strong investor confidence.

Dr. V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments, described the move as a “risk management cut.” He highlighted that the Fed chief emphasized uncertainty around growth, inflation, and employment. With U.S. GDP projected to grow only 1.6% in 2025 and the labour market cooling, analysts expect the possibility of two additional cuts this year, despite Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious stance.

Vijayakumar noted that Indian equities are unlikely to be directly impacted by the Fed decision. He stressed that domestic markets are being driven mainly by expectations of earnings recovery and positive signals from India-U.S. trade talks.

On Wednesday, the Nifty50 added 91 points to close at 25,330, marking 11 gains in the past 13 sessions. Analysts set support near 25,150 and resistance at 25,550–25,670, with technology and banking stocks likely to lead further momentum.

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According to forex traders, uneven capital flows and concerns arising from US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have pressured the rupee in recent weeks. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at 88.05 per dollar and quickly strengthened to 88.04. During the session, it also touched 88.16 against the greenback.

Equity benchmarks opened slightly higher on the same day, driven by positive sentiment over progress in the trade dialogue. The Nifty 50 advanced 0.17 percent to 25,110.75 points while the BSE Sensex climbed 0.2 percent to 81,956.51 at 9:30 am.

Market participants noted that 13 out of 16 major sectors gained, though the improvements remained modest. Broader indices also showed strength, with mid-cap shares adding 0.2 percent and small-cap counters gaining 0.5 percent. The overall outlook remained tied to outcomes of the trade talks and the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision.

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