Before the bell, 26 Oct
8 overnight items that matter out of 90. Overnight moves that matter: Dow Jones, Brent crude.
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Where we stand
Overnight
Dow Jones −1.23%: a broad US move; watch foreign flows.
Brent crude −5.85%: India imports most of its oil: oil marketers, paints, aviation, tyres and the rupee feel this.
| Last | Change | For India today | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 52,215.16 | −1.23% | matters a broad US move; watch foreign flows |
| Brent crude | 109.89 | −5.85% | matters India imports most of its oil: oil marketers, paints, aviation, tyres and the rupee feel this |
| S&P 500 | 7,623.68 | −0.52% | background |
| Nasdaq Composite | 25,955.34 | −0.21% | background |
| Nikkei 225 | 62,350.41 | −0.55% | background |
| Hang Seng | 23,074.52 | −0.08% | background |
| Kospi | 5,495.68 | −0.98% | background |
| Gold | 4,004.20 | −0.09% | background |
| US dollar index | 101.61 | −0.20% | background |
| USD/INR | 94.93 | +0.23% | background |
| US 10-year yield | 4.988 | +4 bp | background |
Last available quotes at build time; Asian markets may still be trading.
What changed overnight
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Markets in focus: a mix of M&A, contract wins, regulatory updates and new product launches across 15…
Foreign investors may return to Indian equities only if crude oil prices cool, according to Ashutosh Tiwari, managing director and chief investment…
Markets in focus: a mix of M&A, contract wins, regulatory updates and new product launches across 15 stocks, from Raymond’s rebrand to…
- Changes earningsSensex today | Stock Market Live: Stocks to watch, Oct 26: Raymond, RailTel, KEC Intl, Honasa, BL Kashyap, Lupin, Orchid Pharma, Gland Pharma
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Markets in focus: a mix of M&A, contract wins, regulatory updates and new product launches across 15…
The Hindu BusinessLine ↗ - Changes risk or governanceCrude oil is the key to bringing FII money back to Dalal Street: Equirus AMC’s Ashutosh Tiwari
Foreign investors may return to Indian equities only if crude oil prices cool, according to Ashutosh Tiwari, managing director and chief investment…
Economic Times ↗ - Changes earningsStocks to watch, Oct 26: Raymond, RailTel, KEC Intl, Honasa, BL Kashyap, Lupin, Orchid Pharma, Gland Pharma among 15 stocks to remain in focus
Markets in focus: a mix of M&A, contract wins, regulatory updates and new product launches across 15 stocks, from Raymond’s rebrand to…
The Hindu BusinessLine ↗ - Changes earningsJSW MG taps into Chinese parent Saic for 70% of its purchases
Nearly 70% of the joint venture’s purchases in the financial year 2026 came from Saic-linked firms, taking their total business with the…
LiveMint ↗ - Changes cash or the balance sheetWow! Momo plans ₹300 crore fundraise, eyes overseas expansion ahead of proposed IPO
The Kolkata-based QSR chain plans to enter Sri Lanka this year and explore the UAE, while scaling its packaged-food business and targeting…
LiveMint ↗ - Changes risk or governanceCompetition Commission of India to hire 41 across departments
Individuals will be hired for positions at both CCI and its investigation arm, the director general (DG) office, according to public notices.
Economic Times ↗ - Changes earningsReal Estate: Your name is on the property papers, but can you claim joint ownership without proof of your contribution?
The Kerala High Court awarded a jointly registered house exclusively to a woman after bank records supported her claim that her father…
LiveMint ↗ - Changes earningsDividend buzz: Dalmia Bharat, Mazagon Dock, Coal India, NTPC, others to consider payouts this week - Check full list
Several companies, including REC, Coal India, NTPC and Godrej Consumer, are set to announce September-quarter results and dividends. Meanwhile, Indian equities ended…
LiveMint ↗
8 of 90 items since the last close changed earnings, cash, risk, a sector or the macro picture. The other 82 were previews, recaps, opinion or repeats.
Today's agenda
6 results board meetings.
- 6 results board meetings: Aavas Financiers Ltd., Aegis Logistics Ltd., Eris Lifesciences Ltd., Five-Star Business Finance Ltd., ITC Hotels Ltd., Indian Overseas Bank
What would change the read
If FIIs turn net buyers in the cash market, the rally would be getting funded, not just priced; if not, the money still is not following prices.
If more than half of the Nifty 500 closes higher, the move would be broad, not carried by a few heavyweights; if not, gains, if any, would be narrow.
If India VIX closes lower than the day before, demand for protection would be easing; if not, traders would still be paying up for protection.
- IfFIIs turn net buyers in the cash market: the rally would be getting funded, not just priced. If not: the money still is not following prices.
- Ifmore than half of the Nifty 500 closes higher: the move would be broad, not carried by a few heavyweights. If not: gains, if any, would be narrow.
- IfIndia VIX closes lower than the day before: demand for protection would be easing. If not: traders would still be paying up for protection.
Tonight's Close scores each of these.