Mentha oil February contract dropped Rs 12.1 and settled at Rs 1139 a kg due to the profit booking at larger level by the speculators. Overall sentiments remained moderately weak for the commodity as traders expect a better sowing activity for the crop this year. The contract made intraday low of Rs 1133.5 a kg and high of Rs 1152.5 a kg with the volume of 2606 and total open interest for the same contact was at 2612.Now support for the menthol is seen at 1130.8 and below could see a test of 1122.7. Resistance is now likely to be seen at 1149.8, a move above could see prices testing 1160.7. 
Chana ended flat due to rising arrivals in the spot markets and sluggish local demand.
Pepper March delivery gained Rs 345 and settled at Rs 23844/quintal on a squeeze in daily supplies
Guar yesterday we have seen that market has moved 1.47% due to fresh enquiries from local buyers and exp
Nickel yesterday traded with the negative node and settled -0.49% down at 1298.4 with tracking LME
Zinc yesterday traded with the positive node and settled 0.4% up at 113.2 as support from US CPI for JanDeven Choksey Research has issued a BUY recommendation for HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC), highlighting strong operational and financial momentum in the recent quarter.
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Global market maker B2C2 has unveiled PENNY, a zero-fee stablecoin swap platform designed to streamline institutional digital asset transactions.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock price jumped 5.5 percent on Thursday as investors turned bullish on technology stocks after recent decline.
Infosys, HCL Technologies, TCS, Tech Mahindra and other technology stocks witnessed strong performance in today's session.
The Indian capital markets are witnessing a quiet revolution that promises to reshape the investment landscape fundamentally.
Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, SBI were among major gainers as Indian markets trade at all-time highs. Indian markets have finally crossed 26,000 mark for NSE Nifty.
Main Regional Stories
Emkay Research has reiterated its BUY recommendation on Kajaria Ceramics, raising the target price to Rs 1,550.
In a fresh research update dated October 19, 2025, Prabhudas Lilladher reaffirmed its BUY call on HDFC Bank, setting a target price of Rs 1,150 against the current market price (CMP) of Rs 1,003.
As per the latest research from DevenChoksey, Axis Bank is being recommended with an "ACCUMULATE" call, reflecting confidence in its resilient core performance despite short-term headwinds.
Infosys has remained on Emkay Global Financial Services’ radar as the research house sustained its BUY rating amid a steady yet cautious performance in Q2FY26.
