Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was near the 26,000 mark, BSE Sensex was above 84,800.

Brokerages are positive on Kotak Bank’s loan growth and asset quality. Federal Bank’s outlook is strengthening with improved earnings expected. SBI Life Insurance shows strong value of new business and margin expansion. SBI Cards’ performance is watched for credit costs and margin improvement. Coforge delivered on margins and cash flows, with robust growth anticipated.

Banks in Bihar and Jharkhand are closed on October 28 for Chhath Puja, while other regions remain open. Online banking and digital platforms are still accessible for transactions. Additionally, banks in Gujarat will be closed on October 31 for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.

Asian shares held steady as optimism over easing trade tensions and potential US interest rate cuts supported markets. Tech stocks continued their rally ahead of key earnings, while gold hovered near $4,000 an ounce, with analysts predicting a future decline. Major indices saw mixed movements, with futures indicating a stable open for European and US

Russian oil giant Lukoil is divesting its international operations following US sanctions imposed due to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine. The sanctions, which freeze US assets and bar American firms from doing business with Lukoil and Rosneft, have prompted the company to begin selling its global assets. This move comes as peace negotiations between Russia and

Oil prices climbed Monday as the US and China revealed a framework for a potential trade deal, easing fears of slowed global growth and reduced oil demand. This positive development, coupled with recent sanctions on Russia, has boosted market expectations and countered earlier oversupply concerns.

Asian stock markets surged Monday as the US and China revealed a framework for a potential trade deal, easing tensions. Hopes for a broader agreement were boosted by progress on tariffs and Chinese soybean purchases, paving the way for a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues alongside the ASEAN summit. The meeting occurs as India and the US are nearing completion of a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with officials emphasizing a cautious, long-term approach to negotiations.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has declared a multipolar world is coming. His remarks criticize US protectionist policies. This comes ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders will discuss trade tensions. Both sides report progress in recent talks. Agreements on rare earth exports and soybean

Gold prices are expected to trade lower in the coming days, according to Manav Modi of Motilal Oswal. Last week saw a sharp fall in gold and silver after significant gains, influenced by hopes of ceasefires and easing US-China tensions.