Housing prices appreciate 7-19 pc in Jul-Sep across top 8 cities: PropTiger

India’s top 8 housing markets experienced a 7-19% price increase in the July-September quarter, driven by robust demand. Delhi-NCR led with a 19% surge, fueled by luxury property demand and infrastructure upgrades. Bengaluru and Hyderabad also saw significant double-digit growth, reflecting strong market fundamentals and buyer confidence across major Indian cities.

Tech stocks pull European shares lower; earnings in focus

European shares dipped to a two-week low on Wednesday, mirroring global investor nervousness over elevated equity valuations. Technology stocks led the decline, while Novo Nordisk slipped after issuing a cautious profit forecast. However, Vestas shares surged on better-than-expected earnings.

Japan’s Nikkei falls 2.5% as tech stocks track Wall Street lower

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2.5% on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s overnight declines, with technology stocks leading the losses. The index dropped as much as 4.65% before recovering slightly, as investors eyed potential buying opportunities below the 50,000 mark. Despite the dip, analysts anticipate a slow but steady rise for the Nikkei in the future.

India bond traders urge RBI to buy debt, ease auction rules: Report

Indian bond traders have urged the Reserve Bank of India to intervene by purchasing government debt and adjusting auction rules to alleviate market pressure. They specifically requested open market operations and a shift to uniform pricing at auctions to lower borrowing costs and boost investor confidence amid elevated yields and tight liquidity.

Chalet Hotels posts revenue of Rs 735 cr for Q2, PAT at Rs 154 cr

Chalet Hotels reported a significant surge in revenue to Rs 735 crore and a net profit of Rs 154 crore in Q2 FY26, a substantial improvement from the previous year. The company also launched its premium lifestyle brand, ATHIVA Hotels & Resorts, with the rebranding of The Dukes Retreat.