Stock Market Crash: Sensex plummeted over 950 points, while Nifty closed below 24,000. The Federal Reserve’s indication of fewer rate cuts in 2025 spooked investors. IT and metal stocks led the decline. The US dollar strengthened, and bond yields rose. Global markets also fell, adding to the negative sentiment.

Market Wrap: Fed forecast roils D-St! Investors lose Rs 2.6 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 960 pts, Nifty below 24K

Indian equity indices declined for a third consecutive session due to selling pressure in utility, capital goods, and metal stocks, coupled with foreign fund outflows. Technical analysts suggest Restaurant Brands Asia, Ambuja Cements, and Exide Industries are expected to decline further, with specific support and resistance levels identified for each stock.

Stocks to buy today: Restaurant Brands, Ambuja Cement and Exide Industries on investors’ radar

The Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to amend the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2023, to address various issues faced by the laterite mining sector.

Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules to be amended

Indian blue-chip equity indices were trading lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, weighed down by banking and metal stocks, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.

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Metal commodities, both ferrous and non-ferrous, are expected to rise. Energy costs are declining. Demand for steel, especially from infrastructure projects, is high. Reconstruction in war-torn regions could further boost demand. Gold prices are high, but valuations are a concern. The solar sector has strong potential, but current premiums are too steep.

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Indian indices dropped sharply, led by selling in heavyweights like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Quess Corp, Piramal Pharma, CSB Bank saw gains, while realty and metal stocks faced losses.

Gainers & Losers: MGL, Oberoi Realty among 15 stocks in limelight on Tuesday

Tata Steel operationalizes all-women shift at Noamundi Iron Mine, showcasing commitment to women’s empowerment in mining industry.

Tata Steel deploys all-women shift in an iron ore mine, the first ever in India

Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is set to dedicate two coal mines, one opencast and one underground, exclusively for women employees. This initiative aims to promote gender inclusivity in the mining sector. The mines are expected to be operational next month, following a training period for the women employees.

Girl power in action: Singareni Collieries to allocate 2 mines for women staff to operate

FEMMI expresses concern over Andhra Pradesh mining sector crisis, urges government intervention for sustainable industry development.

Mining Industry in A.P. faces neglect amidst widespread closures and cartelisation; FEMMI urges CM to initiate immediate action

After an extremely volatile session on Dalal Street, the Nifty finally broke out of the consolidation of the last five trading sessions on Friday. Amongst the sectoral Indices, Nifty FMCG, Consumer durables and Private Bank gained the most while Nifty Metal, Media and Reality fell the most.Currently, the market is anticipating a revival in consumer spending, driven by the festive season and year-end holidays, adding to the positive sentiments and with this, StoxBox suggests its top 10 picks with an upside potential of up to 25%.Here are the top 10 growth ideas from StoxBox: Growth Ideas

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The 35-year-long India Cement vs. State of Tamil Nadu case highlights how judicial inefficiencies can significantly impact the mining sector in India. This case, centered on whether royalty payments should be deemed a tax, exemplifies how a single ruling—rooted in an initial clerical error—can send ripples across decades. The lessons drawn from this journey stress the necessity for a clearer legal framework and robust mechanisms to prevent similar oversights.

35-years, a typo, Rs 2 lakh cr liabilities: How a string of court judgements hit India’s mining sector

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