Gold prices are expected to see high volatility in the coming week, according to JM Financial Services' VP Pranav Mer. However, they may find some support as investors focus on key US economic data releases, including the jobs report and the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes. Earlier this week, gold prices dipped over the Fed's cautious outlook on December rate cuts.

A-1 Ltd announced a 3:1 bonus, a 10:1 stock split, and an authorised capital hike from ₹20 crore to ₹46 crore in its 14 November 2025 meeting. The company raised its stake in A-1 Sureja Industries from 45% to 51% at an enterprise value of ₹100 crore as it expands into EV and clean mobility operations.

The company has been hitting Upper Circuits for three trading sessions as the stock delivered 126.5% in three months and 104.3% in six months. Deep Diamond India, priced below ₹10, announced a complimentary first health scan for shareholders as part of Deep Health India AI, using facial-scan technology for real-time wellness insights.

Bengaluru Police arrested 21 people for running a fake Microsoft technical support racket and scamming US citizens. The accused occupied a 4,500 sqft plot to run the scam centre and used phoney security alerts and fabricated Federal Trade Commission warnings to pressure victims into paying large sums in cryptocurrency. Police seized laptops, hard drives, mobile phones, and other digital equipment.

Pro Fin Capital Services Ltd received an Letter of Intent (LOI) on 13 November from Excellence Creative Ltd, Hong Kong, for acquiring up to 25% equity for ₹22 crore. The Board will review the proposal, while Q2FY26 net profit rose to ₹13.37 crore and total income to ₹44.62 crore, supported by a 1:1 bonus issue approved on 10 October 2025.

Bitcoin erased nearly all of the 30% gains it made this year as it fell below $93,714 on Sunday, which put its price below the closing level it reached at the end of 2024, Bloomberg reported. This comes a month after the world's largest cryptocurrency hit an all-time high. "The sentiment in crypto retail is pretty negative," an investor said.

Production house Hombale Films, known for producing Kantara, is reportedly set to acquire part ownership in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Bengaluru-based banner has been associated with the franchise, having served as RCB's official digital partner since April 2023. Earlier, RCB was put on sale by its current owner, Diageo India.

Google announced a $40 billion investment in Texas for cloud and AI infrastructure. Reacting to this, Elon Musk said, "It's mind-blowing how much money is being spent on AI...so fast! But still many orders of magnitude to go." "Between abundant sand, plenty of sun and space (literally) to put it in, we can do it," Google CEO Sundar Pichai responded.

Apple's COO Jeff Williams has officially retired from the company after 27 years of service. His retirement was announced in July, with Sabih Khan taking over his role. He had been overseeing Apple's operations and had already stepped down as de facto COO earlier this year. Several Apple executives are expected to retire soon, including CEO Tim Cook.

US President Donald Trump purchased $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds from August 28 to October 2, Reuters reported. The investments are in sectors that have benefited from his policies. A disclosure in August revealed that after he returned to White House in January 2025, he purchased more than $100 million in bonds.

An employee took to Reddit to share his WhatsApp chat with his manager after he sought leave following his grandfather's death. In the chat, the manager asked employee to be available on WhatsApp. Reacting to the post, a user commented, "Problem is people...They take everything for granted." Another wrote, "You should really draw...line and tell him how wrong he is."

Global investment firm Jefferies, in its latest Greed and Fear report, said the Indian rupee has likely bottomed out after being "the worst performer year to date amongst major emerging market currencies". Rupee declined 3.4% in 2025 to trade near ₹88.7 against the US dollar. The report cited India's resilient macroeconomics as a reason behind the rupee's potential stabilisation.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a settlement with SEBI can't protect an accused from criminal liability in serious economic offences. It dismissed petitions seeking to quash CBI proceedings against businessman Manoj Gokulchand Seksaria in Yes Bank-IDFC IPO scam case. "Quashing...proceedings, in matters, in which the offence is against society, would be a mockery of...law," the court said.

A Bengaluru-based woman has won over ₹1 lakh in compensation after she found prawn pieces in her ₹146 vegan sandwich ordered from an eatery via Swiggy. The woman had filed a consumer complaint after both entities failed to respond to her legal notices. "The act of sending non-vegetarian food to a vegan...cannot be taken lightly," the consumer commission said.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will resume pre-Budget consultation from November 18-26, engaging with multiple stakeholders as part of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. The first day will see consultations with representatives from capital markets, startups, and manufacturing sector. The Ministry will engage with banking, financial services & insurance, and IT sector on second day.

Indian spice traders and tea growers are set to benefit from a major tariff reduction announced by US President Donald Trump. US has eased import duties on nearly 200 food, farm and agricultural goods. Ajay Sahai, Director General of Federation of Indian Export Organisations said that between $2.5 billion and $3 billion of exports will benefit from the tariff exemptions.

Elon Musk's Tesla is urging its suppliers to exclude China-made components in the manufacturing of its cars in the US, Wall Street Journal reported. The automaker has already replaced some Chinese components and aims to switch the remaining ones with those made outside of China by 2027. Tesla's China-made EV sales fell 9.9% YoY to 61,497 units in October.

India's enterprise AI landscape has shifted as 47% of firms are running multiple Generative AI use cases in production, a joint report by EY and Confederation of Indian Industry said. Notably, 76% of business leaders believe that GenAI will have a significant business impact. However, only 4% of organisations allocate more than 20% of their IT budgets to AI.

Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, and other major South Korean manufacturers unveiled domestic investment plans after the Korean nation finalised US trade deal, including $350-billion American investments. Hyundai will invest $86.47 billion in South Korea from 2026 to 2030 as Seoul managed to reduce US tariffs on South Korean autos to 15%. Samsung will invest $310 billion over next five years.

Riju Ravindran, the ex-promoter of BYJU'S parent Think & Learn Pvt Ltd (TLPL), has moved National Company Law Tribunal against a deal between TLPL and a subsidiary of its US-based creditor Glas Trust. He claims the Compulsory Convertible Debenture agreement violates FDI and FEMA rules. The agreement was made to raise funds to participate in the rights issue of Aakash.

Gurugram-based green hydrogen manufacturer Hygenco Green Energies plans to sell around 49% stake for about $125 million, Mint reported. World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC), Munich-based Siemens AG and Singapore's Fullerton Fund Management could be among the investors. The deal will have an enterprise valuation of about $250 million, according to the report.

India's retail market is expected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, according to a report by Fireside Ventures. This consumption is driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid digital adoption and a widening aspirational class. However, the report noted that general trade could be reduced to about 70% of the market share due to D2C platforms and quick commerce.

UK's mobile network providers, Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three UK are facing a $4.27-billion mass lawsuit for allegedly overcharging customers. The firms continued charging "loyal penalty" from millions of customers for mobile devices that had already been paid off after their initial contract ended. A tribunal certified that claims for losses from October 2015 onward could proceed to trial.

John Chambers, Chairman of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, said the uncertainty over the US-India trade deal won't impact the long-term relationship between the countries. "No CEO is going to bet against India," he stated. “Businesses don't make decisions based on whether a deal gets done this month or next quarter," he said, adding that CEOs invest with a long-term view.

Federation of Indian Export Organisations' CEO Ajay Sahai said Indian exports worth $2.5-3 billion will benefit from the US tariff exemptions. US President Donald Trump on Friday exempted more than 200 food products, including coffee, beef, bananas and orange juice, from his reciprocal tariffs. "This order opens space for premium, speciality and value-added products," Sahai stated.