Semiconductor Sector

The Sensex gained 745 points and the Nifty rose 1.13% on October 9, 2026, as TCS earnings lifted IT stocks and buying spread to banking, financial services and FMCG shares. Lower crude prices and a fall in India VIX supported sentiment, while global risks remained.

Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 falling 41 points and the Sensex declining 417 points amid sharp expiry-day volatility. Banking stocks gained after the RBI reported $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows, while Solar Industries rallied on acquisition buzz.

Former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner built one of Wall Street's fastest-growing AI hedge funds before heavy losses triggered margin calls and a major portfolio sale. Here's what happened and why it matters.

Fractal Analytics Limited is entering the capital markets at a pivotal moment for enterprise AI adoption. Operating at the intersection of advanced analytics, AI platforms, and decision intelligence, the company has delivered strong revenue growth and a sharp turnaround in profitability. This blog takes a closer look at Fractal Analytics’ IPO, including its business model, valuation, industry outlook, peer comparison, and key takeaways from the RHP to help investors assess the long-term opportunity and associated risks.

Tata Investment Corporation was up 4.2% on the day at 9.55 am on the National Stock Exchange, trading at ₹7,585.

Tata Group applies for a semiconductor chip assembly, testing, monitoring, and packing (ATMP) facility, potentially in Assam, aiming to establish the state as a semiconductor hub.