11:11 | Israel-Hamas ceasefire; Tata Capital's listing; SC defers hearing in the Voda Idea AGR case & more

Hello, and it's an action-packed Monday!

Today, we track the ceasefire taking effect in Gaza, Tata Capital's quiet stock market debut, SBI Mutual Fund hitting pause on fresh inflows into Silver ETF FoF & more

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas hands over 7 Israeli hostages to Red Cross; people gather to celebrate

Hamas handed over the first set of living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Monday, Oct 13 as per a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to stop the war in Gaza.

Hamas handed over seven hostages to the Red Cross, reported Israeli media outlet Haaretz. They would soon be handed over to the Israeli Defence Forces and their family members.

US President Donald Trump is heading to Israel ahead of the expected release and will address Israel’s parliament and meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the families of the hostages. Later on Monday, leaders from more than 20 countries will join Trump in Egypt for a summit on Gaza’s future.

SBI Mutual Fund pauses fresh inflows into Silver ETF FoF as supply crunch widens

SBI Mutual Fund has suspended fresh lump sum investments in its SBI Silver ETF Fund of Fund from Monday (October 13). The fund house cited tight physical silver supply and rising demand as the triggers for the move.

SBI’s decision follows similar actions by Kotak Mutual Fund and UTI Mutual Fund, both of which halted inflows into their silver ETF Fund of Fund.

Gold and silver ETF inflows surge as investors seek safety; analysts warn of recency bias

Passive investment vehicles witnessed a sharp uptick in September, with total ETF inflows rising to nearly ₹8,000 crore, compared with just ₹1,000 crore in the previous month, according to AMFI data

Gold ETFs led the surge with ₹8,363 crore, while silver ETFs also saw rising traction as investors looked for hedges amid market uncertainty. Industry participants say the spike is driven by both return-chasing retail flows and a tactical shift toward low-cost, liquid allocations.

Vodafone Idea shares drop 3% after AGR dues hearing pushed to October 27

Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd. declined 3% on Monday, October 13, as the Supreme Court deferred its plea on the additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues again, after the Centre sought more time.

India's Solicitor General asked for more time on behalf of the Department of Telecom (DoT). The Supreme Court observed that it wants the Centre to take a specific stand. It deferred its hearing to after Diwali, on October 27.

Tata Capital shares make a quiet stock market debut after tepid response to largest Indian IPO of 2025

Shares of Tata Capital Ltd., India's largest IPO of 2025, made their stock market debut on Monday, October 13 in a subdued fashion.

Shares listed at a price of ₹330 apiece, which is a 1.2% premium to the company's issue price of ₹326 per share. The ₹15,500 crore issue had managed to receive full subscription during the three-day bidding process.

LG Electronics India IPO — A ₹30 crore company applies for shares worth ₹748 crore, gets an allotment too!

Winro Commercial bids ₹748.5 crore for 65.65 lakh LG Electronics India shares as a QIB applicant — raising eyebrows given its market capitalisation stood at just ₹30.16 crore after Friday’s close.

Buying a car this festive season: Tips to choose the right motor insurance

With Diwali around the corner, India is entering one of its busiest car-buying seasons, according to Policybazaar. People consider buying new vehicles during the festive period due to discounts and offers. While financing and deals dominate buyer conversations, motor insurance remains a crucial part of vehicle ownership.

Here are tips to check before buying a car 



France’s collapsing centre may trigger a Greece-like debt crisis

France’s economy has entered one of the darkest periods in its modern history, marked by dramatic political chaos and fiscal distress following each other in an ever-escalating loop.

The return of the 39-year-old Sebastian Lecornu buys time to get a budget passed, but support for the centrist agenda, led by President Emmanuel Macron, is likely to be weaker than before in the face of two polarised political factions.

US vs China: Who has the edge in the trade war?

China's response, both in terms of trade policy and currency exchange rate, and the latest economic data have led many to believe that Trump may be forced to settle for much less than what he'd hoped for.

Diwali credit card offers: A look at festive deals and discounts across banks

Major credit card issuers have launched seasonal offers across retail, travel and online platforms ahead of Diwali, aiming to tap the rise in discretionary spending. Customers can avail instant discounts, cashback and zero-cost EMI schemes on categories such as consumer durables, fashion, groceries and flight bookings, depending on the card network and merchant tie-ups.

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