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From IDFC First Bank to Coal India, analyst’s top Diwali picks aim to balance long-term growth with stability, offering a ready-made portfolio for Samvat 2082.

India’s Nifty index extended gains for a second consecutive day, supported by strong buying in pharma, banking, and auto stocks. Analysts highlight positive short-term momentum, with key support at 25,150 and resistance near 25,500. Top stock recommendations include IDFC First Bank, Dr Agarwal’s Health Care, PNB, and Granules India.

Delhi, India Oct 10, 2025 ( Issuewire.com ) - Student Cover Strengthens Access to Overseas Education Loans Through Strategic Partnerships with Leading Financial Institutions Student Cover, a trusted name in student-centric financial solutions, has announced strategic tie-ups with India's and the world's leading financial institutions to simplify and accelerate the overseas education loan process for Indian students. Through partnerships with Credila, Avanse, Auxilo, InCred, TATA Capital, Prodigy, Union Bank, ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank, Avanse Global, MPower, Axis Bank, and Yes Bank , Student Cover is expanding its network to offer students a seamless and transparent loan experience for studying abroad. These collaborations allow Student Cover to provide customized education loan options -- both secured and unsecured -- that cater to diverse student needs, covering tuition fees, living expenses, travel, and other academic costs across top global universities. With an extensive partner network and dedicated loan experts, Student Cover ensures students receive end-to-end support , from loan comparison and eligibility checks to disbursement and post-sanction assistance.

Analyst said this will benefit scalpers, retail traders, and popular stocks like Zee, IDFC First, and Vodafone Idea.

The US government's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applicants is expected to cast a shadow over remittance growth and partially impact earnings from the foreign exchange business for financial services providers, bankers and forex advisors said. Remittances-or the money sent home by Indians working abroad-totalled $34 billion in the quarter ended June 30, up from $29.5 billion a year earlier, show balance of payments data. Net remittances in fiscal 2025 ended March 31 were $124 billion.Forex remittances will be affected by the US decision, said Hariprasad MP, executive director & head of business at Ebixcash World Money Ltd. "There is a likelihood that companies will reduce travel to the US, which in turn will bring down forex transactions."The forex business from companies is also expected to be partially impacted, as fewer employees may travel to the US for on-site projects.State Bank of India posted a forex income of ₹1,632 crore in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, four-and-a-half times more from a year earlier.