Smart home meets stock market: Bengaluru techie makes lights turn red when Zerodha portfolio falls; viral post amuses netizens

Photos shared by @the2ndfloorguy on X In a quirky twist of technology and trading, an X user has shared photos showing how their Zerodha stock portfolio now controls their bedroom lights. The images show the lights turn red whenever the portfolio suffers a loss, offering a literal—and visually striking—signal of market swings.The innovation was shared…

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‘Bullish on India’: Morgan Stanley MD Ridham Desai says reforms driving equity gains; stability fuels confidence

Morgan Stanley MD Ridham Desai (File photo) Morgan Stanley’s MD Ridham Desai, one of India’s most closely watched equity strategists, says his bullish stance on Indian markets is rooted in structural changes that have transformed the economy’s fundamentals over the past decade.Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Summit, Desai — who has now been bullish…

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Longest government shutdown in US history: Trump, Democrats at impasse; Americans brace for widening fallout

The United States has entered uncharted territory as the ongoing government shutdown surpassed all previous records, becoming the longest-ever on Wednesday, exceeding the 35-day benchmark set during Donald Trump’s first term. The stalemate—rooted in a bitter dispute over healthcare spending—has left federal agencies shuttered, key welfare programmes suspended, and millions of Americans bracing for deepening…

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti? Check state-wise list

Banks across several states will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. With physical branches shut in multiple regions, customers planning in-person visits or time-sensitive transactions are advised to check local schedules in advance. States observing a bank holiday on November 5 According to the Reserve Bank…

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Mehli says Tata bye bye a week after his ouster

MUMBAI: Days after filing a caveat before the Maharashtra charity commissioner, seeking a hearing before being ousted as a Tata Trusts trustee, Mehli Mistry said on Tuesday that he wished to “part ways” with the public charities, noting that “precipitating matters would cause irreparable harm to the reputation of Tata Trusts”.Mistry’s decision effectively de-escalates tensions…

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Adani Enterprises Q2 results: Profit jumps 84% on one-time gains; core earnings fall on coal slump, revenue dips 6% YoY

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, reported an 84% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,199 crore for the September quarter, boosted by a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in AWL Agri Business Ltd (formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd).However, excluding the exceptional gain of Rs 3,583…

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Elon Musk pay package showdown: Norway wealth fund says no to record deal; $1 trillion plan tests shareholder loyalty

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, one of the largest investors in Tesla, has said it will vote against CEO Elon Musk’s proposed compensation package that could be worth up to $1 trillion over the next decade. The announcement comes ahead of Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, where the plan has become the most divisive agenda…

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