Market Insights — 17 Oct 2026

IPO Market Update

Today, the IPO landscape is buzzing with activity. Notable offerings include Tonbo Imaging India with a strong Open status and a remarkable GMP of 73.71%. Another standout is Bonfiglioli Transmissions, also Open, showing a GMP of 22.01%.

Upcoming IPOs to watch include Jio Platforms with a GMP of 19.75% and Paras Healthcare at 13.71%. These could present lucrative opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on new market entries.

Commodity Update

In the commodities market, gold is currently priced at ₹14,743 per gram, reflecting a slight decrease of -1.0. Silver is trading at ₹181.15 per gram, maintaining its position as a popular investment choice.

FII and DII Flows

The latest data indicates a net inflow from Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) at ₹1,165.92 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) reported a net outflow of ₹3,661.28 crore. This divergence highlights varying investor sentiments in the market.

Top Mutual Funds

Investors may want to consider the top-performing mutual funds. The Franklin India Short Term Income Plan has shown impressive returns of 192.1% over the past year, with a 5-star rating for its three variants:

Recent News Headlines

• 8th pay commission: DA merger, salary hike, fitment factor, inflation adjustment — Top 5 demands from employee groups
• SGB 2020-21 Series VII: Investors to pocket 192% gains on premature redemption; RBI fixes October 19 date
• ITC sets board meeting date to declare Q2 results 2026; net profit may decline due to cigarette taxation — share outlook
• Funding Markets Diverge as T-Bills Cheapen, Overnight Repo Calm
• Broker’s call: Acme Solar Holdings (Buy)

Disclaimer: The GMP figures mentioned are unofficial and indicative. This briefing does not constitute investment advice. For live data, visit topfund.in.