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October 2026

7 posts

  1. Is the AI Bubble Bursting? What October 2026’s AI Sell-Off Means for Indian Investors

    AI-related US stocks sold off in October 2026. What was reported to be behind it, the arguments on each side of the bubble debate, and the practical points for Indian investors. No prediction.

    23 Oct 2026AI Stocks4 min read

  2. OpenAI and Anthropic IPO: Can Indians Buy Shares? (Status, October 2026)

    Anthropic and OpenAI were still private on 23 October 2026, with no public S-1 on EDGAR. Indians usually cannot get IPO shares but can buy under LRS after listing.

    23 Oct 2026IPOs5 min read

  3. Nasdaq 23-Hour Trading: Will Indians Trade US Stocks in the Daytime? (From December 2026)

    Nasdaq’s night session is expected from 6 December 2026 and runs 7:30 am–2:30 pm IST, Monday to Friday, but only if your app’s US broker connects to it.

    23 Oct 2026Market Timings4 min read

  4. US Midterm Elections 2026: Dates, Results in India and What They Mean for US Investors

    The US midterm election is on 3 November and results reach India from 4:30 am IST on 4 November. What is on the ballot, why past election patterns are a weak guide, and what stays the same for US investors.

    23 Oct 2026US Market4 min read

  5. Gold, Nifty 50 or S&P 500? How They Differ for Indian Investors (Dhanteras 2026)

    Dhanteras is on 6 November. Gold, Indian shares and US shares side by side: what drives each, how you hold it, the risks and the tax. No return comparison and no recommendation.

    23 Oct 2026Gold and Equities4 min read

  6. Dollar vs Rupee 2026: Why the Rupee Has Weakened and What It Means for Your US Investments

    Why the rupee weakened against the dollar in 2026, how exchange-rate moves change your rupee return on US shares, and what they mean for the LRS limit, TCS and tax. No forecast.

    23 Oct 2026Currency4 min read

  7. Income Tax AIS Now Shows Your Foreign Assets: What to Check and How to Revise Your ITR (2026)

    Since July 2026 your AIS shows foreign accounts reported under CRS and FATCA. Missed one in Schedule FA? Revise your AY 2026-27 ITR by 31 March 2027, with no fee until 31 December 2026.

    23 Oct 2026Taxation4 min read