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[PARTNERED] Options expiry days often bring higher volumes, shifting positions and increased market activity. But experienced traders don't rely on predictions alone—they prepare by analyzing factors such as option chain positioning, implied volatility, key technical levels, market sentiment and risk exposure. This article explores the five checks full-time traders typically make before every expiry session and why preparation is often as important as execution. Read the full article for key insights. https://lnkd.in/gNPifX54 Dhan

PARTNERED Renewable energy is only one part of the transition. The real test is making it reliable, scalable, and usable across industries.   In this segment of India for the World, Nehal Chaliawala, Assistant Editor, Mint, speaks with Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman & CEO, ReNew, and Rahul Jain, India Head, BCG, on the challenges that come with scaling India’s clean energy transition.   The discussion highlights why renewable energy alone is not enough. To make clean power reliable and usable at scale, India will need storage capacity of a significant magnitude and a stronger push to electrify end-use industries.   Watch the full conversation on the Mint YouTube channel.   #IndiaForTheWorld #EnergyTransition #EnergyStorage Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | ReNew

#WATCH | Delhi | "Lathi-charge on students is an attack on democracy. This government is not capable of staying in power," says LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. "We have also raised the issue of theft of donations (at Ayodhya Ram Temple). Modi sahib should take responsibility because he is the one who created the Trust."

#MintMarkets | ICICI Bank outperformed HDFC Bank on loan growth, margins and profitability in Q1, but HDFC's falling funding costs, maturing branches and easing governance concerns could narrow the gap. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gW9_UHSk Trust our hard work, subscribe to #MintPremium: https://lnkd.in/gyi8YKw8 (Ananya Roy writes)

Flash Floods, Landslides Batter Jammu; 8 Dead, 6 Missing As Omar Abdullah Rushes Back The worst-hit areas include Poonch and Rajouri, where rescue and relief operations are underway. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cut short his visit to Delhi and is returning to monitor the situation on the ground. Officials say the maximum casualties were reported from Surankote in Poonch, where teams have been deployed to assist stranded residents and clear debris. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gg5s89jH

#WATCH | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned the lathi-charge on the CJP protest, calling for peaceful demonstrations to be respected. He also urged the government to allow discussions on key public issues in Parliament, saying the House should remain a forum for debate and the voices of the people.

#MintPlainFacts | How rural India is bearing the brunt of the inflation rise India’s rural inflation has moved closer to 5%, while the urban rate remains below 4%. The gap is usually explained by higher food prices, but the latest data suggest price pressures may be spreading beyond food. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcMvTcdk Trust our hard work, subscribe to #MintPremium: https://lnkd.in/gyi8YKw8 (Pragya Srivastava reports)

AI meter is running. India's IT clients are rethinking their models As enterprise AI consumption soars, clients are shifting routine work to smaller models and reserving larger ones for complex tasks. Jas Bardia explains! https://lnkd.in/gNGmJAgg

Here's something most investors missed. More than US$1 trillion flowed into US-listed ETFs in the first half of 2026. The interesting part? It didn't go everywhere. Instead of simply buying the market, investors piled into AI infrastructure, semiconductors, electrification and other high-conviction themes. That's what makes ETF flows so fascinating. They don't just show where money is going, they reveal what investors are getting excited about before it becomes the next big headline. Explore how to tap into U.S. stocks & ETFs: https://lnkd.in/d3HhdmdP #Partnered #Appreciate

Everyone wants a piece of the “AI winner” pie. But Wall Street is starting to ask a different question: Who gets paid? The companies building AI are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in chips, data centres and computing power. But who is benefiting from every dollar they spend? From chip equipment and networking to power infrastructure, these businesses aren't competing to build the next AI model. They're supplying the technology that every AI company needs. Explore how to tap into U.S. stocks & ETFs: https://lnkd.in/d3HhdmdP #Partnered #Appreciate