Zerodhas growth has been driven by customer referrals and word-of-mouth publicity instead of advertising, says Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath as he explains how despite regulatory changes ending referral incentives, referrals remain steady for the discount broker. This is a testimony to customer trust and loyalty for the platform, he adds.
Indias gold ETF holdings surged 42% YoY to 66.68 tonnes with AUM up 88% to Rs 64,777 crore, driven by Gen Z, fractional ownership, and fintech adoption. Global demand rose 3%, central banks boosted reserves, and Ventura projects COMEX Gold at $3,600 in 2025 amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Top NSE midcap stocks posted stellar profit growth in Q1FY26, with Laurus Labs, Hitachi Energy India, SAIL, HPCL, Escorts Kubota, and Dalmia Bharat delivering YoY net profit surges above 100%, signaling strong earnings momentum.
