Economist Jean Drèze slams heavy security at CJP protest, alleges threat to voting rights

The U.S. dollar slipped slightly against the yen, trading at about 158.44 yen after Japan’s wholesale price data showed a 6.8% year‑over‑year rise, which was lower than analysts had expected. This movement comes as the dollar remains near its strongest level in 18 months amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Asian stock markets dropped sharply, with technology shares leading the decline. Higher oil prices from the expanding Middle‑East conflict helped lift the dollar, adding pressure to the markets as investors head into the earnings season.

Ashutosh Ranka, a leader of the CJP, said he was detained following a protest call on October 10 and experienced alleged police brutality. He explained that the organization has completed a detailed review of the incident and will come back with a new strategy, but it will not take part in the opposition’s actions.

Asian markets fell and the U.S. stock market closed with mixed results as technology shares dropped. Crude oil prices slipped after having risen by more than $2 per barrel the day before.

The article lists several companies whose shares are expected to attract attention in the upcoming trading session, including HCLTech, Nazara Tech, RBL Bank, Ircon and Sun Pharma. It highlights these stocks as the main focus for investors on that day.

The HD Fire Protect initial public offering has set its price range between Rs 258 and Rs 271 per share, with each lot consisting of 55 shares. Retail investors applying at the top of the band must invest at least Rs 14,905 for one lot. The shares are slated to begin trading on both the BSE and NSE on October 21, 2026.