Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each fell more than 11% in early trading. The Korea Exchange suspended trading for 20 minutes.

The company expects to end the year with about $800 million in liquidity, below its previous forecast. Cash and equivalents stood at $531 million at the end of the third quarter, far short of analysts' estimates.

OpenAI has lowered the target for its latest funding round to $20 billion. The round values the company at $1.25 trillion, below the $1.4 trillion it initially sought.

Silver prices rose in tandem. 999 fine silver was quoted at 189,040 rupees per kilogram, up 0.62%.

MCX gold rose 2% and silver gained 1.7% amid a global bullion rally following US midterm results. Lower yields, a softer dollar, falling crude prices and renewed foreign buying supported Indian markets, though analysts cautioned that rate expectations and currency shifts could limit further gains.

Gold is down more than 20% from its peak ahead of Dhanteras, but strong ETF inflows and central bank purchases may support prices. Analysts advise gradual accumulation rather than large lump-sum investments, treating gold as a long-term portfolio diversifier.

GIFT Nifty futures stood at 24,295.5 points, pointing to a higher open for the Nifty 50. Foreign investors net bought Indian shares worth 72.84 billion rupees on Wednesday.

MCX gold futures rose 2.35%, while MCX silver futures gained 3.85%. A weaker dollar lent support to the metals. The advance could be capped, as the US Federal Reserve may stay hawkish.

CleanMax shares rose after the renewable energy company reported Q2 FY27 net profit growth of 82% and EBITDA that beat analyst estimates. Revenue increased 37%, while its operational and contracted portfolio reached 7.1 GW. The company reaffirmed FY28 EBITDA guidance of ₹3,000 crore.