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Indian equities rallied after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and US bond yields eased, with the Nifty moving above 22,900. Domestic institutions bought heavily, while foreign investors continued to sell and elevated oil prices remained a risk for India.
8:37 PMEconomic Times
The market's advance to decline ratio has fallen to a seven-month low even as some benchmark indices hold up. Mid-cap and small-cap indices have declined this month amid profit-taking, high valuations, external risks and a shift in institutional buying toward larger companies.
8:23 PMEconomic Times
Indian equities rose more than 1% after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, crude prices eased and institutional buying improved sentiment. The Sensex gained 905 points and the Nifty added 238 points, lifting total market value by nearly ₹5 lakh crore.
11:38 AMEconomic Times
Individuals and proprietary traders sold more than 70 billion rupees of shares through October 26, even as demand for new stock offerings remained strong.
10:30 PMBloomberg Markets
SFC Environmental Technologies’ ₹667.5 crore IPO was subscribed 9.5 times on the final day of bidding. Qualified institutional buyers subscribed 18.8 times their allocation, while non-institutional investors subscribed 12.8 times.
9:17 PMEconomic Times
BLS Polymers’ ₹255 crore IPO was subscribed 241.2 times on the final day of bidding. Qualified institutional buyers subscribed 200.25 times, while non-institutional investors subscribed 559.2 times.
9:12 PMEconomic Times
IndiGo reported a net loss of Rs 1,879 crore in the September quarter despite a 26% year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 23,363.8 crore. Jet fuel costs rose more than 67%, while foreign exchange pressures and geopolitical disruptions eroded the benefit of stronger sales.
8:58 PMEconomic Times
IndiGo is looking to Ryanair’s model of increasing revenue through ancillary services as a way to offset weaker passenger growth. Willie Walsh acknowledges that Indian regulations limit how extensively the airline can apply that strategy.
11:03 AMSkift
PN Vasudevan plans to resign as managing director of Equitas Small Finance Bank amid concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving his daughter's non-banking finance company. The announcement drove the bank's shares lower despite strong second-quarter profit growth.
9:34 AMEconomic Times
Asian Paints reported 7% year-on-year profit growth and about 17% revenue growth in Q2 FY27, while expenses increased 19%. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 5.75 per share and indicated that price increases may be forthcoming, even as several brokerages reduced their target prices.
11:57 PMEconomic Times
Ambuja Cements’ second-quarter profit fell 90% year on year to ₹236 crore as fuel, logistics and operating costs rose against a high base. Revenue was broadly flat at ₹9,197 crore, while EBITDA declined 28%, prompting renewed cost-control measures.
10:54 AMEconomic Times
Milky Mist Dairy Food reported a 175% year-over-year increase in second-quarter net profit to accompany 42% revenue growth, with sales reaching Rs 1,089.40 crore. Higher volumes, demand for value-added dairy products, and new protein-focused products supported the result, while the company expects festive-season demand to remain favorable.
11:37 PMEconomic Times
Milky Mist Dairy Food reported 41.6% year-on-year revenue growth in the second quarter, with record quarterly revenue and gross profit. Demand for value-added dairy, protein products and yoghurt drove the expansion, while first-half profit after tax rose 308.4%.
10:44 AMEconomic Times
Coal India’s consolidated net profit rose 57% to ₹6,547 crore in the September quarter from ₹4,167 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations reached ₹44,179 crore as product sales increased, while total expenditure rose to ₹38,398 crore.
9:58 PMEconomic TimesSummary
Indian equities rallied after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and US bond yields eased, with the Nifty moving above 22,900. Domestic institutions bought heavily, while foreign investors continued to sell and elevated oil prices remained a risk for India.
The rally reflects improved global liquidity expectations rather than a clear shift in India's external
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Indian stocks have regained momentum, but the rally remains vulnerable to oil prices, foreign outflows and changes in US rate expectations.
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The market's advance to decline ratio has fallen to a seven-month low even as some benchmark indices hold up. Mid-cap and small-cap indices have declined this month amid profit-taking, high valuations, external risks and a shift in institutional buying toward larger companies.
Narrower market breadth shows that index resilience is masking wider weakness. Investors are demanding stronger
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Weak breadth reduces the credibility of the headline rally and points to increasing downside risk in richly valued mid- and small-cap stocks.
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Indian equities rose more than 1% after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, crude prices eased and institutional buying improved sentiment. The Sensex gained 905 points and the Nifty added 238 points, lifting total market value by nearly ₹5 lakh crore.
Thursday’s rally puts Friday’s market on a test of follow-through rather than initial sentiment. Softer
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The next session will show whether the rally reflects a durable shift in risk appetite or a short-term rebound.
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Individuals and proprietary traders sold more than 70 billion rupees of shares through October 26, even as demand for new stock offerings remained strong.
The shift from secondary-market stocks to IPOs signals that retail capital is rotating toward fresh
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Retail risk appetite remains intact, but investors are expressing it through IPO speculation rather than broad participation in listed stocks.
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SFC Environmental Technologies’ ₹667.5 crore IPO was subscribed 9.5 times on the final day of bidding. Qualified institutional buyers subscribed 18.8 times their allocation, while non-institutional investors subscribed 12.8 times.
Strong institutional and non-institutional demand indicates that investors are willing to fund the company despite
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The offering adds to evidence that India’s primary market remains a powerful funding channel for companies with investor appeal.
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BLS Polymers’ ₹255 crore IPO was subscribed 241.2 times on the final day of bidding. Qualified institutional buyers subscribed 200.25 times, while non-institutional investors subscribed 559.2 times.
The extreme oversubscription reflects intense demand for limited IPO allotments, particularly among non-institutional investors. Such
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The offering shows how strongly investors are crowding into new issues, even as that enthusiasm may carry elevated valuation risk.
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IndiGo reported a net loss of Rs 1,879 crore in the September quarter despite a 26% year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 23,363.8 crore. Jet fuel costs rose more than 67%, while foreign exchange pressures and geopolitical disruptions eroded the benefit of stronger sales.
Fuel inflation has overwhelmed IndiGo's revenue growth, showing that higher traffic and pricing power are
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IndiGo's loss shows that India's leading airline remains vulnerable to fuel, currency and geopolitical shocks even as demand and revenue grow.
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IndiGo is looking to Ryanair’s model of increasing revenue through ancillary services as a way to offset weaker passenger growth. Willie Walsh acknowledges that Indian regulations limit how extensively the airline can apply that strategy.
IndiGo is shifting from a volume-led growth model toward extracting more value from each traveler.
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IndiGo’s next leg of growth may depend less on filling seats and more on changing how much each passenger spends.
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PN Vasudevan plans to resign as managing director of Equitas Small Finance Bank amid concerns about a potential conflict of interest involving his daughter's non-banking finance company. The announcement drove the bank's shares lower despite strong second-quarter profit growth.
The leadership transition shifts attention from Equitas's operating performance to its governance and conflict-of-interest controls.
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The episode shows how governance concerns can quickly outweigh strong financial results in a regulated lender.
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Asian Paints reported 7% year-on-year profit growth and about 17% revenue growth in Q2 FY27, while expenses increased 19%. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 5.75 per share and indicated that price increases may be forthcoming, even as several brokerages reduced their target prices.
Cost inflation is absorbing much of the revenue growth, which explains why analysts lowered targets
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Asian Paints must prove that pricing power can restore margins without undermining demand.
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Ambuja Cements’ second-quarter profit fell 90% year on year to ₹236 crore as fuel, logistics and operating costs rose against a high base. Revenue was broadly flat at ₹9,197 crore, while EBITDA declined 28%, prompting renewed cost-control measures.
The earnings decline points to margin pressure rather than a demand collapse, since revenue held
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The results expose how quickly cement profits can weaken when costs rise faster than pricing and volumes.
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Milky Mist Dairy Food reported a 175% year-over-year increase in second-quarter net profit to accompany 42% revenue growth, with sales reaching Rs 1,089.40 crore. Higher volumes, demand for value-added dairy products, and new protein-focused products supported the result, while the company expects festive-season demand to remain favorable.
The earnings jump shows that Milky Mist is gaining both volume and mix benefits from
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Milky Mist is showing how product innovation and premium dairy demand can accelerate growth in India's packaged-food market.
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Milky Mist Dairy Food reported 41.6% year-on-year revenue growth in the second quarter, with record quarterly revenue and gross profit. Demand for value-added dairy, protein products and yoghurt drove the expansion, while first-half profit after tax rose 308.4%.
Milky Mist is gaining faster growth from higher-value dairy categories rather than relying only on
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The results show how premium and functional dairy products are creating a higher-growth segment within India’s consumer economy.
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Coal India’s consolidated net profit rose 57% to ₹6,547 crore in the September quarter from ₹4,167 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations reached ₹44,179 crore as product sales increased, while total expenditure rose to ₹38,398 crore.
Higher sales drove a sharp improvement in earnings despite rising expenditure. The result strengthens Coal
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Coal India’s earnings reinforce the financial strength of India’s dominant coal supplier while keeping cost discipline central to future performance.
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Trent’s net profit rose 25% to ₹468 crore in the September quarter, while revenue increased 22% to ₹5,873 crore. The retailer opened 29 new locations and used sourcing initiatives to manage geopolitical and inflationary pressures.
10:21 PMEconomic Times
Godrej Consumer Products reported a 14% rise in profit and is preparing for higher commodity costs ahead of the December quarter. It is considering price increases for soaps and liquid detergents as inflation builds in India and Indonesia.
10:14 PMEconomic Times
Suzlon Energy reported a 1.3% year-over-year increase in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2027. Revenue rose 26%, supported by 710 megawatts of wind-turbine deliveries, up from 565 megawatts a year earlier.
9:44 PMEconomic Times
Hero MotoCorp’s September-quarter revenue benefited from stronger sales volumes, while its market share rose to 7.3% on scooter and VIDA electric-vehicle demand. The company plans more premium motorcycle launches, expanded EV production and higher exports in the second half of FY27.
9:00 PMEconomic Times
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares have risen nearly 30% since April and reached a record high as investors anticipate stronger earnings. Analysts expect credit growth, lending yields, improved asset quality and lower credit costs to lift profitability.
8:25 PMEconomic Times
Cyclone Arnab struck an Indian coastal region that is emerging as a major data-center hub, with Google, Adani and Airtel planning roughly $15 billion in hyperscale capacity. Meteorologists said unusually high Bay of Bengal temperatures helped fuel the storm.
6:52 PMFortune
Standalone health insurers have asked regulators to exclude mandatory insurance products from expense-of-management calculations. They argue that the current framework puts their business model at a disadvantage as the regulator reviews expense limits and product-level commission caps.
3:57 PMEconomic Times
Corporate demand for bank working-capital finance has risen 15% to 20% as the West Asia conflict increases raw-material costs and extends shipping times. Private sector banks have reported stronger corporate lending, driven by inventory funding and refinancing needs.
3:40 PMEconomic Times
Sagility B.V., the promoter of healthcare IT services company Sagility, is reportedly preparing to sell a 12% stake through a block deal valued at about ₹2,377 crore. The proposed sale follows quarterly revenue growth of 22.5% and adjusted profit growth of 8.1%.
11:56 AMEconomic Times
Analysts identified Adani Ports and Eternal as potential Friday trades after Indian equities rallied on steady US interest rates, lower crude prices and renewed institutional buying. The recommendations rely on bullish technical momentum, breakout levels and defined price targets.
11:19 AMEconomic Times
Brigade Group's second-quarter net profit rose 29% year on year to Rs 219 crore even as revenue declined. Higher operating profit, strong residential bookings, leasing income, hospitality growth and new project launches supported the result.
10:39 AMEconomic Times
Vedanta Power swung to a ₹83 crore profit in Q2 FY27 from a ₹1,688 crore loss a year earlier. Revenue increased 38% to ₹2,908 crore and EBITDA rose 122%, driven by record power sales and improved operations.
9:18 AMEconomic TimesIFSCA Chairperson K. Rajaraman outlined GIFT City’s role in attracting international capital to India, including through tax incentives, stronger infrastructure and net-zero investment opportunities. He also discussed expanding fund management and progress toward enabling dual listings.
3:36 AMBloomberg MarketsJio Platforms’ strong market debut has boosted investor confidence in large Indian private companies and could encourage more major offerings. The reception signals continued appetite for high-profile equity deals with strong growth narratives.
1:49 AMBloomberg MarketsMukesh Ambani became emotional as his children described Jio’s development ahead of its listing and pledged to create long-term value for investors. The debut made Jio Platforms India’s second most valuable company.
12:55 AMCNBCSummary
Trent’s net profit rose 25% to ₹468 crore in the September quarter, while revenue increased 22% to ₹5,873 crore. The retailer opened 29 new locations and used sourcing initiatives to manage geopolitical and inflationary pressures.
Trent’s earnings growth shows that sales momentum and operating execution are currently outweighing cost inflation
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Trent is converting consumer demand into profitable expansion, strengthening its position in India’s competitive organized retail market.
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Godrej Consumer Products reported a 14% rise in profit and is preparing for higher commodity costs ahead of the December quarter. It is considering price increases for soaps and liquid detergents as inflation builds in India and Indonesia.
Rising input costs are forcing Godrej to trade some volume growth for margin protection. Price
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Godrej’s pricing decision could signal broader consumer-goods inflation and pressure across the sector.
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Suzlon Energy reported a 1.3% year-over-year increase in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2027. Revenue rose 26%, supported by 710 megawatts of wind-turbine deliveries, up from 565 megawatts a year earlier.
The main change is stronger execution in turbine deliveries, which drove revenue growth but translated
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Wind-equipment demand is growing, but Suzlon still needs better operating leverage to turn volume into substantial profit growth.
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Hero MotoCorp’s September-quarter revenue benefited from stronger sales volumes, while its market share rose to 7.3% on scooter and VIDA electric-vehicle demand. The company plans more premium motorcycle launches, expanded EV production and higher exports in the second half of FY27.
Hero is trying to broaden growth beyond its traditional commuter motorcycle base through premium models,
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Hero’s ability to move upmarket and scale EVs will determine whether its recent volume gains become a longer-term competitive advantage.
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Kotak Mahindra Bank shares have risen nearly 30% since April and reached a record high as investors anticipate stronger earnings. Analysts expect credit growth, lending yields, improved asset quality and lower credit costs to lift profitability.
The stock's rerating reflects expectations that Kotak can convert balance sheet growth into better returns
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Kotak's rebound signals renewed confidence that earnings and return ratios can improve after a prolonged period of stagnation.
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Cyclone Arnab struck an Indian coastal region that is emerging as a major data-center hub, with Google, Adani and Airtel planning roughly $15 billion in hyperscale capacity. Meteorologists said unusually high Bay of Bengal temperatures helped fuel the storm.
The cyclone puts physical climate risk directly alongside India’s data-center expansion plans. Operators and investors
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A concentrated data-center buildout on a cyclone-exposed coast could raise construction costs, outage risks and scrutiny of future investment decisions.
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Standalone health insurers have asked regulators to exclude mandatory insurance products from expense-of-management calculations. They argue that the current framework puts their business model at a disadvantage as the regulator reviews expense limits and product-level commission caps.
A change in the calculation could give standalone insurers more room to price products, pay
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The regulatory decision could reshape health insurance economics and the balance between standalone insurers and diversified insurance groups.
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Corporate demand for bank working-capital finance has risen 15% to 20% as the West Asia conflict increases raw-material costs and extends shipping times. Private sector banks have reported stronger corporate lending, driven by inventory funding and refinancing needs.
The lending increase reflects higher financing requirements, not necessarily stronger underlying business activity. If supply
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The conflict is turning supply chain disruption into a credit cycle issue for both corporates and banks.
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Sagility B.V., the promoter of healthcare IT services company Sagility, is reportedly preparing to sell a 12% stake through a block deal valued at about ₹2,377 crore. The proposed sale follows quarterly revenue growth of 22.5% and adjusted profit growth of 8.1%.
The deal would materially increase Sagility’s public float while giving the promoter a substantial exit
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A large promoter sale can reshape Sagility’s ownership and test investor appetite for the stock at current valuations.
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Analysts identified Adani Ports and Eternal as potential Friday trades after Indian equities rallied on steady US interest rates, lower crude prices and renewed institutional buying. The recommendations rely on bullish technical momentum, breakout levels and defined price targets.
The setup favors momentum trades in stocks that have already responded to the broader market
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These calls are tactical bets on continued market momentum, not evidence that the companies’ underlying earnings outlook has changed.
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Brigade Group's second-quarter net profit rose 29% year on year to Rs 219 crore even as revenue declined. Higher operating profit, strong residential bookings, leasing income, hospitality growth and new project launches supported the result.
Brigade converted stronger bookings and operating performance into profit growth despite weaker reported revenue. The
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Brigade's profit growth despite lower revenue shows how mix and operating margins are becoming as important as topline expansion.
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Vedanta Power swung to a ₹83 crore profit in Q2 FY27 from a ₹1,688 crore loss a year earlier. Revenue increased 38% to ₹2,908 crore and EBITDA rose 122%, driven by record power sales and improved operations.
The turnaround reflects a sharp improvement in both utilisation and operating execution, not merely revenue
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Vedanta Power has moved from loss recovery to operating profitability, making execution and cash generation the next investor focus.
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IFSCA Chairperson K. Rajaraman outlined GIFT City’s role in attracting international capital to India, including through tax incentives, stronger infrastructure and net-zero investment opportunities. He also discussed expanding fund management and progress toward enabling dual listings.
GIFT City is moving from a financial-services zone toward a broader cross-border capital platform. Global
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GIFT City’s success could give India a larger share of global fund management, listings and cross-border financing.
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Jio Platforms’ strong market debut has boosted investor confidence in large Indian private companies and could encourage more major offerings. The reception signals continued appetite for high-profile equity deals with strong growth narratives.
Jio’s valuation outcome lowers the perceived execution risk for other large private companies considering public
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A successful Jio debut could reopen India’s pipeline of large private-company listings and reshape capital-raising plans.
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Mukesh Ambani became emotional as his children described Jio’s development ahead of its listing and pledged to create long-term value for investors. The debut made Jio Platforms India’s second most valuable company.
Jio’s valuation has turned a family-led telecom expansion into a major public-market benchmark for investor
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Jio’s public-market status increases scrutiny of its strategy, governance and ability to sustain exceptional growth.
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