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The Sensex and Nifty climbed to two-month highs, with the Nifty moving above 23,900 as investors monitored the US midterm election outcome. Realty and FMCG stocks led gains, while renewed foreign institutional buying pointed to stronger demand for Indian large caps.
11:50 PMEconomic Times
The Nifty rose to a two-month high as investors anticipated possible tax cuts. Global funds bought a net $2 billion of Indian stocks during the final two weeks of October.
9:45 PMBloomberg Markets
The Sensex and Nifty reached their highest levels in nearly two months as foreign investors continued buying Indian equities. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank led gains, while lower crude prices improved market sentiment.
7:54 PMEconomic Times
Indian equities rallied 1.6% to close at 23,810, supported by lower crude prices and continued foreign fund inflows. Despite the strong recent recovery and a firmer rupee, negative GIFT Nifty signals point to a weaker opening and possible consolidation.
7:30 PMEconomic Times
State Bank of India reported second-quarter net profit of Rs 23,038 crore, up 15% year on year, while its loan book exceeded Rs 52 lakh crore and interest income rose 10%. Brokerages retained Buy ratings and set target prices between Rs 1,225 and Rs 1,350, although management flagged macroeconomic risks and possible treasury losses.
11:15 PMEconomic TimesState Bank of India reported fiscal second-quarter profit above expectations as strong credit growth supported performance at India’s largest bank by assets.
3:28 AMBloomberg Markets
NSE's consolidated second-quarter net profit rose 23% year on year to Rs 2,578 crore, supported by stronger trading volumes and transaction revenue. The exchange also approved the sale of up to a 40% stake in its coal exchange subsidiary, while Jefferies and Emkay maintained Buy ratings.
10:49 PMEconomic TimesThe National Stock Exchange of India reported a 23% rise in fiscal second-quarter profit as strong trading volumes lifted activity. Market volatility helped drive the increase.
7:25 AMBloomberg Markets
NBFCs are developing term loans and revised flexi-loan products ahead of RBI rules that could restrict revolving credit facilities. Bajaj Finance has launched new term-loan variants, Tata Capital is testing modified flexi-loans, and other lenders are reassessing their revolving-credit exposure.
2:58 PMEconomic Times
MCX reported a 130% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net profit and a 114% rise in revenue. Its shares nevertheless fell nearly 7% as technology costs and taxes weighed on the results, while EBITDA broadly matched expectations.
11:18 PMEconomic Times
Emcure Pharma shares hit their 10% upper circuit after strong second-quarter results led the company to raise its full-year growth guidance. Jefferies increased its target price by 8%, citing robust international operations, improving domestic growth and a strong product pipeline.
11:31 PMEconomic TimesIndian companies reduced dollar purchases for rupee hedging to an eight-month low after the Reserve Bank of India intensified its scrutiny of speculative currency positions. The decline suggests the central bank’s measures are curbing bets on further rupee weakness.
11:16 PMBloomberg Markets
Sebi fined Woodstock Broking and Marfatia Stock Broking a combined Rs 40 lakh for allowing unauthorized access to trading terminals. The access enabled Dubai-based trader Prijesh Kurani to use information about Axis Mutual Fund trades for front-running.
7:35 PMEconomic Times
Sebi fined four entities a combined Rs 40 lakh over front-running activity linked to trades investigated between April 2021 and March 2022. The regulator found that Woodstock Broking and Marfatia Stock Broking provided infrastructure and assistance that enabled the trades.
11:35 AMEconomic TimesSummary
The Sensex and Nifty climbed to two-month highs, with the Nifty moving above 23,900 as investors monitored the US midterm election outcome. Realty and FMCG stocks led gains, while renewed foreign institutional buying pointed to stronger demand for Indian large caps.
The rally reflects a combination of global-event positioning and a return of foreign flows, rather
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The market’s next test is whether foreign inflows persist once the US election catalyst passes.
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The Nifty rose to a two-month high as investors anticipated possible tax cuts. Global funds bought a net $2 billion of Indian stocks during the final two weeks of October.
Foreign buying has returned as a major support for Indian equities, while tax-cut expectations are
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A policy-led rally could broaden gains, but disappointment on tax relief would leave markets exposed to a reversal in foreign flows.
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The Sensex and Nifty reached their highest levels in nearly two months as foreign investors continued buying Indian equities. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank led gains, while lower crude prices improved market sentiment.
Foreign portfolio inflows and gains in large private banks are driving the index rebound, with
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India’s market recovery is gaining momentum, but its reliance on foreign flows and a narrow group of index leaders leaves it vulnerable to a sharp change in sentiment.
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Indian equities rallied 1.6% to close at 23,810, supported by lower crude prices and continued foreign fund inflows. Despite the strong recent recovery and a firmer rupee, negative GIFT Nifty signals point to a weaker opening and possible consolidation.
The immediate shift is from momentum-driven gains to a more cautious open after the sharp
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The market may be entering a digestion phase in which global cues and volatility matter more than the recent rally.
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State Bank of India reported second-quarter net profit of Rs 23,038 crore, up 15% year on year, while its loan book exceeded Rs 52 lakh crore and interest income rose 10%. Brokerages retained Buy ratings and set target prices between Rs 1,225 and Rs 1,350, although management flagged macroeconomic risks and possible treasury losses.
SBI's scale and earnings momentum are driving a bullish broker view, but the upside depends
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SBI offers substantial projected upside, but the case rests on sustained operating performance rather than profit growth alone.
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State Bank of India reported fiscal second-quarter profit above expectations as strong credit growth supported performance at India’s largest bank by assets.
Strong loan demand is translating into better earnings for SBI, strengthening the outlook for bank
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SBI’s results provide an important read on the strength of credit demand and earnings across India’s banking sector.
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NSE's consolidated second-quarter net profit rose 23% year on year to Rs 2,578 crore, supported by stronger trading volumes and transaction revenue. The exchange also approved the sale of up to a 40% stake in its coal exchange subsidiary, while Jefferies and Emkay maintained Buy ratings.
NSE's earnings remain closely tied to trading activity, which is supporting both revenue and broker
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NSE is combining cyclical trading-led growth with a potential asset monetisation catalyst.
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The National Stock Exchange of India reported a 23% rise in fiscal second-quarter profit as strong trading volumes lifted activity. Market volatility helped drive the increase.
The results give public-market investors their first earnings read on NSE since its September listing,
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NSE's post-listing performance will shape investor expectations for the exchange's valuation and earnings durability.
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NBFCs are developing term loans and revised flexi-loan products ahead of RBI rules that could restrict revolving credit facilities. Bajaj Finance has launched new term-loan variants, Tata Capital is testing modified flexi-loans, and other lenders are reassessing their revolving-credit exposure.
The expected rules are pushing NBFCs to change product structures before the final framework takes
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RBI's proposed curbs could reshape a major NBFC growth engine and change how consumers access repeat credit.
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MCX reported a 130% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net profit and a 114% rise in revenue. Its shares nevertheless fell nearly 7% as technology costs and taxes weighed on the results, while EBITDA broadly matched expectations.
The market focused on earnings quality and cost pressures rather than headline growth. Strong trading
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Revenue growth alone may not support MCX's valuation unless profit conversion improves.
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Emcure Pharma shares hit their 10% upper circuit after strong second-quarter results led the company to raise its full-year growth guidance. Jefferies increased its target price by 8%, citing robust international operations, improving domestic growth and a strong product pipeline.
The guidance increase converts a strong quarter into a higher earnings outlook and has prompted
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Emcure has moved from recovery expectations to a higher-growth narrative, raising both investor interest and execution pressure.
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Indian companies reduced dollar purchases for rupee hedging to an eight-month low after the Reserve Bank of India intensified its scrutiny of speculative currency positions. The decline suggests the central bank’s measures are curbing bets on further rupee weakness.
The immediate shift is in market positioning, not necessarily in the rupee’s underlying risks. Corporates
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Lower dollar demand can support the rupee, but tighter controls may make currency protection costlier for businesses.
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Sebi fined Woodstock Broking and Marfatia Stock Broking a combined Rs 40 lakh for allowing unauthorized access to trading terminals. The access enabled Dubai-based trader Prijesh Kurani to use information about Axis Mutual Fund trades for front-running.
The decisive failure was inadequate control over terminal access, not just the trades themselves. The
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The case expands front-running risk beyond the trader to the brokers whose controls make the abuse possible.
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Sebi fined four entities a combined Rs 40 lakh over front-running activity linked to trades investigated between April 2021 and March 2022. The regulator found that Woodstock Broking and Marfatia Stock Broking provided infrastructure and assistance that enabled the trades.
The action extends accountability beyond the traders who benefited from advance knowledge to brokers that
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Brokers face greater enforcement risk when weak controls help facilitate market abuse.
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Bajaj Finserv shares extended their gains after the company reported a 17% year-on-year increase in second-quarter operating revenue to Rs 43,416 crore from Rs 37,215 crore. Jefferies lowered its price target but still sees substantial upside, indicating a more cautious valuation view alongside confidence in the company’s growth.
11:56 PMEconomic Times
Arisinfra Solutions reported a 110% year-on-year increase in first-half net profit to Rs 42.9 crore as revenue and operating margins improved. Contract manufacturing and its Developer as a Service business helped produce the company’s highest-ever quarterly profit.
11:32 PMEconomic Times
M.K. Sons Fine Jewels shares opened at Rs 171, a 6% premium to the Rs 162 IPO price, after the company raised Rs 275.40 crore. Strong investor demand accompanied reported growth in income to Rs 539 crore in FY26.
11:22 PMEconomic Times
Ajwa Projects and Carver Roboweld are scheduled to list on the BSE SME platform on November 4, 2026, after raising a combined Rs 66.34 crore. Ajwa Projects' issue was subscribed 1.12 times, while Carver Roboweld's received 25.80 times overall subscription.
10:42 PMEconomic Times
At least 63 listed companies with market capitalisation above Rs 1,000 crore lost more than half their value since last Diwali, with declines reaching 60% to 95% across sectors. Elitecon International fell 96%, followed by Reliance Infrastructure, Kothari Industrial Corporation and Fischer Medical Ventures.
10:28 PMEconomic Times
Marico reported strong revenue and profit growth in the September quarter, led by its foods and premium personal-care businesses and helped by lower input costs. It raised its FY27 EBITDA margin outlook as demand remains firm and international markets, including Vietnam and the Middle East, improve.
8:56 PMEconomic Times
Happiest Minds Technologies increased net profit by 15.1% year over year in the September quarter, while revenue rose 12.5%. The company said clients are taking longer to decide on AI investments, leaving it behind its revenue growth target.
8:48 PMEconomic Times
Banks placed only ₹23,905 crore in the RBI’s ₹50,000 crore variable rate reverse repo operation, despite system liquidity approaching ₹2 lakh crore. The weighted average call rate fell to 5.45% from 5.50%, and the RBI scheduled another ₹50,000 crore operation for Wednesday.
8:18 PMEconomic Times
Companies are preparing to raise more than ₹17,000 crore through bond issuances this week as borrowing costs ease, with yields below 7.30%. Market participants expect current conditions to be vulnerable to shifts in global markets, including the outcome of the US midterm elections.
8:10 PMEconomic Times
The rupee strengthened to close at 94.74 after oil prices retreated from six-month highs, trading in a range of 94.60 to 94.88 during the session. Brent crude was around $104 a barrel in Asian trading.
8:00 PMEconomic TimesIndian consumers are increasingly using small loans to finance discretionary purchases, including smartphones, gaming consoles, travel and professional courses. The trend reflects stronger access to credit among middle-income workers, but also a growing debt burden relative to income.
8:00 PMBloomberg Markets
Irdai will introduce a four-tier motor insurance structure for private cars and two-wheelers from December 15. Policyholders will be able to choose mandatory third-party liability and separate optional covers, while existing customers can add occupant liability without replacing their policies.
3:04 PMEconomic Times
Canara Bank and other lenders accepted a Rs 522-crore one-time settlement from Supreme Housing and Hospitality against debt of nearly Rs 700 crore. The settlement covers fund and non-fund exposure, including corporate guarantees linked to subsidiaries, and represents a recovery of about 75% for the banks.
3:01 PMEconomic Times
Amended foreign exchange rules effective October 1, 2026 will simplify compliance for resident individuals exporting services. An individual will be treated as having submitted the Export Declaration Form once the required payment-credit information is provided to the authorised dealer bank, with no minimum transaction value threshold.
2:23 PMEconomic Times
CleanMax exceeded analyst EBITDA estimates for the third consecutive quarter. H1 EBITDA rose 58%, while profit after tax increased sixfold as portfolio expansion supported operating performance.
11:59 AMEconomic TimesJefferies CEO Rich Handler is visiting India as the US investment bank considers expanding its operations and hiring in the country, one of its fastest-growing markets.
2:31 AMBloomberg MarketsSummary
Bajaj Finserv shares extended their gains after the company reported a 17% year-on-year increase in second-quarter operating revenue to Rs 43,416 crore from Rs 37,215 crore. Jefferies lowered its price target but still sees substantial upside, indicating a more cautious valuation view alongside confidence in the company’s growth.
The market is rewarding strong operating growth even as analysts temper their valuation assumptions. A
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Bajaj Finserv still has growth support, but investors now need stronger earnings delivery to justify further upside.
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Arisinfra Solutions reported a 110% year-on-year increase in first-half net profit to Rs 42.9 crore as revenue and operating margins improved. Contract manufacturing and its Developer as a Service business helped produce the company’s highest-ever quarterly profit.
The earnings jump points to operating leverage across Arisinfra’s newer and higher-growth business lines. The
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Arisinfra is showing that business mix, not just revenue growth, is driving its earnings acceleration.
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M.K. Sons Fine Jewels shares opened at Rs 171, a 6% premium to the Rs 162 IPO price, after the company raised Rs 275.40 crore. Strong investor demand accompanied reported growth in income to Rs 539 crore in FY26.
The premium listing indicates healthy initial demand, but it offers limited evidence about the company’s
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A positive debut gives the company market momentum, but sustained performance will depend on growth beyond the IPO event.
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Ajwa Projects and Carver Roboweld are scheduled to list on the BSE SME platform on November 4, 2026, after raising a combined Rs 66.34 crore. Ajwa Projects' issue was subscribed 1.12 times, while Carver Roboweld's received 25.80 times overall subscription.
The sharply different subscription levels point to a wide gap in investor conviction between the
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The listings will test whether heavy SME IPO demand is translating into durable post-listing support.
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At least 63 listed companies with market capitalisation above Rs 1,000 crore lost more than half their value since last Diwali, with declines reaching 60% to 95% across sectors. Elitecon International fell 96%, followed by Reliance Infrastructure, Kothari Industrial Corporation and Fischer Medical Ventures.
The scale of the losses shows that market weakness has extended well beyond the major
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The selloff demonstrates how quickly liquidity and confidence can disappear in smaller Indian stocks.
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Marico reported strong revenue and profit growth in the September quarter, led by its foods and premium personal-care businesses and helped by lower input costs. It raised its FY27 EBITDA margin outlook as demand remains firm and international markets, including Vietnam and the Middle East, improve.
Marico is shifting from a recovery narrative to a more durable growth outlook, with higher-margin
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Marico’s stronger category mix and margin expectations suggest improving earnings quality in India’s consumer-goods sector.
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Happiest Minds Technologies increased net profit by 15.1% year over year in the September quarter, while revenue rose 12.5%. The company said clients are taking longer to decide on AI investments, leaving it behind its revenue growth target.
Demand for AI services has not translated into fast contract decisions, suggesting that customers remain
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The results show that enthusiasm for AI is coexisting with slower enterprise spending decisions.
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Banks placed only ₹23,905 crore in the RBI’s ₹50,000 crore variable rate reverse repo operation, despite system liquidity approaching ₹2 lakh crore. The weighted average call rate fell to 5.45% from 5.50%, and the RBI scheduled another ₹50,000 crore operation for Wednesday.
The weak uptake suggests that surplus liquidity is unevenly distributed or that banks prefer to
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The response tests how effectively the RBI can manage abundant liquidity while keeping short-term rates aligned with its policy framework.
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Companies are preparing to raise more than ₹17,000 crore through bond issuances this week as borrowing costs ease, with yields below 7.30%. Market participants expect current conditions to be vulnerable to shifts in global markets, including the outcome of the US midterm elections.
Issuers are moving quickly to lock in cheaper funding before yields rise. The rush points
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The issuance surge shows that corporate borrowers view current bond-market conditions as temporary rather than a new baseline.
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The rupee strengthened to close at 94.74 after oil prices retreated from six-month highs, trading in a range of 94.60 to 94.88 during the session. Brent crude was around $104 a barrel in Asian trading.
The currency remains highly sensitive to the oil bill, even after the latest pullback. At
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Oil remains the main external variable for India’s inflation, trade balance and currency stability.
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Indian consumers are increasingly using small loans to finance discretionary purchases, including smartphones, gaming consoles, travel and professional courses. The trend reflects stronger access to credit among middle-income workers, but also a growing debt burden relative to income.
Credit is allowing consumption to expand beyond what salaries alone can support. That can sustain
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India’s consumption story is becoming more dependent on household leverage, making credit quality a key risk for both consumers and lenders.
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Irdai will introduce a four-tier motor insurance structure for private cars and two-wheelers from December 15. Policyholders will be able to choose mandatory third-party liability and separate optional covers, while existing customers can add occupant liability without replacing their policies.
The change gives customers more control over coverage but also shifts greater responsibility for understanding
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Motor insurance becomes more modular, which could improve choice but increase the risk of underinsurance and mis-selling.
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Canara Bank and other lenders accepted a Rs 522-crore one-time settlement from Supreme Housing and Hospitality against debt of nearly Rs 700 crore. The settlement covers fund and non-fund exposure, including corporate guarantees linked to subsidiaries, and represents a recovery of about 75% for the banks.
Lenders chose a substantial immediate recovery over a potentially longer and less certain insolvency process.
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The settlement shows lenders favoring negotiated recoveries when they can secure a high proportion of outstanding debt.
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Amended foreign exchange rules effective October 1, 2026 will simplify compliance for resident individuals exporting services. An individual will be treated as having submitted the Export Declaration Form once the required payment-credit information is provided to the authorised dealer bank, with no minimum transaction value threshold.
The change removes a formal declaration hurdle for individuals receiving payment for exported services. It
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The reform makes small-value cross-border services easier to formalize and receive through the banking system.
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CleanMax exceeded analyst EBITDA estimates for the third consecutive quarter. H1 EBITDA rose 58%, while profit after tax increased sixfold as portfolio expansion supported operating performance.
The company is converting expansion into faster earnings growth, not just adding capacity. Sustained estimate
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CleanMax is showing that renewable energy expansion can translate into operating leverage and stronger profits.
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Jefferies CEO Rich Handler is visiting India as the US investment bank considers expanding its operations and hiring in the country, one of its fastest-growing markets.
Jefferies is positioning India as a larger growth platform, potentially adding competition for talent and
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More foreign-bank investment would deepen India’s role in global finance and intensify competition among advisory and markets firms.
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