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India’s Manufacturing Sector Gains Efficiency Amid Productivity Surge and GST Reforms
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India’s Manufacturing Sector Gains Efficiency Amid Productivity Surge and GST Reforms

US HIRE Bill: 25% Tax on Outsourcing Could Impact IT Sector
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US HIRE Bill: 25% Tax on Outsourcing Could Impact IT Sector

Reliance Industries Expands with AI Joint Venture and FMCG Push, OpenAI Eyes Indian Data Centers
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Reliance Industries Expands with AI Joint Venture and FMCG Push, OpenAI Eyes Indian Data Centers

Tesla’s U.S. Market Share Hits Eight-Year Low Amid Growing EV Competition
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Tesla’s U.S. Market Share Hits Eight-Year Low Amid Growing EV Competition

Alibaba Shares Surge 4% After Launching Qwen-3-Max AI Model
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Alibaba Shares Surge 4% After Launching Qwen-3-Max AI Model

Jay Gould and Jim Fisk: The Gold Ring and Black Friday 1869 Financial Crisis
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Jay Gould and Jim Fisk: The Gold Ring and Black Friday 1869 Financial Crisis

China Stock Market Sets New Record in August 2025
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China Stock Market Sets New Record in August 2025

India Market Valuation High but Justified: HSBC | FMCG Sector Revival Needs More Proof: Goldman Sachs
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India Market Valuation High but Justified: HSBC | FMCG Sector Revival Needs More Proof: Goldman Sachs

India Post Partners with AMFI to Distribute Mutual Funds Through Post Offices
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India Post Partners with AMFI to Distribute Mutual Funds Through Post Offices

Trump Administration Considers Equity Stake in Intel
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Trump Administration Considers Equity Stake in Intel

SEBI Proposes Relaxed IPO Rules That Could Pave Way for Reliance Jio and NSE Public Listings
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SEBI Proposes Relaxed IPO Rules That Could Pave Way for Reliance Jio and NSE Public Listings

China Stocks Hit Highest Level in a Decade as Funds Flow In
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China Stocks Hit Highest Level in a Decade as Funds Flow In

Fitch Warns of Rising US Tariff Risks for Indian Corporates Across Auto, Pharma, and Energy Sectors
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Fitch Warns of Rising US Tariff Risks for Indian Corporates Across Auto, Pharma, and Energy Sectors

Domestic Institutions Surpass Foreign Investors in Indian Equity Holdings
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Domestic Institutions Surpass Foreign Investors in Indian Equity Holdings

Nvidia and AMD to Share 15% of China Chip Sales Revenue with US Government
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Nvidia and AMD to Share 15% of China Chip Sales Revenue with US Government

HNIs Book Profits in Swiggy and 10 Other Stocks Despite Strong Returns
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HNIs Book Profits in Swiggy and 10 Other Stocks Despite Strong Returns

China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Delay U.S. Defense Output, Raise Costs
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China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Delay U.S. Defense Output, Raise Costs

Pheton Holdings Stock Crashes Over 90% After Bear Cave Report
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Pheton Holdings Stock Crashes Over 90% After Bear Cave Report

LIC Reduces Stakes in 81 Companies, Adds Defence Stocks in Rs 15.5 Lakh Crore Portfolio Reshuffle
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LIC Reduces Stakes in 81 Companies, Adds Defence Stocks in Rs 15.5 Lakh Crore Portfolio Reshuffle

Mutual Fund Industry Update – June 2025
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Mutual Fund Industry Update – June 2025

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Stocks In FocusVedanta: Q2FY27 consolidated net profit jumps 78% YoY to ₹6,202 crore, while revenue from continuing operations rises 56% to ₹25,812 crore.Adani Ports & SEZ: Q2 net profit increases 17.1% YoY to ₹3,630 crore, beating estimates, while revenue grows 23.2%. FY27 revenue growth guidance raised to 14–19% from 11–16%, with EBITDA growth guidance at 14–18%.Cholamandalam Investment & Finance: Q2 net profit rises 41% YoY to ₹1,630 crore, with assets under management growing 25% to ₹2.68 lakh crore. Board approves a ₹5,000 crore QIP.Prudent Corporate Advisory Services: Q2 net profit rises 34% YoY to ₹71.7 crore, beating estimates, while revenue grows 22% to ₹390 crore.Craftsman Automation: Q2 consolidated net profit jumps 68.6% YoY to ₹153.18 crore, with revenue rising 47.1% to ₹2,945 crore on strong aluminium-products demand.Yasho Industries: Q2 standalone net profit rises sharply to ₹30.65 crore, supported by 91% revenue growth and strong export sales.Refex Industries: Q2 revenue rises to ₹560 crore from ₹420 crore YoY; EBITDA reaches ₹90.5 crore and net profit increases to ₹59.1 crore.Kalyani Steels: Q2 net profit rises to ₹79.2 crore from ₹61.8 crore YoY, while revenue grows to ₹490 crore from ₹460 crore.Organic Recycling Systems: H1FY27 revenue jumps 151.82% YoY to ₹77 crore; EBITDA rises 30.97% to ₹19.26 crore and net profit increases 30.57% to ₹15.80 crore.Kaveri Seed Company: Q2 net loss narrows to ₹8.8 crore from ₹15.4 crore, while revenue rises to ₹244 crore and EBITDA turns positive at ₹62.1 crore.Control Print: Q2 net profit falls 30% YoY to ₹13.1 crore despite 28.6% revenue growth to ₹144 crore; EBITDA margin contracts to 20.36%.Gateway Distriparks: Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹126 crore from ₹120 crore YoY, but consolidated net profit falls to ₹58.5 crore from ₹67 crore.Diamines & Chemicals: Q2 standalone net loss narrows 54% YoY to ₹1.70 crore; revenue increases 5.8% to ₹9.84 crore.IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust: Announces commercial operation of its 250 MW/500 MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan, expected to generate over ₹71 crore in annual revenue.Titan Company: Incorporates Titan Company Canada Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary to expand jewellery and lifestyle retail operations in Canada.SBI Cards: Partners with Air India and Visa to launch a co-branded credit card for Maharaja Club members, offering travel-related rewards.Info Edge: Board approves Sanjeev Bikhchandani as Group CEO, with Hitesh Oberoi transitioning to Non-Executive Director from December 2026.Tata Communications: Plans ₹4,350 crore in capital expenditure to expand network capacity by approximately 6 PBPS by FY2036, as reported earlier.Insolation Energy: Wholly owned subsidiary receives entitlement certificates for turnover-linked incentives and electricity-duty exemptions under Rajasthan's RIPS-2022 scheme for its Jaipur solar plant.CarTrade Tech: Expects Q3FY27 to be a record quarter for new-car sales, with OLX growth projected at 30–35% or higher.Mastek: Expands its Trichy centre to accommodate 150–200 professionals, focusing on Salesforce, Oracle, Data and AI capabilities.Sunbridge Solar Power: Standard Capital Markets withdraws its proposed ₹1,200 crore investment, citing exposure limits.Adani Enterprises: Q2 consolidated revenue reaches ₹37,215.62 crore; auditor flags issues relating to the MIAL investigation.MedPlus Health Services: Catalyst Trusteeship creates a pledge on 34 lakh shares, taking total encumbered shares to 20.10% of equity.Carver Roboweld IPO: Sees weak Day 1 demand, with overall subscription at 0.07x and no QIB bids.M K Sons Fine Jewels IPO: Day 1 subscription reaches 0.22x, with QIB demand at 0.22x and retail subscription at 0.11x.Ajwa Projects IPO: Opens at ₹203 per share; subscription reaches 0.13x by 12:30 pm IST on Day 1.

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Stocks In FocusRadico Khaitan: Q2FY27 standalone net profit jumps 66.1% YoY to ₹23.09 crore, supported by 10.4% revenue growth to ₹558.27 crore.Huhtamaki India: Q3FY27 net sales rise 23.7% YoY to ₹748.1 crore, while EBIT before exceptional items remains broadly flat at ₹52.1 crore.Bharat Bijlee: Q2FY27 net profit rises 63% YoY to ₹46.04 crore, while revenue surges 55% to ₹736.16 crore on strong power systems demand.Jubilant Ingrevia: Q2 EBITDA jumps to ₹212 crore from ₹135 crore YoY, with margins expanding to 15.23% and revenue reaching ₹1,394 crore.Century Enka: Q2 revenue increases 36.6% YoY to ₹560 crore, but net profit falls to ₹18.6 crore amid margin pressure.Morepen Laboratories: Q2 EBITDA surges to ₹123 crore from ₹30.7 crore YoY, with margins expanding to 16.5%; revenue rises to ₹750 crore.Cipla: Q2 consolidated net profit falls 35% YoY to ₹880 crore, while revenue declines to ₹7,400 crore and EBITDA margins contract sharply.Kirloskar Pneumatic: Q2 net profit declines to ₹39.8 crore from ₹43.2 crore YoY, while revenue falls to ₹320 crore.Sterling Tools: Q2 net profit drops 31% YoY to ₹13.6 crore despite a 33% revenue increase to ₹226 crore; EBITDA margin contracts to 11.32%.Vardhman Special Steels: Q2 standalone net profit rises 52% YoY to ₹52.5 crore, revenue reaches ₹600 crore and EBITDA margin expands to 11.5%.Acutaas Chemicals: Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹183 crore from ₹96.6 crore YoY, while net profit increases to ₹134 crore from ₹73 crore.Dynamic Cables: Q2 revenue grows 28.7% YoY to ₹363 crore, with net profit reaching ₹22.2 crore despite margin pressure.Sky Gold and Diamonds: Q2 consolidated net profit rises to ₹128 crore from ₹100 crore in the previous quarter, beating analyst estimates of ₹114 crore.Bharat Seats: Q2 net profit increases to ₹15.2 crore from ₹9.9 crore YoY; EBITDA reaches ₹31.8 crore, though margins contract to 4.5%.Indoco Remedies: Q2 consolidated revenue rises 7.4% YoY to ₹506.9 crore, with EBITDA margin improving to 9.2% on international formulations growth.3i Infotech: Settles income-tax disputes worth ₹775.05 crore for AY2012-13 to AY2016-17 under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme.Mahindra Lifespace Developers: Announces joint development of a 10.05-acre land parcel in North Bengaluru, with a gross development value of ₹1,250 crore.Coal India: Spends ₹7,966 crore on capex in H1FY27, up 27% YoY and reaching 109% of its planned outlay for the period.Tata Power: Signs an agreement with BPCL to develop 110 kV power infrastructure for the PRFCCU project at BPCL's Mumbai Refinery.Amazon and Tata Motors: Partner to deploy around 3,500 Tata electric trucks and develop supporting charging infrastructure.GK Energy: Wins a ₹330.29 crore order for 14,000 off-grid solar pumping systems from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company, as reported earlier.Reliance Industries: Large-trade signal flags approximately 5.91 lakh shares at ₹1,197.20 on NSE, valued at ₹70.70 crore. This is an unconfirmed signal, not a confirmed block deal.RIR Power Electronics: Q2 profit rises 41.2% YoY to ₹4.45 crore, supported by 32.5% revenue growth; installation of its SiC facility in Odisha is complete.Eimco Elecon: Launches the DW-220 Hydraulic Diaphragm Wall Grab, designed for excavation depths of up to 32 metres.Vectras Enprocon: Files DRHP for a ₹34 crore fresh issue IPO; FY26 revenue reaches ₹119.80 crore, with a reported 48.51% CAGR.HGS (India): Files DRHP for an IPO opening October 30, with proceeds intended for plant modernisation and backward integration.Schaeffler India: Promoter group indicates plans to monetise a small portion of its 74.13% stake while retaining at least two-thirds majority ownership.Privi Speciality Chemicals: Shareholders approve the merger of two subsidiaries to consolidate operations under the parent company.JK Cement: Raises cement prices by an average of ₹20 per 50 kg bag in October.ITC Hotels: Q2 revenue rises to ₹1,050 crore and EBITDA reaches ₹340 crore, with margins expanding to 32.3%; separately approves a Dubai subsidiary, as reported earlier.Bigbloc Construction: Approves a proposed IPO of subsidiary Bigbloc Building Elements, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, as reported earlier.

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Stocks In FocusTata Communications: Plans to expand network capacity by approximately 6 PBPS by FY2036, with ₹4,350 crore in capital expenditure funded through operating cash flows.Tamilnad Mercantile Bank: Q2 net profit rises 42% YoY to ₹450 crore, with revenue reaching ₹1,800 crore and asset quality improving.Eris Lifesciences: Q2 consolidated net profit jumps 53% YoY to ₹184 crore, beating estimates; revenue grows 12.7%, although EBITDA margins contract slightly.Indian Overseas Bank: Q2 standalone net profit surges 56% YoY to ₹1,900 crore; GNPA improves to 1.19% and NNPA to 0.16%.APL Apollo Tubes: Q2 consolidated net profit rises 25.8% YoY to ₹380 crore, beating estimates of ₹358 crore.ITC Hotels: Q2 revenue increases to ₹1,050 crore from ₹840 crore YoY; EBITDA rises to ₹340 crore, with margins expanding 260 basis points to 32.3%. Also approves a Dubai-based wholly owned subsidiary with an investment cap of ₹20 crore.Supreme Industries: Declares a ₹12-per-share dividend. Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹430 crore from ₹297 crore but misses the ₹482 crore estimate.Macpower CNC Machines: Q2 standalone net profit jumps 43.6% YoY to ₹13.5 crore, supported by 40% revenue growth to ₹120 crore.Vinyl Chemicals (India): Q2 net profit rises to ₹11.4 crore from ₹3 crore YoY, while revenue increases to ₹220 crore from ₹152 crore.Sapphire Foods India: Q2 EBITDA rises 21% YoY to ₹128.6 crore; restaurant sales grow 20% to ₹885.3 crore, driven by KFC.Shanthi Gears: Q2 net profit falls to ₹15.7 crore from ₹21.5 crore YoY; revenue declines to ₹128 crore and EBITDA margins contract.Aegis Vopak Terminals: Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹212 crore from ₹170 crore YoY, but consolidated net profit falls to ₹86.6 crore, below the ₹90.2 crore estimate.Aditya Birla Real Estate: Q2 EBITDA turns positive at ₹160 crore versus a loss of ₹70 crore a year earlier, with an EBITDA margin of 19.32%.Vidhi Specialty Food Ingredients: Q2 net profit rises 64.7% YoY to ₹17.6 crore, while revenue grows 82% to ₹136 crore.Sudeep Pharma: Receives FDA approval for its 51,200-MT greenfield facility in Nandesari, Gujarat; commercial supplies are expected to begin in H2 FY27.M&B Engineering: Starts Phase-I commercial production at its Sanand facility, adding 20,000 MTPA capacity and taking total pre-engineered building capacity to 123,800 MTPA.GK Energy: Wins a ₹330.29 crore order for 14,000 off-grid solar pumping systems from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company, as reported earlier.Bigbloc Construction: Board approves a proposed IPO of its material subsidiary, Bigbloc Building Elements, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.Landmark Cars: Receives letters of intent from JSW Motors to open five passenger-car dealerships in Ahmedabad and Bhopal.Sunita Tools: Signs a 50:50 joint venture agreement to acquire a stake in a Bulgarian defence entity, targeting NATO and European markets.HCL Technologies: Partners with Japan's Rapidus on next-generation semiconductor technologies, including two development centres in India.Deccan Gold Mines: Reports tungsten mineralisation in all eight drill holes at its Spanish project; preliminary models indicate potential deposits exceeding 2,000 tonnes of WO₃.Wealth First Portfolio Managers: Plans to acquire a 51% stake in Wealth First Advisors for ₹52.10 crore through cash and a share swap, subject to shareholder approval.Bharat Petroleum: Guides for FY27 capital expenditure of ₹25,000 crore, potentially increasing by 5–10%; FY28–FY29 capex is projected at ₹40,000–45,000 crore.Lloyds Metals & Energy: Shareholders approve Avijit Ghosh's appointment as Independent Director and the conversion of loans into equity shares.Sun Pharmaceutical Industries: Completes the allotment of ₹7,816 crore in non-convertible debentures through private placement.Hyundai Motor India: Launches the BAYON SUV at ₹9,99,900, featuring generative AI and Level 2 Pro ADAS, with exports planned to over 50 markets.Ritco Logistics: Secures contracts worth ₹119.55 crore, as reported earlier.Ramky Infrastructure: Wins a ₹588.57 crore EPC contract from RVNL for housing projects in Chhattisgarh, as reported earlier.

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Stocks In FocusICICI Bank: NSE block trade of approximately 5.15 lakh shares at ₹1,385.20, valued at ₹71.33 crore.PTC Industries: BSE block trade of approximately 28,013 shares at ₹23,550, valued at ₹65.97 crore.Brigade Enterprises: Plans two Hyatt Regency hotels in Bengaluru, adding 600 rooms through management agreements with Hyatt Hotels Corporation.Onward Technologies: Reports record quarterly revenue of ₹170.2 crore, up 22.4% YoY, with an all-time-high EBITDA margin of 15.6%; raises FY27 revenue growth guidance to 15–18%.L&T Technology Services: Secures a five-year contract to support Nokia's R&D operations in India through a dedicated Offshore Development Centre.360 ONE WAM: Reportedly in talks with TR Capital to acquire stakes in Hector Beverages, maker of Paper Boat, at a valuation of ₹2,700–3,000 crore.Ritco Logistics: Wins contracts worth ₹119.55 crore during September 2026, including major orders from BCPL and HRRL.Ramky Infrastructure: Secures a ₹588.57 crore EPC contract from RVNL for housing projects in Chhattisgarh; market capitalisation is approximately ₹1,700 crore.JSW Steel: Q2 EBITDA rises 39% YoY to ₹9,940 crore, beating estimates by 3%. Citi maintains Sell with a ₹1,135 target, while Jefferies retains Buy at ₹1,650.Jindal Steel & Power: Citi maintains Sell and cuts its target price to ₹850 from ₹900. Q2 adjusted EBITDA rises 34% YoY to ₹2,500 crore, supported by 27% volume growth.Coforge: Recognised as a Leader in Everest Group's 2026 Quality Engineering Services for AI Applications and Systems assessment.MCX: Jefferies reiterates Buy with a ₹4,000 target, citing the recent 12% share-price decline as an entry opportunity.BSE: Motilal Oswal upgrades the stock to Buy with a ₹4,000 target, citing an 85% rise in October month-to-date notional average daily turnover versus August.Dr Reddy's Laboratories: HSBC maintains Buy with a ₹1,375 target, citing improved Q2 gross margins. JPMorgan upgrades to Neutral with a ₹1,270 target despite revenue missing estimates.Kotak Mahindra Bank: Q2 profit matches estimates after FCNR adjustments. CLSA maintains Outperform with a ₹485 target, while Bernstein retains Market Perform at ₹500.Torrent Pharmaceuticals: Brokerages remain divided on Q2 results; 20% core India growth offsets delays in integrating JB Pharma.IndusInd Bank: HSBC and Bernstein remain positive on asset-quality improvements, while UBS and Macquarie flag margin pressure.IRDAI: Extends the deadline for feedback on insurance commission regulations to October 31 after receiving over 650 stakeholder responses.Indian Railways: Plans to exempt containerised export cargo from mandatory 100% weighment to reduce logistics delays and support exports.French Defence Industry: A French defence company plans to increase sourcing from India after procuring €1.2 billion in goods and services over five years.Titan Biotech: Allots 1.03 crore bonus shares in a 1:4 ratio, increasing paid-up capital to ₹10.33 crore.Solex Energy: Launches TAPI RQ, an N-type quarter-cell solar module offering up to 670 Wp output and 24.80% efficiency.

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Stocks In FocusBiocon: Signs a licensing agreement with Janssen for its Yesintek biosimilar in Australia, Brazil, China and other key markets, expanding its global reach.Infosys: Cuts FY27 guidance as demand from North America slows.IndusInd Bank: Reports strong Q2 profit and plans branch expansion.Coforge: Raises its EBIT margin outlook.Senco Gold: Signs an agreement to acquire a 68% stake in Melorra's parent, August Jewellery, for ₹68 crore to strengthen its digital and omnichannel strategy.Arvind Limited: Inaugurates a greenfield garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi with a ₹150 crore investment, expected to generate over 1,000 jobs.RailTel Corporation: Q2FY27 net profit declines 10% YoY to ₹68.56 crore, while revenue rises 20% to ₹1,146.14 crore; declares an interim dividend.Bharat Coking Coal: Reports Q2FY27 standalone net profit of ₹123.74 crore, reversing the previous quarter's loss, with revenue rising 39% YoY to ₹4,412.58 crore.Crescentis Capital: Plans a rights issue of up to ₹80 crore, with BSE granting in-principle listing approval.Coromandel International: Receives a ₹2.51 crore GST demand relating to alleged wrongful input tax credit claims for FY22–FY25; the company plans to defend its case.Shangar Decor: Q2FY27 net profit surges 541% YoY to ₹1.05 crore, while revenue jumps 302% to ₹10.84 crore.Kajaria Ceramics: Q2 standalone net profit rises 37.7% YoY to ₹166.28 crore; approves an interim dividend of ₹12 per share and revises expansion plans.German Green Steel and Power: Reports a 16.7% YoY rise in standalone net profit to ₹18.02 crore, with revenue increasing 7.2% to ₹31.25 crore.Tejnaksh Healthcare: Reports scientific validation of its Pflow device in the Indian Journal of Urology, confirming agreement with conventional methods.Hariom Pipe Industries: Signs a non-binding MoU with APEDB for a proposed ₹700 crore integrated steel plant in Andhra Pradesh.Chemcon Speciality Chemicals: Q2FY27 net profit rises 31% YoY to ₹7.52 crore, while revenue grows 22%; no dividend declared.Rajoo Engineers: Q2 consolidated net profit falls 41.4% YoY to ₹8.26 crore despite a 10.5% increase in revenue.Jio Platforms IPO: Finalises the IPO price at ₹1,119 per share. The issue becomes the first global public offering to cross one crore applications, with institutional demand reaching 14.46x.High Energy Batteries (India): Q2FY27 net profit jumps 184% YoY to ₹5.73 crore, while revenue rises 66.6% to ₹28.77 crore.Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals: Q2 net profit rises 65% YoY to ₹143 crore, supported by 18.2% revenue growth and a 70% surge in exports.IDFC First Bank: Appoints S. Ganesh Kumar as Part-Time Non-Executive Chairperson effective May 2027 and reappoints Pradeep Natarajan as Whole-Time Director for three years.Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL): Appoints Rajeeva Srivastava as Head of International Operations and Amit Gupta as Head of Defence & Aerospace Business Group, effective October 25, 2026.Waterbase: Receives a ₹3.29 crore tax demand for FY23 and FY24 relating to product reclassification; plans to appeal.Panchsheel Organics: Board approves an application for direct listing on the NSE Main Board, subject to regulatory approvals.ACI Infocom: Allots 3.2 crore equity shares and 20.7 crore convertible warrants through a preferential issue, raising ₹12.81 crore upfront.

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Stocks In FocusSterlite Technologies: Q2 EBITDA jumps to ₹812 crore from ₹130 crore YoY. Revenue rises to ₹2,530 crore, with margins expanding to 32.11%.GK Energy: Wins a ₹330.29 crore order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company for 14,000 off-grid DC solar pumping systems, to be completed within 60 days.Tembo Global Industries: Subsidiary Tembo Classic Engineering inaugurates a new defence manufacturing facility in Amravati, Maharashtra, for ordnance and surveillance equipment.Solex Energy: Launches TAPI RQ, an N-type quarter-cell solar module with output of up to 670 Wp and 24.80% efficiency.KEC International: Year-to-date order intake surpasses ₹10,600 crore.KSOLVES: Q2 EBITDA declines to ₹8.4 crore from ₹12 crore YoY; net profit falls to ₹5.9 crore, while revenue drops to ₹35.9 crore.SKM Egg Products: Q2 net profit falls 33% YoY to ₹16.1 crore; revenue declines to ₹180 crore and EBITDA margin contracts to 15.73%.Godrej Properties: Q2 consolidated net profit drops to ₹150 crore from ₹400 crore YoY, missing estimates, while revenue rises to ₹1,930 crore.Westlife Development: Reports a Q2 net loss of ₹2 crore against a year-ago profit of ₹27.7 crore; revenue increases to ₹750 crore from ₹640 crore.Sakar: Q2 net profit more than doubles to ₹11.3 crore from ₹4.5 crore YoY.Shree Cement: Q2 net profit declines to ₹210 crore from ₹277 crore YoY, in line with analyst estimates.Steel Strips Wheels: Q2 net profit jumps 212% YoY to ₹120 crore, beating estimates; revenue rises 61% to ₹1,930 crore.Jio Platforms IPO: Subscription closes at 6.78x overall, led by QIB demand at 14.06x; retail subscription reaches 1.95x.Paras Healthcare IPO: Closes at 0.41x subscription on Day 3; retail subscription reaches 1.55x, while QIB subscription stands at 0.08x.Core4 Engineers IPO: Sees weak Day 1 demand, with overall subscription at 0.03x.Hexaware Technologies: Announces a £9 million investment in a new Design and Innovation Centre in Manchester's SISTER district.Infosys: NSE block trade of approximately 6.05 lakh shares at ₹1,148.05, valued at ₹69.49 crore.Havells India: Large-trade signal flags approximately 4.11 lakh shares at ₹1,016.10 on BSE, valued at ₹41.77 crore. This is a reported signal, not confirmation of a block deal.Mahindra & Mahindra: Large-trade signal flags approximately 1.20 lakh shares at ₹2,825 on NSE, valued at ₹33.79 crore. This is an unconfirmed signal.Info Edge (India): LIC reduces its holding to 2.993% after selling 1.29 crore shares through a market sale.India Services PMI: HSBC India Services PMI rises to 56.2 in October from 55.2 in September, indicating stronger expansion in the services sector.PNB Housing Finance: Allots ₹253.65 crore worth of five-year non-convertible debentures carrying an 8.4552% coupon rate.Tata Communications: Issues ₹300 crore in commercial paper at a 6.75% discount rate, listed on NSE on October 23.Praruh Technologies: Partners with Splunk, part of Cisco Systems, to strengthen cybersecurity and data analytics capabilities.Zydus Wellness: Responds to an FSSAI notice, asserting that its product-label claims are scientifically substantiated.

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Stocks In FocusPersistent Systems: Large-trade signal flags approximately 32,046 shares at ₹5,820, valued at ₹18.65 crore on NSE. This is an unconfirmed signal, not a confirmed block deal.Oil India: Discovers natural gas in the Matsyapuri formation of the Krishna Godavari Basin, with initial testing recording a flow rate of 1 lakh SCUMD.Kellton Tech Solutions: Secures a centralised digital engineering project with a major Middle East airline.Vikram Solar: Its 9-GW N-type TOPCon cell facility in Tamil Nadu is scheduled to produce its first cells in December 2026.Government / PSU Banks: Plans to reduce its stakes in Central Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and UCO Bank to 75%, while advancing IDBI Bank's privatisation.360 ONE WAM: UBS acquires a 4.8% stake for ₹2,112 crore.Indian Railways: Coal transportation volumes rise 22.5% in October.Nestlé India: Reports 20% revenue growth in the September quarter; management highlights demand for global flavours while flagging inflation and high input costs.Welspun Corp: US arm secures a pipeline order worth approximately ₹5,500 crore for coated line pipes for a Permian natural gas pipeline project.Lupin: Appoints Brian Savage as President and Chief Legal Officer, effective October 22, 2026.Wendt India: Infuses €0.55 million (₹5.88 crore) into its wholly owned German subsidiary, Wendt GmbH, for operational requirements.NRB Bearings: Sells 1.46 million shares in Amplus Ampere to Apcotex Industries and Deepak Novochem for a combined ₹1.45 crore.Leading Leasing Finance: Q2FY27 net profit declines to ₹1.44 crore from ₹1.70 crore YoY, while operating revenue rises to ₹18.45 crore.Stellant Securities: Receives BSE in-principle approval to issue 12.89 lakh equity shares to non-promoters and 3.48 lakh promoter warrants at ₹602 per share.Anand Rathi Wealth: Seeks shareholder approval for related-party transactions worth ₹1,200 crore with Aligned Investment.Thirumalai Chemicals: Receives a customs audit observation seeking ₹24.52 lakh over alleged ineligible RoDTEP benefits on DFIA exports.Indo Borax & Chemicals: Amends its share purchase agreement for Kronox Lab Sciences, removing lock-in restrictions and the right of first refusal on sellers' 9.95% stake.Kretto Syscon: Q2FY27 net profit falls 60% YoY to ₹8.85 lakh, while operating revenue declines 54% to ₹19.74 lakh.Oseaspre Consultants: Reports a Q2FY27 loss of ₹6.09 lakh with zero operating revenue; cash reserves fall to ₹2.99 lakh.

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Stocks In FocusSun Pharmaceutical Industries: Raises ₹7,820 crore through a bond issuance, falling short of its ₹10,000 crore target.Jyoti Structures: Secures a new order worth ₹690 crore, against a reported market capitalisation of ₹970 crore.Swiggy: Jefferies maintains Buy but cuts its target price to ₹330 as quick-commerce adjusted EBITDA losses widen to around ₹900 crore, a three-quarter high.Havells India: Nomura maintains Neutral with a ₹1,232 target, while Jefferies retains Hold with a ₹1,220 target following strong Q2 sales growth.Ola Electric Mobility: Goldman Sachs downgrades the stock to Sell and cuts its target price to ₹23, citing interest costs, capital expenditure pressures and execution risks.Lords Mark Industries: Becomes the first company in Asia to receive US FDA registration for more than 200 surgical and hygiene products; US exports are expected to begin in December 2026.TVS Motor Company: Shareholders approve Peyman Kargar's appointment as Director and CEO for five years from January 2027, with over 97% voting in favour.Swelect Energy Systems: Approves the acquisition of 100% of Sushma Solar Energy for up to ₹2.27 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.Cybertech Systems & Software: Q2FY27 consolidated net profit rises marginally by 0.25% YoY to ₹8.68 crore, while revenue grows 24.6% to ₹73.30 crore.GHV Infra Projects: Q2FY27 standalone net profit jumps 64% YoY to ₹18.38 crore; appoints Salim Yahoo as CFO.Purple Finance: Reports consolidated Q2FY27 net profit of ₹1 crore, reversing a year-ago loss; new product launches and a subsidiary acquisition support expansion.Saatvik Green Energy: Unveils its Quad-Cut TOPCon 3.0 dual-glass bifacial solar module, offering output of up to 745 W and a 30-year warranty.HFCL: Incorporates HFCL Connectivity Systems as a wholly owned subsidiary to manage telecom infrastructure and networks.Mahan Industries: Q2FY27 net profit rises to ₹1.29 crore from ₹2.38 lakh a year earlier; revenue increases to ₹5.33 crore.NLC India: Signs MoUs with IPICOL for a 3,200 MW thermal power plant, coal gasification and a beach-sand minerals facility in Odisha. The power project could involve investment of ₹35,000 crore.Kilitch Drugs: Approves the complete sale of its stake in Kilitch Estro Biotech Plc for US$12.86 million.Rallis India: Q2FY27 EBITDA falls 18% YoY to ₹126 crore due to input-cost pressures in Crop Care and higher seed sales returns; revenue remains flat at ₹858 crore.Nuvoco Vistas: Targets approximately 35 million tonnes per annum of cement capacity following planned expansion.Apcotex Industries: Acquires a 1.275% stake in Amplus Ampere for ₹72 lakh to secure captive solar power consumption.Adani Energy Solutions: Appoints Arvind Sharma as Chief Information Security Officer and Rahul Bhutiani as Chief of Strategic Customer Acquisition.RBI: Schedules a three-day variable-rate repo auction worth ₹50,000 crore for October 23 as part of liquidity management operations.

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Stocks In FocusAdani Energy Solutions: Q2 revenue rises 53% YoY to ₹10,100 crore, while net profit jumps 147% to ₹1,320 crore, beating analyst estimates.Havells India: Q2 net profit rises 11.4% YoY to ₹353 crore, beating estimates; revenue surges 34.2% to ₹6,400 crore.Chennai Petroleum Corporation: Q2 net profit rises to ₹2,300 crore from ₹1,000 crore in the previous quarter, with EBITDA margin expanding to 14.5% despite lower revenue.Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries: Secures a US$87.5 million loan from CRDB Bank for its Tanzania sugar project, which includes a 3,500 TCD plant and 20 MW co-generation facility.Tinna Rubber & Infrastructure: Q2 revenue rises 34.5% YoY to ₹160 crore; net profit increases 44% to ₹17 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 18.8%.Trishakti Industries: Q2FY27 standalone net profit jumps 223% YoY to ₹5.19 crore, supported by higher operating revenue and other income.Sayaji Industries: Q2FY27 net profit reaches ₹3.91 crore, reversing a year-ago loss; revenue rises 7.1% to ₹256.19 crore.Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals: Launches a 33,870-tonne-per-annum phosphoric acid plant at Dahej.Grasim Industries: Bombay High Court rejects the tax department's notice seeking reassessment of the company's income, ruling in Grasim's favour.Nippon Life India Asset Management: Q2FY27 net profit falls 6% YoY to ₹324 crore due to exceptional items, while operating profit rises 25%; interim dividend declared.NAM-INDIA: Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹540 crore from ₹430 crore YoY; revenue reaches ₹800 crore and EBITDA margin expands to 67.54%.Jammu & Kashmir Bank: Q2 net profit rises 12% YoY to ₹550 crore, beating estimates of ₹510 crore. GNPA improves to 2.23% and NNPA to 0.51%.LIC of India: NSE block trade involving approximately 22.32 lakh shares at ₹387.55 each, valued at ₹86.49 crore.Adani Ports & SEZ: Incorporates Indian Ocean Gateway Terminal in Oman through a wholly owned subsidiary to expand its global transport operations.Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services: Incorporates Zaggle Holding Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary in Abu Dhabi Global Market, UAE.Shakti Pumps: Increases its investment in subsidiary Shakti EV Mobility to ₹92 crore.KSH International: Receives Power Grid approval to manufacture CTC, PICC and BPICC for transformers and reactors up to the 765 kV class.Sandur Manganese: Subsidiary secures a 33-year lease at Visakhapatnam MedTech Zone to establish a medical-device manufacturing unit.Rajratan Global Wire: Targets annual production capacity of 60,000 tonnes by Q3FY27 as its Chennai expansion approaches full utilisation.Poojaa Precision Engineering: Reports an 88% YoY increase in H1FY27 profit after tax to ₹249 crore, with revenue rising 68% to ₹2,101 crore.Sayaji Hotels (Indore): Shareholders approve enhanced borrowing limits and material related-party transactions through postal ballot.Kopran: Completes EU GMP inspection at its Khopoli formulation facility with no critical or data-integrity findings; one major observation was reported.BCSSL: Files DRHP for an IPO to fund debt repayment and equipment acquisition; FY26 revenue reaches ₹1,266.82 crore.Carver Roboweld: Files DRHP for an SME IPO to expand its welding robot fleet from 12 to 39 units and repay debt.Wiscon Industries: Files DRHP for an SME IPO; FY26 revenue reaches ₹196.87 crore. Key risks include BIS non-compliance and supplier concentration.

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Stocks In FocusSapphire Foods India: Q2 revenue rises to ₹890 crore from ₹740 crore YoY, while EBITDA increases to ₹130 crore with margins expanding to 14.3%.Jammu & Kashmir Bank: Q2 net profit rises 12% YoY to ₹550 crore, beating estimates of ₹510 crore. GNPA improves to 2.23% and NNPA to 0.51%.PropShare Platina: Signs a non-binding term sheet to sell all assets at an enterprise value of ₹410.13 crore to an alternative investment fund.KEI Industries: Expects an EBIT loss of ₹5–7 crore from winding down EPC operations; Sanand plant revenue run rate is targeted at ₹250–300 crore in Q3.SRF: Targets 15–20% revenue growth in its chemicals business by FY27; its HFO project at Gopalpur has received regulatory approvals, with commissioning targeted for Q4FY28.Garware Hi-Tech Films: Q2 revenue rises 23.5% YoY to ₹630 crore and EBITDA margin expands to 22.76%, while net profit declines to ₹140 crore.Diamond Power Infrastructure: Plans a ₹25 crore investment in a new CCV line for 132 kV cables, targeting commissioning by December 2027.Apollo Micro Systems: Inaugurates IDL Explosives' 9,000 MT Bolkunda Silo Unit in West Bengal to strengthen bulk explosives capacity.Jio Platforms: IPO subscription reaches 3.74x on Day 2, led by QIB demand at 9.42x; retail subscription crosses 1x.Paras Healthcare: IPO subscription reaches 0.21x on Day 2, with retail demand at 1x while QIB and NII participation remains weak.Intellect Design Arena: Completes digital transformation of Jameel Finance Egypt's lending operations using its EMACH.AI platform.JTEKT India: Approves expansion of its Gujarat Constant Velocity Joint production line to 2 million units by August 2028.JK Digital: Receives a CDSCO licence to manufacture Class C/D medical devices under the Neobone and Nubone brands.Patel Retail: Finalises locations for two new stores in Ghoti and Mangaon, expanding into Nashik district.Beta: Q2 revenue rises 37% YoY to ₹137 crore, while net profit increases to ₹19.3 crore from ₹12 crore.Corona Remedies: Receives GMP compliance certification from Brazil's ANVISA for its oral solid dosage and hormone facilities in Ahmedabad.Balkrishna Industries: Signs framework, offtake and service agreements with Pirelli for a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture passenger car radial tyres in India.Allied Blenders & Distillers: Begins commercial operations at its new malt distillery in Rangapur, Telangana, with annual capacity of approximately 4.4 million bulk litres.Paisalo Digital: Q2FY27 standalone net profit rises 28% YoY, supported by higher interest income and improved asset-quality metrics.Divi's Laboratories: Large-trade signal flags approximately 2.13 lakh shares at ₹9,128.50 each, valued at ₹194.80 crore.Rane Holdings: Approves an ₹80.85 crore rights-issue subscription in ZF LIFETEC Rane Automotive India to fund capital expenditure while maintaining its 49% stake.Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast / Shyam Metalics: NCLT Kolkata approves the amalgamation of Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast into Shyam Sel and Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shyam Metalics.Marico: Reports an 89.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas emissions intensity versus FY13; renewable energy accounts for 77.3% of operational consumption.Maharashtra Scooters: Q2 revenue rises to ₹297 crore from ₹271 crore YoY.Indian Hotels Company: BSE block trade of approximately 5.38 lakh shares at ₹770 each, valued at ₹41.42 crore.BPCL: NSE block trade involving approximately 29.98 lakh shares at ₹277 each, valued at ₹83.05 crore.Eternal: Large-trade signal flags transactions worth approximately ₹168 crore across NSE and BSE near ₹315 per share; exchange confirmation remains pending.Magellanic Cloud: Subsidiary Provigil Surveillance wins a ₹115 crore e-surveillance contract from Bank of Maharashtra covering more than 1,550 sites.NDTV: Adopts Amagi's AdFlow Orchestrator to optimise advertising breaks on FAST and connected-TV platforms.RBL Bank: Evaluates entering broking and asset management as part of its capital-markets expansion strategy.

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Stocks In FocusAurionpro Solutions: Partners with Mastercard to introduce contactless payment solutions across public transportation networks in North America.Bansal Wire Industries: Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹104 crore from ₹76.8 crore YoY, with EBITDA margin expanding to 8% from 7.3%.Grauer & Weil: Q2 net profit increases to ₹140 crore from ₹106 crore a year earlier.Power Finance Corporation: Incorporates Northern Region Power Transmission Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary to undertake preparatory activities for transmission projects.SRF: Targets 15–20% revenue growth in its chemicals business by FY27; its HFO project at Gopalpur has received regulatory approvals, with commissioning targeted for Q4FY28.Garware Hi-Tech Films: Q2 revenue rises 23.5% YoY to ₹630 crore and EBITDA margin expands to 22.76%, while net profit declines to ₹140 crore.Diamond Power Infrastructure: Plans to invest ₹25 crore in a new CCV line for 132 kV cables, targeting commissioning by December 2027.Apollo Micro Systems: Inaugurates IDL Explosives' 9,000 MT Bolkunda Silo Unit in West Bengal to strengthen bulk explosives capacity.Jio Platforms: IPO subscription reaches 3.74x on Day 2, led by QIB demand at 9.42x; retail subscription crosses 1x.Paras Healthcare: IPO subscription reaches 0.21x on Day 2, with retail demand at 1x while QIB and NII participation remains weak.Intellect Design Arena: Completes a digital transformation of Jameel Finance Egypt's lending operations using its EMACH.AI platform.JTEKT India: Approves expansion of its Gujarat Constant Velocity Joint production line to 2 million units by August 2028.JK Digital: Receives a CDSCO licence to manufacture Class C/D medical devices under the Neobone and Nubone brands.Patel Retail: Finalises locations for two new stores in Ghoti and Mangaon, expanding its presence into Nashik district and four Maharashtra districts overall.Beta: Q2 revenue rises 37% YoY to ₹137 crore, while net profit increases to ₹19.3 crore from ₹12 crore.Corona Remedies: Receives GMP compliance certification from Brazil's ANVISA for its oral solid dosage and hormone facilities in Ahmedabad.Balkrishna Industries: Signs framework, offtake and service agreements with Pirelli for a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture passenger car radial tyres in India.Allied Blenders & Distillers: Begins commercial operations at its new malt distillery in Rangapur, Telangana, with annual capacity of approximately 4.4 million bulk litres.Paisalo Digital: Q2FY27 standalone net profit rises 28% YoY, supported by higher interest income and improved asset-quality metrics.Divi's Laboratories: Large-trade signal flags approximately 2.13 lakh shares at ₹9,128.50 each, valued at ₹194.80 crore.Rane Holdings: Approves an ₹80.85 crore rights-issue subscription in ZF LIFETEC Rane Automotive India to fund capital expenditure while maintaining its 49% stake.Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast / Shyam Metalics: NCLT Kolkata approves the amalgamation of Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast into Shyam Sel and Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shyam Metalics.Marico: Reports an 89.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas emissions intensity versus FY13; renewable energy now accounts for 77.3% of operational consumption.Maharashtra Scooters: Q2 revenue rises to ₹297 crore from ₹271 crore YoY.Indian Hotels Company: BSE block trade of approximately 5.38 lakh shares at ₹770 each, valued at ₹41.42 crore.BPCL: NSE block trade involving approximately 29.98 lakh shares at ₹277 each, valued at ₹83.05 crore.Eternal: Large-trade signal flags transactions worth approximately ₹168 crore across NSE and BSE near ₹315 per share; exchange confirmation remains pending.Magellanic Cloud: Subsidiary Provigil Surveillance wins a ₹115 crore e-surveillance contract from Bank of Maharashtra covering more than 1,550 sites.NDTV: Adopts Amagi's AdFlow Orchestrator to optimise advertising breaks on FAST and connected-TV platforms.RBL Bank: Evaluates entering broking and asset management as part of its capital-markets expansion strategy.

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Stocks In FocusIndian Hotels Company: BSE block trade involving approximately 5.38 lakh shares at ₹770 each, valued at ₹41.42 crore.Bharat Petroleum (BPCL): NSE block trade involving approximately 29.98 lakh shares at ₹277 each, valued at ₹83.05 crore.Eternal: Large-trade signal flags transactions worth approximately ₹168 crore across NSE and BSE near ₹315 per share; exchange confirmation is pending.Magellanic Cloud: Subsidiary Provigil Surveillance wins a ₹115 crore e-surveillance contract from Bank of Maharashtra covering more than 1,550 sites.NDTV: Adopts Amagi's AdFlow Orchestrator to optimise advertising breaks on FAST and connected-TV platforms.RBL Bank: Evaluates entry into broking and asset management as part of its capital-markets expansion strategy.Garware Hi-Tech Films: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board forfeits a ₹25 lakh bank guarantee over alleged non-compliance; the company says the impact is limited to the encashed amount, with no operational disruption.Apollo Pipes: Kitara PIIN 2401 acquires 20 lakh shares through warrant conversion, taking its holding along with persons acting in concert to 8.35% from 4.01%.Gujarat Inject Kerala: Schedules a board meeting for October 26 to consider preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants.Transformers & Rectifiers India: Q2FY27 EBITDA jumps 203% YoY to ₹114 crore; revenue rises 66% to ₹709 crore, with margins expanding to 16.1%.Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy: Settles a Kenya Revenue Authority demand of approximately ₹26.50 crore for FY20–23 by paying around ₹2.66 crore in principal.Omnitech Engineering: Begins receiving commercial orders for precision components used in data-centre infrastructure after successful First Article approval.NHPC: Declares commercial operation of Unit 5 (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project.Indosolar: Q2 EBITDA falls 79% YoY to ₹14.8 crore from ₹70.7 crore; revenue declines to ₹157 crore and margins contract to 9.70%.Laxmi Dental: US subsidiary receives a tariff refund of US$0.63 million following US Supreme Court directives on excess tariffs.Millworks Technologies: Receives HAL purchase orders for HAWK and MiG-29 assemblies and signs an MoU with TridenTech to co-develop UAV engines.TBO Tek: Receives a ₹22.21 crore penalty order from the Directorate of Enforcement for alleged FEMA violations; the company is reviewing the order with legal counsel.Persistent Systems: Opens a ₹42,646 crore QIP issue at a floor price of ₹5,550 per share, targeting a raise of up to US$450 million.Jindal Photo: Receives in-principle approval from BSE and NSE for voluntary delisting.

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Stocks In FocusVishal Mega Mart: Plans to open over 100 stores annually, targeting 2,000 stores. EBITDA margins are expected to expand by 30 basis points annually.M&M Financial Services: HSBC maintains Buy but cuts its target price to ₹340. Nomura and Citi also retain Buy ratings, citing Q2 performance and stable asset quality.Hindalco Industries: Nomura initiates coverage with a Buy rating and a target price of ₹1,100, citing potential value from expansion projects.Liqvd Digital India: India Max Investment Fund acquires 7.04 lakh shares, raising its holding to 20.54 lakh shares, or 9.23%.Organic Recycling Systems: Signs a non-binding MoU with Mahanagar Gas to explore compressed biogas opportunities in Maharashtra and Karnataka.Havells India: HDFC Mutual Fund increases its stake to 5.012% through open-market purchases.NTPC: LIC acquires a 2.002% stake, taking its total holding to 7.004%, according to the disclosure.Krsnaa Diagnostics: Partners with AZmed to evaluate AI-based fracture detection solutions across its annual 5 million X-ray operations.Transformers & Rectifiers India: Q2FY27 EBITDA jumps 203% YoY to ₹114 crore; revenue rises 66% to ₹709 crore, with margins expanding to 16.1%.Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy: Settles a Kenya Revenue Authority demand of approximately ₹26.50 crore for FY20–23 by paying around ₹2.66 crore in principal.Omnitech Engineering: Begins receiving commercial orders for precision components used in data-centre infrastructure after successful First Article approval.Marathon: Q2 net profit falls to ₹45.2 crore from ₹66 crore YoY, despite revenue increasing to ₹130 crore.Swastika Investmart: Q2FY27 standalone net profit rises 12.2% YoY to ₹4 crore; consolidated profit jumps 55.7% to ₹5.23 crore.NHPC: Declares commercial operation of Unit 5 (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project.Ace Software Exports: Acquires 100% of QeApps for ₹12 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.Indosolar: Q2 EBITDA plunges 79% YoY to ₹14.8 crore from ₹70.7 crore; revenue falls to ₹157 crore and margins contract to 9.70%.Laxmi Dental: US subsidiary receives a tariff refund of US$0.63 million following US Supreme Court directives on excess tariffs.Millworks Technologies: Receives HAL purchase orders for HAWK and MiG-29 assemblies and signs an MoU with TridenTech to co-develop UAV engines.TBO Tek: Receives a ₹22.21 crore penalty order from the Directorate of Enforcement for alleged FEMA violations; the company is reviewing the order with legal counsel.Persistent Systems: Opens a ₹42,646 crore QIP issue with a floor price of ₹5,550 per share, targeting a raise of up to US$450 million.Jindal Photo: Receives in-principle approval from BSE and NSE for voluntary delisting.P N Gadgil Jewellers: Shareholders approve a new employee stock option plan and the reappointment of Dr. Vaijayanti Pandit as Independent Director.Digjam: Reports Q2FY27 net profit of ₹1.36 crore, reversing a year-ago loss.Balkrishna Paper Mills: NCLT admits its share-capital reduction petition on an interim basis; the scheme seeks to address ₹52.28 crore in accumulated losses.

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Stocks In FocusLMW: Q2 standalone net profit jumps 93.3% YoY to ₹87.2 crore, driven by revenue growth and margin expansion.Adani Green Energy: Q2 revenue rises 41% YoY to ₹4,260 crore, while net profit reaches ₹670 crore, beating analyst estimates of ₹582 crore.Wendt India: Q2 net profit jumps 103.7% to ₹55 crore, while revenue rises 28.1% to ₹725 crore; EBITDA margin expands to 14.6%.Oriental Rail Infrastructure: Q2 consolidated net profit rises 43% YoY to ₹15.3 crore from ₹10.7 crore.InfoBeans Technologies: Achieves Select Partner status in the Claude Partner Network; AI-driven engineering contributes 43% of revenue.Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC: Q2 revenue increases to ₹480 crore from ₹461 crore a year earlier.Nureca: Q2 consolidated net profit rises 11.7% YoY to ₹4.05 crore, supported by 55% revenue growth; operating cash flow turns negative amid inventory buildup.Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India: Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹160 crore from ₹150 crore YoY, revenue reaches ₹780 crore and net profit stands at ₹20 crore. Plans to add 1,000 rooms over the next two quarters.Core4 Engineers: Files DRHP for an SME IPO; reports FY26 revenue of ₹91.34 crore and an order book of ₹285.83 crore.SFC Environmental Technologies: Files DRHP for a ₹150 crore fresh issue; reports FY26 revenue of ₹803.63 crore and an 80% market share in SBR technology.EAAA India Alternatives: Files DRHP for a ₹1,200 crore offer for sale, with no fresh issue; assets under management stand at approximately ₹95,345 crore.Innoxel Lifesciences: Bharat Parenterals' subsidiary launches its first product in the US, with additional contract manufacturing launches expected in FY27.Goa Carbon: Receives an additional tax refund of ₹22.22 lakh for AY2010-11, taking total refunds to ₹1.43 crore.LIC of India: Large-trade signal flags approximately 10.49 lakh shares at ₹390.15 each, valued at ₹40.91 crore.TCS: Large-trade signal flags approximately 97,823 shares at ₹2,517.90 each, valued at ₹24.63 crore.Goldiam International: Relocates its ORIGEM store in Bengaluru to a larger unit at Phoenix Marketcity to expand its lab-grown diamond retail presence.Premier Energies: Flags China's proposed restrictions on advanced technology relevant to India's solar manufacturing sector.Vishal Mega Mart: Q2 net profit rises 5% YoY to ₹160 crore, missing estimates; revenue grows 14% to ₹3,399 crore as EBITDA margin contracts to 12.12%.Jio Platforms: IPO subscription reaches 1.51x on Day 1, led by QIB demand at 4.13x.Paras Healthcare: IPO subscription stands at 0.08x on Day 1; retail subscription is 0.41x, with no QIB bids.PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery: Dussehra sales jump 62.4% YoY to ₹12.19 crore; combined Navratri and Dussehra sales rise 35.01% to ₹38.53 crore.

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Stocks In FocusLMW: Q2 standalone net profit jumps 93.3% to ₹87.2 crore, supported by revenue growth and margin expansion.Adani Green Energy: Q2 revenue rises 41% YoY to ₹4,260 crore, while net profit reaches ₹670 crore, beating analyst estimates of ₹582 crore.Oriental Rail Infrastructure: Q2 consolidated net profit increases 43% YoY to ₹15.3 crore from ₹10.7 crore.InfoBeans Technologies: Joins the Claude Partner Network as a Select Partner; AI-driven engineering now contributes 43% of revenue.Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC: Q2 revenue rises to ₹480 crore from ₹461 crore a year earlier.Wendt India: Q2 net profit jumps 103.7% to ₹55 crore; revenue grows 28.1% YoY to ₹725 crore, with EBITDA margin at 14.6%.Nureca: Q2 consolidated net profit rises 11.7% YoY to ₹4.05 crore, supported by 55% revenue growth; operating cash flow turns negative amid inventory buildup.Core4 Engineers: Files DRHP for an SME IPO; reports FY26 revenue of ₹91.34 crore and an order book of ₹285.83 crore.SFC Environmental Technologies: Files DRHP for a ₹150 crore fresh issue; reports FY26 revenue of ₹803.63 crore and an 80% market share in SBR technology.EAAA India Alternatives: Files DRHP for a ₹1,200 crore offer for sale, with no fresh issue; assets under management stand at approximately ₹95,345 crore.Innoxel Lifesciences: Bharat Parenterals' subsidiary launches its first product commercially in the US, with additional contract manufacturing launches anticipated in FY27.Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India: Q2 EBITDA rises to ₹160 crore from ₹150 crore YoY; revenue reaches ₹780 crore and net profit ₹20 crore. Plans to add 1,000 rooms over the next two quarters.Goa Carbon: Receives an additional tax refund of ₹22.22 lakh for AY2010-11, taking total refunds to ₹1.43 crore.Morarka Finance: Q2 standalone net profit falls 88% YoY to ₹13.61 lakh, while operating revenue declines to ₹34.65 lakh.LIC of India: Large-trade signal flags approximately 10.49 lakh shares at ₹390.15 each, valued at ₹40.91 crore.TCS: Large-trade signal flags approximately 97,823 shares at ₹2,517.90 each, valued at ₹24.63 crore.Goldiam International: Relocates its ORIGEM retail store in Bengaluru to a larger unit at Phoenix Marketcity to expand its lab-grown diamond retail presence.Premier Energies: Flags China's proposed restrictions on advanced technology relevant to India's solar manufacturing sector.Mahindra Holidays: Reports double-digit resort revenue growth and a 220-basis-point improvement in occupancy.Vishal Mega Mart: Q2 net profit rises 5% YoY to ₹160 crore but misses estimates; revenue grows 14% to ₹3,399 crore as EBITDA margin contracts to 12.12%.Jio Platforms: IPO subscription reaches 1.51x on Day 1, led by QIB demand at 4.13x.Paras Healthcare: IPO subscription stands at just 0.08x on Day 1, with retail demand at 0.41x and no QIB bids.PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery: Dussehra sales jump 62.4% YoY to ₹12.19 crore; combined Navratri and Dussehra sales rise 35.01% to ₹38.53 crore.

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Stocks In FocusJammu & Kashmir Bank: Reports its highest-ever annual profit of ₹2,363.47 crore for FY26, with total business reaching ₹2.90 lakh crore.Vishal Mega Mart: Q2 net profit rises 5% YoY to ₹160 crore, missing the ₹180 crore estimate. Revenue increases 14% to ₹3,399 crore, while EBITDA margin contracts to 12.12%.PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery: Dussehra sales jump 62.40% YoY to ₹12.19 crore. Combined Navratri and Dussehra sales rise 35.01% to ₹38.53 crore; store count reaches 39.Jio Platforms: IPO subscribed 1.51x on Day 1, led by QIB demand at 4.13x.Bajaj Finance: Allots 2.12 lakh secured, zero-coupon NCDs worth ₹2,120 crore through private placement, with a five-year tenure.Infinity Infoway: Half-year net profit surges 79.4% YoY to ₹5.02 crore, supported by 106% revenue growth.Aye Finance: Q2FY27 net profit jumps 151% YoY to ₹86.72 crore; loan book grows 9.3%, with NPA ratios remaining stable.Rudrabhishek Enterprises: Secures an order worth ₹220 crore, exceeding its reported market capitalisation of ₹102 crore.Container Corporation of India (CONCOR): Q2FY27 throughput rises 0.53% YoY to 14.48 lakh TEUs; H1 throughput grows 4.48% to 28.53 lakh TEUs.Zydus Lifesciences: Receives final USFDA approval for an Estradiol and Levonorgestrel transdermal patch, with potential 180-day CGT exclusivity and an estimated US market of $45.7 million annually.Allcargo Logistics: Implements Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, reducing month-end financial closing time by 30% across operations spanning 700 facilities.LTM: Launches BlueVerse ValueMesh, an AI execution platform designed to scale enterprise AI across Oracle transformation programmes.Sudarshan Chemical Industries: Acquires a 15.89% stake in Sudarshan Colorants India from its subsidiary Sudarshan Europe B.V., consolidating its domestic holding.HD Fire Protect: Lists on the BSE at ₹334.40 against an issue price of ₹271, a premium of approximately 23.4%.Bajaj Finance: Large-trade signal flags approximately 2.71 lakh shares at ₹935.45 each, valued at ₹25.35 crore.Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories: Receives DCGI approval for Zytorvi (toripalimab) for advanced oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, marking its second approved indication in India.HFCL: Plans to acquire an aerospace business this quarter, with an existing order book of ₹1,600–1,800 crore and a target of ₹5,000 crore in defence revenue within three years.UltraTech Cement: Raises its Ultravolt Wires and Cables revenue target to ₹16,000–18,000 crore and targets cement capacity of 240 million tonnes, with net debt/EBITDA below 1x by March-end.Hindustan Zinc: Cuts estimated full-year zinc production costs to $825–850 per tonne and sets an FY27 silver production target of 680 tonnes.Kalpataru Projects International: Wins new orders worth ₹2,349 crore, taking FY27 year-to-date order inflows above ₹22,000 crore.PSU Banks: Explore raising the foreign direct investment limit and are seeking inputs from other ministries.Paras Healthcare: IPO receives 0.08x subscription on Day 1; retail subscription stands at 0.41x, with no QIB bids reported.Kenstar: Partners with Unicommerce to use its Uniware platform for e-commerce order and warehouse management.eMudhra: Confirms a key-generation flaw affected eight global TLS intermediate certificate authorities; says its Indian digital signature and eSign businesses and infrastructure security are unaffected.Indian Oil Corporation: Halts its plan to acquire two large gas carriers.Supreme Infrastructure India: Reports a FY26 standalone net profit of ₹5,796.60 crore, driven by an exceptional gain of ₹6,465.64 crore from debt restructuring under its approved scheme.

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Stocks In FocusHFCL: Plans to acquire an aerospace business this quarter. Its current order book stands at ₹1,600–1,800 crore, with a target to achieve ₹5,000 crore in defence revenue within three years.Kalpataru Projects International: Secures new orders worth ₹2,349 crore, taking FY27 year-to-date order inflows above ₹22,000 crore.Hindustan Zinc: Cuts full-year zinc production cost estimates to US$825–850 per tonne and targets silver production of 680 tonnes in FY27.UltraTech Cement: Raises its Ultravolt Wires and Cables revenue target to ₹16,000–18,000 crore. The company also targets cement capacity of 240 million tonnes and net debt/EBITDA below 1x by March-end.Oberoi Realty: CLSA maintains a Hold rating with a target price of ₹1,830. Q2FY27 pre-sales reach ₹9,100 crore, in line with expectations, driven by the Three Sixty North launch in Gurugram.Frontier Capital: Prafful Agarwal and Anupam Gupta launch a mandatory open offer for 26% of the company at ₹10.20 per share following a ₹9.4 crore stake acquisition.Zelio E-Mobility: Shareholders approve a ₹168 crore preferential issue at ₹853 per share or warrant to support manufacturing expansion and product diversification.Hexaware Technologies: Declares a second interim dividend of ₹9.50 per share for FY26, with October 26 as the record date and payment scheduled for November 7.Firstsource Solutions: Recognised as a Horizon 3 Market Leader in HFS Horizons: Customer Experience Services 2026 for its AI-native capabilities.RailTel Corporation: Secures a ₹47.4 crore contract from Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation for network installation, with completion scheduled by April 2028.Shree Ram Twistex: Q2FY27 net profit rises 31% YoY to ₹4.66 crore, while revenue surges 97.6% to ₹136.04 crore.Grauer & Weil (India): Signs an MoU with Germany’s RENA Technologies to form a joint venture focused on the solar manufacturing value chain.Quality Power Electrical Equipments: Commences manufacturing at its new Global Coil Factory in Sangli, targeting high-voltage reactors.Venus Pipes & Tubes: Receives a ₹185 crore Letter of Intent from a data-centre customer and commences pipe-spooling operations ahead of schedule.Sun Pharmaceutical Industries: UNLOXCYT receives Category 2A Preferred Designation in NCCN Guidelines for locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.EAAA India Alternatives: Edelweiss subsidiary files its red herring prospectus for a ₹12,000 crore IPO, with the offer for sale opening on October 26.Dhruva Capital Services: Board approves raising up to ₹160 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement, subject to shareholder approval.

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Stocks In FocusHindustan Zinc: Q2FY27 net profit surges 142% YoY to ₹6,412 crore, while revenue rises 76% to ₹14,582 crore, driven by higher zinc and silver prices.Venus Pipes & Tubes: Receives a ₹185 crore Letter of Intent from a data-centre customer and commences pipe-spooling operations ahead of schedule.RailTel Corporation: Secures a ₹47.4 crore contract from Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation for network installation, with completion scheduled by April 2028.Grauer & Weil (India): Signs an MoU with Germany’s RENA Technologies to establish a joint venture focused on the solar manufacturing value chain.Quality Power Electrical Equipments: Commences manufacturing at its new Global Coil Factory in Sangli, targeting high-voltage reactors.Natco Pharma: Launches generic Carboplatin Injection in the US, targeting a market with estimated annual sales of US$27.8 million.Sun Pharmaceutical Industries: UNLOXCYT receives Category 2A Preferred Designation in NCCN Guidelines for locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.Shree Ram Twistex: Q2FY27 net profit rises 31% YoY to ₹4.66 crore, while revenue surges 97.6% to ₹136.04 crore.Aptus Pharma: Half-year net profit jumps 190% YoY to ₹5.07 crore, with revenue reaching ₹48.92 crore.Evervie Health: Signs an LOI with Elekta Solutions for 10 HARMONY LINAC systems, with the deal valued at an estimated US$11–15 million.Zelio E-Mobility: Shareholders approve a ₹168 crore preferential issue at ₹853 per share or warrant to support manufacturing expansion and product diversification.Dhruva Capital Services: Board approves raising up to ₹160 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement, subject to shareholder approval.Indian Overseas Bank: Receives SEBI approval to issue 10 crore fresh equity shares to employees under an employee share purchase scheme to meet minimum public shareholding norms.EAAA India Alternatives: Edelweiss subsidiary files its red herring prospectus for a ₹12,000 crore IPO; the offer for sale opens October 26.ICICI Prudential Life Insurance: Receives an income-tax rectification order demanding ₹591 crore in additional tax and interest for AY2023; the company has filed an appeal.Frontier Capital: Prafful Agarwal and Anupam Gupta launch a mandatory open offer for 26% of the company at ₹10.20 per share following a ₹9.4 crore stake acquisition.CL Educate: Approves the amalgamation of wholly owned subsidiary DEXIT Global, subject to NCLT approval, without share issuance or cash consideration.Kwality Pharmaceuticals: Acquires four acres in Amritsar for a fully automated manufacturing facility, targeting completion in Q4FY28.TCS: Expands its partnership with Indian Bank to deploy TCS BaNCS Treasury at the bank’s Colombo branch, marking the platform’s entry into Sri Lanka.Nuvama Wealth Management: Warns that weak incomes, El Niño and oil shocks could moderate corporate revenue growth in H2, while equity valuations remain near 2024 peaks.

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Stocks In FocusNatco Pharma: Launches generic Carboplatin Injection in the US, targeting a product market with estimated sales of US$27.8 million in the 12 months ended June 2026, amid a critical shortage.Kwality Pharmaceuticals: Acquires 4 acres in Amritsar to develop a fully automated manufacturing facility with injectable and oral dosage lines, targeting completion in Q4FY28.CL Educate: Approves the amalgamation of wholly owned subsidiary DEXIT Global, subject to NCLT approval, without share issuance or cash consideration.GEM Enviro Management: Acquires 75% equity and CCPS in ESG research firm Novuscom Neo for ₹30 lakh, making it a subsidiary.Ashoka Buildcon: Redeems its entire ₹100 crore commercial paper issue along with ₹1.74 crore in interest on October 19, 2026.Mirza International: Incorporates wholly owned subsidiary Mirza Footwear to enter manufacturing and e-commerce, with authorised share capital of ₹15 lakh.CARE Ratings: Signs agreements to sell a 9.90% stake each in CareEdge Global IFSC to SBI and NSE IFSC, reducing its holding to 80.20%.Nuvama Wealth Management: Warns that weak incomes, El Niño and oil shocks could moderate corporate revenue growth in H2, while equity valuations remain near 2024 peaks despite two years of flat markets.Dharan Infra-EPC: NCLT Mumbai rejects its application to withdraw from the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process; the company remains under IBC proceedings.UltraTech Cement: Q2 net profit rises to ₹1,490 crore from ₹1,230 crore YoY, while cement volumes grow 14%, below the 15% estimate.Aeroflex Industries: Secures an Indian patent for automated 3D modelling of braided hoses, supporting R&D and expansion into AI data-centre liquid-cooling systems.

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Stocks In FocusUltraTech Cement: Q2 consolidated net profit rises to ₹1,490 crore from ₹1,230 crore YoY, missing the ₹1,553 crore estimate. Cement volumes grow 14%, below the 15% estimate. K.K. Maheshwari resigns as non-executive vice chairman effective January 1, 2027, with K.C. Jhanwar to succeed him.RR Metalmakers: SEBI directs an increase in the open-offer price to ₹36.83 per share due to historical non-compliance. Acquirers must also pay compensatory interest on the 26% stake acquisition.Aeroflex Industries: Secures an Indian patent for automated 3D modelling of braided hoses, supporting R&D and expansion into AI data-centre liquid-cooling systems.Bhansali Engineering Polymers (BEPL): Q2 net profit rises 57.5% YoY to ₹63 crore, driven by revenue growth and margin expansion.Modern Dairies: Q2FY27 net profit rises 33.1% YoY to ₹2.25 crore despite a 9.2% decline in quarterly revenue.Dynacons Systems & Solutions: Recognised by Dun & Bradstreet as one of India’s Leading Mid-Corporates of 2026.UltraTech Cement: Approves a US$55 million corporate guarantee for associate UHG Holdings IFSC, stating the transaction is at arm’s length.Advit Jewels: Vipul Gilara transfers 77.78 lakh shares through an inter-se transfer, reducing his holding to 17.40%.Sakuma Exports: Board to consider raising funds through equity or convertible instruments on October 23.Tata Technologies: Schedules a non-deal roadshow and analyst meeting in Mumbai for October 22.

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