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The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

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Stock Market Close: Sensex gains for 2nd day, rises 414 pts, Nifty at 23,146; IT index zooms 4%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.11 per cent and 0.01 per cent, respectively

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

TIPS Music zooms 10% to hit 52-wk high after Q2 nos, ₹6.50/share dividend

For the July-September quarter, TIPS Music reported a 23 per cent Y-o-Y increase in the profit after tax (PAT) at ₹65.5 crore.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

Solara Active Pharma share price zooms 16% on Q2 turnaround; H1 net up 103x

Solara Active Pharma Sciences reported a consolidated net profit of ₹28.59 crore in Q2FY27 and ₹44.70 crore in H1FY27. It posted a loss of ₹9.29 crore in Q2FY26 and profit of ₹0.42 crore in H1FY26.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

HDFC Bank Q2 preview: Single-digit PAT growth likely; margin pressure seen

HDFC Bank Q2 results preview: While deposit growth is expected to be strong, supported by strong FCNR(B) inflows, pressure on margins is seen.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Jio Financial shares drop 2.5% as Q2 PAT halves; MOFSL cuts FY27 estimates

Jio Financial share: Analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services said healthy execution continued to drive growth, but higher provisions prompted earnings estimates cut for FY27.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Stocks to watch: Jio Fin, Yes Bank, Wipro, L&T Fin, Angel One, Urban Co

Urban Company, Federal Bank, Punjab National Bank, LTM, Bajaj Housing Finance, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, DLF, Jindal Saw, Oberoi Realty, Shoppers Stop, will report Q2FY27 results today.

Updated On: 16 Oct 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 1,534 pts, Nifty at 22,997 as crude falls 2%; IT, auto shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.36 per cent and 1.31 per cent, respectively

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Indian Bank, South Indian Bank gain up to 5% from day's low post Q2 results

Indian Bank reported a near 15% YoY growth in net profit, while UCO Bank and South Indian Bank posted 26.8% and 21.3% profit growth in Q2FY27.

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Tonbo Imaging IPO fully subscribed on day 1; here's what brokerages suggest

Tonbo Imaging India IPO bidding opened for subscription on Oct 15, 2026 and will close on Oct 19.

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Nestle India share price crashes 9% in intraday trade post Q2 results

Nestle India on Thursday reported a 36.3% YoY growth in Q2FY27 net profit at ₹1,026.70 crore, backed by a 20.5% YoY surge in sales to ₹6,782.17 crore.

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Stocks to watch: IDBI Bank, Reliance, Wipro, TechM, Nestle, Jio Financial

HDFC Life Insurance, Jio Financial Services, Nestle India, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, HDFC AMC will announce Q2FY27 results today.

Updated On: 15 Oct 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends choppy trade 252 pts down, Nifty at 22,623; pharma index drops 1%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.1 per cent and 0.38 per cent, respectively

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Canara Bank stock jumps 5% post Q2 results

Canara Bank on Wednesday reported 8.4% YoY growth in Q2 net profit, and a notable improvement in gross and net non-performing assets.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

RailTel share price jumps 2% on winning repeat order from SBI

RailTel Corporation of India secured a repeat order worth ₹197.18 crore for telecom service for SBI branches across India for the next five years.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

PNC Infratech jumps 7% after Delhi HC temporarily stays 3-year bidding ban

Delhi High Court temporarily stayed a three-year bidding ban imposed by NHAI on PNC Infratech, driving the stock higher by 7 per cent.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Bharat Coking Coal share price zooms over 7% after raw material price hike

The company approved an increase of approximately 0.1 per cent to 14 per cent in the basic prices of select grades of raw coking coal for the non-regulated sector.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

Tech Mahindra Q2 preview: PAT may jump 30-40% YoY; firm to mull bonus issue

Tech Mahindra's board will mull a dividend payout and a bonus issue along with the Q2 results announcement.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Stocks to watch: Hyundai, Tata Elxsi, BHEL, HDB Fin, Adani Enterprises

HDB Financial Services, Groww, BHEL, Tata Technologies, and Bajaj Consumer are among the companies that will report their Q2FY27 results on Wednesday.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

ICICI Life Insurance share price drops 4% from day's high post Q2 results

ICICI Life Insurance on Tuesday reported 25% YoY jump in Q2FY27 net profit at ₹374.22 crore, backed by 16.6% YoY growth in net premium income at ₹13,803.90 crore.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Paytm, Mobikwik, Pine Labs rebound even as NPCI defers MDR on UPI; read why

The MDR, which was to be applicable from October 15, will now come into force after Diwali, according to a notification by NPCI.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 2:22 PM IST