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Street stays bullish on Sun Pharma despite mixed Q2, earnings downgrades

Analysts remain positive on Sun Pharma despite slower US and speciality growth in Q2FY27, supported by strong domestic sales, though near-term earnings estimates have been cut.

Street stays bullish on Sun Pharma despite mixed Q2, earnings downgrades
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

IPO fundraising rises 30% to record ₹84,400 crore in H1FY27: Report

India's mainboard IPO fundraising rose 30% to a record ₹84,400 crore in H1FY27, with nearly 94% of the proceeds mobilised in the July-September quarter.

IPO fundraising rises 30% to record ₹84,400 crore in H1FY27: Report
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Recovery in retail growth, margins key triggers for Reliance Industries

Near-term earnings upgrades are being driven by the strong O2C business, but a recovery in retail growth and profitability remains crucial for Reliance Industries' stock performance

Recovery in retail growth, margins key triggers for Reliance Industries
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Reliance Industries takes the wheel, surges 12% to steer benchmarks higher

RIL shares surged 11.6% after record quarterly profit, adding ₹1.83 trillion to its market capitalisation, while its 64.5% stake in Jio Platforms is valued at ₹8.37 trillion.

Reliance Industries takes the wheel, surges 12% to steer benchmarks higher
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Sebi cuts cool-off period for OFS by off-market illiquid Invits to 8 weeks

Sebi has shortened the cooling-off period for offer-for-sale transactions by privately listed illiquid InvITs to eight weeks from 12 weeks, effective immediately.

Sebi cuts cool-off period for OFS by off-market illiquid Invits to 8 weeks
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 1,233pts, Nifty at 23441 as rally extends to 3rd day; RIL jumps 12%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and the Nifty SmallCap 100 rose 1.19 per cent and 0.71 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 1,233pts, Nifty at 23441 as rally extends to 3rd day; RIL jumps 12%
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

Festive cheer! Sensex zooms 1,233 pts; investors pocket ₹8 trn - 7 reasons

Investors added ₹8.04 trillion to their wealth as the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies swelled to ₹482.41 trillion from ₹474.37 trillion on Friday.

Festive cheer! Sensex zooms 1,233 pts; investors pocket ₹8 trn - 7 reasons
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Ratnaveer Precision surges 8% on healthy Q2; zooms 200% from March low

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Ratnaveer Precision stock outperformed the market by soaring 154%, compared to a 11.7% decline in the BSE Sensex.

Ratnaveer Precision surges 8% on healthy Q2; zooms 200% from March low
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

SBI Q2 preview: NII to rise 11-13%; margin to hold on lower FCNR(B) flows

Overall, analysts see a 11-13 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in SBI's Q2 NII, while analysts diverge on the profit trajectory.

SBI Q2 preview: NII to rise 11-13%; margin to hold on lower FCNR(B) flows
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Can cutting LTCG, STCG revive FPI flows? JM Financial, Bernstein answer

A reduction in LTCG tax would be desirable for a capital-starved economy but would not, by itself, trigger sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows, said Venugopal Garre of Bernstein.

Can cutting LTCG, STCG revive FPI flows? JM Financial, Bernstein answer
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Crude, not rupee, holds key to FII flows; JM Fin flags $105 threshold

According to its analysis, past FII flows help predict the next month's USD/INR movement, but past movements in the currency do not predict FII flows.

Crude, not rupee, holds key to FII flows; JM Fin flags $105 threshold
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Sebi proposes LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What it means for Indian markets

Sebi has proposed scrapping LTCG tax on foreign investors' equity gains and offering tax relief to domestic mutual fund investors who switch between schemes

Sebi proposes LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What it means for Indian markets
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Sebi backs LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What is the tax and how does it work?

Sebi has backed a proposal to remove long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors. But what is LTCG tax, which investments does it apply to, and how is it calculated? Here's all you need to know

Sebi backs LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What is the tax and how does it work?
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Equity LTCG tax evolution in India: A timeline of policy shifts since 2003

From a temporary exemption in 2003 to a tax-free regime in 2004, its eventual return in 2018, and now fresh calls for reform, India's equity LTCG policy has undergone several significant changes

Equity LTCG tax evolution in India: A timeline of policy shifts since 2003
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Sebi backs LTCG tax relief: What Shankar Sharma, Samir Arora said earlier

Market investors have long called LTCG tax a 'major policy mistake' and urged the government to scrap the levy to attract foreign capital into India

Sebi backs LTCG tax relief: What Shankar Sharma, Samir Arora said earlier
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

HFCL, MTAR Technologies, Sterlite Tech shares hit 5% lower circuits

Despite the recent correction, thus far in calendar year 2026, the market price of STL (up 664%), MTAR (up 171%) and HFCL (up 151%) have more than doubled, against a 11.6% decline in the BSE Sensex.

HFCL, MTAR Technologies, Sterlite Tech shares hit 5% lower circuits
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Is the AI investment boom losing steam? What is driving the sell-off

Global AI investment boom faces growing scrutiny as technology stocks slide and investors question whether heavy spending on AI infrastructure will deliver expected returns

Is the AI investment boom losing steam? What is driving the sell-off
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Devyani International sinks 8% from day's high despite Q2 turnaround

Devyani International on Monday reported a turnaround in Q2 earnings with ₹3.46 crore net profit for the quarter ended September 2026 as against a net loss of ₹23.95 crore in the year-ago period.

Devyani International sinks 8% from day's high despite Q2 turnaround
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Bank of Baroda gains 5% on record profit in Q2; here's what brokerages say

Bank of Baroda shares gained more than 5 per cent in trade on Monday as the lender reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹6,532 crore in Q2FY27.

Bank of Baroda gains 5% on record profit in Q2; here's what brokerages say
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Indraprastha Gas tanks 10%, hits 52-week low on disappointing Q2 results

Indraprastha Gas reported a sharp 93.5 per cent year-on-year decline in standalone net profit to ₹24.38 crore for Q2FY27.

Indraprastha Gas tanks 10%, hits 52-week low on disappointing Q2 results
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 12:27 PM IST