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Nestle's mid-teen profit growth depends on stable demand, lower costs
Domestic volumes surged and exports grew sharply in Q3FY26, aided by GST reforms, though higher raw material costs weighed on margins, with management prioritising growth over profitability
 "Nestle's mid-teen profit growth depends on stable demand, lower costs")
Stock Market Close: Bulls rule D-St as Sensex zooms 2,073 pts; Nifty ends at 25,728 on India-US deal
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, February 3, 2026: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and the SmallCap settled 2.84 per cent and 2.82 per cent higher, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Bulls rule D-St as Sensex zooms 2,073 pts; Nifty ends at 25,728 on India-US deal")
PB Fintech shares tank nearly 7% on fundraise for international foray
Shares of Policybazaar parent PB Fintech fell sharply after it announced plans to raise funds via QIP to pursue inorganic expansion in overseas markets
 "PB Fintech shares tank nearly 7% on fundraise for international foray")
New product launches to keep growth momentum healthy for Sun Pharma
Strong Q3 performance and a steady pipeline of new launches are expected to support Sun Pharma's growth outlook, with brokerages upgrading the stock
 "New product launches to keep growth momentum healthy for Sun Pharma")
From Bernstein to Nomura: Brokerages give thumbs up to India-US trade deal
Nifty will likely head back to 26,500 and settle there as focus returns to earnings, analysts at Bernstein said in a note
 "From Bernstein to Nomura: Brokerages give thumbs up to India-US trade deal")
Markets need clarity on trade deal for the rally to sustain: Shankar Sharma
The markets were looking for a reason to rally, and they have got it now in the form of India-US trade deal. Once analysts and investors settle down, they will ask more questions (on the deal)
 "Markets need clarity on trade deal for the rally to sustain: Shankar Sharma")
Varun Beverages slips into red, stock down 6% from day's high post Q4 nos
Varun Beverages slips into red, stock down 6% from day's high post Q4 earnings numbers
 "Varun Beverages slips into red, stock down 6% from day's high post Q4 nos")
Stock Market Close: Sensex swings 1,345 pts intraday, ends 944 pts higher; Nifty tops 25,050
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, February 2, 2026: Fag-end buying was led by Reliance Industries, Adani Ports, BEL, L&T, M&M, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank\
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex swings 1,345 pts intraday, ends 944 pts higher; Nifty tops 25,050")
Bajaj Consumer hits 7-year high, stock zooms 49% in 9 days; here's why
The market price of personal care products company was quoting at its highest level since January 2019.
 "Bajaj Consumer hits 7-year high, stock zooms 49% in 9 days; here's why")
Rupee sees best day in 6-years; analysts see more gains on US trade deal
The rupee's gains come after India and the US reached a trade agreement following months of negotiations, although details of the pact are yet to be released
 "Rupee sees best day in 6-years; analysts see more gains on US trade deal")
Hyundai Motor Q3: Brokerages cut targets; model cycle seen as key catalyst
In the December quarter, Hyundai Motor India's consolidated net profit rose by 6.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹1,234 crore, as compared to ₹1,160.73 crore a year ago
 "Hyundai Motor Q3: Brokerages cut targets; model cycle seen as key catalyst")
India-US deal cheer: 213 stocks hit upper circuit on BSE, 18 zoom up to 20%
The US-India trade deal is particularly positive for export-oriented sectors with meaningful exposure to the US market, say analysts.
 "India-US deal cheer: 213 stocks hit upper circuit on BSE, 18 zoom up to 20%")
Nifty Bank index hits all-time high; HDFC, Axis, Canara Bank soar up to 8%
Bank stocks rally on India-US trade deal, and hopes of the government raising FDI cap in PSBs to 49 per cent, and relaxing voting rights, believe analysts.
 "Nifty Bank index hits all-time high; HDFC, Axis, Canara Bank soar up to 8%")
Ather Energy shares spike 13% as Q3 loss narrows on higher sales
Ather Energy posted a net loss of ₹85 crore for the three months ended December 31, compared with a loss of ₹198 crore a year earlier
 "Ather Energy shares spike 13% as Q3 loss narrows on higher sales")
India-US deal done, but earnings recovery key to sustaining rally: Analysts
Indian markets rallied sharply after the India-US trade deal cut tariffs to 18%, but analysts warn the sustainability of the uptrend depends on earnings recovery and fresh long build-up
 "India-US deal done, but earnings recovery key to sustaining rally: Analysts")
Ambani, Adani group stocks surge after India-US finalise trade deal
While the trade deal's details are still unknown, it removes a key overhang for companies led by Asia's two richest people, both of whom had been in American cross-hairs for much of last year
 "Ambani, Adani group stocks surge after India-US finalise trade deal")
Titan, Kalyan Jewellery soar up to 20% on India-US trade deal boost
Analysts believe that the gems and jewellery related sector is likely to benefit from the India-US trade deal.
 "Titan, Kalyan Jewellery soar up to 20% on India-US trade deal boost")
PB Fintech falls 4% post Q3; analysts flag QIP, healthcare foray risks
In the December quarter, PB Fintech posted 165 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in net profit to ₹189 crore from ₹71 crore in Q3 FY25
 "PB Fintech falls 4% post Q3; analysts flag QIP, healthcare foray risks")
Nykaa Q3 preview: Analysts expect PAT to rise 148% YoY, margins to expand
Nykaa Q3 results preview: Brokerages tracked by Business Standard estimate Nykaa's net profit to average ₹66.4 crore, compared to ₹26.77 crore a year ago, up 148 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y)
 "Nykaa Q3 preview: Analysts expect PAT to rise 148% YoY, margins to expand")
Gold, silver ETFs rebound as three-day rout in precious metals ends
MCX gold April 2 futures rose 3.49 per cent to ₹1,49,017 per 10 grams, while MCX silver March contracts jumped 6.92 per cent to ₹2,52,603 per kg on Tuesday
 "Gold, silver ETFs rebound as three-day rout in precious metals ends")