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TCS Q2 preview, dividend: Analysts see modest growth; PAT may rise by 13%

TCS Q2 results date, dividend announcement: TCS will declare its Q2 results on Oct 8. Besides, TCS could also recommend an interim dividend. TCS has set Oct 14 as the dividend record date

TCS Q2 preview, dividend: Analysts see modest growth; PAT may rise by 13%
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; most Asian markets rise on tech rally

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open for the Nifty50. Most Asian markets advanced on support from technology shares

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; most Asian markets rise on tech rally
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Asian shares track Wall Street higher, Treasury yields near decades high

The euro languished ​near 17-month lows after briefly touching $1.116 overnight, pressured by mounting fiscal concerns in France

Asian shares track Wall Street higher, Treasury yields near decades high
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

Stocks to watch: Trent, Vedanta, Axis Bank, Adani Power, Marico & more

Stocks to watch today: Vedanta's board is proposed to meet on Thursday, October 08 to consider and approve the first interim dividend on equity shares, if any, for the Financial Year 2026-27.

Stocks to watch: Trent, Vedanta, Axis Bank, Adani Power, Marico & more
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

Stock ideas for today: Kotak Sec is bullish on HAL & one more stock

Kotak Securities recommends 'Add' on Hindustan Aeronautics and 'Buy' on Honasa Consumer, citing strong order visibility and margin expansion for both the companies.

Stock ideas for today: Kotak Sec is bullish on HAL & one more stock
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

Consumer internet majors set for robust revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Blinkit and food delivery players may post strong growth, while Instamart losses could widen; Meesho and PhysicsWallah are expected to show margin improvement

Consumer internet majors set for robust revenue growth in Q2 FY27
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

SME IPOs sink, while mainboard listings deliver stronger returns

Of 151 SME IPOs listed this year, 70 trade below their issue price and 21 have lost at least half their value, while mainboard issues have delivered stronger returns

SME IPOs sink, while mainboard listings deliver stronger returns
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Jio Platforms likely to launch IPO on October 21, seeks to raise $3.8 bn

The country's biggest listing to date is Hyundai Motor India's $2.9 billion listing in 2024, while the National Stock Exchange of India made its market debut last month after a $2.3 billion IPO

Jio Platforms likely to launch IPO on October 21, seeks to raise $3.8 bn
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:31 AM IST

HDFC Bank slips despite Nifty Bank recovery, analysts retain buy ratings

HDFC Bank fell 2.16 per cent even as banking indices gained, with analysts retaining positive ratings while investors assess the lender's transition under new CEO Anup Bagchi

HDFC Bank slips despite Nifty Bank recovery, analysts retain buy ratings
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:26 AM IST

Sebi launches nationwide investor campaign, cautions against finfluencers

Project Jagrook will take financial literacy to rural areas and educational institutions, while cautioning investors against anonymous tips and exaggerated return claims

Sebi launches nationwide investor campaign, cautions against finfluencers
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:21 AM IST

Traders cautious amid Brent pullback; markets likely to stay volatile

Nifty gains 133 points as Brent crude eases towards $101-102 a barrel, while oversold conditions and softer US rate expectations support a relief rally

Traders cautious amid Brent pullback; markets likely to stay volatile
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

DMart needs consistent growth metrics to support premium valuations

Revenue growth improved in Q2FY27, but inconsistent same-store sales, rising quick-commerce competition and premium valuations remain key concerns for DMart

DMart needs consistent growth metrics to support premium valuations
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

TVS ASL raises ₹425 crore from Crescent Enterprises in Series D round

The investment will support myTVS' growth in India and expansion into international markets, initially focusing on opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa

TVS ASL raises ₹425 crore from Crescent Enterprises in Series D round
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

Flipkart invests in TravClan to strengthen international travel offerings

The investment will strengthen international travel supply, on-ground support and holiday offerings for customers across Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel

Flipkart invests in TravClan to strengthen international travel offerings
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Sebi may partly reverse derivative settlement rules after pushback

Sebi may use the last 30 minutes' volume-weighted average price for derivatives settlement, while retaining closing auctions for less liquid stocks

Sebi may partly reverse derivative settlement rules after pushback
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Sumitomo Corp to acquire 49% stake in HFE's 500 MW Karnataka project

Hero Future Energies will retain a 51 per cent stake in the 500 MW Karnataka project, which combines wind and solar power with large-scale battery energy storage

Sumitomo Corp to acquire 49% stake in HFE's 500 MW Karnataka project
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps 4-day losing run, gains 473 pts; Nifty ends at 22,556; ITC up 5%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.67 per cent and 0.47 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps 4-day losing run, gains 473 pts; Nifty ends at 22,556; ITC up 5%
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

ITC jumps 5% as Citi upgrades rating, target. What prompted bullish view?

Citi upgraded ITC stock to 'BUY' from 'SELL' despite near-term headwinds as it finds the risk-reward favourable.

ITC jumps 5% as Citi upgrades rating, target. What prompted bullish view?
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

Sterlite Tech stock zooms 1069% from Jan low; m-cap tops ₹50,000 crore

At 02:27 PM on Monday, Sterlite Technologies' market capitalisation stood at ₹50,624 crore, and the stock traded 3% higher at ₹985 backed by a trading volume of 2.4 million shares on the NSE and BSE.

Sterlite Tech stock zooms 1069% from Jan low; m-cap tops ₹50,000 crore
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Raymond Realty gains 6%, snaps 4-day losing run on strong Q2 biz update

Driven entirely by sustained sales velocity and steady price realisation within the existing portfolio, Raymond Realty saw its pre-sales rise 98 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to ₹902 crore in Q2 FY27.

Raymond Realty gains 6%, snaps 4-day losing run on strong Q2 biz update
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 2:15 PM IST