Indian Stock Market

The MSCI Standard Index rebalancing, one of the most closely watched rebalancing events of the year globally, is scheduled for November 11, post-market hours.

Analysts said that Swiggy is growing slower than Eternal now on both food delivery and quick commerce.

Zetwerk, a technology-led global manufacturing platform, saw just 3.06 times bids for its IPO, which was available for bidding from October 15 till October 19.

Only five sectors attract fresh money; IT leads with ₹2,599 crore

After a sharp run-up, valuations in parts of the SMID segment already factor in several years of strong growth, cautioned Venugopal Manghat, CIO at HSBC Mutual Fund.

Stocks to buy today: The 22,200-22,400 zone is the next key support area, while the 23,000-23,300 zone is likely to cap the upside during any recovery.

Sebi should aim to increase participation

Stock market holiday: Trading will now resume for Dalal Street after a one-day hiatus on Wednesday, October 21.

Stock market crash: The Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, snapped their two-day gaining streak and declined 1 per cent today.

So far this year, Union Bank of India's stock has risen 17 per cent, and 32 per cent in a year.

Ixigo delivered an all-time high consolidated PAT of ₹63.42 crore in Q2 FY27, aided by partial sale of stake in Freshbus.

HDFC Bank share price: HDFC Bank reported a 4.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹19,510 crore in the second quarter of FY27.

Quarterly earnings, crude oil, Jio Platforms' initial public offering and trading activity of foreign investors will drive investors' sentiment in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Besides, developments in West Asia and the rupee-dollar trend would be tracked by investors. "Indian equities enter the coming week with improved momentum following two consecutive weekly advances and a strong recovery led by information technology stocks. The sustainability of this move remains to be established. Elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty, global bond market movements and uneven market breadth continue to warrant caution. "Investors are likely to focus on whether the recent rally broadens beyond IT stocks and whether the benchmark indices can sustain their gains above immediate resistance levels," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. The proposed Jio Platforms IPO, which will open on October 21, is another key event to watch,

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

Analysts at Systematix Institutional Research and Elara Securities retained a 'Buy' rating on HDFC Life stock, highlighting that Value of New Business in Q2 came in ahead of Q2 estimates.

The total stake sale approved in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Holdings is ₹52,878 crore, with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and the government selling a combined 60.72 per cent stake

India's largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, will launch its IPO on October 21 at a price band of ₹1,065-1,119 per share.

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

HCL Tech's board would consider the payout of a third interim dividend for FY27, along with Q2 results.

Major quarterly earnings from companies like Wipro and HCL Tech, along with inflation figures, global trends, and crude oil price movements, will drive stock market movement this week, analysts said. Market investors will also watch foreign investor trading activity, rupee movement, US Treasury yields, and geopolitical developments. "September CPI inflation will be the first major domestic test this week. A stronger-than-expected reading could revive concerns over further RBI tightening, putting rate-sensitive sectors such as banking, automobiles and real estate under pressure while raising the risk of a broader drag on consumer demand. "A softer print could ease concerns over the eventual peak in interest rates, but any relief may prove short-lived if Brent crude remains above USD 100 a barrel. Wholesale price inflation data will offer a further indication of how elevated energy and logistics costs are filtering through to producer prices," Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO