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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.

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 zooms 1,109 pts after FM's comments on LTCG, STT; Nifty ends at 22,722

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: The benchmark indices closed sharply higher after the Finance Minister said she would be keen to hear market participants' views on LTCG and STT

Stock Market Close: Sensex zooms 1,109 pts after FM's comments on LTCG, STT; Nifty ends at 22,722
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

PNB Gilts stock zooms 12%; pares gains post Q2 results

PNB Gilts on Tuesday reported a turnaround in Q2 net profit on a YoY basis, but PAT was down 44% on a QoQ basis.

PNB Gilts stock zooms 12%; pares gains post Q2 results
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Stocks to watch: HCLTech, RBL Bank, IRCON, TMPV, Hero Motors, Nazara Tech

Tata Elxsi, Hero Motors, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Den Networks, GTPL Hathway, PNB Gilts, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance will announce their quarterly earnings on October 13.

Stocks to watch: HCLTech, RBL Bank, IRCON, TMPV, Hero Motors, Nazara Tech
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

IRCON International stock zooms 6% on ₹862 crore order win from railways

IRCON has been awarded an EPC contract by East Central Railway. At the end of the June quarter, IRCON's order book stood at ₹23,366 crore.

IRCON International stock zooms 6% on ₹862 crore order win from railways
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

HD Fire Protect IPO review: Brokerages bullish on long-term prospects

HD Fire Protect IPO is set issue price band at ₹258 to ₹271 per share and bidding will close on Oct 15, 2026

HD Fire Protect IPO review: Brokerages bullish on long-term prospects
Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex sheds 548 pts, Nifty ends at 22,363; FMCG, PSU Bank indices underperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.08 per cent and 1.42 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex sheds 548 pts, Nifty ends at 22,363; FMCG, PSU Bank indices underperform
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Oil prices, yields among key factors behind Sensex's 800 pts intraday fall

VK Vijayakumar said that market is going through a stage wherein external headwinds are dominating domestic tailwinds. Elevated crude prices & high bond yields will continue to impact the market

Oil prices, yields among key factors behind Sensex's 800 pts intraday fall
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

Stocks to watch: HCLTech, DMart, M&M, Adani Green, KEC Int'l, ICICI Pru

Stocks to watch today: HCL Technologies, ICICI Pru, RBL Bank, Plastiblends India are among the companies slated to post their Q2 results today.

Stocks to watch: HCLTech, DMart, M&M, Adani Green, KEC Int'l, ICICI Pru
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

PVR Inox, Sky Gold, Neogen, West Coast Paper, PTC Ind, KMEW hit 52-wk highs

West Coast Paper Mills was locked in the 20% upper circuit at ₹873.40, zooming 110% thus far in the calendar year 2026, compared to a 16% decline in the BSE Sensex.

PVR Inox, Sky Gold, Neogen, West Coast Paper, PTC Ind, KMEW hit 52-wk highs
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

63 Moons Tech shares surge 12% after subsidiary raises FY27 guidance

63 Moons Tech's subsidiary raised its full-year FY27 guidance from ₹350 crore to ₹600 crore, driving the stock 12 per cent higher.

63 Moons Tech shares surge 12% after subsidiary raises FY27 guidance
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

IRFC to announce interim dividend in Q2 results on Oct 15; stock rises 4%

IRFC dividend 2026 record date: IRFC will announce an interim dividend on October 15 and has fixed October 23 as the record date.

IRFC to announce interim dividend in Q2 results on Oct 15; stock rises 4%
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Ashish Kacholia portfolio stock Aeroflex zooms 15%; hits record high

Aeroflex's board of directors is scheduled to meet on October 14, 2026 to consider and approve the company's expansion plans, including further capacity enhancements.

Ashish Kacholia portfolio stock Aeroflex zooms 15%; hits record high
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Emcure Pharma up over 3% as board approves merger of two subsidiaries

Emcure Pharmaceuticals will merge its wholly owned subsidiaries, Zuventus Healthcare and Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals, with itself under the proposed scheme.

Emcure Pharma up over 3% as board approves merger of two subsidiaries
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Milky Mist stock down 5% despite clarification on FSSAI action against firm

The company said it did not received any specific notice, order or communication from FSSAI or the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department directing an inquiry into the Company's Paneer products

Milky Mist stock down 5% despite clarification on FSSAI action against firm
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Lenskart slips 5% on huge block deals; Alpha Wave Venture likely seller

At 09:15 AM, as many as 27.08 million shares, representing 1.56 per cent of Lenskart's total equity, changed hands on the BSE, exchange data shows.

Lenskart slips 5% on huge block deals; Alpha Wave Venture likely seller
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 10:31 AM IST

Rupee opens over 1% higher at 95.73 on RBI measures to curb dollar demand

The rupee opened at 95.73 against the greenback today compared with Friday's close of 96.76. As of 9.14 AM, it was trading at 95.76, according to Bloomberg data.

Rupee opens over 1% higher at 95.73 on RBI measures to curb dollar demand
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

HCL Tech Q2 preview: 6 key things to watch out for in IT major's earnings

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

HCL Tech Q2 preview: 6 key things to watch out for in IT major's earnings
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

Colgate Palmolive shares surge 7.6% as GST relief boosts FMCG optimism

The Goods and Services Tax Council has approved a series of changes to input tax credit rules, widening the range of business expenses eligible for credit

Colgate Palmolive shares surge 7.6% as GST relief boosts FMCG optimism
Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

KEC Int'l: Why Kotak upgraded stock to 'Add' despite 60% fall in a year

Rising traction in the cables and wires business, along with a strong T&D opportunity pipeline in India, makes KIE bullish on KEC International's stock.

KEC Int'l: Why Kotak upgraded stock to 'Add' despite 60% fall in a year
Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

NCC shares rise 5% on securing ₹1,286 crore road project order in Telangana

NCC has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited for a road construction project worth ₹1,286.03 crore in Telangana.

NCC shares rise 5% on securing ₹1,286 crore road project order in Telangana
Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 1:04 PM IST