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Tanmay Tiwary specialises in covering equity markets, focusing primarily on sectors like automobile, FMCG, and new-age/internet companies. With nearly 5 years of experience in leading media organisations, his journey began with HT TechCircle (then NewsCorp TechCircle), followed by roles at CNBC, Republic. He has also worked with Forbes and Sportskeeda in the past. Academically, he holds two post-graduate degrees, one in broadcast journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and News Media, Bengaluru, and another in Mass Communications from the University of Leicester. He completed his undergraduate studies in journalism and mass communications from IP University in 2018.
Tanmay Tiwary specialises in covering equity markets, focusing primarily on sectors like automobile, FMCG, and new-age/internet companies. With nearly 5 years of experience in leading media organisations, his journey began with HT TechCircle (then NewsCorp TechCircle), followed by roles at CNBC, Republic. He has also worked with Forbes and Sportskeeda in the past. Academically, he holds two post-graduate degrees, one in broadcast journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and News Media, Bengaluru, and another in Mass Communications from the University of Leicester. He completed his undergraduate studies in journalism and mass communications from IP University in 2018.
Analysts attributed the up move to a pullback rally after sharp declines in past sessions. The index is currently 22.72% below its 52-week high of 46,088.90 and is down about 14.8% so far this year.
Nomura says the broad-based slowdown validates earlier expectations of a sharper demand slump in the second half of the year.
According to the analysts, disbursement growth remained soft across most lenders in Q2FY26 due to seasonality and increased caution in SME/MSME segments.
Titan delivered a strong quarter with its core jewellery business growing 18.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), backed by 14 per cent like-to-like (LTL) growth.
EVs remain central to the company's long-term roadmap, with M&M aiming for 20-30 per cent EV contribution by FY30, compared to 8 per cent currently.
At the middle of this optimism is RIL's first battery Giga factory in Jamnagar, slated to start operations in early calendar year 2026 (CY26) with a production capacity of 40GWh per year.
UBS believes Axis Bank has moved past the most challenging phase of its operating cycle and is now positioned for a gradual re-rating.
The rally was sparked by Phillip Capital's 'Buy' recommendation on Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd, along with a target price of ₹1,860, implying a 36 per cent upside.
Analysts believe the worst of stress cycle is over & that SBI Cards is entering final phase of its balance sheet cleanup, setting the stage for a recovery in credit costs, CIF growth & return ratios.
According to Nuvama, the outlook for OMCs is clouded by high capital expenditure commitments and rising under-recoveries, which are set to keep return ratios suppressed.
The upgrade by Nomura comes on the back of a strong operational performance in Q4FY25, where Siemens delivered a meaningful beat despite pockets of muted demand.
While revenue growth remained resilient, weaker margins, demerger-linked costs and stretched valuations have clouded the near-term view for SKF India, analysts said.
The brokerage, which earlier had a 'Reduce' rating on VIP Industries, said the near-term outlook has turned 'hazy,' warranting caution until the new leadership outlines a credible turnaround plan.
The Hero MotoCorp stock rose as much as 3.95 per cent to ₹5,749 before trading 3.84 per cent higher at ₹5,743 around 11:30 am, outpacing the Sensex's 0.15 per cent gain.
On the bourses, Tata Motors PV shares bled, with the stock dropping up to 7.26 per cent to hit an intraday low of ₹363.15 per share.
Corporate earnings logged a 3rd straight quarter of double-digit growth, underpinned by strong performances from OMCs, Metals, Telecom, Technology, Cement, NBFCs - Lending, and Capital Goods.
Strong top-line growth, resilient volumes, and sustained execution strength kept analysts confident about the company's medium-term outlook, with most brokerages maintaining a 'Buy' or 'Add' rating.
The Sensex declined up to 0.51 per cent to an intraday low of 84,042.75, while the Nifty50 slipped 0.44 per cent to 25,764.90.
JM Financial noted that Eicher posted a consolidated operating margin of 24.5 per cent in Q2FY26, about 50 basis points (bps) below its estimate.
In Q2, Tata Motors' standalone revenue rose 9% Y-o-Y to ₹16,860 crore, coming in 3% below Nuvama's forecast due to an unfavourable mix that weighed on average selling prices.