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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.
On the bourses, Coforge share price zoomed up to 5.98 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹1,866 per share post Q2 results.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories reported a consolidated Q2FY26 net profit of ₹1,437.2 crore, up 14 per cent Y-o-Y from ₹1,255.3 crore, with sequential growth largely flat.
Analysts largely agree that the toothpaste major's volumes and revenue were hit by a 'double whammy' of GST rate cuts and intensifying competition, with limited signs of a near-term recovery.
On the bourses around 11:00 AM, TVS Motor share price was trading 0.27 per cent higher at ₹3,609.65 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.33 per cent lower at 84,279.72 level.
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IndiaMART Intermesh outlook: Analysts remain optimistic about the broader digital B2B marketplace opportunity and believes IndiaMART is well-placed to sustain growth as MSME digitisation deepens.
On the bourses around 9:25 AM, Cello share was trading 1.21 per cent lower at ₹608.15 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.65 per cent higher at 84,976.33 levels.
Muhurat Trading: The special one-hour Muhurat session, considered a symbolic start to the Hindu calendar year (Samvat 2082), will be held between 1:45 PM and 2:45 PM today on both the NSE and BSE.
RIL reported a consolidated net profit of ₹18,165 crore in Q2FY26, up 9.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) but down 32.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) from ₹26,994 crore in Q1FY26.
On the bourses at 9:20 AM, JSW Steel share price was trading 0.28 per cent lower at ₹1,159.50 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.8 per cent higher at 84,620.90 levels.
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Analysts pointed to a combination of technological interventions, a diversified retail portfolio, and prudent risk management as key drivers of the quarter's performance.
On the bourses, LTIMindtree share rose as much as 2.32 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹5,750.60 per share.
Leading the list is GNG Electronics (Target: ₹482 | Upside: 52%), named by Nirmal Bang, which expects robust growth as the company benefits from the govt's 'Make in India' thrust on electronics mfg.
During the quarter, Zee Entertainment's advertising revenue dropped 10.6 per cent to ₹806.3 crore, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of decline, against ₹901.7 crore a year ago.
Around 7:20 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 41.6 points at 25,614.5, indicating a negative start.
At 12:12 PM, Nestle India share price was trading 3.23 per cent higher at ₹1,261 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.53 per cent higher at 83,043.31 levels.
On the bourses, HDFC Life share price tumbled up to 4.61 per cent to hit an intraday low of ₹726.15 per share.
Nomura has maintained its Nifty target for March 2026 at 26,140, implying a modest upside of 4 per cent from current levels, based on a FY27F earnings per share (EPS) estimate of ₹1,245.
The Cables & Wires (C&W) segment, which is KEI Industries' growth engine, saw revenues rise 23 per cent Y-o-Y, marking a six-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent.