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Indian IT stocks post best weekly gain in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

This comes as AI sell-off drives investors towards the country's software firms

India Inc's FY27 profit growth estimates dip 700 bps since February

Iran war-driven input cost pressures drag FY27 earnings growth forecast to 9.2% from 16.5% in February, while real estate bucks the trend

Yes Bank AT-1 bond reinstatement likely to hit CET-1 ratio by 250 bps

The bank said it is reviewing the Supreme Court order that upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to quash the write-off of AT-1 bonds during its reconstruction phase

Better execution, margin gains positive for Bhel despite valuation concerns

Bhel's Q2FY27 profit surged 119 per cent year-on-year as revenue growth and margin gains beat estimates, while a Rs 2.6 trillion order book supports future growth prospects

Gold FoFs halt fresh investments before Diwali: What investors can do

Several fund houses have suspended lump-sum purchases and new investment plans, while existing instalments and redemptions continue.

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains for 2nd day, rises 414 pts, Nifty at 23,146; IT index zooms 4%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.11 per cent and 0.01 per cent, respectively

Indian Hotels, Oriental Hotels rally up to 6%; what's driving hotel stocks?

Hotels were impacted in Q1 by the US-Iran conflict; however, analysts at Axis Securities expect a strong Q2, supported by improving metro demand and the BRICS Summit.

TIPS Music zooms 10% to hit 52-wk high after Q2 nos, ₹6.50/share dividend

For the July-September quarter, TIPS Music reported a 23 per cent Y-o-Y increase in the profit after tax (PAT) at ₹65.5 crore.

DMart share price hits over 3-year low; down 28% from April high

The stock price of DMart dipped 1.5% to ₹3,322.90 on Friday, quoting at its lowest level since March 2023. The stock slipped 9% in the past seven trading days.

Solara Active Pharma share price zooms 16% on Q2 turnaround; H1 net up 103x

Solara Active Pharma Sciences reported a consolidated net profit of ₹28.59 crore in Q2FY27 and ₹44.70 crore in H1FY27. It posted a loss of ₹9.29 crore in Q2FY26 and profit of ₹0.42 crore in H1FY26.

Sebi's CAS rule change bigger positive for brokers vs exchanges: Jefferies

Jefferies said the decision to use the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) to calculate settlement prices of derivatives contracts on expiry days is a bigger positive for brokers than for exchanges.

Beyond the sell-off: What an MSCI downgrade threat could mean for Indonesia

Indonesian stocks suffered a massive 11 per cent decline on Friday after MSCI threatened its "emerging market status", which could prompt massive foreign selloff from the Southeast Asian economy.

Axis Bank Q2 preview: NIM may fall on FCNR(B) flows; PAT could rise 37-43%

Axis Bank Q2 results preview: The net interest margin may come under pressure in Q2FY27 due to elevated FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation, with analysts projecting a sequential decline of 7-12 bps.

Zensar, HCL Technologies rebounded from 100-month EMA support, says analyst

Virat Jagad, technical research analyst at Bonanza, flags that HCL Technologies and Zensar Technologies witnessed buying interest at their respective 100-month exponential moving averages on the chart

ICICI Bank Q2 Preview: Profit may rise 8-14% YoY, NIM likely to contract

The bank is slated to post its September quarter earnings this Saturday (October 17) along with several other leading private banking names.

HDFC Bank Q2 preview: Single-digit PAT growth likely; margin pressure seen

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

Senco, PC Jeweller zoom up to 17%; why are gold-related stocks dazzling?

In Q2FY27, demand remained healthy despite the elevated gold price (up 28% YoY) supported by festive demand, premiumisation and continued market share gains by organised players, analysts said.

Derivatives volumes may recover after settlement rule changes: Analysts

Sebi will restore the volume-weighted average price method for expiry-day derivatives settlement from December 7, following trader concerns over sharp price swings

Silver outlook bearish; may fall to $48 if $54.50 support breaks: Analyst

Praveen Singh of Mirae Asset Sharekhan said that silver has fallen quite sharply in the last few weeks. The white metal looks weaker than gold, as ETF flows are not inspiring.

Sell gold on rallies as rate hike concerns weigh: Mirae Asset Sharekhan

Praveen Singh of Mirae Asset Sharekhan has said that spot gold is facing tremendous selling pressure on rate hike concerns as inflation continues to run hot. It is advisable to sell into rallies.