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QSR stocks in demand; Westlife, Jubilant, Devyani, Sapphire rally up to 13%

With expectation of urban demand recovery, analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services said they need to see if January trends for QSR companies are sustaining.

QSR stocks in demand; Westlife, Jubilant, Devyani, Sapphire rally up to 13%
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 450 pts, Nifty tests 25,650; auto, metal, defence shares fall

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday: Amidst the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices were trading lower by 0.25 per cent and 0.66 per cent, respectively.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 450 pts, Nifty tests 25,650; auto, metal, defence shares fall
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Gold, silver prices crash on Thursday: Key reasons, levels and strategy

MCX Gold, MCX Silver prices crashed up to 14 per cent in Thursday's trading session tracking overnight losses in the precious metals.

Gold, silver prices crash on Thursday: Key reasons, levels and strategy
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

JSW Cement stock jumps 9% on Q3 turnaround; trades at 2-month high

JSW Cement rose as much as 9.3 per cent to ₹127, the highest level since November 20, 2025 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Thursday's intra-day trade.

JSW Cement stock jumps 9% on Q3 turnaround; trades at 2-month high
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Aurionpro Solutions shares fall 5% as new labour code weighs on Q3 profit

Aurionpro Solutions' share price declined as much as 5.2 per cent to the day's low of ₹897 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Aurionpro Solutions shares fall 5% as new labour code weighs on Q3 profit
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Emami shares gain 5% on in-line Q3 results; stock targets revised higher

Emami reported a 14.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in consolidated net profit to ₹319.48 crore for the October-December quarter

Emami shares gain 5% on in-line Q3 results; stock targets revised higher
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Systematix initiates coverage on DCB Bank with 'Buy' call, sees 40% upside

The brokerage expects the lender's RoA and return on equity (RoE) to improve to 1.0-1.1 per cent and 14.4-15.8 per cent, respectively, over FY27-FY28E, from 0.9 per cent and 11.4 per cent in FY25

Systematix initiates coverage on DCB Bank with 'Buy' call, sees 40% upside
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc tank up to 7%; share prices down 17% in 1 week

Despite the recent correction, in the past six months, the market price of Hindustan Zinc has zoomed 141%, and Vedanta 48%, as compared to 3.4% rise in the BSE Sensex.

Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc tank up to 7%; share prices down 17% in 1 week
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

Crypto markets reel as Bitcoin dips to $70k; analysts signal caution

Altcoins followed a similar risk-off trajectory. Ethereum, BNB and Solana reflected weaker bid depth during the pullback

Crypto markets reel as Bitcoin dips to $70k; analysts signal caution
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

Tata Power dips 3% post Q3 miss, renewables shine; brokerages retain 'Buy'

Tata Power reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹14,485 crore, down 4 per cent Y-o-Y compared to ₹15,118 crore in the year-ago quarter

Tata Power dips 3% post Q3 miss, renewables shine; brokerages retain 'Buy'
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Defence stocks under pressure; HAL, BDL, MTAR fall up to 8%; here's why

Thus far in the month of February, the Nifty India Defence index slipped 5.5 per cent, as against 1.3 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Defence stocks under pressure; HAL, BDL, MTAR fall up to 8%; here's why
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Construction sector set for rebound; Ambit bets on GR Infra, PNC Infra

Within the sector, Ambit said its framework favours GR Infraprojects, citing superior diversification, large scale, and a strong executable order book

Construction sector set for rebound; Ambit bets on GR Infra, PNC Infra
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Westlife Foodworld shares soar 11% even as analysts flag demand concerns

Motilal Oswal said it has largely retained its estimates for FY27 and FY28, even as demand remained under pressure in the third quarter

Westlife Foodworld shares soar 11% even as analysts flag demand concerns
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

IDBI Bank extends rally, stock up 4%; analyst predicts further 18% upside

IDBI Bank stock has gained 13 per cent in February so far after the Union Budget rekindled hopes of disinvestment. Bonanza technical analyst expects the stock to target ₹125 - ₹130 in the near-term.

IDBI Bank extends rally, stock up 4%; analyst predicts further 18% upside
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Devyani International shares extend surge after 'positive start' to CY26

Devyani International reported a net loss of ₹10.3 crore for the quarter, compared to a loss of ₹0.5 crore in the same period last year

Devyani International shares extend surge after 'positive start' to CY26
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Gold prices can hit $6200/oz; bull-market not over yet, says UBS

Silver, on the other hand, UBS said, is likely to remain volatile going ahead in the backdrop of the sharp run seen in the last few months and the ensuing correction seen in the white metal recently.

Gold prices can hit $6200/oz; bull-market not over yet, says UBS
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

IT shares in focus as ADRs slide overnight; why are tech stocks falling?

ADRs of Wipro and Infosys fell by up to 3.3 per cent on Wednesday, extending losses after declining around 6 per cent amid rising concerns about the global tech sector

IT shares in focus as ADRs slide overnight; why are tech stocks falling?
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

BSE Oil & Gas index hits 52-wk high; what's driving ONGC, OIL India stocks?

In the past one month, the BSE Oil & Gas index has outperformed the market by gaining 2.2 per cent, as against 2.2 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

BSE Oil & Gas index hits 52-wk high; what's driving ONGC, OIL India stocks?
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

Silver, gold ETFs slide up to 20% amid renewed pressure on metal prices

In the two days after that, silver and gold recovered 11 per cent and 6.5 per cent, with the prices once again seeing pressure in trade today

Silver, gold ETFs slide up to 20% amid renewed pressure on metal prices
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

IndiGo shares drop 4% as CCI orders probe into Dec flight disruptions

More than 10.4 lakh passengers were affected by flight cancellations in December, with over 93 per cent of the total passengers getting impacted by IndiGo cancellations

IndiGo shares drop 4% as CCI orders probe into Dec flight disruptions
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 9:54 AM IST