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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

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains for 2nd day, rises 414 pts, Nifty at 23,146; IT index zooms 4%
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

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.

Indian Hotels, Oriental Hotels rally up to 6%; what's driving hotel stocks?
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

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.

TIPS Music zooms 10% to hit 52-wk high after Q2 nos, ₹6.50/share dividend
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

YES Bank AT-1 bond reinstatement may hit CET1 ratio by 250 bps

The reinstatement of ₹8,415 crore in AT-1 bonds could reduce YES Bank's CET1 ratio by 250 basis points on a pro forma basis, though its Tier 1 capital ratio would remain unchanged at 14%

YES Bank AT-1 bond reinstatement may hit CET1 ratio by 250 bps
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

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.

DMart share price hits over 3-year low; down 28% from April high
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

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.

Solara Active Pharma share price zooms 16% on Q2 turnaround; H1 net up 103x
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

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.

Sebi's CAS rule change bigger positive for brokers vs exchanges: Jefferies
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

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.

Beyond the sell-off: What an MSCI downgrade threat could mean for Indonesia
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

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.

Axis Bank Q2 preview: NIM may fall on FCNR(B) flows; PAT could rise 37-43%
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

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

Zensar, HCL Technologies rebounded from 100-month EMA support, says analyst
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

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.

ICICI Bank Q2 Preview: Profit may rise 8-14% YoY, NIM likely to contract
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

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.

HDFC Bank Q2 preview: Single-digit PAT growth likely; margin pressure seen
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

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.

Senco, PC Jeweller zoom up to 17%; why are gold-related stocks dazzling?
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

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

Derivatives volumes may recover after settlement rule changes: Analysts
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

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.

Silver outlook bearish; may fall to $48 if $54.50 support breaks: Analyst
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

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.

Sell gold on rallies as rate hike concerns weigh: Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Asian stocks rebound after tech sell-off; Indonesia market plunges 11%

Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI recover after steep losses as concerns over AI financing weigh on sentiment, while MSCI's move to downgrade Indonesia's market status triggers a sharp sell-off

Asian stocks rebound after tech sell-off; Indonesia market plunges 11%
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Jio Financial shares drop 2.5% as Q2 PAT halves; MOFSL cuts FY27 estimates

Jio Financial share: Analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services said healthy execution continued to drive growth, but higher provisions prompted earnings estimates cut for FY27.

Jio Financial shares drop 2.5% as Q2 PAT halves; MOFSL cuts FY27 estimates
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Nifty IT soars 14% in 6 days on Q2 earnings boost; TechM, Wipro, TCS shine

At 10:12 AM on Friday, the Nifty IT index was the top sectoral gainer, up 2.8%. Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys and TCS surged up to 7% amid Q2 earnings cheer.

Nifty IT soars 14% in 6 days on Q2 earnings boost; TechM, Wipro, TCS shine
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Tata Technologies' premium valuations limit upside despite Q2 growth

Tata Technologies reported mixed Q2FY27 results, with services driving revenue growth and margins missing estimates, while brokerages flagged premium valuations despite strong deal wins

Tata Technologies' premium valuations limit upside despite Q2 growth
Updated On : 16 Oct 2026 | 11:17 AM IST