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Infosys falls 2% even after Q2 beat; stock falls for 5th day; time to sell?
Infosys shares fell even after it raised the lower end of its annual revenue guidance
 "Infosys falls 2% even after Q2 beat; stock falls for 5th day; time to sell?")
Kajaria's Q2 polish impresses, while demand cracks remain; analysts weigh
Emkay remains upbeat on Kajaria Ceramics, reiterating its Buy call, while Nuvama Institutional Equities takes a more measured stance, maintaining a Hold rating on the shares
 "Kajaria's Q2 polish impresses, while demand cracks remain; analysts weigh")
What should investors do with Eternal (Zomato) after Q2? Brokerages decode
Nomura has reiterated a 'Buy' call on Eternal with a target price of ₹370 per share, as it sees an advantage for the company over peers in the quick commerce business
 "What should investors do with Eternal (Zomato) after Q2? Brokerages decode")
10 stocks with maximum upside this Diwali; Don't miss the market fireworks!
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.
 "10 stocks with maximum upside this Diwali; Don't miss the market fireworks!")
Nestle Q2 review: Buy or sell? New MD, GST cuts sway analysts' views
Nestle share price rose 8 per cent in two-days of releasing its Q2FY26 results; here's what brokerages recommend
 "Nestle Q2 review: Buy or sell? New MD, GST cuts sway analysts' views")
Small, midcaps may correct more in Samvat 2082: Nitin Bhasin, Ambit Eq
Nitin Bhasin of Ambit Institutional Equities expects consolidation in Indian equities through Samvat 2082 amid earnings normalisation and rising risks.
 "Small, midcaps may correct more in Samvat 2082: Nitin Bhasin, Ambit Eq")
Zee Ent posts weak Q2; ad revenue dips for 6th straight qtr; buy or sell?
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.
 "Zee Ent posts weak Q2; ad revenue dips for 6th straight qtr; buy or sell?")
Samvat 2082 top stock picks; Bajaj Fin, Swiggy, 8 others can gain up to 44%
Stocks to buy for Diwali 2025: Bajaj Finance, Adani Power, Swiggy, SAIL, MRPL among 10 stocks that can rally up to 44% as per charts in Samvat 2082; here's a detailed outlook.
 "Samvat 2082 top stock picks; Bajaj Fin, Swiggy, 8 others can gain up to 44%")
Stocks to watch, Oct 17: RIL, Infosys, Jio Fin, Wipro, Havells, Canara HSBC
Around 7:20 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 41.6 points at 25,614.5, indicating a negative start.
 "Stocks to watch, Oct 17: RIL, Infosys, Jio Fin, Wipro, Havells, Canara HSBC")
Muhurat trading: Five-year trend shows festive optimism; will it continue?
Muhurat trading 2025: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will conduct a special Muhurat trading session this year on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to mark the festival of Diwali
 "Muhurat trading: Five-year trend shows festive optimism; will it continue?")
Handsome payoff: ₹600 crore IPO fees light up Diwali for i-bankers
LG Electronics India and Tata Capital lead October's IPO fee bonanza, as bankers cash in on a busy primary market season
 "Handsome payoff: ₹600 crore IPO fees light up Diwali for i-bankers")
IPO boom gives pause for thought as cracks appear amid volatility
Nearly 200 companies have filed draft initial public offering (IPO) papers this year, setting the stage for an action-packed 2025
 "IPO boom gives pause for thought as cracks appear amid volatility")
Improving asset quality, growth outlook brighten Axis Bank's prospects
Axis Bank's Q2FY26 profit falls amid higher provisions, but asset quality and loan growth show steady improvement
 "Improving asset quality, growth outlook brighten Axis Bank's prospects")
Nomura maintains Nifty target at 26,140; adds Prestige, Swiggy & Titan
Earnings slowdown to persist in the near term and modest recovery expected in FY27, says brokerage
 "Nomura maintains Nifty target at 26,140; adds Prestige, Swiggy & Titan")
Insider trading in IEX stock: Sebi investigation traverses new ground
The ₹173-crore order stands out as Sebi's largest and fastest insider trading enforcement, potentially widening scrutiny to senior CERC officials over policy-linked leaks
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$3500 to $4000/oz: Gold's 36-day $500 gain fastest in history, says WGC
Gold allocations amid the recent sharp run in prices may prompt portfolio rebalancing by strategic investors, WGC believes
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Insider trading in IEX stock: CERC starts probe, sends 3 officials on leave
We have taken immediate cognizance of the alleged insider trading related to market coupling, says CERC
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RIL Q2 results preview: Jio, O2C may aid growth; retail biz could lag
Reliance Q2FY26 results may show muted earnings Q-o-Q. Jio & oil-to-chemicals could boost Ebitda, while upstream business may weaken. RIL Q2 results are due on Oct 17, 2025
 "RIL Q2 results preview: Jio, O2C may aid growth; retail biz could lag")
Sebi aims to boost institutional participation in commodity markets
The regulator had said in August it was also considering extending equity derivatives contract tenures and limiting who can trade
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IPO-bound Groww launches commodities trading services on platform
Traders in India have been increasingly showing interest in investing in commodities to diversify their portfolios and hedge against market volatility
 "IPO-bound Groww launches commodities trading services on platform")