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ICICI Lombard Q2 profit rises 18% YoY, driven by capital gains, low losses

It has seen a more limited impact of input tax credit (ITC) losses and there are tailwinds from higher new vehicle sales and goods and services tax (GST) exemption for healthcare

Rs 6 trillion & counting: DIIs pump record money in Indian stocks in 2025

The strong domestic flow, meanwhile, offset the selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) during CY25, who pulled out $23.3 billion (Rs 2.03 trillion) from the domestic equity markets.

Tech Mahindra's Q2 beats estimates, but FY27 growth hinges on big deals

Despite the solid quarterly performance, some brokerages have trimmed their revenue and earnings estimates for the coming quarters, citing a moderation in growth

Indian Inc raises ₹5.47 trillion in bonds H1FY26, Q2 sees slowdown

While Q1 saw robust issuance; Q2 was muted but outlook for Q3 is positive

Money market, PSU debt funds among best bets for investors: Marzban Irani

With headline inflation close to 2 per cent and a growth trajectory going south after Q2FY26, we expect interest rates to remain lower for longer, Irani said

Sebi chief urges public interest directors to strengthen MII governance

Speaking at the Public Interest Directors Conclave 2025, Pandey emphasised that MIIs must ensure all interventions made by PIDs during board meetings are appropriately recorded

Embassy Group repays ₹1,748 cr of debt via WeWork India IPO proceeds

The company used proceeds from the WeWork India offer for sale to repay NCDs, slashing leverage and cutting its share pledge to just 15 per cent.

Rupee jumps 79 paise to end at 88 mark amid slide in dollar, oil prices

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 79 paise higher at 88.00 against the greenback on Wednesday

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 575 pts; Nifty at 25,324 ends two-day losing streak; Realty, PSBs lead

Sensex Today| Stock Market Close Highlights, Oct 15, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 settled higher by 1.11 per cent and 0.82 per cent respectively

G R Infraprojects slips 3% as IT dept searches offices, promoters' homes

G R Infraprojects stock was trading at ₹1,230, down 2.8 per cent from the previous day's close of ₹1,265 on the NSE

NBFCs in demand; Bajaj Finance, Chola, L&T Finance hit record highs

Bajaj Finance surged 4 per cent to ₹1,058.60, while L&T Finance (₹271) and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (₹1,691.90) were up 3 per cent each on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

Paytm set to grow, says Axis Securities; upgrades to 'Buy', stock rises 3%

The analysts believe that large merchant payment providers, including Paytm, are entering a robust earnings growth phase

HDFC Bank Q2FY26: What should investors expect from results?

HDFC Bank Q2FY26 results may show flat profit growth, said analysts. They expect strong loan growth but pressure on margins. Results to be announced on Saturday, October 18, 2025

RBL Bank rallies 5%, hits over 5-year high on Emirates NBD stake buy report

RBL Bank said the Bank is on a growth trajectory and routinely explores opportunities which are aimed at enhancing shareholder value

Larsen & Toubro gains 3%, nears record high; what's driving infra stock?

L&T hit 10-month high of ₹3,837.95 is quoting close to its all-time high level of ₹3,963, touched on December 10, 2024.

Yes Bank, HCC among 5 stocks under ₹50 worth your portfolio this Diwali

Yes Bank, The South Indian Bank, Hindustan Construction, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar and Take Solutions, which currently trade below ₹50-mark, can potentially zoom up to 42%, suggest technical charts.

₹1.75 trillion raised in Samvat 2081: Meet the top wealth-multiplier IPOs

Top IPOs of Samvat 2081: Among the winners, Stallion India Fluorochemicals led the performance chart, with its stock rising 268 per cent from the issue price and 176 per cent above the listing price

Ashiana Housing shares drop 2% as Q2 update disappoints; details here

Ashiana Housing shares fell 2 per cent after the developer reported a 43.4 per cent decline in area booked Y-o-Y

Curious about brokerages' take on Cyient DLM's Q2 results? Find out here

On the bourses around 11:30 AM, Cyient DLM share price was trading 0.75 per cent higher at ₹1,161.45. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.62 per cent higher at 82,535 levels.

₹2,500-cr order from BHEL sends Power Mech shares up by 5%; details inside

Power Mech shares gained over 5 per cent after the company announced it had secured a ₹2,500 crore order from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)