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SRF's chemicals biz leads Q2 growth; analysts stay bullish; check targets

Brokerages maintained a positive stance on SRF, highlighting continued margin strength, steady volume growth, and the company's strategic capex expansion.

Chennai Petroleum posts strong Q2; analysts upbeat on GRM, earnings outlook

Chennai Petroleum posted PAT of ₹732 crore in Q2FY26 against a loss of ₹629 crore in Q2FY25, on account of higher GRM at USD 9.1/bbl

Syrma, Kaynes surge up to 7%; what's driving EMS stocks on Tuesday?

The Indian government has approved the first batch of seven projects totaling over ₹5,500 crore under ECMS i.e. electronics components manufacturing scheme.

Target @₹7,000: IndiGo set to fly higher as Anand Rathi initiates with Buy

Anand Rathi believes IndiGo's disciplined low-cost structure, commanding market share, and strategic global expansion make it a long-term compounding story in Indian aviation.

Hindalco, SBI Life rally up to 44% so far in 2025; market cap near ₹2 trn

Thus far in the calendar year 2025, Hindalco (up 44%) and SBI Life (up 37%) have outperformed the BSE Sensex, which rallied 7.7%.

Bata India shares tumble 6% as Q2 earnings miss street's estimates

Bata India shares fell 6 per cent after its second-quarter of the current financial year earnings missed the street's expectations

Indian Oil Corporation reports healthy Q2 results; should you buy or sell?

In Q2, IOCL's consolidated net profit stood at ₹7,817.55 crore, as compared to a net loss of ₹169.58 crore a year ago

Nifty PSU Bank index hits new high, rallies 20% in 2 months; here's why

State-run banks, SBI, Uco bank, PSB among others gained up to 2% amid reports that India may considering allowing up to 49% FDI in PSU banks, more than double the current 20% cap.

Can Vi stock see more upside after SC's AGR ruling? Analysts weigh in

Motilal Oswal Financial Services upgraded the stock to a 'Neutral' rating, and upped the target price to ₹10 per share, from ₹6.5 apiece earlier

What should investors do with Jubilant Ingrevia shares post Q2 results?

In Q2, the company reported a flat growth in profit after tax (PAT) at ₹69.47 crore in Q2FY26, as compared to ₹59 crore year-on-year (Y-o-Y), up 18 per cent

Weak Q2 fails to shake analysts' faith in Supreme Industries; here's why

Analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), Nuvama, and JM Financial have retained their Buy ratings, despite the company posting a 20 per cent decline in consolidated net profit in Q2FY26

Sona BLW's diversified growth drivers impress brokerages; Nomura ups target

Sona BLW's revenue jumped 24 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹1,140 crore, exceeding the brokerage's forecast of ₹1,070 crore.

Bharti Airtel share price hits new high; what's driving the telecom stock?

Thus far in the month of October, shares price of Bharti Airtel has soared 11.5 per cent

Laurus zooms 105% in 1 year, hits new high. Should you buy, hold or sell?

Thus far in the month of October 2025, Laurus Labs has outperformed the market by surging 14 per cent.

ITC Hotels stock upgraded to 'Add' at JM Financial after Q2; check target

JM Financial revised the ITC Hotels' target price to ₹235 per share, from ₹215 apiece earlier, after it reported its Q2 earnings

Should you bet on SBI Cards and Payment post its Q2? Analysts weigh

Management guided gross credit cost would trend down from current levels over the next two quarters. While an exact range was not provided, they stated that the credit cost would be below 9 per cent

PTC Industries zooms 35% from August low, nears record high; here's why

PTC Industries has received a Purchase Order from Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO); the stock has zoomed 83% from its 52-week low.

Coforge gains 6% as analysts turn bullish after Q2, see up to 36% upside

On the bourses, Coforge share price zoomed up to 5.98 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹1,866 per share post Q2 results.

Tata Power retains 'Buy' tag from Motilal Oswal; here are the key tailwinds

The analysts have set a target price of ₹480 per share, reflecting a comprehensive valuation of Tata Power's diverse business segments

Mukul Agrawal portfolio: Zelio E Mobility zooms 114% against issue price

Zelio Mobility share price: The stock price of the two-wheeler company has been quoting higher since its stock market debut on October 8, 2025 -- maintaining a 12-day winning streak