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Hindalco Industries shares slide 6% even as India operations meet estimates
Hindalco Industries posted consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹2,049 crore in Q3FY26, down from ₹3,735 crore a year earlier
 "Hindalco Industries shares slide 6% even as India operations meet estimates")
Nifty IT index tanks 10% in 2 days; TCS, Infy, Wipro slump to 52-week lows
The Nasdaq IT services basket has corrected meaningfully, dragging Indian IT ADRs lower and triggering a risk-off sentiment that has spilled into domestic markets, said ICICI Securities.
 "Nifty IT index tanks 10% in 2 days; TCS, Infy, Wipro slump to 52-week lows")
Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer soars 7% as Q3 performance lifts sentiment
The parent of Mamaearth, Honasa Consumer, reported a 92.9 per cent jump in its consolidated profit at ₹50.2 crore in the December quarter of FY26
 "Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer soars 7% as Q3 performance lifts sentiment")
HUL slips 4% in 2-days post Q3; brokerages remain cautiously optimistic
The selling pressure on the counter came after brokerages stayed cautiously constructive on HUL, with execution and volume-led growth need to improve, while margins are anticipated to stay stable.
 "HUL slips 4% in 2-days post Q3; brokerages remain cautiously optimistic")
Shrimp stocks: Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen soar up to 16%; here's why
Thus far in the month of February, the stock price of Avanti Feeds has zoomed 75 per cent, while Apex Frozen Foods 52 per cent.
 "Shrimp stocks: Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen soar up to 16%; here's why")
Divi's Labs shares fall 3% on Q3 earnings miss; brokerages split on outlook
Divi's Laboratories reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹583 crore, marginally lower than ₹589 crore in the same period last year
 "Divi's Labs shares fall 3% on Q3 earnings miss; brokerages split on outlook")
HUL slips 4% in trade post Q3 results; here's why stock is under pressure
In the December quarter, HUL posted a 30 per cent decline in consolidated net profit (from continuing business) to ₹2,118 crore, compared to ₹3,027 crore year-on-year (Y-o-Y)
 "HUL slips 4% in trade post Q3 results; here's why stock is under pressure")
Antique initiates with 'Buy' on Artemis Medicare; sees 45% stock upside
Antique initiated coverage on Artemis Medicare with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹340, a potential upside of 45 per cent from Wednesday's close
 "Antique initiates with 'Buy' on Artemis Medicare; sees 45% stock upside")
Nifty IT index tumbles over 4%; TCS, Wipro, Cyient, Hexaware hit 52-wk lows
TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems, HCL Technologies, LTIMindtree and Mphasis were down in the range of 4 per cent to 5 per cent in intra-day trade on Thursday.
 "Nifty IT index tumbles over 4%; TCS, Wipro, Cyient, Hexaware hit 52-wk lows")
Ashok Leyland up 3%, hovers near 52-week high post Q3; analysts weigh
In the December quarter, Ashok Leyland posted a 5 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to ₹862 crore, compared to ₹820 crore during the corresponding period last year
 "Ashok Leyland up 3%, hovers near 52-week high post Q3; analysts weigh")
Lenskart Solutions hit all-time high on posting Q3; brokerages hike TP
In the December quarter, Lenskart Solutions posted a multi-fold jump in year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in net profit for Q3FY26 to ₹131 crore, compared to ₹1.85 crore in Q3FY25
 "Lenskart Solutions hit all-time high on posting Q3; brokerages hike TP")
LG Electronics sees worst intraday fall post listing, slides 8% post Q3
LG Electronics reported a weak set of results, weighed down by subdued performance in the home appliances segment amid post-Diwali demand softness, analysts at Motilal Oswal said
 "LG Electronics sees worst intraday fall post listing, slides 8% post Q3")
SBI pips TCS, takes 4th spot in market-cap ranking; stock up 10% in 3 days
At 11:55 AM on Wednesday; SBI's market cap stood at ₹10.78 trillion, as compared to TCS's market cap of ₹10.68 trillion on the BSE, the exchange data shows.
 "SBI pips TCS, takes 4th spot in market-cap ranking; stock up 10% in 3 days")
Eicher Motors shares rise 7% to record high after in-line Q3 results
The buying on the counter came after Eicher Motors released its Q3FY26 numbers on Tuesday, after market hours.
 "Eicher Motors shares rise 7% to record high after in-line Q3 results")
Auto shares in fast lane; Eicher, Lumax, Pricol rally up to 7%; here's why
At 10:51 AM; the BSE Auto index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 2 per cent, as compared to 0.07 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.
 "Auto shares in fast lane; Eicher, Lumax, Pricol rally up to 7%; here's why")
Samvardhana Motherson jumps 4% after Q3 beat; brokerages raise target price
Samvardhana Motherson's share price was trading 4.2 per cent higher at ₹134.85 compared to the previous session's close of ₹129.43 on the NSE
 "Samvardhana Motherson jumps 4% after Q3 beat; brokerages raise target price")
Titan gains 3% on strong Q3 results; market cap nears ₹ 4 trillion
In the past four trading days, the stock price Titan Company engaged in gems, jewellery and watches business has rallied 7 per cent.
 "Titan gains 3% on strong Q3 results; market cap nears ₹ 4 trillion")
Tata Motors rallies 4%, hits new high; what's driving CV stock price?
The stock price of Tata Motors hit a new high of ₹492 in intra-day on Wednesday, and has zoomed 50 per cent from its listing day price of ₹327.65 per share on November 12, 2025.
 "Tata Motors rallies 4%, hits new high; what's driving CV stock price?")
Britannia gains 5% post Q3 results; Nomura revives 'top-pick' status
The buying on the counter came after Britannia released its Q3FY26 numbers on Tuesday, after market hours.
 "Britannia gains 5% post Q3 results; Nomura revives 'top-pick' status")
Bata India shares jump 8% on posting Q3 results; PAT up 13% YoY
In the December quarter, Bata India Ltd reported a 12.61 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to ₹66.1 crore, compared to ₹58.7 crore a year ago
 "Bata India shares jump 8% on posting Q3 results; PAT up 13% YoY")