Page 5 - The Smart Investor News
Shree Renuka, Balrampur & others fall up to 6%; why are sugar stocks down?
On the bourses, shares of sugar-producing companies tumbled as much as 6 per cent, leaving investors concerned about the impact of the latest move on growth.
 "Shree Renuka, Balrampur & others fall up to 6%; why are sugar stocks down?")
Cyient DLM plunges 24% in two days; what's making the Street nervous?
Cyient DLM's share price dropped 13% on Monday's trade. Analysts reckon Q2 was a transitory modest quarter while the business seems well-poised for multi-year strong growth phase.
 "Cyient DLM plunges 24% in two days; what's making the Street nervous?")
Ixigo shares zoom 13% as PAT hits record high in Q2; MOFSL stays 'neutral'
Ixigo delivered an all-time high consolidated PAT of ₹63.42 crore in Q2 FY27, aided by partial sale of stake in Freshbus.
 "Ixigo shares zoom 13% as PAT hits record high in Q2; MOFSL stays 'neutral'")
Axis Bank shares fall 5% despite 39% rise in Q2 net profit; here's why
MOFSL said that Axis Bank's elevated opex led to slight earnings miss in Q2. The strong NII growth and lower-than-expected provisions were offset by elevated opex and softer treasury income.
 "Axis Bank shares fall 5% despite 39% rise in Q2 net profit; here's why")
Karur Vysya Bank hits new lifetime high, up 8% in two days post Q2 results
Karur Vysya Bank's share price hit a record high of ₹375 in Monday's trading session on the NSE. Equirus Securities and Elara Capital pegged upside targets of ₹400 and ₹415, respectively.
 "Karur Vysya Bank hits new lifetime high, up 8% in two days post Q2 results")
HDFC Bank falls 1.5% post Q2 show; analysts say worst over; eyes on new CEO
HDFC Bank share price: HDFC Bank reported a 4.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹19,510 crore in the second quarter of FY27.
 "HDFC Bank falls 1.5% post Q2 show; analysts say worst over; eyes on new CEO")
ICICI Bank gains 1% post Q2 results; analysts upbeat on asset quality
ICICI Bank reported a 20.1 per cent year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹14,843 crore in the July-September quarter of FY27.
 "ICICI Bank gains 1% post Q2 results; analysts upbeat on asset quality")
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?")
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")
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?")
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")
HDFC Life Insurance sheds 3% post Q2 results; brokerages remain upbeat
Analysts at Systematix Institutional Research and Elara Securities retained a 'Buy' rating on HDFC Life stock, highlighting that Value of New Business in Q2 came in ahead of Q2 estimates.
 "HDFC Life Insurance sheds 3% post Q2 results; brokerages remain upbeat")
Cyient DLM tanks 19% on huge volumes post Q2 results; here's why
Cyient DLM's Q2 earnings showed that execution was slightly impacted by supply chain lead times and margins were softer while the order book was strong.
Gold ETFs hold firm, gain up to 1% despite mutual fund investment curbs
Fresh lump-sum investments, new SIP registrations and SIP step-ups in these FoFs have been suspended, while existing SIPs will continue as usual.
 "Gold ETFs hold firm, gain up to 1% despite mutual fund investment curbs")
Q2 impact: TechM shares gain 8% as analysts raise earnings estimate, target
Tech Mahindra shares jumped 5 per cent and emerged as the top Sensex gainer after the Q2 results. SBI Securities said that it expects Tech Mahindra stock to outperform the broader IT sector and peers.
 "Q2 impact: TechM shares gain 8% as analysts raise earnings estimate, target")
Nestle India shares tank 9% in 2 days as firm flags inflation risks in Q2
Analysts said that Nestle India's sales growth is expected to be optically lower in H2FY27 vs H1FY27, which is more due to the base effect and not led by any deterioration in the fundamentals.
 "Nestle India shares tank 9% in 2 days as firm flags inflation risks in Q2")
Wipro shares gain nearly 2% after Q2 results; brokerages remain bearish
Wipro's net profit fell 1.4 per cent year-on-year to ₹3,201 crore in the second quarter of financial year 2027.
 "Wipro shares gain nearly 2% after Q2 results; brokerages remain bearish")
RIL rises 3% as Jio IPO date out; what does it mean for shareholders?
India's largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, will launch its IPO on October 21 at a price band of ₹1,065-1,119 per share.
 "RIL rises 3% as Jio IPO date out; what does it mean for shareholders?")
Bharti Airtel jumps 4%, sees sharpest intraday gain in 3 months; here's why
Thus far in 2026, Bharti Airtel stock underperformed and was down 12%.
 "Bharti Airtel jumps 4%, sees sharpest intraday gain in 3 months; here's why")
Smallcap stocks under pressure; Sterlite, MTAR, HFCL, Netweb slide 5%
At 10:04 AM on Thursday, the Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.86% at 19,218, as compared to a 1% rally in the Nifty 50.
 "Smallcap stocks under pressure; Sterlite, MTAR, HFCL, Netweb slide 5%")