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ITC posts flat Q3 profit; brokerages cautious on cigarette tax, margin woes
In the December quarter, ITC's consolidated net profit (attributable to owners) came in at ₹4,931.19 crore, affected by a one-time provision related to the new labour codes and a base effect
 "ITC posts flat Q3 profit; brokerages cautious on cigarette tax, margin woes")
Voltas Q3 margins surprise, but brokerages flag cost, demand risks
Voltas posted largely in-line revenue for Q3, but better-than-expected profitability, particularly in its UCP segment, prompted a reassessment of near-term margin trends among analysts.
 "Voltas Q3 margins surprise, but brokerages flag cost, demand risks")
Analyst suggests 'Bull Spread' strategy on Nifty Bank; check analysis here
Derivative strategy: Nandish Shah said that long build-up is seen in the Bank Nifty Futures, where Open interest rose by 8 per cent along with a price rise of 0.6 per cent
 "Analyst suggests 'Bull Spread' strategy on Nifty Bank; check analysis here")
Maruti Suzuki Q3 hit by costs as volume push keeps margin pressure alive
Nomura noted that adjusted Ebit margin came in at 8.9 per cent, well below its estimate of 9.9 per cent, with ASPs falling 2.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) to around ₹7.12 lakh.
 "Maruti Suzuki Q3 hit by costs as volume push keeps margin pressure alive")
SBI Card Q3: Spends hold up as credit costs ease; analysts' views divided
Emkay Global Financial Services highlighted that while overall CIF and assets under management (AUM) growth remained soft, mirroring broader industry trends, spending momentum was robust.
 "SBI Card Q3: Spends hold up as credit costs ease; analysts' views divided")
eClerx Services jumps 9% on posting Q3 results, board approves bonus issue
In Q3, eClerx Services posted a consolidated net profit of ₹191.8 crore, as compared to ₹137.19 crore a year ago, up 39.7 per cent
 "eClerx Services jumps 9% on posting Q3 results, board approves bonus issue")
Balu Forge Industries shares hit 10% upper circuit in trade; here's why
The stock was in demand after the company announced its formal induction into the Nato supply chain for critical defence components
 "Balu Forge Industries shares hit 10% upper circuit in trade; here's why")
CSB Bank slips 8% in trade; down over 19% in 2 days post Q3; check details
In Q3, CSB Bank posted a 0.68 per cent rise in net profit to ₹152.67 crore, as compared to ₹151.63 crore a year ago
 "CSB Bank slips 8% in trade; down over 19% in 2 days post Q3; check details")
Somany Ceramics share price rises 8% on strong Q3; profit climbs 76% YoY
Somany Ceramics share price today: The Somany Ceramics shares rose as much as 8.5 per cent to ₹420 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
 "Somany Ceramics share price rises 8% on strong Q3; profit climbs 76% YoY")
SBI Life slips 3% post Q3; Street flags GST impact, sees margin recovery
In Q3, SBI Life Insurance reported a nearly 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in net profit at ₹577 crore in the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26)
 "SBI Life slips 3% post Q3; Street flags GST impact, sees margin recovery")
Vodafone Idea unveils ₹45k-cr revival plan; analysts cautious on execution
While most analysts accept that Vodafone Idea needs to spend heavily to stay relevant, few are willing to fully buy into management's projections.
 "Vodafone Idea unveils ₹45k-cr revival plan; analysts cautious on execution")
Look for strength in despair to find the next market leaders: Harini Dedhia
52-week low lists become a common hunting ground to find investments among those that were the darlings of the market in the most recent run-up prior to the correction
 "Look for strength in despair to find the next market leaders: Harini Dedhia")
M&M Financial Services slips 3% post Q3; Street divided on outlook
In Q3, the company's consolidated net profit came in at ₹824.16 crore, as compared to ₹917.57 crore a year ago, down 10 per cent
 "M&M Financial Services slips 3% post Q3; Street divided on outlook")
Metro Brands gains 5% post Q3; brokerages stay positive on growth outlook
The buying on the counter came after Metro Brands reported healthy December quarter (Q3FY26) results on Wednesday, after market hours.
 "Metro Brands gains 5% post Q3; brokerages stay positive on growth outlook")
Analysts raise TVS Motor target price as margins surprise, growth firms up
TVS Motor reported a robust 37 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in revenue in the December quarter, supported by healthy volume growth and steady realisations.
 "Analysts raise TVS Motor target price as margins surprise, growth firms up")
Bajaj Auto Q3 Preview: PAT may climb up to 21.3% to ₹2,558 cr YoY; Rev 21%
Bajaj Auto Q3 Preview: The two wheeler giant is likely to announce it December quarter (Q3FY26) results on Friday, January 30, 2026.
 "Bajaj Auto Q3 Preview: PAT may climb up to 21.3% to ₹2,558 cr YoY; Rev 21%")
Stocks to buy: BSE, Bharat Dynamics among analyst top bets; check target
Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking suggests buying BSE, Bharat Dynamics and one other stock; check details
 "Stocks to buy: BSE, Bharat Dynamics among analyst top bets; check target")
MIC Electronics hits 10% upper circuit on bagging ₹114 crore order
The buying on the counter came after the company received a letter of acceptance from Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran
 "MIC Electronics hits 10% upper circuit on bagging ₹114 crore order")
IGI India share price zooms 10% as Q4 profit rises 18% YoY; details here
In the last 12 months, International Gemmological Institute (India) share price decreased 36.51 per cent, as against a 10.07 per cent advance in the Nifty50 index.
 "IGI India share price zooms 10% as Q4 profit rises 18% YoY; details here")
Why is InfoBeans Technologies share locked in 20% upper limit? Find here
Around 12:10 PM, InfoBeans Technologies shares were trading near day's high, up 6.57 per cent higher at ₹789.45 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.59 per cent higher at 82,340.02.