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Brokerages see near-term upside in Dr Reddy's on Semaglutide, ex-US growth
Dr Reddy's Laboratories reported a consolidated Q2FY26 net profit of ₹1,437.2 crore, up 14 per cent Y-o-Y from ₹1,255.3 crore, with sequential growth largely flat.
 "Brokerages see near-term upside in Dr Reddy's on Semaglutide, ex-US growth")
Double whammy hits Colgate: GST cuts, competition weigh on Q2 sales
Analysts largely agree that the toothpaste major's volumes and revenue were hit by a 'double whammy' of GST rate cuts and intensifying competition, with limited signs of a near-term recovery.
 "Double whammy hits Colgate: GST cuts, competition weigh on Q2 sales")
Tata Motors PV slips after S&P Global revises outlook to 'Negative'
The global ratings agency expects the cash flow at Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to be significantly lower due to a prolonged operational disruption at its wholly owned subsidiary, JLR
 "Tata Motors PV slips after S&P Global revises outlook to 'Negative'")
BEML shares rise 3% on signing an accord with Tesmec S.P.A Italy
BEML Shares Price Today: The buying on the counter came after the company inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tesmec for introducing surface miner equipment for mining applications
 "BEML shares rise 3% on signing an accord with Tesmec S.P.A Italy")
TVS Motor Q2 preview: PAT may zoom upto 45% YoY; other key estimates inside
On the bourses around 11:00 AM, TVS Motor share price was trading 0.27 per cent higher at ₹3,609.65 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.33 per cent lower at 84,279.72 level.
 "TVS Motor Q2 preview: PAT may zoom upto 45% YoY; other key estimates inside")
Vedanta shares advance 3% on ₹1-trillion Odisha investment plan
Vedanta shares rose 3 per cent after it said it will invest an ₹1 trillion in Odisha, helping create over 1 lakh employment opportunities
 "Vedanta shares advance 3% on ₹1-trillion Odisha investment plan")
Bondada Engineering shares rise 3% on receiving LoI from Adani Group
The buying on the counter came after the company secured a letter of intent (LOI) from Adani Group
 "Bondada Engineering shares rise 3% on receiving LoI from Adani Group")
Here's why Sammaan Capital shares rose 5% to hit 52-week high on bourses
The company's stock price advanced 4.90 per cent to reach a 52-week high of ₹182.95 per share on the BSE after the company announced that it had made timely payment of interest on its NCDs
 "Here's why Sammaan Capital shares rose 5% to hit 52-week high on bourses")
Laurus Labs shares drop 3% despite analysts' bullish outlook; details here
Laurus Labs reported a strong Q2 FY26 performance, with consolidated net profit soaring multifold to ₹194.97 crore, compared with ₹19.78 crore in Q2 FY25
 "Laurus Labs shares drop 3% despite analysts' bullish outlook; details here")
Insolation Energy up 8% on board nod to shift from SME to main board
The buying on the counter came after the company's board approved the migration of equity shares from the SME category to the mainboard (BSE, NSE)
 "Insolation Energy up 8% on board nod to shift from SME to main board")
South India Paper Mills hits 20% upper circuit on posting Q2 results
In the second quarter (Q2FY26), South India Paper Mills reported a net profit of ₹2.8 crore, as against the loss of ₹1.21 crore a year ago.
 "South India Paper Mills hits 20% upper circuit on posting Q2 results")
Epack Prefab Technologies shares soar 8% to hit fresh high; here's why
In the last two trading sessions, the Epack Prefab Technologies shares have appreciated by around 24.55 per cent.
 "Epack Prefab Technologies shares soar 8% to hit fresh high; here's why")
PTC India Financial share skyrockets 15% on healthy Q2 results; details
PTC India Financial shares rallied on the back of a healthy set of numbers in the September quarter of financial year 2026 (Q2FY26).
 "PTC India Financial share skyrockets 15% on healthy Q2 results; details")
Antique sees 'tremendous' scope in ₹2.5-trn worth FY26 defence proposals
On Thursday, the MoD said the Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore
 "Antique sees 'tremendous' scope in ₹2.5-trn worth FY26 defence proposals")
HUL Q2: Analysts see near-term GST drag, recovery in H2; buy or sell?
Analysts believe that goods and services tax (GST) cuts weighed on both revenue and margins and will continue to do so into Q3FY26
 "HUL Q2: Analysts see near-term GST drag, recovery in H2; buy or sell?")
Stocks to Watch today: Colgate, HUL, Defence stocks, NTPC Green, Cipla, Vi
Stocks to Watch today: Colgate, Hindustan Unilever, Defence stocks, Vedanta, Kaynes Technology, NTPC Greent, and Indian Hotels are among the stocks to watch today, October 24, 2025
 "Stocks to Watch today: Colgate, HUL, Defence stocks, NTPC Green, Cipla, Vi")
Nuvama retains 'Hold' on Cipla, raises target after Eli Lilly diabetes deal
Cipla- Eli Lilly deal: Tirzepatide is a prescription drug used for managing type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss in adults who are obese or overweight.
 "Nuvama retains 'Hold' on Cipla, raises target after Eli Lilly diabetes deal")
Sensex rises 860 points, Nifty above 26,000: Why are markets rising today?
The US could substantially slash tariffs on Indian exports as the two countries near a trade deal that could see New Delhi cutting oil purchases from Russia, according to reports
 "Sensex rises 860 points, Nifty above 26,000: Why are markets rising today?")
Vikram Solar rises 4% on winning 148.9 MW topcon solar modules order
The buying on the counter came after the company secured a major order of 148.9 MW Topcon solar modules from Sunsure Energy Private Limited
 "Vikram Solar rises 4% on winning 148.9 MW topcon solar modules order")
Muthoot, Manappuram Fin shares fall as much as 5% as gold prices retreat
Muthoot Finance shares have risen 47 per cent so far this year, while Manappuram Finance was up 48 per cent
 "Muthoot, Manappuram Fin shares fall as much as 5% as gold prices retreat")
