Page 129 - Markets
Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 174 pts; Nifty at 25,227, after rising for two days; FMCG, IT drag
Stock Market Close Highlights today, October 13, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 index settled up 0.11 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 index slipped 0.17 per cent
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 174 pts; Nifty at 25,227, after rising for two days; FMCG, IT drag")
Is Adani Ports the next big winner? Investec decodes; check target price
Investec has initiated coverage on Adani Ports with a 'Buy' rating, saying the company's integrated network offers a competitive edge, evident from the sharp volume/margin gains at acquired assets
 "Is Adani Ports the next big winner? Investec decodes; check target price")
Midwest IPO: Leading granite player, hidden risks; what you should know
Midwest worth ₹451 crore comprises a fresh issue of 2.3 million equity shares amounting to ₹250 crore and an OFS of 1.9 million equity shares amounting to ₹201 crore
 "Midwest IPO: Leading granite player, hidden risks; what you should know")
Last day! Rubicon Research IPO ends today; subscription up 28x, NIIs lead
Rubicon Research's unlisted shares were trading at ₹580, reflecting a grey market premium of ₹95 or 19.6 per cent above the issue price of ₹485
 "Last day! Rubicon Research IPO ends today; subscription up 28x, NIIs lead")
Axis Bank Q2 preview: Profit may fall upto 24% on weak NIM, high provisions
Axis Bank Q2 results expectations: Axis Bank Q2 results on Oct 15 may show 20-24 per cent profit drop as margins shrink and provisions rise. Here's what brokerages expect for Q2FY26 performance
 "Axis Bank Q2 preview: Profit may fall upto 24% on weak NIM, high provisions")
Voda Idea shares drop 3% as Supreme Court defers AGR plea hearing
Vodafone Idea shares fell 3 per cent after the Supreme Court deferred its plea on the additional AGR dues as the Centre sought more time
 "Voda Idea shares drop 3% as Supreme Court defers AGR plea hearing")
Tata Capital debuts flat on D-street; should you buy, sell or hold?
Tata Capital shares opened at ₹330 on the NSE, reflecting a premium of 1.23 per cent over the issue price of ₹326
 "Tata Capital debuts flat on D-street; should you buy, sell or hold?")
BSE to sustain mkt share gains, says Motilal Oswal, amid regulatory clouds
Elevated regulatory risks have led Motilal Oswal to maintain a 'Neutral' rating on BSE with a one-year target price of ₹2,250
 "BSE to sustain mkt share gains, says Motilal Oswal, amid regulatory clouds")
Two reasons why IndiGo stock was cut to 'Reduce' at JM Financial
JM Financial cut the IndiGo stock rating to 'Reduce' from 'Hold' with a target price of ₹5,570 per share, a downside of 2.8 per cent from Friday's close
 "Two reasons why IndiGo stock was cut to 'Reduce' at JM Financial")
Welspun Enterprises shares rise 3% on fund-raise plans, two contract wins
Welspun Enterprises shares rose following fund-raising plans and its emergence as the lowest bidder for two contracts worth over ₹10,000 crore
 "Welspun Enterprises shares rise 3% on fund-raise plans, two contract wins")
Rupee slips to 88.75/$ even as dollar softens on easing US-China tensions
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened six paise lower at 88.75 against the greenback on Monday
 "Rupee slips to 88.75/$ even as dollar softens on easing US-China tensions")
Tech Mahindra Q2 preview: IT major to see profit uptick led by margin boost
Investor focus is expected on TechM's deal-win momentum, growth in financial services, H-1B visa risks, deal pipeline health, revenue retention, and GenAI's impact
 "Tech Mahindra Q2 preview: IT major to see profit uptick led by margin boost")
Smaller servings, smaller risks: The Street's trading volume crash diet
A market bloated on F&O speculation has slimmed under Sebi watch - 20% leaner
 "Smaller servings, smaller risks: The Street's trading volume crash diet")
Signed, sealed, delivered: Delhivery's Q2 payoff on e-commerce boom
Record orders and rising profitability show the network is hitting full stride
 "Signed, sealed, delivered: Delhivery's Q2 payoff on e-commerce boom")
Street signs: Nifty looks set to extend upward run, Winro in IPO pool
Following a record-setting week, the initial public offering (IPO) market is expected to pause, with only one issue - Midwest - scheduled for the coming week.
 "Street signs: Nifty looks set to extend upward run, Winro in IPO pool")
Sebi runs lean again as two whole-time member positions remain vacant
Extended gaps in board appointments raise concerns over continuity, policy direction, and adjudication at the capital markets regulator
 "Sebi runs lean again as two whole-time member positions remain vacant")
Street cautious on TCS near-term outlook despite solid Q2 and AI ambitions
Shares dip after Q2 profit misses estimates; brokerages cite solid AI plans and margin gains but flag weak near-term growth visibility
 "Street cautious on TCS near-term outlook despite solid Q2 and AI ambitions")
IPO calendar: Muted week ahead; Tata Capital, LG Electronics debut in focus
Tata Capital and LG Electronics India are among the key names set to debut on the exchanges, alongside Canara Robeco Asset Management, Rubicon Research, and Canara HSBC Life Insurance
 "IPO calendar: Muted week ahead; Tata Capital, LG Electronics debut in focus")
Further consolidation ahead for Nifty? Here's today's outlook and top picks
Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra continues to maintain a 'buy on dips' strategy and recommends focusing on opportunities with a favourable risk-reward setup
Midwest IPO opens Oct 15; sets price band at ₹1,014-1,065: Key details
Midwest IPO comprises a fresh issue of 2.3 million equity shares and an offer for sale of 1.9 million equity shares