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Better execution, margin gains positive for Bhel despite valuation concerns
Bhel's Q2FY27 profit surged 119 per cent year-on-year as revenue growth and margin gains beat estimates, while a Rs 2.6 trillion order book supports future growth prospects
 "Better execution, margin gains positive for Bhel despite valuation concerns")
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?")
TIPS Music zooms 10% to hit 52-wk high after Q2 nos, ₹6.50/share dividend
For the July-September quarter, TIPS Music reported a 23 per cent Y-o-Y increase in the profit after tax (PAT) at ₹65.5 crore.
 "TIPS Music zooms 10% to hit 52-wk high after Q2 nos, ₹6.50/share dividend")
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")
Sebi's CAS rule change bigger positive for brokers vs exchanges: Jefferies
Jefferies said the decision to use the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) to calculate settlement prices of derivatives contracts on expiry days is a bigger positive for brokers than for exchanges.
 "Sebi's CAS rule change bigger positive for brokers vs exchanges: Jefferies")
Axis Bank Q2 preview: NIM may fall on FCNR(B) flows; PAT could rise 37-43%
Axis Bank Q2 results preview: The net interest margin may come under pressure in Q2FY27 due to elevated FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation, with analysts projecting a sequential decline of 7-12 bps.
 "Axis Bank Q2 preview: NIM may fall on FCNR(B) flows; PAT could rise 37-43%")
ICICI Bank Q2 Preview: Profit may rise 8-14% YoY, NIM likely to contract
The bank is slated to post its September quarter earnings this Saturday (October 17) along with several other leading private banking names.
 "ICICI Bank Q2 Preview: Profit may rise 8-14% YoY, NIM likely to contract")
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?")
Nifty IT soars 14% in 6 days on Q2 earnings boost; TechM, Wipro, TCS shine
At 10:12 AM on Friday, the Nifty IT index was the top sectoral gainer, up 2.8%. Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys and TCS surged up to 7% amid Q2 earnings cheer.
 "Nifty IT soars 14% in 6 days on Q2 earnings boost; TechM, Wipro, TCS shine")
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.
 "Cyient DLM tanks 19% on huge volumes post Q2 results; here's why")
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")
Nifty conquers 20-DMA, now eyes 50-DMA breakout at 23,500: Tech analysts
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities expects the 22,776-22,800 resistance band to now act as immediate support, and sees near resistance in the 23,100-23,150 range.
 "Nifty conquers 20-DMA, now eyes 50-DMA breakout at 23,500: Tech analysts")
Bulls strike! Sensex zooms 1,500 pts intraday, Nifty tops 23k; key reasons
VK Vijayakumar said that the strength in the IT stocks follows the results of HCL Tech and the optimism surrounding that will hold the IT index strong.
 "Bulls strike! Sensex zooms 1,500 pts intraday, Nifty tops 23k; key reasons")
CAS review: BSE, Groww rally 3% as Sebi panel likely backs VWAP method
VWAP is a concept that gives the average price a security has traded at throughout the day based on both volume and price.
 "CAS review: BSE, Groww rally 3% as Sebi panel likely backs VWAP method")
Aeroflex Industries tanks 11% on huge volume; down 17% in 2 days
Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Aeroflex Industries stock outperformed the market by zooming 169%, as compared to a 13% fall in the BSE Sensex.
 "Aeroflex Industries tanks 11% on huge volume; down 17% in 2 days")
Indian Bank, South Indian Bank gain up to 5% from day's low post Q2 results
Indian Bank reported a near 15% YoY growth in net profit, while Uco Bank and South Indian Bank posted 26.8% and 21.3% profit growth in Q2FY27.
 "Indian Bank, South Indian Bank gain up to 5% from day's low post Q2 results")
Sky Gold surges 26% in October; stock up over 3-fold thus far in FY27
Sky Gold and Diamonds' share price hit a new high of ₹1,021.95, surging 6% on the BSE in Thursday's intraday trade.
 "Sky Gold surges 26% in October; stock up over 3-fold thus far in FY27")
Nestle India share price crashes 9% in intraday trade post Q2 results
Nestle India on Thursday reported a 36.3% YoY growth in Q2FY27 net profit at ₹1,026.70 crore, backed by a 20.5% YoY surge in sales to ₹6,782.17 crore.
 "Nestle India share price crashes 9% in intraday trade post Q2 results")
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")