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Nifty Pharma index hits record high; Sun, Laurus, Zydus, Sai rally up to 6%
Among others, Mankind Pharma, Ipca Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Divis Laboratories, Cipla and Aurobindo Pharma were up 2% each in Friday's trade.
 "Nifty Pharma index hits record high; Sun, Laurus, Zydus, Sai rally up to 6%")
Eternal rallies 6% in two days, stock nears record high; here's why
In the past six trading days, the stock price of Eternal surged 13% after the company delivered a strong performance for the July-September quarter.
 "Eternal rallies 6% in two days, stock nears record high; here's why")
BSE IT index set to report 2nd sharpest monthly rally in over two decades
Thus far in the month of October, the BSE IT index rallied 14.4% while it surged 14.7% in July 2026. Earlier in July 2020, the IT index soared 22.6%, data shows.
 "BSE IT index set to report 2nd sharpest monthly rally in over two decades")
IndiGo jumps 4% as Q2 loss narrows; analysts say earnings outlook weak
IndiGo could see near-term earnings pressure amid higher fuel prices and the weak Indian rupee.
 "IndiGo jumps 4% as Q2 loss narrows; analysts say earnings outlook weak")
Trent shares jump over 6% on strong Q2 nos; brokerages stay bullish
Trent reported a 25 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹468 crore for the September quarter
 "Trent shares jump over 6% on strong Q2 nos; brokerages stay bullish")
GCPL slides 7% as Q2 margins contract; analysts flags input cost pressures
After GCPL's Q2 earnings, brokerages have said that inflation remains a drag and that near-term margin pressure is likely to persist amid elevated commodity prices.
 "GCPL slides 7% as Q2 margins contract; analysts flags input cost pressures")
Laurus rallies 19% in 4 days; zooms 111% YTD; what's driving CDMO stock?
Laurus Labs' share price hit a new high of ₹2,338.90, bouncing back 154% from its 52-week low of ₹917.95 touched on February 2, 2026.
 "Laurus rallies 19% in 4 days; zooms 111% YTD; what's driving CDMO stock?")
Equitas SFB shares tank 17% as CEO exit mars Q2 show, down 27% in 2 days
Despite the improving return profile, analysts cautioned that the uncertainty around CEO succession remains and could keep Equitas SFB stock under pressure.
 "Equitas SFB shares tank 17% as CEO exit mars Q2 show, down 27% in 2 days")
Milky Mist rises 5% as Q2 PAT zooms 174%; revenue, Ebitda hit new highs
Milky Mist reported a 174.50 per cent Y-o-Y rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹77.94 crore during Q2FY27, primarily due to Ebitda expansion, repayment of loans and deferred tax.
 "Milky Mist rises 5% as Q2 PAT zooms 174%; revenue, Ebitda hit new highs")
Coal India falls 3% post Q2 results but brokerages upbeat on PSU stock
Coal India reported a 57 per cent jump in profit after tax for the second quarter ended September 2026 to ₹6,547 crore
 "Coal India falls 3% post Q2 results but brokerages upbeat on PSU stock")
Adani group stocks rally led by Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports post Q2 show
Adani group shares rallied up to 6% in Thursday's trade on the back of strong Q2 performance by Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports.
 "Adani group stocks rally led by Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports post Q2 show")
Aeroflex zooms 18% on huge volume, over 31 mn shares change hands
Aeroflex Industries stock today: As many as 31 million shares representing 23.23 per cent of the company's total equity changed hands on the NSE and BSE on Thursday.
 "Aeroflex zooms 18% on huge volume, over 31 mn shares change hands")
NSE: Growth levers, easing regulatory pressure underpin Jefferies' buy call
Jefferies, which assigned a 'buy' call to NSE with a target price of ₹2,085, expects a 17 per cent upside from the last closing price of ₹1,770.
 "NSE: Growth levers, easing regulatory pressure underpin Jefferies' buy call")
Adani Ports soars 4% on healthy Q2, raises FY27 guidance; brokerages upbeat
Capacity enhancements at key ports, ongoing infrastructure projects, and global port acquisitions provide visibility for sustainable growth in FY27 and beyond, analysts say.
 "Adani Ports soars 4% on healthy Q2, raises FY27 guidance; brokerages upbeat")
Jio Platforms shares extend listing day gains, jump 5%; m-cap at ₹13.70 trn
Jio Platforms share price: From its initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹1,119, Jio Platforms stock trades 33 per cent higher.
 "Jio Platforms shares extend listing day gains, jump 5%; m-cap at ₹13.70 trn")
Meesho shares gain 2% as Q2 loss narrows, CM expands; brokerages upbeat
During Q2 of FY27, Meesho reported a narrowing of loss to ₹132.4 crore, compared with a loss of ₹411.3 crore in the same period a year ago.
 "Meesho shares gain 2% as Q2 loss narrows, CM expands; brokerages upbeat")
Birlasoft share price rallies 11% on huge volume post Q2 results
Birlasoft said margin performance has been strong, considering the organization-wide compensation increase rolled out during the quarter and the ongoing investments in sales and domain capabilities.
 "Birlasoft share price rallies 11% on huge volume post Q2 results")
Sona Comstar zooms 101% from January low; hits new high in weak market
Sona BLW Precision share price: The stock price of the auto ancillary company quoted higher for the third straight day, surging 17 per cent during the period.
 "Sona Comstar zooms 101% from January low; hits new high in weak market")
Tata Capital shares jump 5% post Q2 show; analysts say margin revival key
MOFSL said that the outlook remains favourable for Tata Capital as current valuations adequately reflect the company's near-term growth and earnings potential.
 "Tata Capital shares jump 5% post Q2 show; analysts say margin revival key")
Jio Platforms lists at 21% premium, becomes India's 2nd-most valuable firm
Jio Platforms' ₹30,213 crore IPO was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening on October 21. The issue was booked 22.19 times, with strong institutional demand driving the bids.
 "Jio Platforms lists at 21% premium, becomes India's 2nd-most valuable firm")