Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities as of October this year. This follows a net withdrawal of Rs 35,861 crore in September, indicating ongoing financial retreat. Elevated crude oil prices, higher US bond yields, and a stronger dollar ha

Nine of the top ten most valued firms saw a substantial increase in market valuation last week. The BSE Sensex surged over two thousand points while the Nifty experienced significant growth. TCS, Bharti Airtel, and Infosys led the gains alongside other major firms like Reliance I

Around 19 companies including LTIMindtree, Tech Mahindra, IRFC, HDB Financial Services, and Angel One have fixed their record dates for dividends, stock splits, and bonus issues during the week of October 19-23. Investors must hold shares in their demat accounts by the record dat

Consumer durable demand is showing an uneven festive recovery, with premiumisation and weather-led sales supporting select categories. Siddhartha Khemka picks LG Electronics and Polycab, citing their growth prospects, infrastructure demand and premiumisation. LG has a target pric

India’s primary market is set for a busy week, led by Reliance Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,213 crore IPO and Paras Healthcare’s Rs 1,450 crore issue. Both IPOs open on October 21. Nine companies are also scheduled to list, including six on the mainboard and three on SME platforms.

Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a second straight session on Friday, led by IT stocks, which rose for a fourth consecutive session, along with buying in auto, metal and PSU banking stocks. Nifty’s recovery could continue as long as it holds above the crucial 22,750–22,800 sup

ICICI Bank reported a 20% rise in second-quarter net profit, helped by an 18% increase in core net interest income. However, core profitability edged lower as FCNR(B) deposits weighed on margins. NIM fell to 4.18%, while treasury operations swung to a loss amid higher government

HDFC Bank reported a 4.7% rise in standalone net profit for the second quarter, while margin pressure weighed on core profitability. Net interest income rose 9.7% as loans and deposits grew. The lender is also set to welcome a new chief executive this month, ending prolonged succ

Paras Healthcare has fixed the IPO price band at Rs 660-693 per share for its Rs 1,450 crore issue, which opens on October 21. The offering includes a fresh issue of Rs 500 crore and an offer for sale worth Rs 950 crore. Proceeds will be used mainly to repay borrowings.

Ixigo's financial report reveals a net profit of 63.42 crore for the July-September period, indicating robust performance. The company enjoyed a 13% increase in operational revenue, totaling 320.96 crore. Their hotel segment excelled with a Gross Bookings Value surpassing 100 cro

Axis Bank has showcased impressive results with a 38% surge in net profit for the quarter ending in September. This significant growth stems from strong loan demand and enhanced asset quality. The bank's net interest income increased by 11.8% year-on-year, totaling 15,371 crore,

In September 2026, Central Bank of India reported an impressive net profit hike of 21%, totaling 1,469 crore. This boost was largely attributed to strong loan growth, even as other income declined. The bank's net interest income surged by 26% to 4,146 crore. Additionally, total i

YES Bank's net profit increased by 65% to 1,080 crore in the second quarter, driven by higher income. However, factoring in a Supreme Court judgment could lead to a post-tax loss of 5,217 crore. The court upheld a ruling concerning the bank's AT1 bonds, impacting its financial re

IDBI Bank witnessed a substantial 39% drop in net profit for the September quarter, primarily driven by decreased non-interest earnings. This follows a previous year where profits were significantly elevated by one-time gains. Nonetheless, net interest income saw a 29% increase y

Central Bank of India reported a 21% rise in September 2026 quarterly net profit to Rs 1,469 crore, supported by 26% net interest income growth and 30% loan expansion. Asset quality improved, with net NPA declining to 0.31%, while operating efficiency strengthened.

As the financial markets grapple with emerging pressures, substantial investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure are evident. Companies like Oracle and CoreWeave are facing heightened credit risk, indicating struggles with borrowing amidst rising financing costs. Inves

According to Morgan Stanley's latest analysis, the burgeoning AI infrastructure market is on track to experience a dire electricity shortfall by 2028. This impending shortage poses a serious risk for smaller enterprises striving to keep pace with their larger counterparts. A pred

Ixigo reported a remarkable turnaround with a consolidated net profit of Rs 63.42 crore for the September quarter, bouncing back from a net loss of Rs 3.46 crore from last year. The surge in hotel bookings played a key role in this financial upswing, leading to operational revenu

ICICI Bank Q2 Results: Private lender ICICI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 14,843 crore in the second quarter of financial year 2027, marking 20.1% year-on-year increase from Rs 12,359 crore posted in the same period last year.

IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year profit decline to Rs 2,205 crore in Q2 FY27, impacted by a one-off gain in the previous year. Excluding this, profit rose 14%. Asset quality improved, deposits grew 17%, advances increased 18%, and net interest margins strengthened sequential

Indian equity markets rebounded 2.78%, with the Nifty reclaiming its crucial 200-week moving average. However, weak momentum indicators and overhead resistance warrant caution. Banking, metal, media, pharma and IT stocks show relative strength. Investors should monitor key suppor

Despite a nearly 4% decline in the Nifty 50 over three months, several Nifty Smallcap 250 stocks have rallied sharply. Cupid led with 66% gains, followed by Sterlite Technologies and Welspun Corp, highlighting pockets of resilience amid market volatility.

HDFC Bank Q2 Results: India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a net profit of Rs 19,509 crore for the second quarter of FY27, marking a 4.6% year-on-year jump from Rs 18,641 crore posted in the same period last year.

Despite a decline in crypto trading activities, there is a rising interest in traditional assets among investors. Open interest in real-world asset contracts has increased to $9 billion, claiming 14% of total volume. The transition marks a significant change in the derivatives ma