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FED INTEREST RATE DECISION
The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second consecutive cut this year. The Fed also announced it will end asset runoff in December, balancing inflation concerns and labor market risks amid limited economic data due to the government shutdown.
FII and DII Trading Activity October 29, 2025 in Cash market:
FIIs / FPIs: Net Sell of ₹2,540.16 crore
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹5,692.81 crore
Key Results Today:
ITC, Cipla, NTPC, Hyundai Motor India, Swiggy, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Aditya Birla Capital, Adani Power, Bandhan Bank, Birla Cable, Coromandel International, Dabur India, DLF, Dr Agarwals Health Care, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Exide Industries, Indian Energy Exchange, Lodha Developers, Manappuram Finance, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Mphasis, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Navin Fluorine International, Pidilite Industries, United Spirits, and Welspun Corp will release their quarterly earnings today.
Key Quarterly Earnings Update:
Larsen & Toubro Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit grows 16% to Rs 3,926 crore Vs Rs 3,395 crore
- Revenue jumps 10% to Rs 67,984 crore Vs Rs 61,555 crore
- EBITDA increases 7% to Rs 6,806 crore Vs Rs 6,362 crore
- Margin drops to 10% Vs 10.3%
LIC Housing Finance Q2 (Standalone YoY)
- Profit rises 2% to Rs 1,354 crore Vs Rs 1,329 crore
- Net interest income increases 3% to Rs 2,038 crore Vs Rs 1,974 crore
- Net interest margin declines to 2.62% Vs 2.71%
Bharat Heavy Electricals Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit zooms 253.2% to Rs 374.9 crore Vs Rs 106.2 crore
- Revenue increases 14.1% to Rs 7,511.8 crore Vs Rs 6,584.1 crore.
PB Fintech Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit soars 164.6% to Rs 134.9 crore Vs Rs 51 crore
- Revenue surges 38.2% to Rs 1,613.6 crore Vs Rs 1,167.2 crore
United Breweries Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit tanks 64.8% to Rs 46.5 crore Vs Rs 132.2 crore
- Revenue falls 3% to Rs 2,052.8 crore Vs Rs 2,116.7 crore
Le Travenues Technology Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Loss stands at Rs 3.5 crore Vs profit of Rs 13 crore
- Revenue spikes 36.9% to Rs 282.7 crore Vs Rs 206.5 crore
RailTel Corporation of India Q2 (YoY)
- Profit rises 4.7% to Rs 76 crore Vs Rs 72.6 crore
- Revenue increases 12.8% to Rs 951.4 crore Vs Rs 843.5 crore
NTPC Green Energy Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit zooms 130.3% to Rs 87.6 crore Vs Rs 38 crore
- Revenue increases 21.5% to Rs 612.3 crore Vs Rs 503.9 crore
Sagility India Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit soars 113.8% to Rs 250.8 crore Vs Rs 117.3 crore
- Revenue grows 25.2% to Rs 1,658.5 crore Vs Rs 1,325 crore.
Steel Authority of India Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit sinks 53.3% to Rs 418.7 crore Vs Rs 897.2 crore
- Revenue rises 8.2% to Rs 26,704.2 crore Vs Rs 24,675.2 crore
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Q2 (Consolidated QoQ)
- Profit falls 6.1% to Rs 3,859.3 crore Vs Rs 4,110.9 crore
- Revenue declines 9% to Rs 1,00,855.6 crore Vs Rs 1,10,825.3 crore
Brigade Enterprises Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit zooms 36.6% to Rs 162.5 crore Vs Rs 119 crore
- Revenue grows 29% to Rs 1,383.4 crore Vs Rs 1,072.2 crore
Fino Payments Bank Q2 (YoY)
- Profit drops 27.4% to Rs 15.4 crore Vs Rs 21.2 crore
- Net interest income surges 43.1% to Rs 32.5 crore Vs Rs 22.7 crore
Mahanagar Gas Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit sinks 33.3% to Rs 191.4 crore Vs Rs 286.8 crore
- Revenue grows 15% to Rs 2,256.4 crore Vs Rs 1,962.9 crore
Satin Creditcare Network Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit jumps 18.9% to Rs 53.2 crore Vs Rs 44.7 crore
- Revenue increases 20% to Rs 787.9 crore Vs Rs 656.9 crore
Transport Corporation of India Q2 (Consolidated YoY)
- Profit rises 5.8% to Rs 113.5 crore Vs Rs 107.3 crore
- Revenue soars 7.5% to Rs 1,204.9 crore Vs Rs 1,120.8 crore
VST Industries Q2 (YoY)
- Profit grows 24.5% to Rs 59.2 crore Vs Rs 47.6 crore
- Revenue declines 6.6% to Rs 335.3 crore Vs Rs 359 crore
Key Corporate & Economy Updates:
Positive
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Craftsman Automation: Investing ₹280 crore via subsidiary DR Axion India for a new Chennai plant. This expansion signals robust manufacturing confidence and demand potential.
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CONCOR & JNPA: Signed ₹5,000 crore rail logistics pact for Vadhavan Port development, reinforcing India’s coastal infrastructure ambitions.
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HPCL: Posted ₹38 billion profit in Q2 with strong refining margins and declared a dividend; unveiled a ₹1.3 lakh crore capex plan for pipeline and petrochemical expansion.
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NTPC Green Energy: Reported 100% jump in Q2 profit with 22% revenue growth; strong renewable portfolio traction.
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Brigade Enterprises: Q2 profit up 38% driven by record real estate sales; steady 1launches expected in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
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Zydus Lifesciences: USFDA completed inspection of its Baddi unit, classifying it as VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated) — key compliance win.
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Samvardhana Motherson: Expanded global presence with AU$5 million acquisition, new investments, and appointed a global CFO to strengthen leadership.
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LIC Housing Finance: Q2 net profit surged to ₹13.49 billion on strong loan book performance and high-interest income of ₹70 billion.
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Tata Steel: Infused ₹1,409 crore into Singapore arm TSHPL, consolidating global operations and funding efficiency push.
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Sharda Motor: Partnered with Donghee Industries to introduce new suspension systems in India for OEM market expansion.
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RailTel: Q2 profit rose to ₹760.7 million; declared ₹1 dividend on consistent revenue growth.
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JSW Steel: Raised coal mining stake to 83.33%, securing long-term raw material supply.
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Sagility: Q2 profit doubled; revenue climbed 25% aided by strong BPO contract flow.
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Satin Creditcare: Q2 net profit rose to ₹53.2 crore; steady loan book expansion strengthens operational outlook.
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Reliance Brands: Launched Italian fashion house Max&Co. in India, diversifying its premium retail portfolio
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Dilip Buildcon: Won ₹3.07 billion subcontract; execution pipeline remains solid.
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V-Guard Industries: Tax authorities dropped ₹207 million demand on the company, improving sentiment.
Negative
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SAIL: Q2 profit dipped to ₹4.27 billion despite ₹267 billion revenue due to high input costs and muted steel realizations.
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United Breweries: Q2 profit fell to ₹469.5 million despite solid topline; cost pressures remain elevated.
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NDTV: Posted ₹741.1 million loss for Q2; ad revenue slowdown weighed on performance.
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Apollo Pipes: Q2 net profit declined amid weak demand sentiment despite consistent revenue of ₹236 crore.
Neutral:
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Adani Ports: Clarified that agreements for Vadhvan Port are non-binding MoUs, reflecting exploratory stage rather than financial commitment.
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IRB Infrastructure: Signed new operational and toll management agreements, maintaining strong asset utilisation.
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Tata Steel (Legal):Filed challenge in Orissa High Court against ₹2,411 crore chrome ore demand notice.
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Aditya Birla Capital: Infused ₹3.82 billion into insurance arm Sun Life for prudential growth and solvency compliance.
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Mufin Green Finance: Divesting entire stake in Mufin Green Infra to streamline focus and enhance core financing efficiency.
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Ixigo: Posted robust revenue growth but recorded one-time loss; overall user base strong.
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Quess Corp: Net profit climbed to ₹516 million on ₹38.32 billion revenue; stable cost performance.
Non-Corporate, Unlisted & International Stock News
1) RBI noted festive spike in cash usage but moderated reserve growth pace.
2) Government may inject $12 billion to revive stressed state power DISCOMs.
3) Russia-India economic cooperation gaining traction via new sovereign tie-ups.
4) India’s economic outlook improves amid digital currency momentum.
5) Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust: Plans to raise funds via non-convertible debentures, maintaining leverage efficiency.
Bulk Deals
Dynamatic Technologies
Samena Special Situations Mauritius III sold 53,949 shares (0.79%) of Dynamatic Technologies at ₹7,712.34 each, totaling ₹41.6 crore. Including earlier October sales, it has offloaded 1.85% of its stake, reducing its holding in the precision engineering firm to 1.81% from 3.66% in September 2025.
On-going IPO:
Last Date: 30-Oct
-Game Changers Texfab Ltd (SME)
Last Date: 31-Oct
-Orkla India Ltd
Upcoming IPO:
(30-Oct to 03-Nov)
-Studds Accessories Ltd
(31-Oct to 04-Nov)
-Lenskart Solutions Ltd
(04-Nov to 07-Nov)
-Shreeji Global FMCG Ltd (SME)
Stocks Trading Ex-Split on October 30, 2025
Geekay Wires Ltd
Stocks Under F&O Ban on October 30, 2025
Sammaan Capital
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
