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Gift Nifty = 26142.50 (+0.07%)
Note: Hongkong Markets observe Trading Holiday Today on account of Chung Yeung Day
FII and DII Trading Activity October 28, 2025 in Cash market:
FIIs / FPIs: Net Buy of ₹10,339.80 crore
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹1,081.55 crore
Key Results Today:
Larsen & Toubro, Coal India, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, LIC Housing Finance, PB Fintech, APL Apollo Tubes, Apollo Pipes, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Brigade Enterprises, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Fino Payments Bank, Five-Star Business Finance, PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery, HeidelbergCement India, Le Travenues Technology, Laxmi Organic Industries, Mahanagar Gas, NLC India, NMDC, NTPC Green Energy, Quess Corp, Radico Khaitan, RailTel Corporation of India, Steel Authority of India, Sanofi India, United Breweries, and Varun Beverages will announce their quarterly earnings on October 29.
Key Quarterly Earnings Update:
Shree Cement (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit surged 303.6% to ₹308.5 cr from ₹76.4 cr. Revenue rose 17.4% to ₹4,761 cr, while EBITDA jumped 58.8% to ₹974 cr. EBITDA margin expanded sharply to 20.45% from 15.13%, reflecting strong operational performance.
Jindal Steel (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit declined 25.9% to ₹638.2 cr from ₹860.9 cr, despite revenue growth of 4.2% to ₹11,685.9 cr. The board approved the appointment of Gautam Malhotra as Chief Executive Officer.
Tata Capital (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit increased 17% to ₹1,128 cr, with net interest income up 23% to ₹2,637 cr. Total income rose 28% to ₹3,330 cr, and assets under management grew 22% to ₹2.15 lakh cr, showing strong financial growth.
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit soared 45.1% to ₹566 cr, up from ₹390 cr. Net interest income advanced 18% to ₹2,829 cr, reflecting solid growth in lending operations and improved profitability.
Premier Energies (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit rose 71.6% to ₹353.4 cr, while revenue increased 20.3% to ₹1,836.9 cr. Strong operational and demand momentum supported the company’s performance in the renewable energy segment.
DCM Shriram (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit surged 151.2% to ₹158 cr, with revenue up 9.7% to ₹3,432.4 cr. Improved margins and business diversification contributed to significant profitability growth.
Ideaforge Technology (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Loss widened to ₹19.6 cr from ₹13.7 cr, even as revenue grew 9.9% to ₹40.8 cr. Rising costs weighed on margins despite moderate topline growth.
Happiest Minds Technologies (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit rose 9% to ₹54 cr and revenue increased 10% to ₹573.6 cr, driven by continued demand for digital transformation services.
Novartis India (Q2 YoY)
Profit grew 18.7% to ₹24.2 cr, while revenue rose 3.7% to ₹90.3 cr. Modest sales growth and efficiency gains supported the profit rise.
Sundram Fasteners (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit increased 5.9% to ₹150.9 cr, and revenue grew 2.4% to ₹1,521 cr. Performance reflects stable demand in the automotive component sector.
CreditAccess Grameen (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit dropped 32.4% to ₹125.8 cr, though net interest income rose 6.2% to ₹1,028.8 cr, indicating pressure on margins amid rising costs.
Star Health and Allied Insurance (Q2 YoY)
Profit plunged 50.7% to ₹54.9 cr, despite 1.2% growth in gross premium to ₹4,423.8 cr. Net premium rose 10.2% and commission expenses increased 25.9%, impacting profitability.
Blue Dart Express (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit climbed 29.5% to ₹81.4 cr, with revenue up 7% to ₹1,549.3 cr, reflecting strong logistics demand and improved cost efficiency.
Go Digit General Insurance (Q2 YoY)
Profit rose 30.2% to ₹116.5 cr. Gross premium increased 12.6% to ₹2,667.5 cr, while net premium earned grew 10.4% and net commission 5.2%, showing steady expansion.
Adani Total Gas (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit fell 11.9% to ₹163.5 cr, but revenue jumped 19.6% to ₹1,576.4 cr, driven by higher gas volumes despite margin compression.
Adani Green Energy (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit grew 25% to ₹644 cr, with revenue nearly flat at ₹3,008 cr. Earnings improvement stemmed from higher operational efficiency and capacity additions.
TVS Holdings (Q2 Consolidated YoY)
Profit surged 59.2% to ₹442.9 cr, with revenue rising 27.1% to ₹14,549.2 cr, supported by robust automotive and financial services performance.
Key Corporate & Economy Updates:
Positive
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Signature Global: Raised ₹875 crore for eco-friendly mid-income homes expansion.
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Premier Energies: ₹353 crore profit and capacity ramp-up at Naidupeta.
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ICICI Prudential: Resumes Silver ETF subscriptions amid market stability.
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Saatvik Green Energy: Rs 17.99 crore repeat solar order strengthens footprint.
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MPS Interactive: Gains 100% ownership of Australia's Liberate Group.
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Sundram Fasteners: Record quarterly profit, 25% higher interim dividend.
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Rubicon Research: Moves to acquire Neuronasal in $2.5 million deal.
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InfoBeans: Q2 net profit surges 78% YOY to ₹226.1 million.
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CAMS: Declares ₹14 interim dividend; payment aggregator business transferred.
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eClerx: Q2 profit rises 30.6% YOY; revenue passes ₹1,000 crore.
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Tech Mahindra & Crosscall: Alliance for AI-powered enterprise mobility in North America.
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Jindal Steel: Reports ₹116.86 billion Q2 revenue; new CEO appointed Gautam Malhotra.
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Adani Green: Q2 income ₹32.49 billion; profit ₹6.44 billion.
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ICRA Limited: Reports robust Q2 FY2026 performance.
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DCM Shriram: Seasoned Q2 with profit and expansion.
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HUDCO: Partners with IIM Calcutta for urban governance capacity building; commits ₹55.87 billion to maritime infrastructure.
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Blue Dart: Q2 profit up 29%; revenue rises strongly.
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East India Drums and Barrels: Secures Strategic Supply Contract with HPCL for Steel Drums
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Ahlada Engineers: Company wins Andhra Pradesh School's Rs 47 Lakh Furniture Bid
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Aeroflex Industries: Soars with Record Q2 FY26 Revenue and Profit; Poised for Future Growth
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Go Digit: General Insurance Posts ₹1.17 Billion Profit in Q2; Premiums Rise to ₹20.88 Billion
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Magellanic Cloud: Subsidiary Wins ₹24 Million Railway Tech Contract
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Arisinfra Unit: Secures ₹96 Million Contract, Strengthens Infrastructure Order Book
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Aarvi Encon: Secures ₹53.7 Million Order, Strengthens Engineering Services Portfolio
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Veerhealth Care: Secures ₹7.8 Million Hair Care Order from Leading Pharmacy Chain
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MakeMyTrip: Books Strong Growth: Q2 FY26 Earnings Beat Expectations
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Seamec Ltd: Signs MoU for Rs 1,000 Crore Strategic Investment
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Mahindra Finance: Q2 Profit at Rs 564 Crore; Interest Income Rises Strongly
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Tata Capital: Posts ₹10.97 Billion Profit In Q2, Driven By Strong Interest Income
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Highway Infrastructure: Secures ₹10.9 Million Order Alongside EPC Contracts For E-Bus Charging In Indore
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Popular Vehicles: Gets Nod For Nexa Workshop In Kerala With ₹20 Million Investment
Negative
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Exicom Tele-Systems: ₹9 million tax penalty under review.
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Star Health: Q2 profit drops to ₹549 million despite rising premiums.
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Sakthi Sugars: Q2 loss widens to ₹230.6 million despite ₹1.68 billion revenue.
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MTNL: Issues in bond payment preparation; escrow account underfunded.
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Andhra Petrochemicals: Halts Visakhapatnam operations for scheduled maintenance starting Oct 29.
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Dollex Agrotech: Ethanol project launch delayed due to operational bottlenecks.
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Platinum Industries: Company fined Rs 5.38 lakh for FEMA breach.
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RRP Semiconductor: Company Refutes Claims of ASIC Chip Orders Under Govt Mission
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Adani Total Gas: Q2 Profit Slips to ₹1.63 Billion Despite 20% Revenue Growth
Neutral:
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Family Care Hospitals: CFO Amit Tyagi departs w.e.f. October 28, 2025
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GAIL: Moody’ Reaffirms Baa3 rating with stable outlook.
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KRBL: Governance review ongoing; report due Nov 14.
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CreditAccess Grameen: Q2 profit ₹1.26 billion; new chairman Manoj Kumar.
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HUDCO: MoUs for Mumbai, Paradip, and Visakhapatnam maritime infrastructure.
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Aegis Vopak Terminals: Company to acquire 96% Stake in Pipavav Unit from Aegis Gas
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Exide Industries: Infuses ₹650 Million into Energy Storage Arm to Power EV Ambitions
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Trualt Bioenergy: Commits ₹200 Million Investment in TGPL to Accelerate Green Fuel Expansion
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True Green Bio Energy: Launches 300 Klpd Ethanol Plant In Ahmedabad To Boost Clean Fuel Supply
Non-Corporate, Unlisted & International Stock News
1) RBI rings bell on liquidity with VRR auction of Rs 1.5 trillion.
2) UK inflation outlook softer with shifting rate cut expectations.
3) Kremlin responds to US comments on oil market dynamics.
4) SEBI: Proposes mutual fund rules overhaul with tighter expense norms.
5) BIC: Strategic stake sale of Cello aims at sustainable growth.
6) RBI: Rs 1.5 trillion VRR auction boosts liquidity.
7) Orkla India: Raises ₹500 crore via anchor book ahead of IPO.
8) Dennis Grimm, the Head of ThyssenKrupp steel business exits amid strategy clash.
9) Apple nears $4 trillion valuation on iPhone 17 series sales surge.
Block Deals
Aditya Birla Capital
Advent International’s SPV, Jomei Investments, exited Aditya Birla Capital by selling its entire 2.04% stake (5.32 crore shares) for ₹1,638.6 crore at ₹308 per share via two block deals. The shares were acquired by 15 institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Norges Bank, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life, and SBI Mutual Fund.
Bulk Deals
Aarey Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
India Opportunities Growth Fund – Pinewood Strategy sold 1.53 lakh shares (0.54% stake) at Rs 87.76 per share, amounting to Rs 1.3 crore.
Tolins Tyres
BofA Securities Europe SA acquired 2.1 lakh shares (0.53% stake) in Tolins Tyres at Rs 189.99 per share, valued at Rs 3.98 crore.
On-going IPO:
Last Date: 29-Oct
-Jayesh Logistics Ltd. (SME)
Upcoming IPO:
(28-Oct to 30-Oct)
Game Changers Texfab Ltd (SME)
(29-Oct to 31-Oct)
Orkla India Ltd
(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-Date on October 29, 2025
NIL
Stocks Under F&O Ban on October 29, 2025
Sammaan Capital
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
