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Raw sugar gains nearly 10% in October; robusta coffee 6% downLivemint
1 min read•10/31/2026

Raw sugar gains nearly 10% in October; robusta coffee 6% down

Raw sugar gains nearly 10% in October; robusta coffee 6% down. Reporting by Livemint highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Three stocks with strong order books to watch amid India's data-centre boomLivemint
1 min read•10/31/2026

Three stocks with strong order books to watch amid India's data-centre boom

Three stocks with strong order books to watch amid India's data-centre boom. Reporting by Livemint highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Diwali stock picks: SBI Securities lists 11 stocks with up to 22% upside potential. Do you own any?Economic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Diwali stock picks: SBI Securities lists 11 stocks with up to 22% upside potential. Do you own any?

Diwali stock picks: SBI Securities lists 11 stocks with up to 22% upside potential. Do you own any?. Reporting by Economic Times highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Indian Oil's Q2 profit nearly triples on LPG compensationReuters
1 min read•10/31/2026

Indian Oil's Q2 profit nearly triples on LPG compensation

Indian Oil's Q2 profit nearly triples on LPG compensation Reuters IOC Q2 profit soars 184% on higher refining margins The Hindu IOC profit surges 2.7x in Q2 on crude price decline The Times of India IOC's record profit lifts oil PSUs' Q2 earnings to Rs 30,106 crore The New Indian Express Indian Oil Corporation Q2 Results:...

Q2 Results Today Highlights: GAIL, IOC, Sun Pharma, Aditya Birla, BOB, Aether, Smartworks Q2 PAT rise, Zee Entertainment con. PAT declines, Dixon's profit fall, Reliance, Jio Platforms, BEL, GE Vernova, Lodha, Delhivery, NTPC Green to announce Q2 resultBusinessLine
1 min read•10/31/2026

Q2 Results Today Highlights: GAIL, IOC, Sun Pharma, Aditya Birla, BOB, Aether, Smartworks Q2 PAT rise, Zee Entertainment con. PAT declines, Dixon's profit fall, Reliance, Jio Platforms, BEL, GE Vernova, Lodha, Delhivery, NTPC Green to announce Q2 result

Q2 Results Today Highlights: GAIL, IOC, Sun Pharma, Aditya Birla, BOB, Aether, Smartworks Q2 PAT rise, Zee Entertainment con. PAT declines, Dixon's profit fall, Reliance, Jio Platforms, BEL, GE Vernova, Lodha, Delhivery, NTPC Green to announce Q2 result BusinessLine Oil-to-chemicals business powers Reliance Industries' record quarterly net profit, up 34% to ₹29,550 crore The Economic Times...

Grow your Business with DailyhuntDailyhunt
1 min read•10/31/2026

Grow your Business with Dailyhunt

Grow your Business with Dailyhunt. Reporting by Dailyhunt highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Nasdaq 100 Hits Third Correction of 2026 on Unwinding Tech Stock BetsLivemint
1 min read•10/31/2026

Nasdaq 100 Hits Third Correction of 2026 on Unwinding Tech Stock Bets

Nasdaq 100 Hits Third Correction of 2026 on Unwinding Tech Stock Bets. Reporting by Livemint highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Airtel Africa Q2 profit rises 16% to $254 millionEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Airtel Africa Q2 profit rises 16% to $254 million

Airtel Africa has revealed a remarkable 15.9% jump in its quarterly net profit, reaching $254 million, fueled by robust revenue growth. The total revenue escalated to $1.97 billion, showcasing a 25.7% rise in reported currency. Operating profit surged by 28.5% to $659 million, while customer numbers soared by 11.6%, pointing to the growing demand for data...

Jio Platforms profit zooms 14% on healthy user mix, digital playEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Jio Platforms profit zooms 14% on healthy user mix, digital play

Jio Platforms has unveiled an impressive 14% net profit growth to ₹8,387 crore for the September quarter, achieving a milestone subscriber count of 542 million, which includes 300 million utilizing 5G services. Revenue from operations climbed to ₹40,475 crore, fueled by a surge in digital services and a boost in average revenue per user, now at ₹218.8.

Reliance Retail Q2 profit takes a hit on Qcomm pushEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Reliance Retail Q2 profit takes a hit on Qcomm push

Reliance Retail Ventures reported a significant drop in net profit, down 24.5% year-on-year to ₹2,619 crore in the last quarter. Despite this, revenue improved by 5.8% to ₹80,220 crore, largely driven by a surge in grocery sales. The company's profitability was affected by strategic investments and evolving festive season patterns, alongside rising finance costs stemming from...

Bank of Baroda's Q2 profit surges 36% YoY on NSE stake saleEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Bank of Baroda's Q2 profit surges 36% YoY on NSE stake sale

In a remarkable financial performance, Bank of Baroda reported a staggering 36% rise in net profit for the second quarter, reaching ₹6,532 crore. This surge was propelled by significant non-interest income, recoveries from previously written-off accounts, and gains from the partial sale of its stake in the National Stock Exchange.

New India slips into red with 1,267 cr loss in Q2Economic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

New India slips into red with 1,267 cr loss in Q2

New India Assurance Company has revealed a concerning net loss of ₹1,267 crore for the September quarter, sharply contrasting with last year's profit of ₹63 crore. The sharp downturn is attributed to underwriting losses in key segments such as property, motor, and health insurance. Despite this, gross written premiums showed a modest increase of 5.14% year-on-year,...

LIC Housing Fin Q2 net profit grows 12% YoYEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

LIC Housing Fin Q2 net profit grows 12% YoY

LIC Housing Finance experienced a 12% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹1,507 crore. Total income for the quarter rose by 1.5% compared to the previous year. A notable improvement in asset quality contributed to the positive financial outcome and led to the reversal of impairment charges. Gross non-performing assets decreased significantly, highlighting better loan...

Varun Beverages Q3 net profit rises 13% YoY, but margins fallEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Varun Beverages Q3 net profit rises 13% YoY, but margins fall

Varun Beverages recorded a substantial net profit increase of 13.5% for the quarter ending September 2026. Although there was strong revenue growth attributed to both local and international sales, the company's shares dropped because of shrinking operating margins. Challenges arose from heightened packaging costs and sugar price surges affecting gross margins. Additionally, Varun Beverages solidified its...

Sun Pharma Q2 profit takes a hit on exceptional itemsEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Sun Pharma Q2 profit takes a hit on exceptional items

Sun Pharmaceutical has seen a notable 36% drop in net profit, juxtaposed with an 11.8% rise in consolidated revenue. The uplift in revenue can be attributed largely to strong sales growth in India and emerging markets, particularly in domestic formulations. Conversely, US formulation sales faced a significant downturn. The company also marked progress in its integration...

Lodha Developers profit rises 28% YoY to Rs 1,013 crore in Sept quarterEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Lodha Developers profit rises 28% YoY to Rs 1,013 crore in Sept quarter

Lodha has announced a remarkable 63% surge in net profit, reaching ₹2,386 crore for the first half of FY27. This growth is driven by impressive operational performance, with net profit for the September quarter rising by 28% to ₹1,013 crore and revenue climbing 18% to ₹4,468 crore. The company’s pre-sales also saw a 10% increase to...

ZEE profit sinks 40% YoY in Q2, but revenue rises on FIFA subscription growthEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

ZEE profit sinks 40% YoY in Q2, but revenue rises on FIFA subscription growth

Zee Entertainment Enterprises faced a sharp drop in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, despite a 13% rise in operating revenue to ₹2,225 crore, spurred by FIFA World Cup-related subscriptions. Total costs surged by 18%, largely due to inflated programming and promotional expenses. In a bright spot, ZEE5's revenue surged over twofold,...

GAIL Q2 profit surges over two fold YoY to 4,650 cr despite global disruptionsEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

GAIL Q2 profit surges over two fold YoY to 4,650 cr despite global disruptions

GAIL (India) has reported a remarkable increase in net profit, reaching ₹4,650 crore for the September quarter, more than double from the previous year. This growth is attributed to heightened gas marketing margins amid global energy supply disruptions. Revenue also surged by 31% to ₹45,924 crore. Furthermore, GAIL has moved forward with plans to list its...

Indian Oil net profit triples YoY to 21,630 cr in Q2Economic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Indian Oil net profit triples YoY to 21,630 cr in Q2

Indian Oil experienced a remarkable surge in its net profit, which soared to ₹21,630 crore for the second quarter. This growth can be attributed to elevated pump prices and government subsidies for LPG sales. In contrast, the same quarter last year showcased a profit of only ₹7,610 crore. Moreover, operational revenue increased by 29%, reaching ₹2,62,935...

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 308 Points Higher Despite Negative Global CuesNDTV
1 min read•10/31/2026

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 308 Points Higher Despite Negative Global Cues

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 308 Points Higher Despite Negative Global Cues NDTV Markets extend previous session's rally amid buying in IT firms, earnings-driven demand in Trent The Hindu India shares higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.51% Investing.com India Markets rally for second straight session, Sensex gains 308 points, Nifty reclaims...

Tech Stocks Sell-Off Drags Wall Street Toward Its Worst Day Since JuneNDTV
1 min read•10/31/2026

Tech Stocks Sell-Off Drags Wall Street Toward Its Worst Day Since June

Tech Stocks Sell-Off Drags Wall Street Toward Its Worst Day Since June NDTV US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn BBC Stock market today: Nasdaq, Dow, S&P 500 clobbered as October closes with brutal sell-off Yahoo Finance Tech sell-off drives US markets down by nearly $1tn after subpar earnings reports The Guardian...

Tech rout drives gold to one-year low, white metals sink deep into oversold zoneEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Tech rout drives gold to one-year low, white metals sink deep into oversold zone

Gold prices have plummeted to a year-long low, driven by anxiety over AI expenditure trends and declining tech shares. Other precious metals such as silver, platinum, and palladium have similarly seen their values drop sharply. Market experts forecast that precious metals may rebound, particularly if gold stays under $4,000. A decline in demand for silver's industrial...

Wall Street Week Ahead: Midterm US elections, earnings, jobs data loom for AI-wary stock marketEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Wall Street Week Ahead: Midterm US elections, earnings, jobs data loom for AI-wary stock market

As we approach the US midterm elections next week, stock investors are bracing for the impact of significant corporate earnings reports. The market is already under pressure due to unsatisfactory AI earnings from leading firms, sparking worries about regulatory challenges. Investor focus will be on earnings from major players like Apple and AMD, with the upcoming...

Global Markets | European shares stumble at end of best month since June on AI worriesEconomic Times
1 min read•10/31/2026

Global Markets | European shares stumble at end of best month since June on AI worries

European stock markets slid as a global selloff in technology rattled investors, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index closing in negative territory. Concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs loomed large. However, to add a silver lining, euro zone growth exceeded forecasts amid climbing inflation and borrowing costs, while firms such as Universal Music Group and Sanofi...

Meta outlook revised downward by S&P on cash flow and capex concernsCNBC
1 min read•10/31/2026

Meta outlook revised downward by S&P on cash flow and capex concerns

Meta outlook revised downward by S&P on cash flow and capex concerns. Reporting by CNBC highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Sensex zooms 1,200 pts in 2 days, Nifty tops 23K: Why are bulls in charge?Business Standard
1 min read•10/31/2026

Sensex zooms 1,200 pts in 2 days, Nifty tops 23K: Why are bulls in charge?

Sensex zooms 1,200 pts in 2 days, Nifty tops 23K: Why are bulls in charge? Business Standard Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 308 Points Higher Despite Negative Global Cues NDTV Markets extend previous session's rally amid buying in IT firms, earnings-driven demand in Trent The Hindu Market wrap: Shriram Finance, Nestle India, Trent, InterGlobe...

Axis Trustee gives Yes Bank three working days to restore ₹8,415 crore AT1 bondsLivemint
1 min read•10/31/2026

Axis Trustee gives Yes Bank three working days to restore ₹8,415 crore AT1 bonds

Axis Trustee gives Yes Bank three working days to restore ₹8,415 crore AT1 bonds Livemint How Yes Bank verdict can reshape AT-1 pricing bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com Supreme Court Upholds Bombay High Court Ruling Setting Aside ₹8,415 Crore YES Bank AT-1 Bond Write-Down Live Law Axis Trustee threatens contempt action against Yes Bank over AT1 bonds Business Standard Axis...

RAMagaedon boosts refurbished smartphone business in IndiaDailyhunt
1 min read•10/31/2026

RAMagaedon boosts refurbished smartphone business in India

RAMagaedon boosts refurbished smartphone business in India. Reporting by Dailyhunt highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Dividend stocks alert: Record date Mon 2 Nov: Colgate Palmolive vs Pitti Engineering vs Route Mobile vs Tanla PlatformsLivemint
1 min read•10/31/2026

Dividend stocks alert: Record date Mon 2 Nov: Colgate Palmolive vs Pitti Engineering vs Route Mobile vs Tanla Platforms

Dividend stocks alert: Record date Mon 2 Nov: Colgate Palmolive vs Pitti Engineering vs Route Mobile vs Tanla Platforms. Reporting by Livemint highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Wall Street slides as AI cash burn worries spark tech selloffLivemint
1 min read•10/31/2026

Wall Street slides as AI cash burn worries spark tech selloff

Wall Street slides as AI cash burn worries spark tech selloff. Reporting by Livemint highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

Falling rupee, rising cotton costs: 4 textile stocks to watch nowThe Financial Express
1 min read•10/31/2026

Falling rupee, rising cotton costs: 4 textile stocks to watch now

Falling rupee, rising cotton costs: 4 textile stocks to watch now The Financial Express Government extends import duty exemption for cotton The Hindu India expected to extend duty-free cotton imports through December, sources say Reuters India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31 to ease textile costs The Economic Times Centre poised to extend duty-free...

Chip stocks crash: Intel plunges 30%, AMD drops 12%, Nvidia and Broadcom also slide — what's driving the selloff?Livemint
1 min read•10/31/2026

Chip stocks crash: Intel plunges 30%, AMD drops 12%, Nvidia and Broadcom also slide — what's driving the selloff?

Chip stocks crash: Intel plunges 30%, AMD drops 12%, Nvidia and Broadcom also slide — what's driving the selloff?. Reporting by Livemint highlights major developments in this space as key stakeholders evaluate broader implications. Further data and contextual analysis are actively being published. Access the full coverage dispatch below for complete documentation.

ExxonMobil Profits Double to $15.4 BillionCrude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
1 min read•10/31/2026

ExxonMobil Profits Double to $15.4 Billion

ExxonMobil Profits Double to $15.4 Billion Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War The New York Times Exxon, Chevron profits beat forecasts, refining margins surge during wars Reuters Earnings live updates: Exxon, Chevron refining margins jump, lifting earnings Yahoo Finance Big Oil is raking in...