FY24
IRCTC Q2 Results: Profit declines 23% YoY to Rs 264 crore, revenue rises 16%
IRCTC reported a 22.9% year-on-year decline in Q2FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 263.6 crore, despite 16.3% revenue growth. Margins contracted, while catering, tourism and ticketing revenues improved. Rail Neer reported a significant segment-level loss.
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Himadri Speciality Chemical with Buy rating, pegs 39% upside
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Himadri Speciality Chemical with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 780, implying 38.7% upside. The brokerage sees strong growth potential from the company's expansion into lithium-ion battery materials, speciality carbon products and tyre manufacturing through its Birla Tyres acquisition.
Tata International appoints T V Narendran as Chairman and Noel N Tata as Chairman Emeritus effective November 12
Tata International Limited has appointed T V Narendran as the new Chairman and Noel N Tata as Chairman Emeritus. The transition will take effect on November 12, as stated in an announcement. Noel Tata expressed gratitude towards his colleagues for their commitment to the company and team. T V Narendran looks forward to building a strong foundation for the organisation's sustainable growth.
Cupid shares rally 8% after Q2 net profit jumps 133% YoY; company raises FY27-FY29 guidance
Cupid shares surged 7.75% to Rs 381.40, hitting a 52-week high after Q2FY27 net profit jumped 133% and revenue rose 122% year-on-year. The company raised FY27–FY29 financial guidance, supported by strong domestic and international demand, expanding retail distribution, new manufacturing capacity and increased promoter and institutional shareholding.
Cupid Q2 profit more than doubles to ₹56.2 cr, revenue at ₹188 cr
Cupid Ltd has reported a significant increase in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY27. Revenue from operations rose notably compared to the previous year, reflecting strong financial performance. Despite this growth, the EBITDA margin saw a decline from the same quarter last year. The company also disclosed investment decisions regarding Warrants of Baazar Style approved by its board.
Rentomojo revenue rises 53% to Rs 142 crore in Q2
The company's live subscribers rose 42.5% YoY to 3.24 lakh in Q2, while the number of live itemsincreased 44% to 10.5 lakh. Average occupancy improved to 85.9% from 85.3% a year earlier, indicating better utilisation of its furniture and appliance inventory, per its investor deck.

ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC – Part 84: Can rising demand for decorative features drive this auto ancillary's growth?
A car can change its engine and still look almost the same. It can also keep the same engine and look so different that buyers happily pay more for it. That is the peculiar corner of the automobile industry this story explores. For one listed supplier, the shift to EVs may be less threatening than it sounds. The bigger question is whether changing consumer preferences can help it build a more valuable business.

Ashoka Buildcon shares rally 14% after securing Rs 866 crore NHAI contract for Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway
Ashoka Buildcon's shares surged after securing a significant NHAI contract for the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway. The company will complete the construction work on the Karvad-Jujuwa section with an 18-month execution timeline. The contract is valued at Rs 865.90 crore, excluding GST, with a 10-year defect liability period. Additionally, the firm's Q2 profit and total income both increased slightly compared to the previous year.

NSE shares rise 2%, recover 20% from record low in less than a month. Why Motilal Oswal sees 19% upside
NSE shares hit a record high of Rs 1,965, recovering 20% from their recent low. Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 2,300, citing structural growth opportunities, market leadership and improving earnings prospects.

Tata Steel shares rise 2%. Why brokerages remain bullish; see up to 30% upside potential
Tata Steel shares rise over 2% following strong Q2 FY27 earnings, with net profit increasing 16% year-on-year. Brokerages largely retain Buy ratings, although target prices vary. Nomura cuts its target, while Jefferies remains optimistic and Axis Securities upgrades its rating, citing improving margins and earnings prospects.

MRF shares fall after heavy raw material costs push Q2 profit down. Why Motilal Oswal screams Sell
MRF reported a 27% YoY decline in Q2 consolidated net profit to Rs 387 crore, as a 43% surge in raw material costs offset 17% revenue growth to Rs 8,660 crore. Motilal Oswal maintained its ‘Sell’ rating with a target price of Rs 1.05 lakh, citing margin pressure, rising input costs and demand concerns.

India drawing up list of export snags in South Asia
India is identifying regulatory and market-access barriers in seven South Asian countries to expand exports and reach its $1-trillion target. Merchandise exports to these markets fell 1.3% to $25.7 billion in FY26. The government is examining certification delays, tariffs and product standards while exploring opportunities in chemicals, pharmaceuticals and textiles.

Max Estates projects Noida land acquisition to take gross development value to Rs 50,000 crore
Max Estates has already sold Rs 15,562 crore worth of residential units from Rs 18,760 crore of projects launched, while inventory worth Rs 29,058 crore is in the pipeline, as per an investor presentation.

Saregama plans Rs 1,200 crore content spend for FY28-FY30
Saregama India plans to invest around Rs 1,200 crore in new content over FY28-FY30, assuming annual budget increases of 10%. The company expects earlier music acquisitions to drive margin expansion, while maintaining 20-23% revenue CAGR guidance for its music business. It is also expanding subscriptions, artist management and live events.

Divi’s Laboratories shares gain another 5% after Q2 results. Here’s why Jefferies raised target price by 23%
Shares of Divi’s Laboratories jumped 5% following a 64% YoY surge in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 1,127 crore. Brokerage Jefferies raised its target price by 23% to Rs 12,550, citing robust CDMO business expansion, strong EBITDA margins, and a solid GLP peptide pipeline.

Indian nationals remain third-largest group at US borders despite a decline in illegal migration attempts
US border officials recorded 30,528 encounters with Indian nationals in fiscal year 2026, a striking 64% decrease from 90,415 encounters during fiscal year 2024. Even with more stringent measures in place, attempts at illegal migration, especially from Gujarat, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, remain prevalent.

AvenuesAI Q2 revenue jumps 47% as AI-first fintech transformation gathers momentum
AvenuesAI reported a steady set of second-quarter FY27 numbers, with the company continuing to build momentum behind its broader transformation from a payments gateway-led business into an AI-first financial technology infrastructure platform.

Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, LIC, Titan, ONGC, Bharti Hexacom, Glenmark Pharma and Astral
Indian equity markets continued their upward trend, highlighted by the Nifty 50 gaining 576 points. Bharti Airtel, LIC, and Titan Company reported strong profit increases for the September quarter. ONGC also posted a substantial rise in consolidated profit compared to last year. In contrast, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals faced a significant decline in net profit this quarter. Overall, corporate developments are influencing investor sentiment as markets react to earnings reports.

ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 83: Under this auto ancillary’s hood, sales and profits tell different stories
Some auto suppliers spend years trying to win a major customer. This business has been associated with one for four decades. That has helped build manufacturing scale, product capabilities, and a presence near auto plants. But it also creates an unusual equation for investors. Nearly 90% of the company's FY26 revenue is from sales to one related customer. Its portfolio spans parts that can survive the EV transition and others more closely tied to ICE vehicles. The story is about how durable customer access becomes durable returns.
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