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Dabur India Q2 Results: Profit rises 12% YoY to Rs 506 crore, revenue up 12%; co declares interim dividend of Rs 3.50/share
Dabur India reported an 11.7% year-on-year rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 505.5 crore, while revenue grew 11.6% to Rs 3,563.1 crore. Growth was driven by food, beverages, premium brands and international markets.
Happiest Minds Q2 Results: Profit rises 15% to Rs 62 crore; revenue up 12% to Rs 645 crore
Happiest Minds Technologies has seen a 15.12% rise in consolidated net profit for the September quarter FY27. Revenue from operations also increased by 12.5% compared to the previous year. The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 3.05 per equity share for the 2026-27 fiscal year. An exceptional charge was included in the quarter's results due to a proposed merger with ITC Infotech.
Bonus issue alert! Choice International to reward shareholders with 1:1 bonus shares. Check details
Choice International has approved a 1:1 bonus issue, its first such corporate action in two years. Under the proposal, shareholders will receive one bonus share for every share held on the record date, which will be announced later. The move will double the number of outstanding shares without changing the company’s market capitalisation, while potentially improving stock liquidity and affordability.
Dividend alert! Last day to buy Asian Paints, Coal India and 6 more stocks for dividend payout worth nearly Rs 31. Do you own any?
Under Sebi’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors need to purchase a company’s shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action.
Bonus issue alert! Last day to buy this Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed smallcap pharma stock for 1:1 bonus bonanza
As per Sebi's T+1 settlement cycle, investors must buy the company's shares at least one trading day before the record date for them to be credited to their demat accounts and qualify for the bonus issue. This makes today the last day to buy the stock to be eligible for the bonus shares.
High-yield US stocks: 10 companies offering dividend yields of up to 16.65%
Ten US-listed companies with market capitalisations above $5 billion offer dividend yields ranging from 7.16% to 16.65%. AGNC Investment and Annaly lead, while Western Midstream, MPLX and Main Street Capital delivered positive five-year share-price returns.
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Big tech share buybacks plunge 83% as AI spending hits cash flows
Major US technology companies sharply reduced dividends and share buybacks as record AI infrastructure spending pushed their combined free cash flow into deficit. The shift raises concerns about shareholder returns and places greater pressure on Big Tech to deliver profit growth from its AI investments.

NTPC shares rise 3% after Q2 results. Why Jefferies and Nuvama remain bullish
NTPC shares rose after the state-owned power major reported a 14% YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs 5,320 crore for Q2 FY27. Revenue grew 17% to Rs 45,752 crore, while EBITDA increased 9% to Rs 10,891 crore. The company also announced an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share, with November 6 set as the record date. Brokerages maintained their Buy ratings on the stock.

Income Tax 2026: 3 key changes in deductions & exemptions every taxpayer must know
The Finance Act, 2026 outlines significant changes in income tax deductions and exemptions for Tax Year 2026-27. Non-resident individuals will benefit from tax exemptions on foreign-source income for five tax years. Disability pensions are only exempted if individuals are invalided out due to service-related disabilities. Compulsory land acquisition income will also be tax-exempt, clarifying previous ambiguities in the law.

Bonus issues, stock splits, dividends: Infosys, Asian Paints among over 40 stocks turning ex-date this week
More than 40 companies have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues, rights issues and stock splits during November 2–6, 2026. Major names include Infosys, Asian Paints, Coal India, Power Grid and Info Edge, while Sanofi India will offer the week’s highest announced dividend of Rs 75 per share.

NTPC Q2 Results: Standalone profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 5,320 crore; revenue up 17%
NTPC has showcased a strong performance in the second quarter of FY27, with a significant 14% increase in standalone net profit year-on-year. The operational revenue saw a notable rise of 16.8% from the same quarter last year, reflecting solid financial health. An interim dividend of Rs 3 per share was announced for shareholders. In a move to bolster growth, NTPC is also increasing its capital expenditure on pumped storage initiatives.

Asian Paints shares see target price cuts by Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, other brokerages after Q2 results. Buy, sell or hold?
Asian Paints has reported a year-on-year profit growth of 7% for the second quarter of FY 2027. Revenue surged by around 17%, although expenses climbed by 19%, underscoring the challenges posed by inflation. Despite brokerages adjusting their target prices, the company declared an interim dividend of Rs 5.75 per share and hinted at upcoming price hikes.

If you’d invested $1,000 in Oracle stock 20 years ago, here’s how much you’d have today
Oracle stock shot up in September 2025 after OpenAI agreed to buy $300 billion of computing power from it over five years. The mood then changed. Oracle planned $50 billion in capital spending for fiscal 2026, had negative free cash flow and carried more than $100 billion in debt. By March, the shares had lost more than half their value from the peak. On October 28, Oracle closed 10.73% higher at $144.54, its best day since May.
Asian Paints Q2 Results: Net profit rises 7% YoY to Rs 1,068 crore; firm announces Rs 5.75/share dividend
Asian Paints Q2 Results: The paint maker reported a 7% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 1,068 crore, while revenue grew 17% to Rs 9,977 crore. The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 5.75 per share, with November 4 set as the record date, even as shares fell 2%.

HUL shares rise 3% after Q2 results. Jefferies, Nomura cut target price but forecast 29% upside potential
Hindustan Unilever shares rose on Thursday after the FMCG major reported a 4% year-on-year increase in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 2,790 crore and 15% revenue growth to Rs 18,226 crore. Jefferies, Nomura and JM Financial cut their target prices but continue to see upside potential of up to 29%.

Philip Morris Q3 net revenues rise 5.5% to $11.4 billion on smoke-free, combustible growth
Tobacco major Philip Morris International (PMI) reported a 5.5 per cent YoY rise in net revenues to $11.4 billion in Q3, driven by growth in both smoke-free and combustible products, as per a company statement.

Hindustan Unilever Limited backs FSSAI labelling norms for food products high in fat, salt and sugar
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has expressed support for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) proposed food labelling requirements. These requirements aim to enhance transparency for consumers regarding nutrition information. Managing Director Priya Nair emphasised that HUL is well prepared to comply with these regulations. The planned front-of-pack nutrition labelling will alert consumers about high levels of sugar, salt, or fat.

Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya Nair
Hindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consumer demand remains strong in both urban and rural areas of India. The company is focusing on balancing further price adjustments with cost savings through procurement and supply-chain efficiencies. Positive indicators of economic resilience include electricity demand and GST collections, alongside improved rural demand.

PVR INOX posts record Q2 earnings, plans to return 30% of annual surplus cash flow
PVR INOX has approved a new capital allocation and dividend distribution policy to reward shareholders. The company aims to return about 30% of its surplus cash flow via dividends or share buybacks. This decision follows a record earnings quarter attributed to strong film content and increased consumer spending. Previous results also showed the box office collections for September rising significantly compared to the previous year.

HUL Q2 Results: Net profit rises 4% YoY to Rs 2,790 crore; Rs 19/share dividend declared
HUL Q2 Results: Hindustan Unilever reported a 4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 2,790 crore, while revenue grew 15% to Rs 18,226 crore. The FMCG major declared an interim dividend of Rs 19 per share and expects performance to improve in FY27, though near-term commodity inflation remains a concern.

Adani Ports Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 17% YoY to Rs 3,622 crore; revenue up 24%
Adani Ports Q2 Results: Adani Ports reported a 17% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 3,622 crore, while revenue grew 24% to Rs 11,340 crore. The company raised its FY27 revenue and EBITDA guidance by Rs 1,000 crore each and increased its capex guidance by Rs 3,000 crore, citing strong first-half performance.
Info Edge Q2 profit rises 87% to Rs 650 crore as Naukri, 99acres grow
Other income rose to Rs 428 crore from Rs 162 crore, contributing to the sharp increase in reported profit. The underlying business also strengthened, with standalone billings rising 12.8% to Rs 822 crore and operating profit before tax increasing 29.8% to Rs 347 crore. The operating margin expanded to 41.3% from 35.9% a year earlier.

Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze margins
Hindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY27 due to strategic portfolio and channel transformations. In its recent financial result, HUL reported a 15% underlying sales growth and an 8% increase in EBITDA. The Home Care and Beauty segments led the growth with double-digit increases in sales and volume.

HUL reports highest sales growth in 14 quarters as volumes pick up
Hindustan Unilever reported its highest underlying sales growth of 15% in 14 quarters during the September quarter. Sales in the home care segment rose by 22%, and beauty products saw a 16% increase, contributing to performance. The company experienced a flat profit after tax at Rs2,796 crore, influenced by previous one-off gains. Turnover for the quarter was recorded at Rs18,071 crore, with an EBITDA margin decline to 22.6%.

Mazagon Dock Q2: All you need to know about PSU shipbuilder's July-September business
For Mazagon Dock, revenue from operations fell 16.5% year-on-year to Rs 2,446 crore from Rs 2,929 crore in the year-ago quarter. On a sequential basis, revenue declined 17% from Rs 2,942 crore in the preceding quarter. The pressure on profitability was also reflected in the company’s margins, which contracted to 8.1% from 23.7% a year earlier.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders shares crash 10% after Q2 net profit tumbles 54%; firm declares Rs 5/share dividend
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders shares plunged 10% after the state-owned company reported a 54% year-on-year decline in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 344 crore. Revenue from operations fell 16.5% to Rs 2,446 crore, while margins contracted sharply. The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 5 per share.

Dividends & stock splits: L&T Tech, Shriram Finance among 24 stocks turning ex-record date this week. Do you own?
As many as 24 companies will turn ex-record date for dividends, stock splits and rights issues during the week starting October 26. Key names include Shriram Finance, CRISIL, Cyient, Chennai Petroleum and L&T Technology Services.

Infosys dividend alert! IT major announces Rs 26 per share dividend. Check record date
Infosys has declared an interim dividend of Rs 26 per equity share for its shareholders. The record date for this dividend is set for November 3, with payment scheduled for November 11. This announcement follows a final dividend of Rs 25 per share declared in June.

Dividend alert! Last day to buy HDB Financial, Tech Mahindra, LTM among 10 stocks for dividend rewards
Under Sebi’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors need to purchase a company’s shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action. Accordingly, today is the last opportunity for investors to buy the shares so that they are credited to their accounts by the record date (October 23), making them eligible for the dividend.
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