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Sensex scales 82,200 for first time since Mideast war began, Nifty above 25,350. More gains ahead?
The Indian stock market rallied sharply on Thursday, with Sensex crossing 82,200 and Nifty surpassing 25,350 for the first time since the Middle East conflict began in late February. The gains added over ₹3 lakh crore to the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies.
MSCI rejig: LIC, Meesho, Coforge set to gain from index inclusion. How much inflows could they attract?
MSCI’s November index rejig will add LIC, Coforge, Meesho and Adani Green to its Standard Index, while removing PI Industries. Nuvama estimates the changes could trigger around $2 billion in passive inflows into Indian equities. Several stocks will also see weight adjustments, while the Smallcap Index will witness fresh additions and exclusions, creating potential stock-specific inflows and outflows.
Festive online sales hit Rs 1.4 lakh crore, up 17%, but miss forecasts
The season had been expected to hit a record Rs 1.50-1.55 lakh crore in GMV, up 25-29% from last year. GMV is total value of goods sold by marketplaces before discounts and returns. The festive sale period started on October 8 with the flagship events of Amazon and Flipkart followed by multiple micro-events until Diwali, which fell on November 8.
Online festive sales miss estimates; Munjal steps down as Unacademy CEO
Happpy Thursday! Online festive sales grew, but fell short of expectations amid weak smartphone demand.This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Qcomm’s Diwali boost; Energy startups attract funds
Happy Wednesday! Quick commerce powered a strong festive season for D2C brands. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
UPI sees Diwali boom; AI cracks Captcha
Diwali spending fuelled a surge in UPI transactions, with both payment volumes and values rising. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Lenskart, Meesho deliver gains of nearly $400 million for SoftBank Vision funds
Lenskart saw returns of $273 million, the highest among the Vision funds' listed investments, while Meesho gained $121 million, according to SoftBank's earnings presentation released on Tuesday. The gains come as SoftBank continues to monetise its Indian investments, having sold shares worth more than Rs 9,300 crore in Lenskart and Meesho since June.
Prosus widens India fintech play after years of consumer internet bets
The Amsterdam-listed technology investor is also close to investing in artificial intelligence-led credit management startup Oolka, people familiar with the matter said. Prosus evaluated credit-on-Unified Payments Interface (UPI) startup Kiwi in October and savings platform Jar in 2025 before deciding not to invest. Prosus declined to comment on specific deals.
From bikes to billions: Rapido’s gross order value quadruples in two years to $4 billion
The Bengaluru-based company is averaging around 8.3 million orders a day across its services, making it one of India’s largest consumer internet platforms by transaction volumes. Ride-hailing continues to comprise more than 95% of the company’s daily average orders.
Soaring tech costs push festive shoppers towards EMIs
At Bengaluru-based Pai International Electronics, which operates across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, 70-80% of smartphone sales during the festive season were financed through EMIs, up from 40-50% last year, said director Rahul Pai. At Vijay Sales, which operates 181 stores nationwide, EMIs accounted for about 70-75% of festive-season sales.
F&O Talk: Big break above 23,200 can open doors for 23,500 for Nifty; Sudeep Shah picks 6 stocks ahead of Diwali
Nifty could extend its recovery towards 23,500 if it decisively breaks above the 23,150–23,200 resistance zone, says SBI Securities' Sudeep Shah. He also shares his outlook on IT, midcap and smallcap indices, sector trends and six stocks, including TVS Motor, Coforge and ICICI Bank, ahead of Diwali.
Q2 earnings upgrades hold above 50%, says Jefferies. Is the profit cycle turning?
India’s Q2 FY27 earnings show signs of resilience, with Jefferies reporting that 50% of the 105 companies it tracks received FY27 earnings estimate upgrades, while 41% saw downgrades and 9% remained unchanged. The share of companies beating expectations rose to 56% from 52% in the previous quarter, though the recovery remains uneven across sectors.
Rising tech costs drive EMI sales; Shadowfax Q2 profit soars
Happy Friday! Shoppers are turning to EMIs as electronics prices rise. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Meesho sees near-term margin pressure as it reinvests in growth
The value commerce platform’s September quarter results on Wednesday showed its contribution margin rising to 6% of net merchandise value (NMV) in the second quarter of FY27 from 4.6% in the April-June period. Contribution margin is the income after deducting direct, order-linked expenses.
Cyberattacks hit NBFCs; Pine Labs Q2 profit zooms
Cyber criminals are targetting smaller NBFCs with specialised AI toolkits. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Meesho shares fall 3% even as Q2 loss narrows to Rs 132 cr. Why Jefferies raised target price but Nomura remains cautious
Meesho shares fell nearly 3% after Q2 FY27 net loss narrowed 68% year-on-year to Rs 132 crore, while revenue rose 34% to Rs 4,132 crore. Brokerages remained divided, with Jefferies and Motilal Oswal maintaining Buy ratings and Nomura retaining Reduce, citing growth prospects, margins and festive-season demand.
Meesho Q2 loss narrows; Info Edge names Sanjeev Bikhchandani CEO
Happy Thursday! Meesho’s losses shrunk as revenue grew in the second quarter of FY27. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Stocks in news: Jio Platforms, RIL, Hero MotoCorp, Meesho, TVS Motor, Vedanta Aluminium and Suzlon Energy
Indian equities ended lower on Wednesday, primarily driven by selling in heavyweight stocks. Information technology and oil and gas shares experienced significant declines, falling more than 2%. The Nifty 50 index settled at 22,699, down 51 points, indicating ongoing resistance at 22,800. Several companies, including Jio Platforms and Hero MotoCorp, reported their quarterly earnings that impacted market sentiment.
Meesho expects stronger Q3 growth due to change in festive sale timeline
The first day of Meesho's annual flagship sale, the Mega Blockbuster Sale, saw orders growing about 75% YoY. Its transacting customers increased by about 60% YoY.
Meesho loss narrows; Sanjeev Bikhchandani back as Info Edge CEO
Meesho cut its losses in the July-September quarter, while growth continued. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Meesho Q2 Results: Loss narrows to Rs 132 crore YoY, revenue rises 34%
Meesho’s Q2 FY27 net loss narrowed 67.8% to Rs 132.45 crore, while revenue surged 34.4% to Rs 4,131.58 crore. Rising user engagement, stronger merchandise value, improved contribution margins and festive-season demand supported growth amid elevated spending.
Meesho Q2: Brokerages expect sustained revenue growth; profitability in focus as festive spending rises
Bank of America expects revenue of Rs 4,130 crore and a net loss of Rs 141 crore for the quarter. Jefferies estimates revenue of Rs 4,064 crore and a pre-exceptional loss of Rs 155 crore, while Axis Capital forecasts revenue of Rs 4,072 crore and a net loss of Rs 127 crore.
Stocks in news: Jio Platforms, RIL, Infosys, L&T, Tata Capital, Waaree Energies and Vedanta Iron
Indian benchmark indices saw a volatile session amid the Nifty and Bank Nifty monthly expiry. Stocks like Jio Platforms made headlines following its IPO debut after raising significant funds. Reliance Industries remained a focus as its financial results and fundraising plans were announced. Infosys successfully implemented a transformation project for Syngenta, enhancing operations and governance. Tata Capital reported a substantial profit increase, driven by loan growth and higher interest income.
Why Walmart would rather keep Flipkart private, for now
Over the past few weeks, much has been written about former employees of the online commerce company writing to Walmart's board, asking for liquidity on the stock options they were granted 10 to 15 years ago. On October 1, at least eight former senior executives, among them former Myntra CEO Mukesh Bansal and former chief business officer Ankit Nagori, wrote to Walmart chairman Gregory Penner, other board members and Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy, seeking a complete exit for all former employees holding vested options.
Unacademy cofounder Gaurav Munjal pushes back against criticism of Indian VCs
Munjal cited companies such as Astrotalk, Airbound and Sarvam AI as examples of startups that have been able to raise capital and grow quickly. He also pointed to the success of companies such as Groww, Eternal and Meesho.
Lenskart, Meesho among top picks as value retail leads India's consumption story: Siddhartha Khemka
Value-focused retail formats are growing, while premium categories experience challenges due to stock availability issues. Recent demand fluctuated with a dip noted in September and October, with expectations for improvement in mid-October. Beauty products significantly influence sales, contributing to the overall trends in the market. Rural incomes may pose risks to discretionary spending as festive season approaches. Companies with effective inventory management and store-level traction are better positioned for growth.
Reel deal: The next big thing in online shopping is playing on your screen
E-commerce platforms in India are leveraging video content to enhance product discovery and customer engagement. Creator-led videos provide a new shopping experience, combining entertainment with direct purchasing options. Consumers in tier 2 cities are particularly benefiting from this innovative approach to shopping. Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra are adopting these technologies to boost sales. This shift may result in a significant increase in online shoppers in the coming years.
Festive ecommerce season off to strong start, Flipkart DAUs hit new high: BofA report
India's 2026 festive ecommerce season has initiated with strong performance from online retail platforms. Flipkart saw a significant increase in daily active users during its Big Billion Days sale. Non-metro shoppers contributed greatly to this demand, accounting for about 60 percent of total activity. Myntra retained its position as the largest fashion platform, experiencing notable increases in user engagement.
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