OLA ELECTRIC Q2
Ola Electric shares sink 6% as Q2 revenue falls 39% YoY. What's next?
Ola Electric shares fell over 6% after the company reported a 39% YoY decline in September-quarter revenue to Rs 421 crore, despite narrowing its consolidated net loss to Rs 362 crore. Sequentially, losses widened and revenue declined 7.5%. The stock slipped to Rs 33.48 on the NSE as investors weighed the weak revenue performance and profitability trends.
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Ola Electric Q2 revenue dips 39% as registrations slide
Ola Electric reported ₹421 crore in revenue for the September quarter, marking a 39% decrease from last year. The company ceased orders from direct-to-consumer stores as it shifts to a dealership model. Ola now has 255 dealer partners with over 300 stores to boost sales and reduce operating costs. Their net loss narrowed to ₹362 crore, despite lower vehicle registrations affecting their business.
Stocks in news: Vodafone Idea, M&M, Ola Electric, IRCTC, Oil India and Zee Entertainment
The Nifty ended marginally higher on Thursday, with analysts identifying 25,000–25,150 as the immediate support zone and 25,400–25,500 as resistance. Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea, M&M, Ola Electric, IRCTC, Oil India and Zee Entertainment are among the stocks likely to remain in focus on Friday amid earnings and company-specific developments.
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Ola Electric’s Q2 revenue slumps 39% to Rs 421 crore, losses narrow
The company said it has stopped taking orders from its direct-to-consumer stores on Nov 1, and plans to close them by December. The company, which had announced a pivot to a dealership model in August, now has 255 dealer partners operating over 300 stores, it said in its letter to shareholders.
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Demand no longer a constraint: Ola Electric's Bhavish Aggarwal on Q2 earnings call
The bottleneck is not Ola's own plant, which Aggarwal said in his post already has high installed capacity, but its suppliers. About 5,000 vehicles with paid orders in September were delayed by a week into October because chargers were unavailable.

Vodafone Idea Q2 Results: Loss widens to Rs 5,975 crore, revenue rises 6% YoY; ARPU jumps to Rs 198
Vodafone Idea Q2 Results: Telecom operator Vodafone Idea reported a widening of its net loss to Rs 5,975 crore in the September quarter of FY27 (Q2FY27), partly due to the adverse impact of mark-to-market adjustments on treasury assets. The company had reported a net loss of Rs 5,584 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year (Q2FY26).

Ola Electric says demand outstrips supply, targets 25,000 vehicles in December
Ola Electric Mobility is experiencing high demand for its electric two-wheelers, causing supply constraints. The company plans to ramp up production to approximately 25,000 vehicles by December. Despite these plans, recent losses were reported along with a decline in consolidated revenue from operations. Ola Electric has significantly reduced its borrowings and expects to generate free cash flow soon.

Zee Entertainment approves Rs 600-crore share buyback at Rs 91 apiece; promoters to stay out
Zee Entertainment has approved a Rs 600 crore share buyback at Rs 91 per share, a 24% premium over its latest NSE closing price. The company will repurchase up to 6.59 crore shares through the tender offer route, with November 25 fixed as the record date. Promoters will not participate.

Ola Electric Q2 Results: Loss narrows YoY to Rs 362 crore, revenue falls 39%
Ola Electric Q2 Results: The electric two-wheeler maker's revenue from operations fell 39% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 421 crore from Rs 690 crore in the year-ago quarter.

Hindustan Aeronautics Q2 Results: Profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 1,936 crore; revenue grows 15%
HAL Q2 Results: Consolidated revenue from operations rose 14.85% YoY to Rs 7,613.25 crore in Q2 FY27

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.

Ola Electric shares jump 7% ahead of Q2 results, extends EV-policy rally
Ola Electric shares have rallied 9% in two sessions, adding over Rs 1,400 crore to the company's market value after the Centre made EVs its preferred choice for government staff-car procurement. Investors are now awaiting the electric two-wheeler maker's Q2 results for signs of a recovery in its business.

Stocks in news: Tata Power, Cupid, Garden Reach, ITC, Aurobindo Pharma and Vodafone Idea
Indian benchmark indices have extended their winning streak, closing positively after the Muhurat trading session. Key stocks such as life insurance companies and Tata Power reported notable quarterly earnings results. HDFC Life and LIC showed healthy premium growth, while Tata Power recorded a record profit in Q2 FY27. Other companies like Cupid and Mishra Dhatu Nigam also reported impressive profit increases during the quarter.

Vietnam’s Green SM set for Bengaluru debut by December, ruffling ride-hailing market
Senior government officials said Karnataka has granted Green SM an aggregator licence under the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, after the company fulfilled all regulatory requirements.

Centre's EV push puts electric mobility stocks in the fast lane; M&M, Ola Electric lead rally with gains of up to 5%
Electric mobility stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Centre made EVs the default choice for government staff-car procurement and doubled the price ceiling for electric cars to Rs 20 lakh. M&M led the gains, followed by Ola Electric, Hyundai Motor India and TVS Motor Company.

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.

Divi's Labs Q2 Results: PAT surges 64% YoY to Rs 1,127 crore; revenue jumps 35%
Divi's Laboratories has achieved a remarkable profit surge of 63.6% year-on-year for the September quarter of FY27, driven by a 35.4% increase in operational revenue, totaling Rs 3,676 crore. The company's total income reached Rs 3,770 crore in Q2FY27, while the first half of the fiscal year saw total earnings hit Rs 6,907 crore.

Tata Steel Q2 Results: Profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 3,700 crore, revenue up 11%; Noel Tata to retire as director
Tata Group's Tata Steel has reported a 16.2% year-on-year increase in profit after tax for Q2FY27. Consolidated revenue from operations grew by 11.5% year-on-year, reaching over Rs 65,436 crore. The profit after tax for the quarter was around Rs 3,700 crore, compared to the previous year's amount. Additionally, Noel Naval Tata will retire from his position effective November 11, 2026.

Britannia Industries Q2 Results: Profit rises 11% YoY to Rs 726 crore, revenue grows 16%
Britannia Q2 Results: FMCG major Britannia Industries on Thursday reported a 10.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 726 crore for the September quarter of FY27 (Q2FY27), compared with Rs 655.06 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

Titan Q2 Results: Profit jumps 54% YoY to Rs 1,722 crore; total income up 25%
Titan Q2 Results: Titan Company reported a 54% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,722 crore in Q2 FY27, driven by strong demand across jewellery, watches and eyewear. Revenue growth remained broad-based despite a shift in the festive calendar, while international jewellery operations expanded with the addition of Damas..

LIC Q2 Results: Profit jumps 20% YoY to Rs 12,115 crore, NPI grows 16%
LIC Q2 Results: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest insurer, reported a nearly 20% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 12,114.78 crore for the September quarter on Thursday, supported by strong growth in premium income and higher investment earnings.

Bharti Airtel Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 31% YoY to Rs 8,887 crore; revenue up 17%; ARPU rises to Rs 271
Bharti Airtel Q2 Results: Bharti Airtel reported a 31% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to Rs 8,887.5 crore for the September quarter (Q2FY27), compared with Rs 6,791.6 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.

M&M Q2 Results: Profit rises 25% YoY to Rs 4,588 crore, revenue grows 25%
M&M Q2 Results: Revenue from operations grew 25.4% YoY to Rs 57,514.98 crore in Q2FY27, against Rs 45,885.40 crore reported in the year-ago period.

Lenskart Q2 Results: Profit zooms 122% YoY to Rs 227 crore; revenue grows 36%
Lenskart Solutions achieved a net profit of Rs 227.08 crore in Q2FY27, reflecting a 122.1% YoY increase. Revenue from operations rose to Rs 2,845.03 crore, marking a 35.7% YoY growth. Product margin improved to 64% compared to 63.4% in the same quarter last year. The company added 165 new stores in Q2FY27, enhancing its active store count to 3,624.

NSE Q2 Results: Profit jumps 23% to Rs 2,578 crore, revenue rises 9%
NSE Q2 Results: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) reported a 23% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 2,578 crore in the second quarter of FY27 (Q2FY27), compared with Rs 2,098 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q2FY26).

Ola Electric’s Rs 1,000-crore rights issue fully subscribed ahead of closing date
The rights issue, which opened on Thursday, will close on October 30. Shareholders could sell or transfer their rights entitlement in the market until October 26. The company finalised the terms of the issue earlier this month, setting the price at Rs 27 per share, a 26% discount to its market value.

Cognizant eyes Sarvam stake; Ather aims for higher market share
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