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Mundra to Chile, Adani amps up the volume of its heavy metal rock
Adani Group has signed an agreement with Codelco to explore a copper project in Chile. This partnership aims to ensure a secure supply of copper for its operations in Mundra, Gujarat. The agreement comes amid rising copper demand in India and a need for more imports.
Tata Power shares rise 2% after Q2 results. Why brokerages are bullish despite target price cuts
Tata Power achieved a 33% year-on-year increase in net profit for the second quarter of FY27. Revenue also rose by 26% year-on-year to ₹19,886 crore during this period. Brokerages maintained their 'Buy' ratings while adjusting their target prices based on the latest performance figures. The company's EBITDA saw a modest growth of 5% year-on-year to ₹4,245 crore. Overall, Tata Power's market capitalisation exceeds ₹1.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analyst
No doubt, the mood in the market has changed and the bulls seem to be back in a determined fashion. Don’t, however, expect the indices to keep climbing daily. There will be pauses. Also, though the things troubling the market have receded for now, they can still return. And these troubles are likely to be global rather than local.
Tata Power says no provision needed for $650 million Kleros Award
Tata Power Company is currently not planning any financial provisions despite an adverse ruling from a Singapore court. The company believes they have a strong appeal against Kleros Capital Partners, who were awarded over $650 million. In the most recent quarter, Tata Power reported an all-time high consolidated net profit of ₹1,652 crore. Additionally, Tata Power's board has appointed Sanjay Banga as CEO-designate for the upcoming five years.
For investors with medium-term outlook: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%, according to analysts
The headwinds hitting the market are not just easing now. Some of them are actually turning into tailwinds. That is a real change. The broader market is inching higher, and the Nifty and the Sensex are moving up with it. For months, the bulls were trying and failing to get a foothold. This time the attempt looks more serious, because the macro picture, for once, is working for rather than against them.
India's renewable energy expansion averts $100 bn in fuel imports, savings seen at $240 bn by 2030
The findings underline the growing economic and energy-security dividends of India's renewable energy transition, with increased domestic electricity generation reducing exposure to imported fossil fuels and volatility in international energy markets.
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Tata Power Q2 Results: PAT jumps 33% YoY to Rs 1,652 crore, revenue rises 26%
Tata Power reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 1,652 crore in Q2 FY27, up 33% year-on-year. Revenue surged 26% to Rs 19,886 crore, supported by renewables, generation, distribution and a record Rs 10,000 crore first-half investment.

Maharashtra plans FY28 IPO for state power transmission firm MSETCL; approval likely soon
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company (MSETCL) is targeting an FY28 IPO to raise ₹7,000-8,000 crore, with a proposal submitted to the state government and approval expected within two months, according to Additional Chief Secretary Abha Shukla. The transmission utility has appointed six banks for the proposed listing and plans to use the funds to participate in tariff-based competitive bidding projects.

These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
The FPIs that were selling in the Indian market all these months mostly owned large-cap stocks. And as they sold them, it was that segment which bore the brunt of the selling. The same logic will operate in reverse as they start buying, focusing once again on the safer and more liquid large-cap stocks.

Growing demand, demographics, digital agenda & energy security are long-term and secular tailwinds for India: Macquarie’s Ed Northam
Head of green Investments for the Australia’s largest asset manager said the firm is looking to reboot its India operations. While renewables will remain the biggest focus, industrial energy transition and E-mobility will be other key areas, he said. Since 2005, Green Investments group has deployed over $21 billion across 94 investments worldwide.

Time to be contrarian? Are analysts behind the curve? 5 stocks from two segments of the oil and gas space
The tensions that drove oil higher are still lurking under the surface. A single statement, or a single strike, and they can surface again within days. Another round of trouble cannot be entirely ruled out. And if it comes and oil climbs again, much of the contrarian case we are making weakens with it. So the improvement is real, but it is not yet fully safe.

India's net-zero transition aim by 2070 offers $22.7 tn investment opportunity for global capital
India's push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 could unlock a $22.7 trillion investment opportunity across renewable energy, power grids, battery storage, green hydrogen and clean technologies, according to a report by Australian economist Nicki Hutley. The report estimates a $6.5 trillion funding gap, which will require international capital to bridge.

Enough of COP Jamborees
Falling solar and battery costs have made renewable energy commercially competitive with coal in India. As COP31 begins in Turkiye, the focus should shift to accelerating electrification of transport, promoting agrivoltaics, investing in transmission and grid stability, and ensuring reliable payments by discoms to sustain the country's green transition.

If AI unwinding pulls power stocks down, mind the difference between narrative and business: 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 30%
It is quite possible that, over the coming weeks, the narrative on the street could be that power stocks, which many had started to treat as a kind of proxy for the AI build-out, would come under pressure. But linking these stocks to global unwinding in the AI trade could be a mistake because demand for power in India depends on something far bigger and far older.

These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and upside potential of up to 28%, according to analysts
Global markets on Wednesday celebrated the outcome of the US mid-term election as well as a sharp drop in oil prices. Oil prices, which at the end of last week were at about $118 to the barrel, are now under $95. The hope clearly is that Democrat control of both chambers of the US Congress will pressure the Trump administration to pursue a diplomatic end to the conflict with Iran in the Gulf.

Strong balance sheet, domestic focus, and a moat matter more: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 24%
The big event the market was waiting for has come and gone. So, is there greater clarity about where the crisis in the Gulf is headed? Not really. While US President Trump acknowledged the war was one of the reasons his Republican party received a drubbing at the hands of the Democrats, he said he would do it again. Which suggests it is unlikely that the uncertainty and volatility in the markets will go away anytime soon.

Beyond tech: Kotak MF’s Shibani Kurian on India’s next innovation-led winners
Innovation-led investment opportunities in India are extending well beyond technology, with healthcare, auto components and industrials emerging as key areas of interest, according to Shibani Kurian, Head of Equity Research and Senior Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC. “Innovation can be seen across sectors and not necessarily limited to technology,” she said.

These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
Oil prices matter to the Indian economy, and the market responded with a smart rally as Brent crude cooled significantly on Monday. The rally was broad-based and involved all segments. But too much should not be read into one day’s showing. The thing to watch remains the results of the US mid-term elections which will be known in India through Wednesday. It will decide which way the market will move in the coming days and weeks.

GAIL shares jump 4% as Q2 net profit rises over 8% to Rs 4,650 crore, revenue grows 17%
GAIL shares rose nearly 4% after the company reported strong second-quarter profit and revenue growth, supported by its gas marketing and transmission businesses. Investor sentiment was also buoyed by the board’s in-principle approval to list subsidiary GAIL Gas through an IPO.

Adani Energy Solutions gets CCI approval for Rs 3,050-crore IntelliSmart acquisition
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Adani Energy Solutions' Rs 3,050-crore acquisition of IntelliSmart Infrastructure. The transaction involves acquiring 100% of IntelliSmart's equity from NIIF and EESL, along with the redemption of optionally convertible debentures held by NIIF, expanding AESL's presence in the smart metering business.

Core4 Engineers SME shares to list today: Check IPO subscription status and other key details
Core4 Engineers will make its debut on the BSE SME platform on October 30 after its Rs 54.82 crore IPO was subscribed 5.44 times. The NII category led demand with 12.26 times subscription, followed by QIBs at 5.06 times and individual investors at 2.72 times. The IPO was entirely a fresh issue of 58.94 lakh shares.

These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
Here’s one thing that is worth clarifying, because it is in the headlines. Large global technology companies have been announcing heavy spending on AI, and there has been some correction in those stocks because of it. It is natural to worry that this will spill over into the Indian market. It most likely will not.

For investors with ability to look past the current bearish narrative: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%
One stock not falling on bad news does not mean the worst is over for the whole market. It may mean only that the bears have, for now, taken out of that one stock all that they wanted to. The broader pressure can still come back. So this is a small positive, and it should be considered just that, and nothing more.

Power Grid asks cable and wire makers to scale up as transmission capex set to rise
Power Grid Corporation of India aims to exceed last year's capital expenditure of ₹40,000 crore for transmission projects. The chairman emphasized the necessity for manufacturers to enhance production capabilities and product quality. Growth in renewable energy projects is expected to drive high demand for cables and wires across the industry. Additional investments for the Green Energy Corridor-III program will further stimulate the market.
Tata Power, NCRTC sign pact to shift utilities for 136-km Namo Bharat corridor
Under the memorandum of understanding, Tata Power-DDL will supervise the shifting of electrical networks and grant permissions to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), ensuring that the work adheres to safety, reliability and statutory standards.

Tata Projects secures order from GSFC for acid complex in Gujarat
The proposed complex will comprise a 600 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) phosphoric acid plant and a 1,800 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) sulphuric acid plant, along with associated utilities and offsite infrastructure.

L&T flags inflation, geopolitical risks, leans on its capabilities to navigate global uncertainty
Larsen & Toubro reported a 33% profit increase for the second quarter, driven by strong order inflows. Infrastructure spending and reconstruction activities in the Middle East contributed significantly to this growth. The company expressed concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions, and trade uncertainties impacting the global economic outlook.

KEC International bags Rs 2,872 crore PGCIL orders for 765 kV transmission lines
KEC International has secured orders worth ₹2,872 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd for 765 kV transmission lines. These contracts involve the design, supply, and installation of the high-voltage lines. The latest wins have contributed to a significant year-to-date order intake surpassing ₹13,500 crore for the company. This includes a major contribution from the Transmission and Distribution division amounting to ₹9,500 crore.

KEC International bags new orders worth over Rs 1,000 cr
KEC International has announced that it has secured new orders valued at Rs 1,006 crore. These include orders for a 400 kV transmission line and supply of towers in Oman and the Americas. Additionally, the civil business received a repeat order for constructing a multispeciality hospital in Eastern India. The cables and conductors segment has also secured orders in India and abroad.
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