Jio Platforms plans to raise up to $3.2 billion in what would be India's largest IPO in rupee terms and its second largest in dollar terms. Anchor investors have submitted bids exceeding $26 billion.
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Jio IPO demand dominates a cautious Indian market
Day’s Recap
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The RBI announced a Rs 1 lakh crore variable rate repo auction after the weighted average call rate rose to 5.67%, above the 5.50% repo rate. It will conduct an additional Rs 50,000 crore auction on Wednesday.
3:47 PMEconomic Times
Indian markets fell as declines in banking stocks and elevated oil prices weighed on sentiment. Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea rebounding, Taiwan slipping and Indonesia falling sharply after an MSCI warning.
8:05 PMEconomic Times
The rupee gave up an early rise as importer dollar demand and hedging limited its gains. Equities fell sharply, with the Nifty 50 down more than 1% after weak technology and financial-sector results, while Brent crude declined about 2% following US sanction waivers.
6:18 AMEconomic TimesIndia’s finance minister attributed the equity market’s underperformance to excess liquidity and the ease with which capital can exit. She identified continued capital outflows as one of the country’s largest risks heading into 2027.
4:23 AMCNBC
Yes Bank is evaluating capital-raising measures to support its growth plans. It is also assessing the timing and method for reinstating additional tier-1 bonds and paying their accumulated coupons.
3:44 PMEconomic Times
Yes Bank's CET1 ratio could fall to around 10% if it pays accumulated coupons on its AT1 bonds. Crisil estimates the liability at Rs 6,200 crore, while S&P Global Ratings projects an approximately Rs 8,400 crore reduction in common equity, though both agencies expect the bank's credit profile to remain stable.
9:50 AMEconomic Times
Union Bank's second-quarter net profit rose 30% as margins improved. Total advances grew 19% year on year to Rs 11.6 lakh crore, driven by 17% growth in domestic advances and a 24% increase in corporate advances to Rs 5.2 lakh crore; its corporate loan pipeline stands at Rs 1 lakh crore.
8:44 PMEconomic Times
Brokerages remain positive on ICICI Bank after strong quarterly earnings and stable asset quality. They are more cautious on HDFC Bank because modest profit growth and margin pressure have delayed its recovery, although analysts see valuation support and potential upside in both stocks.
8:34 PMEconomic Times
Bajaj Finance's consolidated net profit rose 29% to Rs 6,367 crore in the September quarter, while consolidated assets under management grew 26% to Rs 5.85 lakh crore. The lender expects 26-27% AUM growth in FY27, supported by higher customer additions and loan volumes.
11:13 AMEconomic Times
Bajaj Finance reported a 29% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net profit to Rs 6,367 crore. Net interest income rose 24% to Rs 13,335 crore, while net total income increased 23% to Rs 15,974 crore.
8:10 AMEconomic Times
Piramal Finance's second-quarter net profit rose 67% to Rs 545 crore as assets under management increased 24% to Rs 1.13 lakh crore. Retail AUM grew 30%, net interest income rose 35%, and net interest margin expanded 35 basis points to 6.5%.
9:49 AMEconomic Times
Steelmakers are expected to outperform non-ferrous metals companies in the second quarter as stronger volumes support earnings. Non-ferrous firms face anticipated sequential declines of 2% in revenue and 13% in EBITDA, partly because lower average LME aluminium prices will pressure profitability.
9:18 PMEconomic Times
Hindustan Zinc’s Q2 FY27 net profit rose 142% year on year to Rs 6,412 crore, while revenue increased 76.5% to Rs 15,093 crore. EBITDA doubled to Rs 9,285 crore, lifting margins to 62% on higher prices and production.
6:59 AMEconomic Times
UltraTech Cement's consolidated second-quarter profit rose 21% year on year to Rs 1,501 crore. Domestic grey cement volumes increased nearly 14% to 35.94 million tonnes, helping sales rise nearly 19% to Rs 23,295 crore and profit before interest, depreciation and tax climb more than 17% to Rs 3,832 crore.
9:08 PMEconomic Times
Apple India's FY26 revenue crossed Rs 1 lakh crore after growing 31%, while net profit rose 66% from the previous fiscal year. Its performance outpaced Samsung as India's premium smartphone market expanded.
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BlackRock, GIC among investors chasing Indian telecom major Jio's IPO as anchor bids top $26 billion
Summary
Jio Platforms plans to raise up to $3.2 billion in what would be India's largest IPO in rupee terms and its second largest in dollar terms. Anchor investors have submitted bids exceeding $26 billion.
Demand is running at more than eight times the planned offering, giving Jio strong pricing
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Jio's IPO could become a major test of foreign institutional demand for India's public equity market.
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3:47 PMEconomic Times
RBI injects Rs 1 lakh crore as liquidity tightens before festive season
Summary
The RBI announced a Rs 1 lakh crore variable rate repo auction after the weighted average call rate rose to 5.67%, above the 5.50% repo rate. It will conduct an additional Rs 50,000 crore auction on Wednesday.
The RBI is responding directly to a liquidity squeeze that has pushed overnight funding costs
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The move keeps short-term borrowing costs from drifting higher and protects credit availability during a period of stronger seasonal demand.
8:05 PMEconomic Times
Banking stocks, high oil prices drag Indian markets lower
Summary
Indian markets fell as declines in banking stocks and elevated oil prices weighed on sentiment. Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea rebounding, Taiwan slipping and Indonesia falling sharply after an MSCI warning.
The pressure reflects a combination of domestic financial-sector weakness and a less favourable external backdrop
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The selloff links market weakness to both India's external vulnerability and concerns about the banking sector's near-term earnings outlook.
6:18 AMEconomic Times
Rupee ends flat as stock slump, importer hedging erodes bounce
Summary
The rupee gave up an early rise as importer dollar demand and hedging limited its gains. Equities fell sharply, with the Nifty 50 down more than 1% after weak technology and financial-sector results, while Brent crude declined about 2% following US sanction waivers.
The rupee’s inability to hold its early advance shows that corporate dollar demand remains a
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Currency stability remains fragile as importer demand and portfolio outflows counter improving oil-cost conditions.
4:23 AMCNBC
India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit
Summary
India’s finance minister attributed the equity market’s underperformance to excess liquidity and the ease with which capital can exit. She identified continued capital outflows as one of the country’s largest risks heading into 2027.
The immediate shift is from market weakness to a policy concern about persistent foreign-capital outflows.
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Foreign outflows could amplify both equity-market weakness and currency pressure as India approaches 2027.
3:44 PMEconomic Times
Yes Bank's evaluating capital actions to back growth plans
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Yes Bank is evaluating capital-raising measures to support its growth plans. It is also assessing the timing and method for reinstating additional tier-1 bonds and paying their accumulated coupons.
The bank's growth ambitions now depend on how it balances fresh capital needs with potential
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Yes Bank must secure capital without weakening investor confidence or reopening concerns about its legacy AT1 liabilities.
9:50 AMEconomic Times
Yes Bank CET1 may fall to 10% if past AT1 coupons are paid: Crisil
Summary
Yes Bank's CET1 ratio could fall to around 10% if it pays accumulated coupons on its AT1 bonds. Crisil estimates the liability at Rs 6,200 crore, while S&P Global Ratings projects an approximately Rs 8,400 crore reduction in common equity, though both agencies expect the bank's credit profile to remain stable.
Paying the coupons would materially reduce Yes Bank's capital buffer, even if the immediate effect
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The potential payout could turn a legacy bond dispute into a direct constraint on Yes Bank's capital strength and expansion capacity.
8:44 PMEconomic Times
Union Bank Q2 net profit up 30% as margins improve
Summary
Union Bank's second-quarter net profit rose 30% as margins improved. Total advances grew 19% year on year to Rs 11.6 lakh crore, driven by 17% growth in domestic advances and a 24% increase in corporate advances to Rs 5.2 lakh crore; its corporate loan pipeline stands at Rs 1 lakh crore.
The combination of wider margins and rapid loan growth points to stronger earnings quality than
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Union Bank is converting improving margins and corporate credit demand into faster balance-sheet growth.
8:34 PMEconomic Times
Brokerages back ICICI Bank on strong Q2 earnings, see HDFC Bank recovery ahead
Summary
Brokerages remain positive on ICICI Bank after strong quarterly earnings and stable asset quality. They are more cautious on HDFC Bank because modest profit growth and margin pressure have delayed its recovery, although analysts see valuation support and potential upside in both stocks.
The banks now represent different earnings stories: ICICI Bank offers demonstrated operating strength, while HDFC
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The contrast between the two lenders shows how margins and execution, not size alone, are shaping private-bank valuations.
11:13 AMEconomic Times
Bajaj Finance Q2 consolidated net profit rises 29% to Rs 6,367 crore
Summary
Bajaj Finance's consolidated net profit rose 29% to Rs 6,367 crore in the September quarter, while consolidated assets under management grew 26% to Rs 5.85 lakh crore. The lender expects 26-27% AUM growth in FY27, supported by higher customer additions and loan volumes.
Bajaj Finance is still expanding rapidly, but the more than doubling of its gold-loan portfolio
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The results reinforce Bajaj Finance's growth strength while putting asset quality and gold-loan execution at the center of investor scrutiny.
8:10 AMEconomic Times
Bajaj Finance Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 29% YoY to Rs 6,367 crore, NII up 24%
Summary
Bajaj Finance reported a 29% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net profit to Rs 6,367 crore. Net interest income rose 24% to Rs 13,335 crore, while net total income increased 23% to Rs 15,974 crore.
Bajaj Finance delivered strong earnings growth alongside broad-based expansion in operating income. The results support
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The results show that Bajaj Finance continues to compound earnings at a high rate through strong interest-income growth.
9:49 AMEconomic Times
Piramal Finance Q2 net profit soars 67% to Rs 545 crore
Summary
Piramal Finance's second-quarter net profit rose 67% to Rs 545 crore as assets under management increased 24% to Rs 1.13 lakh crore. Retail AUM grew 30%, net interest income rose 35%, and net interest margin expanded 35 basis points to 6.5%.
The growth came from both faster retail expansion and stronger lending profitability, rather than asset
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Piramal is expanding its retail lending base while improving the economics of each rupee lent.
9:18 PMEconomic Times
Steelmakers may outperform non-ferrous peers in Q2 as higher volumes support earnings
Summary
Steelmakers are expected to outperform non-ferrous metals companies in the second quarter as stronger volumes support earnings. Non-ferrous firms face anticipated sequential declines of 2% in revenue and 13% in EBITDA, partly because lower average LME aluminium prices will pressure profitability.
The earnings gap will be driven more by volume resilience in steel than by broad
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Sector performance is likely to diverge sharply, making volume trends and commodity exposure more important than a broad metals-sector view.
6:59 AMEconomic Times
Hindustan Zinc Q2 Results: Net profit skyrockets 142% YoY to Rs 6,412 crore, revenue soars 77%
Summary
Hindustan Zinc’s Q2 FY27 net profit rose 142% year on year to Rs 6,412 crore, while revenue increased 76.5% to Rs 15,093 crore. EBITDA doubled to Rs 9,285 crore, lifting margins to 62% on higher prices and production.
The results show that stronger metal prices and higher output are flowing sharply into earnings,
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The earnings surge strengthens the case for metals stocks but also raises the bar for sustaining record profitability.
9:08 PMEconomic Times
UltraTech Cement Q2 net profit up 21% in September quarter
Summary
UltraTech Cement's consolidated second-quarter profit rose 21% year on year to Rs 1,501 crore. Domestic grey cement volumes increased nearly 14% to 35.94 million tonnes, helping sales rise nearly 19% to Rs 23,295 crore and profit before interest, depreciation and tax climb more than 17% to Rs 3,832 crore.
Volume growth was the main earnings engine, lifting both revenue and operating profit at a
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UltraTech's results provide a read on the strength of India's cement demand and infrastructure cycle.
8:00 PMEconomic Times
Apple India in sweet spot as FY26 revenue crosses Rs 1 lakh crore, profit soars
Summary
Apple India's FY26 revenue crossed Rs 1 lakh crore after growing 31%, while net profit rose 66% from the previous fiscal year. Its performance outpaced Samsung as India's premium smartphone market expanded.
Apple is converting India's shift toward premium smartphones into faster growth and stronger profitability. The
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Apple's growth shows that premiumisation is reshaping India's smartphone market and strengthening the country's importance to the company's regional strategy.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
HFCL's second-quarter net profit rose 448.14% year on year to Rs 394.22 crore, while revenue increased 143.62% to Rs 2,541.79 crore. Profit and revenue also grew sequentially by 60.49% and 32.73%, respectively.
9:24 PMEconomic Times
The Central Board of Direct Taxes said interest paid to eligible Maharajah Bond holders will not face tax deduction at source during financial year 2026-27 and later tax years. The exemption applies to resident investors and foreign institutional investors.
8:58 PMEconomic Times
NSE and BSE will hold their Diwali Muhurat trading session on November 8, beginning at 2:20 pm. Equity trading will end between 3:15 pm and 3:30 pm depending on the security, while equity futures and options trading will run until 3:40 pm.
8:50 PMEconomic Times
BSE and NSE will hold Diwali Muhurat Trading on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during the Laxmi Pujan session. The main session will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with separate windows for pre-open trading, block deals, IPOs, call auctions and closing procedures.
6:40 AMEconomic Times
The RBI has tightened scrutiny of overseas direct investments above $1 billion, requiring banks to submit detailed information and assess the rationale for each transaction. The review is intended to limit risks to companies and the wider economy.
3:26 PMEconomic Times
Ireda reported a net profit of Rs 554 crore for the September quarter of FY27, while operating revenue rose 14% to Rs 2,345 crore. Loan disbursements increased 31% to Rs 10,579 crore and net worth rose 11%.
11:59 AMEconomic Times
Waaree Renewable Technologies' consolidated net profit fell 29% year on year to Rs 81.48 crore in the September quarter, even as revenue rose to Rs 1,057.84 crore. Higher expenses weighed on earnings, while the company reported an unexecuted order book of more than Rs 5,500 crore.
11:11 AMEconomic Times
Titan Company redeemed commercial paper worth Rs 1,000 crore at maturity, completing repayment to investors in line with applicable securities regulations.
9:51 AMEconomic Times
Eight BSE 1000 stocks reached fresh 52-week highs even as the Sensex fell 876 points to 73,852. PC Jeweller gained 42% over the month, while Sky Gold and Diamonds rose 31%.
9:44 AMEconomic Times
The article compares Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea across average revenue per user, margins, subscriber bases, and related operating measures.
8:05 AMEconomic Times
All 10 leading equity PMS strategies posted positive returns in September despite a steep 2026 market decline, with gains ranging from 3.55% to 5.67%. Amaltas Asset Management’s Keystone Fund led the group, while Cupid and Sterlite Technologies appeared among the prominent holdings across several portfolios.
6:05 AMEconomic Times9:24 PMEconomic Times
HFCL Q2 net profit jumps 448% to Rs 394 crore
Summary
HFCL's second-quarter net profit rose 448.14% year on year to Rs 394.22 crore, while revenue increased 143.62% to Rs 2,541.79 crore. Profit and revenue also grew sequentially by 60.49% and 32.73%, respectively.
The sharp increase in revenue shows that growth, rather than cost control alone, drove the
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HFCL has delivered an unusually strong earnings acceleration, raising expectations for telecom and network equipment demand.
8:58 PMEconomic Times
Maharajah Bonds gain investor appeal with TDS exemption
Summary
The Central Board of Direct Taxes said interest paid to eligible Maharajah Bond holders will not face tax deduction at source during financial year 2026-27 and later tax years. The exemption applies to resident investors and foreign institutional investors.
Removing TDS improves cash flows and simplifies participation for both domestic and foreign holders, making
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The exemption could lower a practical barrier to demand for Maharajah Bonds and improve their appeal to overseas institutions.
8:50 PMEconomic Times
NSE, BSE to hold Diwali Muhurat trading on November 8
Summary
NSE and BSE will hold their Diwali Muhurat trading session on November 8, beginning at 2:20 pm. Equity trading will end between 3:15 pm and 3:30 pm depending on the security, while equity futures and options trading will run until 3:40 pm.
The session will operate on a compressed schedule with separate cutoffs for cash and derivatives
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Participants must plan around nonstandard trading hours and staggered closing times.
6:40 AMEconomic Times
Muhurat Trading 2026: BSE, NSE announce date and timings of special session. Check details
Summary
BSE and NSE will hold Diwali Muhurat Trading on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during the Laxmi Pujan session. The main session will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with separate windows for pre-open trading, block deals, IPOs, call auctions and closing procedures.
The exchanges have fixed the ceremonial session and its associated trading windows well ahead of
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Investors must account for the holiday schedule and special-session rules when planning orders around Diwali.
3:26 PMEconomic Times
RBI tightens scrutiny of $1 billion-plus overseas investments amid rupee pressure
Summary
The RBI has tightened scrutiny of overseas direct investments above $1 billion, requiring banks to submit detailed information and assess the rationale for each transaction. The review is intended to limit risks to companies and the wider economy.
The RBI is adding a gatekeeping layer to large outbound investments as pressure on the
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The tighter process signals that preserving foreign exchange and limiting weak outbound bets now rank above speed in approving large overseas investments.
11:59 AMEconomic Times
Ireda net profit grows to Rs 554 cr in Sep qtr
Summary
Ireda reported a net profit of Rs 554 crore for the September quarter of FY27, while operating revenue rose 14% to Rs 2,345 crore. Loan disbursements increased 31% to Rs 10,579 crore and net worth rose 11%.
Stronger disbursements and earnings show Ireda is expanding renewable-energy financing without an apparent deterioration in
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Ireda's performance signals deeper institutional financing capacity for India's renewable-energy buildout.
11:11 AMEconomic Times
Waaree Renewable Technologies Q2 Results: Net profit falls 29% to Rs 81 crore
Summary
Waaree Renewable Technologies' consolidated net profit fell 29% year on year to Rs 81.48 crore in the September quarter, even as revenue rose to Rs 1,057.84 crore. Higher expenses weighed on earnings, while the company reported an unexecuted order book of more than Rs 5,500 crore.
The earnings decline shows that revenue growth is not yet translating into stronger profitability, with
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Waaree's results put the profitability of India's renewable-energy expansion under sharper scrutiny.
9:51 AMEconomic Times
Titan redeems Rs 1,000 crore commercial paper
Summary
Titan Company redeemed commercial paper worth Rs 1,000 crore at maturity, completing repayment to investors in line with applicable securities regulations.
The repayment removes a near-term funding obligation without any reported disruption or default. Investors received
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The redemption confirms Titan met a sizeable short-term debt obligation on schedule.
9:44 AMEconomic Times
PC Jeweller among 8 stocks that hit 52-week high and rallied up to 42% in a month
Summary
Eight BSE 1000 stocks reached fresh 52-week highs even as the Sensex fell 876 points to 73,852. PC Jeweller gained 42% over the month, while Sky Gold and Diamonds rose 31%.
The divergence shows that market weakness was uneven, with select smaller stocks attracting strong buying
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Index declines are masking powerful rallies in pockets of the market, especially among high-momentum smaller stocks.
8:05 AMEconomic Times
Jio vs Airtel vs Voda Idea: Comparing ARPU, Margins, Subscribers & More
Summary
The article compares Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea across average revenue per user, margins, subscriber bases, and related operating measures.
The comparison frames India's telecom contest around monetisation and financial resilience, not subscriber scale alone.
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ARPU and margin trends will determine which telecom operators can fund network investment and capture future pricing gains.
6:05 AMEconomic Times
Cupid, Sterlite Tech among stocks top 10 equity PMS portfolios hold as Nifty, Sensex plunge up to 13% in 2026
Summary
All 10 leading equity PMS strategies posted positive returns in September despite a steep 2026 market decline, with gains ranging from 3.55% to 5.67%. Amaltas Asset Management’s Keystone Fund led the group, while Cupid and Sterlite Technologies appeared among the prominent holdings across several portfolios.
The divergence between PMS returns and the broader market reflects active managers’ ability to benefit
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The results show where active managers are finding relative strength as broad market returns deteriorate.
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