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Nifty rises, but most sectors fall: Why the stock market's headline rally may not reflect your portfolio

The Nifty 50 rose for second straight session, gaining nearly 2.6% over five trading days, led by IT, pharma and financial stocks. However, declining shares outnumbered advancing ones, while mid- and small-cap indices and several sectors fell, pointing to weak market breadth.

Friday, 30 October 2026

Sensex zooms 1,500 pts in 2 days, Nifty tops 23K: Why are bulls in charge?

Building on a 905-point rise on Thursday, BSE barometer Sensex added another 592 points or 0.79 points in intraday deals to take the two-day rise to 1,497 points.

How Gaurav Khemani took Rollick ice cream from ₹20 crore to ₹200 crore

From a corporate career in Dubai to lead his father-in-law’s ice cream business in Kolkata. A pandemic-driven sales slump tested Rollick, while conversations with fellow…

Uber looks to take Black service to more metros as premium mobility gains pace

The move comes at a time when competition in the premium mobility segment is intensifying. Several players, including Alyte, a premium mobility service owned by Mahindra…

Crash! Why Equitas Small Finance Bank stock is so much down today? Share price plunges 12% despite strong Q2 - Reason?

Equitas Small Finance Bank shares fell nearly 12% for a second day, despite quarterly net profit rising to ₹218.03 crore. Investors reacted to CEO PN Vasudevan’s resignation amid…

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Stock Market Today: Sensex Jumps 500 Points, Nifty 50 Above 23,100; Trent, IndiGo, HCL Tech Top Gainers

Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, traded higher on Friday, October 30, despite rising crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions and weak global market cues.

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Mumbai Pollution Crackdown: SRA Issues Stop-Work Orders To 116 Sites

The action is part of a broader crackdown by Mumbai's civic and housing authorities to curb deteriorating air quality and dust pollution caused by ongoing construction and…

Apple’s 8 New Products Now Available For Pre-Order In India: Price, Features And Sale Dates

Apple has opened pre-orders in India for eight products spanning its Mac, iPad and smart home lineups. Here is a look at their prices, key features and availability dates.

IndiGo jumps 4% as Q2 loss narrows; analysts say earnings outlook weak

IndiGo could see near-term earnings pressure amid higher fuel prices and the weak Indian rupee.

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'Could lose around ₹12,000 crore': After Rahul Gandhi, Delhi traders request Sonia Gandhi to postpone Nov 1 rally

The opposition's demonstration against alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission and the is slated to take place from 10 am to 5 pm on November 1.

BSE IT index set to report 2nd sharpest monthly rally in over two decades

Thus far in the month of October, the BSE IT index rallied 14.4% while it surged 14.7% in July 2026. Earlier in July 2020, the IT index soared 22.6%, data shows.

Sensex, Nifty turn lower; broader markets crash as oil tops $116/barrel. What lies ahead?

Indian equities turned lower as crude oil prices crossed $116 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and economic growth. While the Sensex and Nifty posted modest declines…

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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…

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Diljit Dosanjh Concert Today: Traffic Curbs, Parking, Delhi Metro Services And Other Details

The DMRC said additional train trips will be operated after the concert, with standby trains kept ready in case of an unexpected surge in passengers.

PNB suspends 12 employees after ₹11.24 crore vanish from customers' accounts: What happened at Greater Noida branch?

How did crores disappear from PNB customers' accounts? The bank has suspended 12 employees after alleged unauthorised withdrawals at its Greater Noida branch, with customer claims…

Ranabaali Box Office Collection Day 14: Downward Trend Continues For Vijay Deverakonda-Starrer, Eyes Weekend Boost

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Ranabaali' collected Rs 95 lakh on Day 14, taking its India net total to Rs 57.30 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 78.90 crore.

IndiGo shares rise 2% after Q2 losses narrow. What are Jefferies and other brokerages saying?

IndiGo shares gained 2% after the airline reported a narrower year-on-year Q2 loss of Rs 1,879 crore, although profitability remained under pressure from elevated fuel costs and…

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Diwali blues: 83 largecap stocks plunge up to 60% since Samvat 2082. Can bluechips light up D-Street in the new year?

Indian equities enter Samvat 2083 after a volatile year and a sharp market correction. While lower valuations have improved the risk-reward profile of several stocks, persistent…

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Milky Mist rises 5% as Q2 PAT zooms 174%; revenue, Ebitda hit new highs

Milky Mist reported a 174.50 per cent Y-o-Y rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹77.94 crore during Q2FY27, primarily due to Ebitda expansion, repayment of loans and deferred tax.

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Trent shares soar 7% after Q2 results. Here’s why Elara Capital, Nuvama remain bullish on the Tata stock

Trent shares rallied after the retailer reported 25% year-on-year growth in Q2 FY27 profit and a 21.9% rise in revenue. Elara Capital upgraded the stock to Buy, while Nuvama…

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Trent shares rise 7%, top gainer on Sensex, Nifty; here's why

Trent stock: Elara Securities upgraded the stock to Buy with a higher target price of Rs 3,600.

Trent shares jump over 6% on strong Q2 nos; brokerages stay bullish

Trent reported a 25 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹468 crore for the September quarter

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'Jailer 2' box office collection week 2: Rajinikanth's film eyes ₹800 crore worldwide. Will it be able to cross milestone before 'Ramayana' release?

With ₹800 crore firmly in sight, the big question isn’t if it’ll get there — it’s whether it can cross the mark before Ranbir Kapoor’s much-awaited ‘Ramayana’ storms theatres and…

Milky Mist shares in focus after Q2 PAT soars 175%; firm says festive season could create favourable demand

Milky Mist Dairy Food reported a 175% year-on-year jump in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 75 crore, while revenue rose 42% to Rs 1,089.4 crore, driven by higher volumes and strong…

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Nita Ambani, Priti Adani & Other Women leaders building their own legacy

Sensex, Nifty may gain 5-8% if external headwinds recede: Baldev Prakash

Baldev Prakash of SBI Securities expects markets to gain 5-8% in the near term if headwinds ease, while large caps could deliver 12% CAGR over the next 3-5 years.

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