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Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Kirloskar Pneumatic Q2 Results: Profit Falls 8%, Revenue Drops Over 15%; Margin Contracts

Profit attributable to shareholders was Rs 40 crore in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, down from Rs 43.5 crore a year earlier, according to an exchange filing on Tuesday.

Quarterly Results

83% say savings won't last a year without income: How big should your emergency fund be?

The findings of Grant Thornton Bharat's India Financial Resilience Report reveal that while 63% of respondents consider themselves financially stable and confident, their savings…

Quarterly Results

Diwali sweets: luxury mithai brands make a beeline for premium gifting market

Diwali is driving a push into high-end mithai, with boxes priced up to ₹21,000 and brands blending traditional sweets with premium ingredients and contemporary flavours. However…

Gold, Silver ETFs sink up to 53% from 52-week highs; Silver at 11-month low

According to NSE data, Silver ETFs have crashed up to 53% from their respective 52-week highs hit in January 2026, while Gold ETFs have declined up to 26% in the same period.

D-Street in gloomy mood, but Kotak sees 3 triggers for rebounds and adds 5 midcap stocks to portfolio

Dalal Street faces significant market challenges, leading Kotak Institutional Equities to spotlight selective stock value. With large-cap stocks in view, the impact of…

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Unicorn India Ventures’ US expansion aimed at speeding up portfolio growth and exits

Founder Bhaskar Majumdar tells Mint how the VC firm's new US base will connect Indian portfolio companies with American co-investors and buyers while keeping its funding focus…

‘Makes a very compelling case…’: Piyush Goyal on the four factors that make India stand out

India is opening up access to $70 trillion worth of economies, which will become $85 trillion over the next year and a half, meaning that 76% of the global GDP will be open to…

Jio’s big-bang listing may give it stock market’s No.2 crown after Reliance Industries

Jio Platforms could overtake Bharti Airtel to become India’s second-largest listed company after its October 28 debut, with a 22% grey market premium implying a market…

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Budget 2027: Can LTCG tax cut stem FPI outflows and bring foreign investors back to Indian equities?

India’s review of capital market taxes has revived the debate over whether reducing the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equities could help stem foreign portfolio investor…

Institutional Flows

‘Chandrasekaran’s reappointment was not on the agenda, taken out of turn’: What Noel Tata wrote in letter to Tata Sons

Noel Tata has challenged Tata Sons’ resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran for five years from February 2027, arguing it was not properly placed on the agenda and lacked…

Governance

In A First, IIT Kharagpur Plans To Unveil Rs 35 Crore Physical AI School

IIT Kharagpur is planning a new academic and research centre that will bring artificial intelligence closer to real-world applications in robotics, healthcare, engineering and…

IT stocks crash! Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Tech - Nifty IT tanks over 2% today, biggest sectoral loser - What lies ahead?

Indian IT stocks fell sharply on October 27, with the Nifty IT index down 2.3%, as investors weighed AI-driven disruption, global uncertainty and elevated valuations. Brokerages…

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Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees across 4 countries including India: Is there an AI connection?

Microsoft has offered a voluntary exit option to around 60,000 employees, nearly 27% of its workforce, across India, the US, UK and Canada. Eligible employees can leave with…

Apollo Micro Systems shares: Defence stock up 60% in 2026, soars 8% in Q2 rally - Key levels to watch ​next

Apollo Micro Systems shares rose 8.5% on Tuesday after strong September-quarter results. Net profit increased 55.6% year on year to ₹48.4 crore, revenue grew 72.2% to ₹388 crore…

Quarterly Results

Sigma Advanced Systems shares rally 5% after securing Rs 973 crore NATO order

Sigma Advanced Systems shares rallied after the defence manufacturer secured a Rs 973-crore order from a NATO customer for Base Bleed Units used in 155 mm artillery ammunition.…

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Lunate sees India as a standout emerging market, but stresses valuation discipline

While the Abu Dhabi asset manager sees strong long-term macro tailwinds in India, it warns that elevated asset valuations demand a selective and price-conscious approach.

Australia Expands Visa Biometric Checks To India: Who Needs To Submit Fingerprints And Facial Images?

The rules apply only to new visa applications lodged from October 26, 2026. Applications already submitted are not affected.

Meta brings long-form videos to Instagram: Should YouTube be worried?

The battle for video creators is shifting beyond viral clips, with platform loyalty, audience retention and sustainable earnings likely to determine where India’s digital…

Quarterly Results

Sensex, Nifty extend gains despite oil hovering near $115/barrel. What lies ahead?

The Indian stock market nudged upward on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty making modest gains despite lingering challenges. Investors remained cautious due to high oil prices, which…

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Aerospace stock Aequs plunges 19% after Q2 results. Why are investors worried?

Aequs shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the aerospace manufacturer’s Q2 FY27 net loss more than doubled to Rs 52 crore. Revenue rose 45% year-on-year, but EBITDA fell 45% and…

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Singapore-listed India ETF may help foreign investors on taxes

UTI Asset Management is launching a Singapore-listed ETF that may offer a more tax-efficient route to Indian stocks, when high levies are deterring foreign investors.

India’s ₹1 lakh crore club stocks hit hard by FII exit. Have bluechips lost their growth engines?

India's largest corporations are experiencing a notable drop in foreign institutional investor stakes, raising concerns about their growth trajectory. This trend has adversely…

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Nifty Expiry Today Prediction 27 Oct: What lies ahead for index? Check Key support, resistance, and trading strategy

Indian equities fell 0.4% on Tuesday as elevated crude prices, foreign investor selling and geopolitical uncertainty offset stronger corporate earnings and domestic buying.…

Quarterly Results

Nifty F&O Expiry Today: 22,700 Emerges As Key Battleground, Sees Heavy OI Build-Up; 23,000 Call OI In Focus

Nifty's 22,700 strike sees the biggest addition in call open interest, while 23,000 has the highest call OI and 22,500 leads in put OI ahead of the weekly and monthly expiry.

Stock Market Today: Sensex Falls Over 200 Points, Nifty 50 Around 22,700; F&O Expiry, Q2 Results In Focus

Among sectors, Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Oil & Gas and Nifty Private Bank indices witnessed losses, while Nifty Auto, Nifty Pharma, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty were in the…

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Paytm, Vodafone Idea, ITC Hotels, Sona BLW to Tata Consumer shares: Jefferies sees up to 34% upside | Target, rationale

Jefferies India stock recommendations: The global investment bank has given its views on above-mentioned 5 shares after analysing their fundamentals

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HAL, BEL, Paras Defence, other stocks in focus after DAC clears proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore

India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved defence procurement proposals worth ₹2.12 lakh crore, with 82% expected from domestic industry. The clearances cover helicopters…

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Barely 3, Already A Tabla Prodigy: Karnataka's Little Musical Wonder Earns Place In India Book of Records | Viral Video

The feat is notable because a taal, the rhythmic cycle that forms the backbone of Hindustani classical music, has to be recited as well as played.

CSMT Turns Into Sea Of Commuters: Viral Video Captures Mumbai Railway Chaos After Signal Failure

The footage circulated alongside complaints about delays and difficulties faced by passengers trying to reach their destinations.

Infrastructure

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Bond yields may rise further over the next few months; avoid aggressive duration and credit bets: Suyash Choudhary

In this episode of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Suyash Choudhary, CIO–Fixed Income at Bandhan AMC, explains why Indian bond yields could rise further over the next few months and why…

Mutual Funds