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Monday, 5 October 2026

Vedanta dividend countdown: Anil Agarwal-led company to consider first FY27 payout on October 8

Vedanta will consider its first interim dividend for FY27 at a board meeting on October 8, 2026. The company has set October 14 as the record date. The dividend proposal follows…

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Tata Steel develops fire-resistant structural steel for safer buildings

BIS-certified E350 structural steel can retain two-thirds of its room-temperature yield strength at 600°C for up to three hours, enhancing structural resilience during fires

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Wipro to declare Q2 results on October 15; here’s what investors should watch

Wipro set to announce its Q2 and H1 FY27 financial results on October 15. 

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Who is Sanjeev Moghe? Axis Bank Group Head resigns after 8 years; read his resignation letter: ‘I leave with a...’

The unexplained senior exit may sharpen succession and governance scrutiny at Axis Bank, although the disclosure alone does not establish a wider operational problem.

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Axis Bank’s gross advances rise 23% YoY to Rs 13.85 lakh crore in Q2, deposits up 21%

Axis Bank's strong balance sheet expansion may support banking sentiment, but the role of foreign currency deposits leaves funding quality and durability central.

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Hindustan Unilever, PB Fintech among 7 stocks that hit 52-week lows and slipped up to 47% in a month

The Sensex fell 49 points to 72,480 on Wednesday as several BSE 100 stocks hit fresh 52-week lows. PB Fintech, Hindustan Unilever, Britannia Industries, Tata Consumer Products…

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The facelift: How homegrown D2C challengers are forcing L’Oréal to rewrite its India playbook

Stagnant growth in India has cornered L’Oréal into a bold reset. From unleashing prestige icons to acquiring nimble homegrown brands, the French beauty titan is rewriting its…

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Updates: Deposits Up 23%, $5.78B Mobilised Via RBI's Strategic Swap Window

CASA also saw an 11.3% rise year-on-year to Rs 2.49 lakh crore from Rs 2.24 lakh crore.

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Airtel Unveils 'IQ Gateway' To Shield Enterprises From Cybercrime, Billing Spikes

The platform combines SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, voice and number verification while giving enterprises real-time visibility into communication delivery and fraud risks.

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India’s BPCL plans $3 billion bond sale to fund Brazil oil bet

Bharat Petroleum Corp. plans to raise up to $3 billion through international bonds, mainly funding its $2.8 billion contribution to Brazil’s SEAP-I offshore project and…

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September Auto Sales Review: Tractors Falter; TVS & Maruti Beat Estimates — Check Top Picks

Indian auto companies reported a mixed set of monthly sales numbers, with passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle makers largely posting strong year-on-year growth, while tractor…

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Buy, Sell Or Hold: HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Rallis India, Trent | Ask Profit

Market experts shared their insights on fundamentals and technical levels for key stocks.

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HDFC Bank Reset: Rajiv Kumar Board Sets Stage For Wider Shake-Up

HDFC Bank's reset began taking shape in July, when former bureaucrat Rajiv Kumar took over as chairman. Kumar brings significant banking-sector experience to the role, having…

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TCS dividend 2026 record date, Q2 FY 2027 results announcement date and time, schedule, dividend history - Details

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) rose during Monday's trading session ahead of its Q2FY27 results and dividend announcement. The board will meet on October 8, 2026, to…

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ITC jumps 3% as Citi upgrades rating, target. What prompted bullish view?

Citi upgraded ITC stock to 'BUY' from 'SELL' despite near-term headwinds as it finds the risk-reward favourable.

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HDFC Bank Shares May Rally 28%, Motilal Oswal Remains Bullish After CEO Clarity; Check Target Price

The appointment of Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO, removes a key overhang surrounding HDFC Bank's leadership succession and brings an external perspective at a time when the bank is…

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IT Q2 Preview: From Revenue To Margin Outook, How Will TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra And Other Peers Perform

Motilal Oswal expect demand commentary to remain soft into Q2 FY27, despite it being a seasonally strong quarter, as macro pressures, interest rate hikes, AI-related disruptions…

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Vedanta faces ₹5,600 crore demand from Odisha Mining after high court setback

The demand may pressure Vedanta's cash position and metals sector sentiment, but the market impact depends on liability, payment and legal clarity.

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Accenture's Growth Beat Sparks Rally, But Street Divided On Indian IT's Fortunes: Here's Why

Global brokerage CLSA CLSA warned that while TCS and Infosys currently trade at valuations comparable to Accenture, they risk trading at a marked discount if market share erosion…

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35% dip in one year! ITC shares rise on better Q2 results buzz; experts give buy tag? Target price, stop-loss

ITC share price has fallen over 25% in YTD, but experts are bullish on this ciggerette stock on a better Q2 earnings buzz

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How to trade HDFC Bank shares after new CEO appointment? Technical indicators still signal weakness

Leadership clarity may steady sentiment, but sustained gains could depend on stronger operating evidence and a recovery in banking sector performance.

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HDFC Bank gets new CEO: Stock down 25% thus far in 2026; what charts say?

The leadership change adds an execution variable as HDFC Bank tests chart support after materially underperforming the broader banking sector.

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L&T wins power transmission orders worth up to ₹15k cr in India, West Asia

L&T's Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business has secured multiple orders in India and overseas to strengthen power transmission infrastructure and facilitate…

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Q2 biz update, ₹17,500-crore fundraise plan drive Bajaj Finance 4% higher

Bajaj Finance shares gained 4 per cent after the NBFC announced its business update for the second quarter and unveiled a ₹17,500-crore fundraising plan.

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Bajaj Finance Shares Jump Over 4% After Brokerages Remain Bullish On Q2 AUM Growth

The company assets under management have grown 26.5% to Rs 5.85 lakh crore on a year-on-year basis by Sept. 30, 2026.

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Indian IT’s Q2 earnings dilemma deepens: More deals but weaker growth and falling pricing power

As Indian IT firms gear up for their Q2 earnings report, the landscape appears mixed. Strong deal activity persists, yet clients are pushing for higher efficiency, leading to a…

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Why Bajaj Finance needs to raise the bar for diluting equity

Bajaj Finance stock is down 4% so far in 2026 versus 14% drop in the Nifty 50 index. Equity dilution could put pressure on RoE and also restrict EPS growth by about 3%, if…

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Primed For Next Leg Of Growth As Street Cheers Anup Saha's Elevation

Investors are pricing in stronger consumer lending execution at Kotak, but sustained outperformance will depend on growth, margins and credit quality moving together.

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Anup Bagchi's Appointment Removes Key Overhang For HDFC Bank Stock, Supports Re-Rating, Say Brokerages

Leadership clarity may narrow HDFC Bank’s valuation discount, but sustained operating delivery and improved confidence are needed for any rerating to endure.

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Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance Experiences Positive Price Breakout

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