Stocks

Bajaj Finance approves ₹17,500 crore raise through QIP and warrants

• QIP to raise up to ₹11,700 crore
• Bajaj Finserv will subscribe to ₹5,800 crore of preferential warrants
• The capital raise may support lending growth; Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shareholders are exposed

ICICI Prudential Life names Siddhartha Mishra MD & CEO as Anup Bagchi steps down

• Mishra becomes COO on October 6 and MD & CEO from October 14 or later, subject to IRDAI approval
• He has spent nearly three decades at ICICI Bank
• Leadership transition matters to ICICI Prudential Life investors and India’s life-insurance sector

Bonus issues & stock split: 5 stocks rewarding shareholders this week

• Five stocks are set to reward shareholders with bonus issues or stock splits this week
• The list is tentative as more companies may announce record dates during the week

Stocks to buy: Galaxy Surfactants, Mankind Pharma and Engineers India; check share price target by Axis, rationale

• Axis recommends Galaxy Surfactants, Mankind Pharma and Engineers India; the Nifty 50 closed at 22,422
• Immediate support for the Nifty 50 is at 22,200 after an extended decline
• The recommendations put Galaxy Surfactants, Mankind Pharma and Engineers India in focus for investors

Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla's Pune warehouse licences; company says it is reviewing order

• Maharashtra FDA cancelled Cipla's Pune warehouse licences over alleged violations
• Cipla said it is reviewing the order and maintains the facility follows protocols
• The licence action creates regulatory and distribution risk for Cipla's India pharma business

Azad Engineering shares: Up 85% in 6 months; stock to buy, says ICICI Securities - Check revised share price target

• Azad Engineering stock surged 77% in the past year
• ICICI Securities upgraded its target price
• Order visibility and expansion may support Azad Engineering’s growth prospects

Maruti Suzuki Pending Bookings Get Past 2 Lakh Units, Brezza Nears 1 Lakh Orders

Nvidia Hits First Record Since May As Value Nears $6 Trillion

• Nvidia shares gained 2.9% Friday, extending a nearly 25% rally from a late-July low

China has 18–21%, India just 2–3%: 2 pharma stocks chasing the CRDMO shift

Tesla EV sales beat Wall Street’s expectations again, and the stock jumps

• Tesla EV sales beat Wall Street expectations, lifting the stock
• The company had its best three-month vehicle-sales period this year
• Tesla’s sales momentum may shape sentiment toward Indian EV makers such as Tata Motors

Tesla reports 486,532 vehicle deliveries for third quarter, topping expectation

• Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, topping expectations
• The report says Chinese and European carmakers are rolling out affordable, innovative EVs
• Tesla’s delivery performance may influence sentiment toward Indian EV and auto stocks

India's IT companies likely to see sombre H1 FY27 as weakness persists

• Persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility weigh on demand
• AI-led pricing and productivity pressures are also weighing on India’s IT companies
• Weak demand could weigh on Indian IT services companies’ revenue and earnings

Sun Pharma's Leqselvi shows sustained hair regrowth through two years in alopecia areata

Buy, Sell Or Hold: Eicher Motors, Mahindra, Pine Labs, Belrise Industries, Data Patterns, Crompton Greaves Ask Profit

• The stock views concern Indian auto, electronics and financial-services companies, including Eicher Motors and Mahindra

From cars to mining trucks — BEML’s 60-ton electric mining truck marks India’s EV shift into heavy industry

• BEML launched a 60-ton electric mining truck
• The launch brings electric mobility into heavy-duty industrial applications
• BEML’s heavy-duty EV launch may support its growth prospects in industrial vehicles

ICICI Life's Q2 results to mark Anup Bagchi's swansong at ICICI Group

• Anup Bagchi’s last working day at ICICI Prudential Life is October 13
• He is expected to be introduced to HDFC Bank investors at its Q2 results announcement
• Leadership transition puts ICICI Prudential Life and HDFC Bank in focus for investors

Sumeet Bagadia's top 3 stocks to buy: HDFC Life, Cummins India, CG Power | Target, stoploss, Nifty, Bank Nifty outlook

• Sumeet Bagadia named HDFC Life, Cummins India and CG Power among his top three stock picks
• Bagadia said Nifty fell for seven consecutive weeks in 2008 before a five-week positive move
• The recommendations put HDFC Life, Cummins India and CG Power in focus for investors

GAIL’s Director (Marketing) Sanjay Kumar to take over as Petronet LNG MD & CEO in May 2027

• Sanjay Kumar will take over as Petronet LNG MD & CEO in May 2027
• He will replace Akshay Kumar Singh, who retires on May 12 next year
• Leadership transition at Petronet LNG may matter to Indian gas-sector investors

Global Health expands Delhi-NCR footprint with upcoming Medanta hospital in Ghaziabad- details inside

• Global Health acquired land in Ghaziabad for a planned Medanta hospital
• Expansion may benefit Indian hospital operators competing in Delhi-NCR

Dividend jackpot shares: Coal India, Wipro, ITC, BPCL or ONGC? Which large cap stock has the highest yield? Data details

• Coal India leads large-cap dividend yields for FY26 at 6.6%
• Coal India, Wipro, ITC, BPCL and ONGC each offer yields above 5%
• High yields may attract income-focused investors to Coal India, Wipro, ITC, BPCL and ONGC

CNG drivers, check this before your next refill: IGL’s new system can flag your car at the pump

• IGL’s system checks a vehicle’s registration number and cylinder hydro-test record before refuelling
• The system can potentially block refuelling
• IGL’s verification system may affect CNG refuelling operations and customer experience

Top 10 stocks rated ‘Buy’ this week: Brokerages project 25% to 54% return

Vaishali Parekh's top 3 stocks to buy: CG Power, Graphite India, Bectors Food | Target, stop-loss, market outlook

• Vaishali Parekh sees crucial Nifty 50 support near 22,200
• The stock calls may influence trading in CG Power, Graphite India and Bectors Food

2 Indian stocks up 205-690% as America builds more data centres and pipelines

Aries Agro expands manufacturing capacity to 1.01 lakh tonnes

• Aries Agro expanded manufacturing capacity to 1.01 lakh tonnes
• Capacity expansion may support growth at Aries Agro, an Indian agrochemicals company

Maruti Suzuki trials automobile rake movement through Vallarpadam rail siding

• Maruti Suzuki trialled automobile rake movement through Vallarpadam rail siding
• The rake was unloaded and cleared in 3 hours and 15 minutes without disrupting terminal operations
• More efficient rail logistics may benefit Maruti Suzuki and Indian auto-sector costs

New launches, chronic portfolio to maintain growth for Zydus Lifesciences

• Domestic formulations, chronic therapies and US launches have supported Zydus Lifesciences’ growth and rally
• Valuations now stand above…
• Growth supports Zydus Lifesciences, though elevated valuations may limit further gains

Adani Group's most valuable company sets new record; shares major business update

• Adani Ports reported 11% year-on-year cargo volume growth to 46 MMT in September 2026
• Higher cargo volumes support Adani Ports’ growth outlook and investor sentiment toward Indian port operators

Vedanta firms dividend comparison: Which firm is real king? Vedanta Iron, Vedanta Oil & Gas, or Vedanta Aluminium?

• Vedanta Limited has made 49 dividend payouts since 2001
• Since the demerger, Vedanta Aluminium Metal is the only segment to declare dividends
• Dividend policy may shape income expectations for Vedanta shareholders

IREDA share price falls from ₹310 to ₹111 | Govt decision on top management; what exchange filing said

• IREDA shares fell more than 60% from their all-time high
• The report flags a government decision on top management
• IREDA shareholders face uncertainty around leadership as the stock remains sharply below its peak

Only 9% up since last MD but Jefferies sees 10% more in Kotak Mahindra Bank shares after Anup Saha's appointment

• Jefferies sees 10% further upside in Kotak Mahindra Bank shares after Anup Saha's appointment
• Shares rose from ₹381.62 during Ashok Vaswani's tenure
• Jefferies' positive view may support sentiment toward Kotak Mahindra Bank shares

Vijay Shekhar Sharma Calls Ather's Lethal' Scooter Testing Idea Brilliant: Wonder If Buyers Know It Yet'

• Vijay Shekhar Sharma praised Ather Energy's extreme scooter testing
• Ather simulates years of Indian road abuse in its testing
• Ather’s testing spotlight may draw investor attention to India’s electric two-wheeler sector

Indian chemical sector recovery begins, but return on capital may take 2-3 years to recover: Equirus

• Median revenue across 72 listed chemical companies grew 22%
• Equirus said return on capital may take 2-3 years to recover
• Chemical companies face a gradual recovery, with returns still taking years to improve

'I am hurt, but my hope and determination remain; I still have dreams' - EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti

• Nishant Pitti said the recent events have hurt him but he remains hopeful and determined
• Developments involving founder Nishant Pitti may affect sentiment toward Easy Trip Planners

Mahindra XEV 9e, XEV 9S & BE 6 Achieve 1 Lakh Sales Milestone In India

HDFC Bank shares: How stock fared since Atanu Chakraborty's exit till Anup Bagchi appointment- Performance data details

• HDFC Bank shares fell around 15% since March amid leadership upheaval
• Anup Bagchi was appointed CEO, providing hope for the stock
• Leadership uncertainty weighs on HDFC Bank shares, a key holding for Indian bank investors