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The Baseline
14 Nov 2025
What’s new on Trendlyne: High performing baskets, AI assistants and more

We’ve been busy with some big new launches on Trendlyne, which will make your trading better and easier. Here’s what’s new!

1. Trendlyne Baskets

Three new high-performing baskets have launched on Starfolio, curated for different investing styles.

  • Momentum 7: for those who love speed and growth, built using our upgraded Momentum score.
  • Dividend 7: steady set of high-performing, dividend-paying stocks.
  • Select 5: our signature basket of five standout stocks for long-term investing.

You can explore all three Trendlyne Baskets here.

2. Import your Groww portfolio

No more manual uploads! You can now directly import your Groww portfolio into Trendlyne with a couple of clicks. Track, analyze and manage your holdings seamlessly.

Read the quick FAQ here.

3. Individual Superstar alerts

Follow your favorite superstar, and never miss their next move. You can now set instant alerts for individual or institutional superstars so you follow just your preferred investors.

How to set it up:

A. From the Superstar portfolio section, click Add All Superstar Alerts and then select Individual Superstar Alerts or click on the bell icon in the table.

B. From an Individual superstar page

Click Add Individual Alert, and use the toggle to enable or disable alerts for that superstar (for example, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Associates’s portfolio).

4. Screener: Easy mode

Discover great stocks in seconds! No complex setup needed. Our new easy stock screener lets you filter using fundamental, technical, and comparative parameters in drop down mode, all in one screen.

You can access the Screener Easy Mode using this link.

5. Follow trades by US politicians

Curious what US lawmakers are buying and selling? Trendlyne’s Politician trades feature lets you follow stock trades by political pros like Nancy Pelosi, Tommy Tuberville, Josh Gottheimer, and more.

You can access the Politician Trades using the following link.

6. SmartOptions now supports Zerodha & Upstox

Great news for F&O traders – SmartOptions is now integrated with Zerodha and Upstox. Connect your broker, sync positions, analyze and execute orders directly from SmartOptions.

Manage your connected brokers here.

Broker Connect FAQs here.

7. Ask AI to optimise your strategy

We are really excited about this one. Meet your new AI strategy assistant on the SmartOptions Strategy Builder.

Once you select a strategy, click Ask AI - Optimise Your Strategy and type your query. The AI gives fast, personalized insights for both simple and complex setups.

Here’s what it can do:

  • Create: Suggests strategy ideas for your market view.
  • Analyze: Explains risks, Greeks, and break-even points in plain English.
  • Optimize: Recommends strike, margin, and timing tweaks.
  • Hedge: Sets risk boundaries and helps you protect positions.
Market closes flat, IRCTC's Q2 net profit rises 11% YoY
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 25,879.15 (3.4, 0.0%), BSE Sensex closed at 84,478.67 (12.2, 0.0%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 23,816 (-20.9, -0.1%). Market breadth is in the red. Of the 2,587 stocks traded today, 1,065 were in the positive territory and 1,481 were negative.

Indian indices closed flat after erasing the gains in the afternoon session. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, rose 0.4% and closed at 12.2 points. India's CPI inflation fell to a record low of 0.3% in October, down from 1.5% in September. The decline was primarily driven by record-low food prices and the recent GST cuts, which helped lower prices across multiple sectors.

Nifty Midcap 100 & Nifty Smallcap 100 closed in the red. BSE Consumer Durables and S&P BSE SME IPO were among the top index gainers today. According to Trendlyne’s Sector dashboard, Hardware Technology & Equipment emerged as the best-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 5.9%.

Asian indices closed mixed, while European indices are trading higher except UK’s FTSE 100 index. US index futures traded lower, indicating a cautious start to the trading session. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday night signed a funding package to reopen the federal government, officially ending the longest shutdown in US history. Meanwhile, SoftBank sold its entire $5.8 billion stake in Nvidia, fueling renewed concerns over an AI-driven market bubble.

  • Relative strength index (RSI) indicates that stocks like Shriram Finance, 3M India, Asian Paints, and UPL are in the overbought zone.

  • Ipca Laboratories' Q2FY26 net profit jumps 23.1% YoY to Rs 282.6 crore, helped by lower inventory and finance costs. Revenue grows 8.5% YoY to Rs 2,584.4 crore, led by improvements in the formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with rising net cash flow and cash from operating activities.

  • Alkem Laboratories touches a new 52-week high of Rs 5,868 as its Q2FY26 net profit grows 11.1% YoY to Rs 765.1 crore. Revenue jumps 15.7% YoY to Rs 4,104.7 crore, supported by improvements in the domestic and international markets. It features in a screener of stocks with improving RoE over the past two years.

  • Galaxy Surfactants is falling as its net profit declines 21.5% YoY to Rs 66.5 crore in Q2FY26. However, revenue increases 24.8% YoY to Rs 1,326.2 crore, driven by volume growth in performance surfactants and speciality care segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with a PEG ratio lower than the Industry average.

  • India's CPI inflation falls to a record low of 0.3% in October, down from 1.5% in September. The decline was primarily driven by record-low food prices and the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts, which helped lower prices across multiple sectors.

  • Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp's Q2FY26 net profit rises 11.1% YoY to Rs 342 crore. Revenue increases 7.7% YoY to Rs 1,146 crore, driven by higher sales in the internet ticketing, catering, rail neer and tourism segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with improving book value per share over the past two years.

  • Data Patterns rises as its net profit surges 62.5% YoY to Rs 49.2 crore, driven by strong order execution, including two significant EW product orders. Revenue jumps 238% YoY to Rs 307.5?crore, driven by increased production and key deliveries in radar, EW, and avionics systems. It appears in a screener of companies with high TTM EPS growth.

  • Cohance Lifesciences plunges to its 52-week low of Rs 621.2 as its net profit falls 50.8% YoY to Rs 71 crore in Q2FY26 due to higher investment costs and acquisition integration expenses. Revenue declines 8% to Rs 555.6 crore due to destocking of two commercial molecules, delayed orders, and the shutdown of the Nacharam plant. It appears in a screener of stocks with PE higher than the industry PE.

  • Reports suggest that 87 lakh shares (2.3% equity) of Ather Energy, amounting to Rs 541.6 crore, have changed hands in a block deal. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund II (NIIF II) is the likely seller in this deal.

  • Alembic Pharmaceuticals rises as it receives approval from the US FDA for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules. The capsules are a therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Dexilant delayed-release capsules, of Takeda Pharmaceuticals, used to treat stomach acid. The drug has an estimated market size of $285 million for the year ended September 2025, according to IQVIA.

  • Entero Healthcare Solutions rises as its net profit surges 41% YoY to Rs 37 crore, driven by focus on higher-margin MedTech acquisitions and lower employee expenses. Revenue increases 21% to Rs 1,571 crore, fueled by organic growth and strategic acquisitions in specialty pharma. It appears in a screener of companies with high TTM EPS growth.

  • Lemon Tree Hotels is falling as its Q2FY26 net profit misses Forecaster estimates by 21.9% despite growing 16.8% YoY to Rs 34.6 crore. Revenue increases 7.7% YoY to Rs 306.3 crore, driven by strong demand recovery, improved occupancy and average room rates during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • CLSA maintains an 'Outperform' rating on Hyundai Motor India with a target price of Rs 2,853. The brokerage notes that the company aims to regain about 15% market share in the domestic passenger vehicle segment. It targets an export volume mix of 30% and plans to maintain EBITDA margins in the 11–14% range. The company has outlined a capex plan of Rs 45,000 crore for FY26–30.

  • Honasa Consumer is rising sharply as it posts a net profit of Rs 39.2 crore in Q2FY26 compared to a net loss of Rs 18.6 crore in Q2FY25, owing to lower raw material expenses. Revenue jumps 15.8% YoY to Rs 558.2 crore, driven by growth in the e-commerce, modern trade and general trade segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with prices above short, medium, and long-term moving averages.

  • Sansera Engineering rises as its net profit surges 38% YoY to Rs 71.4 crore on reduced finance costs and higher other income in Q2FY26. Revenue increases 8% to Rs 825.2 crore, driven by strong momentum in the aerospace and off-road & agriculture segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with PEG lower than the industry PEG.

  • Deepak Nitrite falls to its 52-week low of Rs 1,701.3 as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 38.8% YoY to Rs 118.8 crore due to higher inventory, employee benefits and finance costs. Revenue decreases 6.4% YoY to Rs 1,921.8 crore, caused by reductions in the advanced intermediaries and phenolics segments. It shows up in a screener of stocks with low Piotroski scores.

  • Moody’s Ratings expects India’s economy to grow at 6.5% by 2027, with CPI inflation rising from 2.8% in 2025 to around 4%. The agency attributes the growth outlook to strong infrastructure investment and healthy consumption, while noting continued caution in private-sector capital expenditure.

  • Pfizer is rising as its Q2FY26 net profit increases 19.4% YoY to Rs 189 crore, helped by lower raw materials and employee benefits expenses. Revenue grows 8.3% YoY to Rs 684.2 crore during the quarter. It features in a screener of stocks with strong dividend yields in FY25 and healthy growth over the past five years.

  • Indraprastha Gas is rising as its Q2FY26 revenue grows 8.6% YoY to Rs 4,118.3 crore, helped by improvements in compressed natural gas (CNG) and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) sales. However, net profit declines 15.1% YoY to Rs 386.3 crore due to higher inventory, excise duty, employee benefits, finance, and depreciation & amortisation expenses. It appears in a screener of stocks where FIIs are increasing their shareholdings.

  • Cochin Shipyard is falling as its net profit plunges 43.1% YoY to Rs 107.5 crore in Q2FY26 due to higher subcontracting and finance costs. Revenue decreases 2.2% YoY to Rs 1,118.6 crore, driven by lower sales in the shipbuilding segment during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks underperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Elara Securities maintains a 'Sell' rating on Asian Paints with a higher target price of Rs 2,600. The brokerage notes that the company’s Q2 revenue rose 6.3% YoY, exceeding estimates. Decorative volumes grew 10.9%, marking the company’s first market share gain in two years. New product launches accounted for 15% of Q2 revenue. Elara expects mid-single-digit value growth in FY26, but notes that the volume-value gap continues to cap upside potential.

  • KNR Construction is falling sharply as its Q2FY26 net profit plunges 76.3% YoY to Rs 104.7 crore. Revenue declines 68.7% YoY to Rs 654 crore, caused by a slowdown in project execution and a high base effect in Q2FY25 due to one-off gains from asset sales. It shows up in a screener of stocks with decreasing net profit over the past four quarters.

  • Prestige Estates Projects is rising as its net profit surges 124% YoY to Rs 430.3 crore in Q2FY26, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue increases 5.5% YoY to Rs 2,431.7 crore, driven by higher demand for residential and commercial properties across markets like Bengaluru, NCR, and Mumbai. The company appears in a screener of stocks with improving book value per share over the past two years.

  • Lloyds Metals & Energy rises as its Q2FY26 net profit jumps 90% YoY to Rs 572.4 crore, helped by inventory destocking and a tax return of Rs 188.8 crore. Revenue surges 152.2% YoY to Rs 3,706.8 crore, led by improvements in the mining, steel & related products, and mine developer & operator (MDO) operations segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with decreasing promoter pledges.

  • Tata Steel is rising sharply as its Q2FY26 net profit surges 3.7x YoY to Rs 3,101.8 crore, fueled by returns for provisions and lower raw materials and finance costs. Revenue jumps 8.3% YoY to Rs 59,052.8 crore, supported by improvements in the Indian, Dutch, South East Asian, and the rest of the world operations. It appears in a screener of stocks with expanding profit margins on a QoQ and trailing twelve-month (TTM) basis.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 25,814.35 (-61.5, -0.2%), BSE Sensex was trading at 84,405.03 (-61.5, -0.1%), while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 23,797.45 (-39.5, -0.2%).

  • Market breadth is in the green. Of the 2,180 stocks traded today, 1,194 were on the uptick, and 924 were down.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include Ashok Leyland Ltd. (150.41, 5.5%), Asian Paints Ltd. (2,879.40, 4.0%) and Berger Paints (India) Ltd. (577.90, 3.2%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include Eternal Ltd. (297.75, -3.6%), Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. (1,271.30, -3.5%) and Swiggy Ltd. (383.10, -3.2%).

Movers and Shakers

30 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included Data Patterns (India) Ltd. (3,003.40, 7.6%), PG Electroplast Ltd. (559.45, 6.0%) and Ashok Leyland Ltd. (150.41, 5.5%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were Cohance Lifesciences Ltd. (629.10, -8.8%), Endurance Technologies Ltd. (2,691.70, -7.7%) and Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. (155.19, -4.9%).

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd. (556.10, 3.3%) was trading at 34.4 times of weekly average. Aether Industries Ltd. (773.30, 4.0%) and Honasa Consumer Ltd. (289.40, 2.6%) were trading with volumes 30.5 and 18.6 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

19 stocks made 52 week highs, while 5 stocks hit their 52 week lows.

Stocks touching their year highs included - Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. (1,499, -0.5%), Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (1,021.40, 2.0%) and Ashok Leyland Ltd. (150.41, 5.5%).

Stocks making new 52 weeks lows included - Deepak Nitrite Ltd. (1,722.10, -0.2%) and KNR Constructions Ltd. (170.18, -3.8%).

21 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. (799.45, 4.7%) and Aether Industries Ltd. (773.30, 4.0%). 14 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (1,707.30, -4.7%) and Eris Lifesciences Ltd. (1,538, -2.4%).

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The Baseline
13 Nov 2025
By Divyansh Pokharna

Global stock markets are racing toward record levels, but not all gains are created equal. From Wall Street to Tokyo and Frankfurt to Mumbai, each market offers a different story.

Most major global indices are now near their 52-week highs. Their one-year and quarterly performances however, show some differences. The S&P 500 and Japan’s Nikkei 225 have surged on technology and policy tailwinds, while India’s Nifty 500, despite strong economic growth, has posted the weakest one-year return among peers.

Some markets have lost steam. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Germany’s DAX, though strong over the past year, have flattened recently as growth momentum slowed. 

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), which monitors global financial risks, recently cautioned that asset prices may be rising faster than fundamentals. FSB Chairman Andrew Bailey said, “Valuations may now be out of step with the uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, leaving markets vulnerable to sudden and disorderly corrections.”

To make sense of the divergence between markets, we look at global indices through three lenses — their one-year performance, recent quarterly momentum and current P/E ratios. This helps reveal growing, rebounding and overvalued markets. A strong one-year gain can look exciting, but if the recent quarter is flat, it might suggest a slowing rally.

Tech and policy fuel the market leaders

The United States has been the heartbeat of the global equity rally. The S&P 500 has risen 14% over the past year and another 7% in the last quarter. This is largely thanks to excitement around artificial intelligence and the outsized performance of a few mega-cap technology firms in the index. The Nasdaq 100 (US Tech 100) gained 22% annually and 10% quarterly, as investors doubled down on technology leaders. 

The ‘Magnificent 7’ — Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, NVIDIA, Meta, and Tesla — together contributed nearly 60% of the S&P 500’s yearly advance, according to recent estimates. 

Some analysts warn that valuations of big tech have run too far. Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick recently warned of a possible “10–15% drawdown” in global equities due to overheating valuations, suggesting investors remain alert to correction risks.

Across the Pacific, Japan’s Nikkei 225 has been equally impressive, surging 29% over the past year and 22% in the recent quarter — showing that most of its gains came just in the last few months. 

The sharp quarterly rise was fueled by a record-breaking rally in technology and export-oriented stocks, with the index posting its best monthly gain in three decades in October. Investors also cheered the election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s new leader, which boosted hopes for fresh government spending and continued monetary support.

A weak yen added more momentum to the rally by making Japanese exports cheaper abroad, lifting profits for major names like Toyota, Sony, and chip equipment makers. With strong tech momentum, steady policy support, and foreign investors returning, Japan’s market ended the year on a high note, marking one of the world’s biggest rallies.

Taiwan has followed a similar path. The Taiwan Weighted Index climbed 19% over the past year and 16% in the last quarter, suggesting again that most of its gain came recently. The momentum is largely powered by semiconductor exports and the island’s central role in the global AI chip supply chain.

Australia’s S&P ASX 200, up 6% annually and 0.2% quarterly, sits mid-pack among global peers. Its performance reflects steady commodity exports and stable financial sector earnings. Iron ore prices have stayed firm, benefiting miners like BHP and Rio Tinto, while strong bank profits have cushioned the index against global volatility. With valuations around 20X earnings, Australian equities appear balanced — neither overheated nor undervalued.

Markets slowing after a strong year

Hong Kong and mainland China are moving at different paces. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 29% over the past year and 7% in the last quarter. The rally was driven by Chinese government stimulus and a recovery in tech names like Tencent and Alibaba. However, ongoing problems in the property market have started to dampen investor confidence.

China’s Shanghai Composite, on the other hand, maintained steadier momentum — rising 16% over the year and 10% in the last quarter. The gains came as policymakers stepped up infrastructure spending and eased credit conditions to support manufacturing and industrial activity. Still, at around 11X earnings, valuations remain low, and investors are cautious about whether these measures can deliver a sustained recovery.

Germany’s DAX has also delivered strong yearly gains, bouncing back from an energy crisis. But it has been flat in the recent quarter as manufacturing growth slowed. The transition to green energy and rising business costs have also tempered investor enthusiasm. At around 17.5X P/E, the index looks fairly valued, but lacks clear short-term growth drivers.

In contrast, the UK’s FTSE 100 has been more stable. It posted solid one-year and quarterly gains, reflecting resilience across large-cap sectors such as energy, banking, and mining. With valuations around 19X earnings and proximity to its yearly high, the FTSE 100 appears to be holding its ground better than many of its European neighbors. UK’s weak GDP growth however, may limit the upside.

India’s steady, high-priced growth

The Nifty 500 has been the clear laggard among major global indices — up only 5.5% over the past year and 4.6% in the latest quarter. The recent quarterly uptick came after a weak start to 2025, helped by better-than-expected Q2 results, easing inflation, and the government’s GST cuts that boosted consumption and corporate margins.

Still, the broader one-year performance remains soft due to foreign outflows, tariff pressures, and geopolitical risks. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned net sellers in 2025, pulling out nearly Rs 2.6 lakh crore YTD, even as steady SIP-led domestic inflows provided some support to the market. Meanwhile, the US raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, weighing on exports and overall sentiment.

Cross-border strikes after terror incidents increased risk perception and led to short-term foreign outflows, putting more strain on valuations. Moreover, India missed out on the AI-driven rally that powered developed markets, given its relatively limited exposure to high-growth tech.

At a lofty 24X PE—one of the highest in the world—valuations have capped returns. Despite this, Goldman Sachs has upgraded India from “neutral” to “overweight,” reversing its October 2024 downgrade.

Analysts believe the year-long slump in earnings forecasts has now bottomed out, as September-quarter results were stronger than expected. Goldman pointed to growth-friendly measures such as GST cuts, easy liquidity, and RBI rate reductions, adding that “India’s high valuation is now justified by robust domestic investment flows and policy support.

Market closes higher, Adani Enterprises announces Rs 24,930 crore rights issue
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 25,875.80 (180.9, 0.7%), BSE Sensex closed at 84,466.51 (595.2, 0.7%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 23,836.90 (154.3, 0.7%). Market breadth is in the green. Of the 2,590 stocks traded today, 1,516 were on the uptrend, and 1,027 went down.

Indian indices closed higher after extending gains in the morning session. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, fell 3% and closed at 12.1 points. Groww’s shares made their debut on the bourses at a 12% premium to the issue price of Rs 100. The Rs 6,632.3 crore IPO received bids for 17.6 times the total shares on offer.

Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 closed higher. Nifty IT and BSE Consumer Durables were among the top index gainers today. According to Trendlyne’s sector dashboard, Commercial Services & Supplies emerged as the top-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 2.4%.

Asian indices closed mixed. European indices are trading mixed. US index futures are trading higher as lawmakers in Washington prepare to vote on a bill to end the longest-ever federal government shutdown. The House is expected to approve the measure after the Senate cleared it earlier this week. Meanwhile, Cisco Systems, Nu Holdings, and Flutter Entertainment are set to report their results later today.

  • Money flow index (MFI) indicates that stocks like CCL Products India, Chennai Petroleum, Navin Fluorine International, and Bharat Heavy Electricals are in the overbought zone.

  • Tata Power falls as its net profit slips 0.8% YoY to Rs 919.4 crore, missing Forecaster estimates by 3.5%. Revenue dips 1% to Rs 16,050 crore, weighed down by a temporary shutdown at its Mundra plant and softer electricity demand during the monsoon season. It appears in a screener of stocks with PE higher than the industry PE.

  • Hindustan Aeronautics' Q2FY26 net profit jumps 10.5% YoY to Rs 1,669.1 crore, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue increases 10.9% YoY to Rs 6,628.6 crore, aided by enhanced execution across defence manufacturing and aerospace segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds have increased their shareholding in the past two months.

  • Adani Enterprises rises sharply as it announces a Rs 24,930 crore rights issue priced at Rs 1,800 per share, a 24% discount to Tuesday’s close. The issue will open for subscription on November 25 and close on December 10. The company plans to use the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and fund expansion in airports, roads, and new-energy businesses.

  • NH Bhansali, CEO of Emami, highlights that core domestic volumes declined 17% in Q2, impacted by GST cuts and heavy monsoons. He adds that e-commerce and modern trade each contribute about 11% to the company’s domestic revenue. Around 40% of sales were affected by a weak summer and prolonged rainfall, but he remains optimistic about achieving near double-digit growth in H2.

  • Jyothy Labs falls as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 16.4% YoY to Rs 87.8 crore due to higher raw materials, inventory, employee benefits, advertisement & sales, and depreciation & amortisation expenses. However, revenue grows 1% YoY to Rs 753 crore, led by an improvement in the fabric care segment. It shows up in a screener of stocks with increasing trend in non-core income.

  • Container Corporation of India rises as its net profit grows 1.5% YoY to Rs 376.8 crore, driven by lower depreciation expense in Q2FY26. Revenue increases 3% YoY to Rs 2,351.4 crore, led by growth across both EXIM and domestic segments. It appears in a screener of companies with no debt.

  • Rail Vikas Nigam is falling as its net profit declines 19.7% YoY to Rs 230.3 crore in Q2FY26 due to higher project execution costs. Revenue increases 5.5% YoY to Rs 5,123 crore, driven by project execution and a strong order pipeline during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with a PE ratio higher than the industry average.

  • Jefferies maintains its 'Hold' rating on BSE with a higher target price of Rs 2,930. The brokerage attributes the performance to robust growth in options revenue and lower settlement guarantee fund (SGF) provisioning costs. It notes that the exchange continues to benefit from strong growth in its derivatives segment, but greater clarity on index option expiry norms will be key to any further re-rating.

  • PTC India is rising as its Q2FY26 net profit jumps 30.8% YoY to Rs 191.2 crore, helped by lower finance costs. Revenue grows 8.8% YoY to Rs 5,585.2 crore, led by an improvement in the power segment. It features in a screener of best bargain stocks with above line growth and below line valuations.

  • Biocon is rising as it reports a net profit of Rs 84.5 crore in Q2FY26 compared to a loss of Rs 16 crore in Q1FY26, helped by lower inventory and tax expenses. Revenue grows 19.6% YoY to Rs 4,295.5 crore, driven by improved performance in generics, biosimilars, and contract research, development & manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) segments. It shows up in a screener of stocks near their 52-week high with significant volumes.

  • Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services rises as its net profit surges 79.1% YoY to Rs 33.2 crore in Q2FY26. Revenue increases 42.4% to Rs 431 crore, driven by new client additions, higher user base, and increased cross-selling. It appears in a screener of stocks with a PEG lower than the industry PEG.

  • CLSA maintains an 'Outperform' rating on HCL Technologies with a target price of Rs 1,660. The brokerage notes that HCL is six to nine months ahead of the market in proactively integrating AI. It adds that the company is pursuing multiple growth opportunities with OpenAI, and its AI-led service transformation is already contributing to revenue growth.

  • Aavas Financiers rises sharply as net profit increases 10.8% YoY to Rs 163.9 crore. Net total income rises 18.1% to Rs 388.9 crore, driven by higher interest income and loan assignments. It appears in a screener of stocks with annual net profits improving over the last two years.

  • Gujarat Fluorochemicals is rising sharply as its Q2FY26 net profit jumps 47.9% YoY to Rs 179 crore, supported by inventory destocking and lower power & fuel, and finance costs. Revenue grows 1.6% YoY to Rs 1,216 crore, driven by improvements in the chemicals and EV products segments. It features in a screener of stocks with high trailing twelve-month (TTM) EPS growth.

  • EPL surges as its net profit jumps 19.9% YoY to Rs 104.3 crore in Q2FY26, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue increases 11% YoY to Rs 1,205.9 crore, driven by higher sales in the personal care and beauty & cosmetics segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with improving book value per share over the past two years.

  • Baba Kalyani, CMD of Bharat Forge, highlights the company's focus on expanding its non-auto business. He notes that the US truck market remains weak but expects a recovery in H2FY26. He projects the aerospace segment to grow at a 25% CAGR and believes that a US-India trade deal, along with normalisation of commercial production in the US, will be key growth catalysts in 2026.

  • BSE rises as its net profit surges 62% YoY to Rs 557 crore in Q2 FY26, driven by strong growth in transaction charges. Revenue increases 40% YoY to Rs 1,140 crore from Rs 813 crore, fueled by strong performance in equity derivatives and equity cash trading. It appears in a screener of companies with no debt.

  • PI Industries is falling as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 19.5% YoY to Rs 409.3 crore, caused by higher employee benefits and depreciation & amortisation expenses. Revenue decreases 16.6% YoY to Rs 1,954.8 crore due to a reduction in the agro chemicals segment. It appears in a screener of stocks with growing costs YoY for long-term projects.

  • Billionbrains Garage Ventures' (Groww) shares debut on the bourses at a 12% premium to the issue price of Rs 100. The Rs 6,632.3 crore IPO received bids for 17.6 times the total shares on offer.

  • Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle business lists at Rs 335 per share on the NSE, reflecting a 28.5% premium over its discovered price of Rs 260.8. The listing follows the demerger of the company’s commercial vehicle unit from its passenger vehicle division. Shares of the passenger vehicle segment were discovered at Rs 400 per share on the NSE on October 14.

  • Godrej Industries is falling as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 15.7% YoY to Rs 242.5 crore due to higher raw materials, property development, finance, and employee benefits expenses. However, revenue jumps 22.9% YoY to Rs 6,289.7 crore, supported by improvements in the chemicals, animal feeds, veg oils, estate & property development, finance & investments, and hospitality segments. It shows up in a screener of stocks with increasing debt.

  • Thermax is falling as its net profit plunges 39.3% YoY to Rs 119.7 crore in Q2FY26 due to higher employee benefits, depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses. Revenue decreases 5.3% YoY to Rs 2,473.9 crore, driven by lower sales in the industrial infra segment during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks underperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Kirloskar Oil Engines surges as its net profit jumps 27.4% YoY to Rs 162.5 crore in Q2FY26. Revenue increases 29.9% YoY to Rs 1,948.4 crore, driven by higher sales in the business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and financial services segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds have increased their shareholding in the past month.

  • Torrent Power's Q2FY26 net profit surges 50.5% YoY to Rs 723.7 crore, helped by lower fuel, finance and employee benefits expenses. Revenue jumps 9% YoY to Rs 7,953.9 crore, led by improvements in the power generation and renewables segments. It features in a screener of newly affordable stocks with good financials and durability.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 25,830.90 (136.0, 0.5%), BSE Sensex was trading at 84,274.08 (402.8, 0.5%), while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 23,800.10 (117.5, 0.5%).

  • Market breadth is ticking up strongly. Of the 2,158 stocks traded today, 1,442 showed gains, and 660 showed losses.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (3,699.50, 6.1%), Biocon Ltd. (405.90, 5.4%) and Max Financial Services Ltd. (1,718.80, 5.1%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include PI Industries Ltd. (3,588.90, -5.2%), Thermax Ltd. (3,061.20, -3.4%) and Torrent Power Ltd. (1,292.80, -3.3%).

Volume Shockers

35 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (1,058.65, 12.0%), BLS International Services Ltd. (336.70, 9.1%) and Tejas Networks Ltd. (549.15, 8.4%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were PI Industries Ltd. (3,588.90, -5.2%), Thermax Ltd. (3,061.20, -3.4%) and Torrent Power Ltd. (1,292.80, -3.3%).

Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. (763.75, 2.7%) was trading at 19.6 times of weekly average. Kama Holdings Ltd. (3,003, 1.5%) and Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd. (196.40, 6.7%) were trading with volumes 10.1 and 9.8 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

23 stocks made 52 week highs, while 4 stocks tanked below their 52 week lows.

Stocks touching their year highs included - Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. (1,506.90, 2.2%), Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (1,001.90, 1.3%) and Ashok Leyland Ltd. (142.53, -2.4%).

Stocks making new 52 weeks lows included - SKF India Ltd. (2,051.60, 0.0%) and Westlife Foodworld Ltd. (550.55, -2.5%).

26 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd. (196.40, 6.7%) and Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (3,699.50, 6.1%). 12 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including PI Industries Ltd. (3,588.90, -5.2%) and C.E. Info Systems Ltd. (1,719.90, -1.3%).

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The Baseline
12 Nov 2025
Retail investors have driven an IPO boom in 2025

After the 2024 boom in IPOs, investors may have expected a quieter year in 2025, especially as the broader market turned volatile. But the train has not slowed down: companies big and small have continued to line up with their offerings, and investors have been more than willing to buy.

This year, nearly two-thirds of companies that went public saw listing gains. Even if you closed your eyes and picked an IPO - not exactly a sophisticated strategy - you had a good chance of making a listing profit. 

A big driver of the momentum in the IPO market? India's retail investors. 

The rise of the retail investor

India's families now invest around 5% of their savings into stock market shares and mutual funds. While this sounds tiny, it is up from 2.5% in 2020, a doubling in just five years. Retail interest in IPOs has surged - just 7% of the 300+ IPOs in 2025 got less than 1X subscription of available shares from retail investors.  The median oversubscription from retail investors in the IPO market stands at 7.7X of available shares. The democratization of the IPO market is well underway.

Some big budget companies went public in 2025, including Tata Capital, LG Electronics, and Groww. Next year, Reliance Jio's listing is among a bumper set that will keep everyone watching the IPO market. 

India is now the fourth most active IPO destination in the world, and the 300+ listings in 2025 have already raised almost $16 billion. Non-services sectors like general industrials, textiles and construction companies were major players, and around half of the new listings in these sectors held on to their gains over the year.  

Small is king: Issue sizes are highly skewed towards smaller players

While India's IPO market is booming, a large percentage of the IPOs - over 70% - are SMEs, and the average issue size is tiny, with a median market cap of around Rs. 249 crore.

But this fact is not exactly deterring investors. The company with the highest retail oversubscription (of over 1400X) in 2025, Austere Systems, with a market cap of Rs. 15.7 crore and weak financials, has steadily fallen in share price since its listing. IPOs like Citichem India and Fabtech Cleanrooms, with market caps of Rs 17.7 crore and Rs 27.7 crore, were oversubscribed in the retail segment by over 522X and 950X. While Fabtech is sitting on a current gain of 286%, the very low traded volumes and high volatility of these stocks make them risky investments for retail investors. 

The challenge for retail investors putting money into these IPOs is that these small issues come with higher downside and liquidity risk. These stocks see big intraday swings, and wide bid-ask spreads. Exiting these stocks at peak gains is difficult.

Average gains have come down in 2025

While the IPO market has kept its momentum going, the volatility of 2025 has extracted a price. Average listing gains have come down compared to previous years, and is now at its lowest point. This is despite mega IPOs like LG Electronics getting intense subscription interest.  

The show is only getting bigger

The crowd is here and the stage is set. The IPO boom is expected to continue in 2026, especially if the broader market stages a recovery, with a US trade deal and better than expected quarterly results for Indian companies.

But the question of "will the company deliver post its listing date" is not being asked often enough. As the market continues to mature, retail investors should be looking at new issues beyond listing day performance.

Sector tailwinds and valuation multiples compared to listed peers give investors a good idea of whether their bets have real value. Promoter lock-in periods, and margin trends are other factors. About two-thirds of IPOs this year have been a way for owners to exit. 63% of shares sold in 2025 have been classified as “offers for sale”, rather than “fresh issues”.

Promoters also often try to time their IPOs with good results, so a higher focus on the overall quality of earnings beyond the most recent quarter and one-off cash flows, is another important factor. With smaller volatile issues dominating the market, investors need to look below the hood at the numbers, to see if the company has fuel to go past its listing momentum. 

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The Baseline
12 Nov 2025
Which stocks did superstar investors buy in Q2FY26?
By Divyansh Pokharna

The second quarter of FY26 marked a recovery for Indian markets. After a shaky start to the year, things improved as global trade tensions eased and inflation dropped to an eight-year low. This boosted investor confidence. The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged in August 2025, citing steady growth and rising rural demand.

Market sentiment has also improved in recent weeks, with progress in US-India trade talks, higher government spending on infrastructure, and stronger manufacturing activity. As companies' margins recovered, investors returned to buying—especially mid-cap stocks, which saw the biggest rebound.

This positive shift was mirrored in the actions of superstar investors like RARE Enterprises, Ashish Kacholia, Sunil Singhania, and Vijay Kedia who after an abundance of caution in the previous quarter, were actively buying again.

The chart below highlights how portfolio values of major superstars changed during the quarter. Interestingly, even though these investors added new companies, the total value of their portfolios dipped slightly, as they also sold some existing holdings.

Each superstar investor's portfolio reflects their unique investing style and sector preferences.

Sector focus differs among these market leaders—RARE Enterprises has a strong preference for textiles, apparels & accessories, while Ashish Kacholia is focused on general industrial companies. Sunil Singhania favours consumer durables, and Vijay Kedia’s favorite is auto. Dolly Khanna tends to invest more in fertilizer companies, and Porinju Veliyath’s portfolio is led by the software & services sector.

Vijay Kedia added two new stocks to his portfolio during the second quarter, one of which turned out to be a massive winner — TechD Cybersecurity. Ashish Kacholia also made several new investments, with Jain Resource Recycling emerging as his top performer. Here is a closer look at some of the key investments held by these market veterans.

Vijay Kedia’s investment in TechD Cybersecurity was a standout, rocketing up 313% after its stock market debut on September 22. Among Kacholia’s picks, Jain Resource Recycling saw a 77.4% gain, followed by strong performances from V-Marc India and Shree Refrigerations

Sunil Singhania’s portfolio also featured a winner with M&B Engineering, which climbed 19.1% during the quarter.

RARE Enterprises increases its bets on three firms

The portfolio of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, now managed by Rekha Jhunjhunwala and RARE Enterprises, declined 1.2% to Rs 64,180 crore as of November 10. During the quarter, the fund increased its holdings in two banksFederal Bank and Canara Bank. Its stake in Federal Bank rose by 0.9% to 2.4%, while its holding in Canara Bank went up by 0.1% to 1.6%.

Both these banking stocks have recently touched their 52-week highs. The banking sector has been trending upward in the past month, supported by proposed RBI rules that may allow banks to fund mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and attract more foreign investment.

RARE Enterprises also increased its investment in Titan Company, its largest holding in the portfolio. The fund raised its stake by 0.2% to 5.3%, with the shares now valued at Rs 17,843 crore. Over the past year, Titan’s stock has gained 19.4%, outperforming the gems and jewellery industry by 8.1 percentage points.

Ashish Kacholia welcomes five new companies, raises stake in two

Ashish Kacholia’s net worth remained flat at Rs 2,768 crore as of November 10. During the quarter, he added five new companies to his portfolio — three of them newly listed.

These were Shree Refrigerations, Vikran Engineering, and Jain Resource Recycling, where he holds 3.4%, 1.5%, and 1.1%, respectively. Both Shree Refrigerations and Jain Resource Recycling are trading above their issue prices, while Vikran Engineering is down about 1% from its issue price.

Kacholia also invested in V-Marc India, a wire & cable manufacturer (2.7% stake), and Pratham EPC Projects, an engineering firm (1.2% stake). Both companies appear in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change during the quarter. V-Marc’s stock gained 50.6% over the past year, whereas Pratham EPC’s stock has fallen by over 30%.

He also raised his stake in Man Industries by 1%, bringing his total ownership to 3%. The steel products maker has risen 21.9% in the past year and scores well on Trendlyne’s checklist with a score of 52.2%.

Kacholia increased his holding in Vasa Denticity by 0.3%, taking his total stake to 4%. Although the stock declined 7.7% over the past year, it still outperformed its industry average by 9.1%.

Sunil Singhania makes the most new buys this quarter

Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Fund saw its net worth rise 1.1% to Rs 2,721 crore as of November 10. After a quiet previous quarter, the fund turned very active in Q2, adding six new companies.

Five of these were newly listed, with Suven Life Sciences being the only exception. His largest new holding was a 6.2% stake in All Time Plastics, whose IPO was oversubscribed 8.3X. The stock now trades 9% above its issue price. Mutual funds have also recently been increasing their holdings in the company.

Singhania also bought 4% stake in Indogulf Cropsciences, an agrochemical company whose IPO saw a strong 26X subscription but has since dropped 10.2% below its issue price. It appears in a screener of stocks that have outperformed their industry over the past quarter.

He also invested in Mangal Electrical Industries, Jaro Institute of Technology Management, and M&B Engineering. All three stocks had a flat start after listing, but M&B Engineering has since performed strongly — up 30% from its issue price. The other two stocks have declined in value.

During the quarter, Sunil Singhania also purchased a 1.3% stake in Suven Life Sciences. The healthcare services company’s stock has jumped 45.3% in the past year, outperforming its industry by 36.8 percentage points. However, the company is yet to turn profitable.

Vijay Kedia adds two new companies to his portfolio

Vijay Kedia added two new companies to his portfolio in Q2FY26. As of November 10, his net worth stands at Rs 1,298 crore, down 7.2%. The decline comes as he sold stakes in two companies and saw his biggest holding, Atul Auto, drop 3% over the past month. 

During the September quarter, Kedia bought a 5.3% stake in TechD Cybersecurity during the September quarter. The IT consulting and software company made its debut at a 90% premium and has continued to surge since then. It also features in a screener of companies with low debt.

The ace investor also bought a 1% stake in Yatharth Hospital & Trauma Care Services during the quarter. The healthcare facilities company has outperformed its industry by 22.2 percentage points in the last three months. It appears in a screener of companies where FIIs or institutions are increasing their shareholding.

Dolly Khanna increases stakes in five companies

Dolly Khanna’s net worth dropped 16.8% to Rs 475 crore as of November 10, as she sold stakes in nine firms, with her holdings in six of them falling below 1%. She now publicly holds 11 companies and increased her stakes in five of them during the second quarter.

In Q2, Khanna bought a 1.3% stake in Southern Petrochemicals. She had first invested in the fertilizer company in Q1FY26 with a 1.7% stake. The stock has gained 2.1% in the past three months, outperforming its industry by 10.2 percentage points.

She also raised her holdings in Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers and Prakash Industries by 0.7% each, taking her stakes to 4% and 2.9%, respectively. This is the fifth consecutive quarter she has increased her stake in Mangalore Chemicals, whose stock has surged 107.7% over the past year.

Prakash Industries, which makes iron and steel products, appears in a screener of companies where mutual funds have increased their holdings over the past two months. Trendlyne classifies it as a “Strong Performer, Under Radar,” based on its Durability and Valuation scores.

Khanna also bought a 0.4% stake in Coffee Day Enterprises. The coffee chain operator’s shares have climbed 19% in the past year, outperforming its industry by 25.8 percentage points. Additionally, she slightly increased her stake in GHCL, a commodity chemicals firm, by 0.1%, taking her total holding to 1.2%.

Porinju Veliyath adds a commodity trading firm to his portfolio

Porinju Veliyath’s net worth dropped 1.1% to Rs 217 crore. During the September quarter, he added Fratelli Vineyards to his portfolio by purchasing a 1.2% stake in the commodity trading and distribution company.

The company's share price has fallen by 57.6% over the past year. However, it appears in a screener of companies with consistently high return stocks over five years (up 579.5%).

In Q2FY26, Porinju also increased his holding in Apollo Sindoori Hotels, taking his stake to 2.3%. The company has a Durability score of 65 and a Valuation score of 51.5, indicating strong fundamentals and affordability. This marks the second consecutive quarter that the veteran investor has raised his stake in the hotel stock.

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The Baseline
11 Nov 2025
Five stocks to buy from analysts this week - November 11, 2025
By Abdullah Shah

1. CCL Products India:

Axis Direct maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this coffee producer, with a target price of Rs 1,140, an upside of 10.1%. The company delivered a strong Q2FY26 – its revenue surged 52.6% YoY to Rs 1,127 crore, driven by higher volumes across both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) segments. Analyst Suhanee Shome believes strong volume growth, strategic capacity expansion, and portfolio diversification into FMCG products will fuel long-term growth.

The company gained market share across channels and geographies, driving growth in its B2B and B2C segments. Management aims to diversify beyond coffee, leveraging its 1.3-1.4 lakh outlet distribution network to launch new FMCG categories like iced tea and snacks. The analyst notes CCL Products is consolidating its position as a leading player in modern trade and e-commerce, holding double-digit market share pan-India and ranking among the top players in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 

Shome expects resilient EBITDA growth, despite cost headwinds, and debt moderation efforts to drive net profit growth. She projects CCL Products will achieve revenue and net profit CAGRs of 23% and 31.4%, respectively, from FY26-28.

2. Narayana Hrudayalaya (NARH)

Prabhudas Lilladher retains its ‘Buy’ rating on this hospital chain, with a target price of Rs 2,000, a 13.7% upside. Analysts Param Desai and Sanketa Kohale note the company trades at a discount to peers due to its greater international exposure and fewer planned Indian bed additions over the next two years.

NARH signed an agreement to acquire 100% of UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals (PPG Hospitals) for GBP 183 million (approximately Rs 2,100 crore). This marks its second major international expansion, following the Cayman Islands. The PPG Hospitals operation includes seven hospitals, three surgical centres and two urgent treatment centres, with a total capacity of around 330 beds. Analysts believe the company’s international business will achieve strong margin growth over the next three years as both Cayman's new unit and PPG Hospitals have the potential to scale up.

Desai and Kohale highlight the company's plan to drive growth in the Indian market through debottlenecking, refurbishment, improved pricing for government scheme patients, and optimising its bed mix over the next three years. They project NARH will achieve a 13.6% revenue CAGR, 17% EBITDA CAGR, and 19.6% net profit CAGR from FY26-28.

3. DLF

ICICI Direct retains its ‘Buy’ rating on this realty company with a target price of Rs 1,000, an upside of 30.7%. DLF's Q2FY26 pre-sales jumped 6.3 times YoY to Rs 4,332 crore. A strong response to its first Mumbai project, The Westpark, and continued demand for its luxury project Camellias drove this surge. However, revenue declined 17% because of lower booking recognition. Analysts Ronald Siyoni and Dilip Pandey note DLF achieved Rs 15,750 crore in pre-sales during H1FY26, positioning the company well to meet its annual target.

Management maintains its FY26 pre-sales guidance of Rs 20,000–22,000 crore and expects collections to improve in H2. It plans Rs 5,000 crore in capital expenditure annually for FY26 and FY27 for rental asset additions and new project launches. DLF's 49 million square feet of commercial rental assets operate at 94% occupancy. The company expects to commission an additional 2.7 million square feet in FY26. 

Siyoni and Pandey believe DLF is well-placed to sustain growth, given its strong launch pipeline worth Rs 60,200 crore. Upcoming launches include residential projects in Goa and Panchkula, along with new phases of Privana, Westpark, and Hamilton in Gurugram and Mumbai. They expect stable sales momentum, robust cash flows, and steady rental income to drive earnings.

4. UPL

Anand Rathi upgrades this agrochemicals company to a ‘Buy’ call with a target price of Rs 820, an upside of 9%. UPL posted strong Q2FY26 results, with revenue growing 9.5% YoY, driven by improvements in the Latin American, Indian and North American markets. The company reported a net profit of Rs 553 crore, a turnaround from a Rs 443 crore net loss in Q2FY25, supported by a rich product mix and lower inventory costs. Analyst Himanshu Binani believes a focus on differentiated solutions and new product launches will drive growth and improve margins.

The analyst notes that robust sales volumes of key molecules like Metribuzin, Metolachlor, and Glufosinate in the US market supported North America's 63% YoY growth. Management maintains its 4-8% revenue growth guidance for FY26. It also increased its EBITDA guidance to 12-16% from 10-14%, focusing on introducing higher-margin products. UPL expects H2FY26 improvement from better weather visibility, higher Rabi planting, and strong demand recovery. 

Binani adds that ongoing capacity expansion in sustainable solutions and biosciences, alongside management's focus on preventing overstocking, will support medium-term growth. He projects UPL will achieve a revenue CAGR of 7.3% and a net profit CAGR of 67.5% over FY26-28.

5. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries:

Motilal Oswal reiterates its ‘Buy’ rating on this pharma company with a target price of Rs 1,960, an upside of 14.2%. Sun Pharma's net profit grew 2.6% YoY to Rs 3,118 crore in Q2FY26, boosted by lower material costs. Revenue increased 8.9%, as strong demand in India and emerging markets drove growth.

Management highlights strong global momentum in its innovative medicines business. Key products like Ilumya (for psoriasis) and Odomzo (for skin cancer) performed well. Sun Pharma plans to launch Unloxcyt (for certain cancers) in the US and file for a new psoriatic arthritis indication for Ilumya in H2FY26. The company spent Rs 780 crore on R&D (5.4% of sales), allocating 38% to innovative projects in Q2. It expects R&D costs to stay at the lower end of its 6-8% guidance for FY26. 

Analysts Tushar Manudhane and Eshita Jain believe Sun Pharma is well-placed to expand its branded and specialty therapies globally. They expect steady growth in India, supported by new product launches and a stronger presence in chronic therapies. The specialty portfolio, including Ilumya, Cequa (for dry eye disease), and Odomzo, is seen as the main driver of long-term growth, with an estimated 11% CAGR.

Note: These recommendations are from various analysts and are not recommendations by Trendlyne.

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Market closes higher, Bajaj Finance's Q2 net profit grows 22% YoY
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 25,694.95 (120.6, 0.5%), BSE Sensex closed at 83,871.32 (336.0, 0.4%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 23,682.65 (85.8, 0.4%). Market breadth is in the red. Of the 2,589 stocks traded today, 1,163 were gainers and 1,375 were losers.

Indian indices closed higher after erasing losses in the afternoon session. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, rose 1.5% and closed at 12.5 points. Vodafone Idea closed 7.8% in the green as its Q2FY26 net loss contracted 23% YoY to Rs 5,524.2 crore, owing to lower finance costs.

Nifty Smallcap 100 closed lower, while Nifty Midcap 100 closed higher, tracking the benchmark index. Nifty India Defence and S&P BSE Services were among the best-performing indices of the day. According to Trendlyne’s sector dashboard, Transportation emerged as the highest-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 2%.

European indices are trading higher, except Portugal’s PSI index, which is trading 0.5% lower. Major Asian indices closed mixed. US index futures are trading lower, indicating a cautious start to the session as investors assess the end of the US government shutdown. Meanwhile, Alcon, AngloGold Ashanti and Oklo are set to report their results later today.

  • Relative strength index (RSI) indicates that stocks like Shriram Finance, CCL Products, 3M India, and Federal Bank are in the overbought zone.

  • Bajaj Finserv is falling sharply as its Q2FY26 net profit misses Forecaster estimates by 21.2% despite growing 7.5% YoY to Rs 2,244.1 crore. Revenue jumps 11% YoY to Rs 37,402.9 crore, led by improvements in the life and general insurance segments. It appears in a screener of risky value stocks.

  • RateGain Travel Technologies falls as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 2.3% YoY to Rs 51 crore due to higher employee benefits and other expenses. However, revenue jumps 6.4% YoY to Rs 295.1 crore, helped by new customer acquisitions. It features in a screener of stocks with declining profits for the past two quarters.

  • MOIL is rising as its net profit jumps 41% YoY to Rs 70.4 crore in Q2FY26, helped by lower material costs. Revenue increases 19.2% YoY to Rs 348 crore, driven by higher sales in the mining products segment during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds have increased their shareholding in the past month.

  • UBS expects India’s nominal GDP growth to ease to 8.5% in FY26, the lowest since FY20 (excluding the pandemic). It sees scope for a 25 bps rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in FY26, followed by a pause in FY27. The brokerage also expects household consumption to remain resilient, supported by an estimated $70 billion stimulus over FY26–27.

  • EID Parry (India) is rising as its Q2FY26 net profit jumps 38.9% YoY to Rs 424.4 crore. Revenue grows 25.3% YoY to Rs 11,775.7 crore, supported by improvements in the nutrient & allied business, crop protection, sugar, distillery, nutraceuticals, and consumer products segments. It features in a screener of strong performing, under the radar stocks.

  • Unichem Laboratories rises sharply as its revenue grows 14.1% YoY to Rs 579 crore in Q2FY26. However, it reports a net loss of Rs 11.9 crore, compared to a profit of Rs 24.6 crore in Q2FY25, hit by a Rs 58 crore European Commission fine. The company features in a screener of stocks with low debt.

  • Bharat Forge is rising as its net profit grows 22.9% YoY to Rs 299 crore in Q2FY26, driven by strong performance in the defence and forging segments. Revenue grows 9.3% YoY to Rs 4,032 crore, supported by steady demand across automotive and industrial sectors. It appears in a screener of stocks with high momentum scores.

  • Morgan Stanley maintains an 'Overweight' rating on Bajaj Finance with a target price of Rs 1,195. The brokerage views the stock as a 'Tactical Buy' and expects it to gain over the next 60 days. It forecasts profit growth of over 25% for FY27, with potential upside from lower credit costs and improved cost efficiencies. The brokerage also highlights that the company delivered one of the strongest Q2 performances among large-cap private NBFCs.

  • Cera Sanitaryware is falling as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 16.8% YoY to Rs 56.6 crore due to higher raw materials, inventory, and employee benefits expenses. Revenue decreases marginally by 0.8% YoY to Rs 504.5 crore during the quarter. It shows up in a screener of stocks with an increasing trend in non-core income.

  • Swan Defence & Heavy Industries surges to its all-time high of Rs 986.8 as it bags a $220 million (~Rs 1,951.3 crore) letter of intent (LoI) from Europe's Rederiet Stenersen AS. The LoI involves the supply of six chemical tankers with a capacity of 18,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) each.

  • Syrma SGS Technology surges to a new all-time high of Rs 892.8 as its net profit jumps 76.8% YoY to Rs 64.1 crore in Q2FY26, helped by lower finance costs. Revenue increases 37.6% YoY to Rs 1,145.9 crore, driven by higher sales in the industrial and automotive segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds increased their shareholding in the last quarter.

  • According to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), mutual funds’ net SIP (systematic investment plan) inflows rise to an all-time high of Rs 29,529 crore in October, up slightly from Rs 29,361 crore in September. Meanwhile, total assets under management (AUM) increase to Rs 79.9 lakh crore from Rs 75.6 lakh crore in the previous month.

  • Ather Energy is rising sharply as its Q2FY26 revenue jumps 57.1% YoY to Rs 940.7 crore, led by an increase in sales volumes. Net loss contracts 21.9% YoY to Rs 154.1 crore, supported by lower inventory and finance costs. It features in a screener of stocks with the highest recovery from their 52-week lows.

  • Gujarat Gas falls as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 9.4% YoY to Rs 279.8 crore due to higher raw materials, finance, and excise duty expenses. However, revenue grows 1.6% YoY to Rs 4,050.2 crore, led by higher sales volumes of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG). It shows up in a screener of red flag stocks where top management tendered their resignation.

  • Britannia Industries is falling sharply as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Varun Berry, tenders his resignation, effective November 10. Rakshit Hargave to succeed Berry, effective December 15.

  • JM Financial reiterates its ‘Accumulate’ rating on DOMS Industries with a target price of Rs 2,875. The brokerage notes that DOMS reported strong Q2 results, surpassing market expectations on both revenue and profit. Growth was led by the core stationery segment, which rose 17.4% YoY. However, traditional categories such as scholastic stationery and art materials remained muted, weighed down by capacity constraints and a shift in consumer preference toward kits and combos.

  • Triveni Turbine is rising as its revenue increases 1% YoY to Rs 506.2 crore, driven by strong order booking in Q2FY26. Net profit grows marginally by 0.3% YoY to Rs 91.2 crore during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with improving RoCE over the past two years.

  • HEG surges more than 10% as its Q2FY26 net profit jumps 74.2% YoY to Rs 143.3 crore, led by lower raw materials and finance costs. Revenue grows 32.9% YoY to Rs 811.5 crore, supported by improvements in the graphite and power segments. It features in a screener of stocks with high Trendlyne momentum scores.

  • Bajaj Finance is falling sharply as its Q2FY26 net profit misses forecaster estimates by 1.3% despite growing 21.9% YoY to Rs 4,875.4 crore. Revenue jumps 18% YoY to Rs 20,180.8 crore, driven by improvements in assets under management (AUM) and new loans booked. It shows up in a screener of stocks with low Trendlyne durability scores.

  • Nuvama maintains a 'Buy' rating on Emami with a lower target price of Rs 795. The brokerage notes that the company’s Q2 performance was broadly in line with its estimates. It notes that domestic volumes fell about 16% YoY, as the summer portfolio remained weak. Talc sales plunged 76%, while the international business grew 8% in constant currency. EBITDA margin contracted by 577 bps.

  • Vodafone Idea is rising as its Q2FY26 net loss contracts 23% YoY to Rs 5,524.2 crore, owing to lower finance costs. Revenue grows marginally by 0.6% YoY to Rs 11,296.6 crore during the quarter. It appears in a screener of stocks with prices above short, medium, and long-term moving averages.

  • Jindal Stainless is rising as its Q2FY26 net profit jumps 32% YoY to Rs 806.9 crore, helped by lower inventory and finance costs. Revenue grows 11.8% YoY to Rs 10,982.5 crore, driven by higher demand for industrial pipes & tubes, lifts & elevators, metro, railway coaches, and wagons. It features in a screener of stocks with increasing revenue for the past four quarters.

  • DOMS Industries' Q2FY26 net profit grows 13.5% YoY to Rs 58.3 crore, helped by lower finance costs and inventory destocking. Revenue increases 24.1% YoY to Rs 567.9 crore, driven by strong demand across its stationery and art materials segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • KEC International is rising as its net profit surges 88.2% YoY to Rs 160.8 crore in Q2FY26, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue increases 19.1% YoY to Rs 6,091.6 crore, driven by strong growth across all segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds have increased their shareholding in the past two months.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 25546 (-28.4, -0.1%) , BSE Sensex was trading at 83690.16 (154.8, 0.2%) while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 23553.45 (-43.5, -0.2%)

  • Market breadth is in the red. Of the 2120 stocks traded today, 934 were gainers and 1102 were losers.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include Bharat Forge Ltd. (1,402.10, 5.6%), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (285.80, 4.6%) and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (5,782.50, 3.5%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include Bajaj Finance Ltd. (1,005.20, -7.4%), Bajaj Finserv Ltd. (1,989.40, -6.1%) and Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd. (12,156, -3.6%).

Movers and Shakers

28 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included Poly Medicure Ltd. (2,063.40, 10.8%), Esab India Ltd. (5,259.20, 8.4%) and Latent View Analytics Ltd. (485.45, 6.6%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were Bajaj Finance Ltd. (1,005.20, -7.4%), Bajaj Finserv Ltd. (1,989.40, -6.1%) and C.E. Info Systems Ltd. (1,742.30, -4.6%).

HEG Ltd. (531.80, 2.4%) was trading at 29.1 times of weekly average. Triveni Turbine Ltd. (536.20, 1.4%) and India Cements Ltd. (390.80, 3.2%) were trading with volumes 10.2 and 8.4 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

14 stocks made 52 week highs, while 11 stocks were underachievers and hit their 52 week lows.

Stocks touching their year highs included - Ashok Leyland Ltd. (146.04, 2.6%), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (285.80, 4.6%) and Can Fin Homes Ltd. (895.55, 1.6%).

Stocks making new 52 weeks lows included - Just Dial Ltd. (733.20, -1.7%) and SKF India Ltd. (2,052.30, -1.0%).

15 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including Esab India Ltd. (5,259.20, 8.4%) and AIA Engineering Ltd. (3,566.70, 3.5%). 22 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including Bajaj Finserv Ltd. (1,989.40, -6.1%) and C.E. Info Systems Ltd. (1,742.30, -4.6%).

Market closes higher, KPIT Technologies' Q2 revenue beats Forecaster estimates by 3%
By Trendlyne Analysis

Nifty 50 closed at 25,574.35 (82.1, 0.3%) , BSE Sensex closed at 83,535.35 (319.1, 0.4%) while the broader Nifty 500 closed at 23,596.90 (75.4, 0.3%). Market breadth is in the red. Of the 2,610 stocks traded today, 1,101 were in the positive territory and 1,459 were negative.

Indian indices closed higher after rising throughout the day. The Indian volatility index, Nifty VIX, fell 2.1% and closed at 12.3 points. Lenskart Solutions' shares made their debut on the bourses at a 1.7% discount to the issue price of Rs 402. The Rs 7,278 crore IPO received bids for 28.3 times the total shares on offer.

Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 closed in the green, following the benchmark index. Nifty India Defence and Nifty Pharma closed higher. According to Trendlyne’s Sector dashboardSoftware & Services emerged as the best-performing sector of the day, with a rise of 1.2%.

European indices are trading higher. Major Asian indices closed in the green. US index futures are trading higher, indicating a positive start to the session. The US Senate voted in favour of a bill to end the government shutdown. Meanwhile, CoreWeave, Occidental Petroleum, Rocket Lab, and Tyson Foods are set to report their earnings today.

  • Money flow index (MFI) indicates that stocks like CCL Products India, Chennai Petroleum, Five-Star Business Finance, and Navin Fluorine International are in the overbought zone.

  • Anup Engineering rises sharply as it Q2FY26 revenue grows 20.3% YoY to Rs 232.3 crore, driven by higher demand from the oil & gas and petrochemicals segments. However, net profit falls 1.5% YoY to Rs 32.1 crore due to a sharp increase in finance, tax and other expenses. The firm appears in a screener of stocks with low debt.

  • Jyoti CNC Automation is rising as its net profit grows 12.7% YoY to Rs 85.5 crore in Q2FY26, helped by lower inventory buildup. Revenue increases 17.9% YoY to Rs 507.9 crore, driven by strong domestic and international sales in CNC machining centres and machine tool segments during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks where mutual funds have increased their shareholding in the past two months.

  • KPIT Technologies is rising sharply as its Q2FY26 revenue grows 3.6% QoQ to Rs 1,611.3 crore, helped by improvements in the UK & European, and the rest of the world markets. However, net profit declines 1.6% QoQ to Rs 169.1 crore due to higher raw materials, employee benefits, finance, and depreciation & amortisation expenses. It appears in a screener of stocks with increasing revenue for the past eight quarters.

  • CLSA maintains an 'Outperform' rating on FSN E-Commerce (Nykaa) with a higher target price of Rs 298. The brokerage notes that the company’s fashion business reported 27% YoY growth in net sales value (NSV) and a 550 bps improvement in margins during Q2. Overall revenue grew 25%, with a 125 bps rise in EBITDA margin, surpassing the brokerage’s estimates.

  • Great Eastern Shipping Co is rising as its net profit grows 1.1% YoY to Rs 581.4 crore in Q2FY26, helped by lower fuel and water expenses, and foreign exchange gain. However, revenue decreases 8.3% YoY to Rs 1,241.8 crore due to lower sales from the shipping segment during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks underperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • HBL Engineering rises to its 52-week high of Rs 1,122 as its net profit surges 375% YoY to Rs 382.2 crore in Q2FY26, led by strong performance in its electronics segment. Revenue rises 131% to Rs 1,203.2 crore, driven by the rail signaling business. The company appears in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change in the past month.

  • Emcure Pharmaceuticals rises sharply as it partners with Novo Nordisk India to launch Poviztra, the second brand of Wegovy, for anti-obesity therapy in India. Under the deal, Emcure will handle commercialisation, marketing and distribution to expand access across smaller towns and underserved regions.

  • Crude oil prices rise on optimism that a potential end to the US government shutdown could boost demand in the world’s largest oil consumer, offsetting concerns over rising global supplies. US crude inventories are increasing, while oil stored on ships in Asia has doubled amid tighter Western sanctions and limited import quotas in China.

  • Force Motors' Q2FY26 net profit surges 159.7% YoY to Rs 350.7 crore, driven by inventory destocking. Revenue jumps 8% YoY to Rs 2,105.9 crore, led by increased small & light commercial vehicles, and utility vehicles sales. It features in a screener of stocks with high durability and EPS growth.

  • Axis Direct maintains its 'Buy' call on Aurobindo Pharma, with a target price of Rs 1,345 per share. This indicates a potential upside of 18.2%. The brokerage believes that the company is well-positioned for growth, supported by pricing stability in the US, strong demand in Europe, and healthy uptake in growth markets & anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs. It expects the company to deliver a revenue CAGR of 10.7% over FY26-27.

  • Global Health is falling sharply as its Q2FY26 EBITDA margin contracts 289 bps YoY to 22.4% due to higher raw materials, employee benefits, finance, and retainers & consultant fees expenses. However, revenue grows 14.8% YoY to Rs 1,119 crore, supported by improvements in out-patient & in-patient counts and average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB). The company plans to expand its bed capacity by 250 beds to 750 in its upcoming Mumbai hospital and increase its capex to Rs 1,530 crore.

  • Sugar stocks like Balrampur Chini Mills and Shree Renuka Sugars are rising after the government approves the export of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar for the 2025–26 season and scraps the export duty on molasses. The move provides millers with an export opportunity at a time when the industry has been under pressure from weak domestic earnings.

  • Trent plunges to its 52-week low of Rs 4,296 as its net profit misses Forecaster estimates by 10.7% despite rising 11% YoY to Rs 373 crore in Q2FY26. Revenue increases 16% YoY to Rs 4,818 crore, led by the expansion of Westside and Zudio and a 56% surge in online sales. It appears in a screener of stocks with a PE higher than the industry PE.

  • Lenskart Solutions' shares debut on the bourses at a 1.7% discount to the issue price of Rs 402. The Rs 7,278 crore IPO received bids for 28.3 times the total shares on offer.

  • Hindustan Aeronautics is rising as it signs a contract with General Electric (GE), USA, reportedly worth $1 billion (~Rs 8,868 crore) for 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines. The engines are for the next batch of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A.

  • Rajiv Rajgopal, CMD of Akzo Nobel India, says the premium segment of the company’s portfolio is performing well. He expects mid- to high single-digit volume growth in Q3 and double-digit growth in Q4. He anticipates competitive intensity to persist for another year and a half and aims to maintain margins at 14–16% while focusing on topline growth.

  • FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) is rising as its net profit soars 154% YoY in Q2FY26 to Rs 33 crore. Revenue climbs 25% YoY to Rs 2,346 crore, led by improvements in the beauty, fashion and eB2B Superstore segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with the best results last week in YoY net profit and revenue growth.

  • Shipping Corp of India is falling sharply as its Q2FY26 net profit declines 35.1% YoY to Rs 189.2 crore due to higher employee benefits, finance, and depreciation & amortisation expenses. Revenue decreases 3.7% YoY to Rs 1,436.1 crore, caused by reductions in the liner, bulk carrier, and tanker segments. It shows up in a screener of stocks with declining net cash flow.

  • Neuland Laboratories is rising as its net profit surges 1.9x YoY to Rs 96.9 crore in Q2FY26, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue increases 65.4% YoY to Rs 514.3 crore, driven by growth in commercial projects within its custom manufacturing solutions segment during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks outperforming their industry price change in the quarter.

  • Nuvama maintains a 'Buy' rating on Cummins India with a higher target price of Rs 4,940. The brokerage notes that the company delivered a strong Q2 performance, surpassing its estimates. It highlights that exports remain steady with a run rate above Rs 500 crore, though the management indicates short-term caution due to channel destocking. The operating profit margin (OPM) at 22% marks the fifth consecutive quarter of expansion driven by operating leverage.

  • Bajaj Auto's Q2FY26 net profit jumps 53.2% YoY to Rs 2,122 crore, driven by inventory destocking. Revenue grows 19.5% YY to Rs 16,310.5 crore, led by improvements in two-wheeler and commercial vehicles sales. It features in a screener of stocks with high trailing twelve-month (TTM) EPS growth.

  • National Aluminium Co rises sharply as its Q2FY26 net profit jumps 36.7% YoY to Rs 1,429.9 crore, led by lower power & fuel and employee benefits expenses. Revenue grows 9.1% YoY to Rs 4,443.8 crore, supported by improvements in the chemicals and aluminium segments. It appears in a screener of stocks with rising RoE, momentum and earnings yield.

  • Torrent Pharma is rising as its net profit grows 30.5% YoY to Rs 591 crore in Q2FY26, helped by lower finance costs. Revenue increases 14.3% YoY to Rs 3,302 crore, driven by higher sales across all geographies during the quarter. The company appears in a screener of stocks with improving book value per share over the past two years.

  • Kalyan Jewellers rises as its Q2FY26 net profit surges 99.5% YoY to Rs 260.5 crore, helped by inventory destocking. Revenue jumps 29.8% YoY to Rs 7,907.4 crore, owing to new store additions. It features in a screener of stocks with improving RoE over the past two years.

  • Nifty 50 was trading at 25,572.80 (80.5, 0.3%), BSE Sensex was trading at 83,198.20 (-18.1, 0.0%) while the broader Nifty 500 was trading at 23,600.05 (78.6, 0.3%).

  • Market breadth is in the green. Of the 2,161 stocks traded today, 1,338 were on the uptrend, and 774 went down.

Riding High:

Largecap and midcap gainers today include UNO Minda Ltd. (1,319.30, 7.3%), Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (3,817.50, 6.6%) and FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd. (260.82, 6.1%).

Downers:

Largecap and midcap losers today include Trent Ltd. (4,283.70, -7.4%), Swiggy Ltd. (386.95, -3.6%) and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (1,098, -3.3%).

Volume Shockers

24 stocks in BSE 500 are trading on high volumes today.

Top high volume gainers on BSE included HBL Engineering Ltd. (1,098.80, 12.2%), National Aluminium Company Ltd. (257.36, 9.6%) and Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (3,817.50, 6.6%).

Top high volume losers on BSE were JM Financial Ltd. (146.90, -7.5%), Trent Ltd. (4,283.70, -7.4%) and Graphite India Ltd. (538.55, -6.7%).

Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. (713.55, -3.3%) was trading at 11.5 times of weekly average. AIA Engineering Ltd. (3,445.70, 5.8%) and FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd. (260.82, 6.1%) were trading with volumes 8.5 and 8.2 times weekly average respectively on BSE at the time of posting this article.

BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages

19 stocks took off, crossing 52 week highs, while 11 stocks hit their 52 week lows.

Stocks touching their year highs included - Asian Paints Ltd. (2,650.40, 1.4%), Bank of India (145.94, 0.9%) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (273.35, 3.6%).

Stocks making new 52 weeks lows included - Emami Ltd. (525.75, 2.3%) and Trent Ltd. (4,283.70, -7.4%).

13 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including AIA Engineering Ltd. (3,445.70, 5.8%) and Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. (1,154.80, 2.8%). 21 stocks slipped below their 200 SMA including Global Health Ltd. (1,183.90, -5.4%) and Amber Enterprises India Ltd. (7,016.50, -2.9%).

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07 Nov 2025
Five Interesting Stocks Today - November 7, 2025
By Trendlyne Analysis

1. Lodha Developers:

This Mumbai-basedrealty company rose 5.4% over two trading sessions after announcing itsQ2FY26 results on October 30. Net profit increased 86.5% YoY to Rs 788.7 crore, while revenue grew 44.7% to Rs 3,798.5 crore. Both figures beatforecaster estimates, supported by strong presales and collections.

The companyadded a new Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) project with a gross development value (GDV) of Rs 2,300 crore in Q2. This brought first-half additions to six projects worth Rs 25,000 crore,meeting its full-year business development guidance in just six months.

Projects delayed by Environmental Clearance (EC) issues are nowscheduled for the second half of FY26. A Supreme Court approval in August cleared pending projects, which are primarily in Mumbai. 65% of the year's launches in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru are consequently planned for H2.

On the sales outlook, Managing Director Abhishek Lodhasaid, ”Having delivered more than Rs 4,000 crore of presales consecutively for the last 7 quarters, we are now expected to move up towards the run rate in the high 5,000s or low 6,000s.” Management maintains its full-year presales guidance of Rs 21,000 crore.

The company is expanding beyond its core Mumbai market. Pune and Bengaluru now account for about 30% of total presales. Reflecting on this shift, Lodhasaid, “When we did our IPO about 4.5 years ago, our total sales from non-Mumbai markets were only 3%.” The company also plans to enter the Delhi NCR market, with a pilot launch planned for FY27.

Following the results, Motilal Oswalmaintained its ‘Buy’ rating on Lodha, citing steady presales, a stronger launch pipeline post-environmental clearance, and rising non-Mumbai contributions. The brokerage’s price target of Rs 1,888 implies an upside of 53.9%.

2. State Bank of India (SBI):

This state-owned bank’s stock rose 2.3% over the past week, hitting an all-time high of Rs 971.4 after strong Q2FY26 results. Net profit climbed 6.9% YoY to Rs 21,137.3 crore, beating Forecaster estimates. An exceptional gain of Rs 4,593 crore from selling a 13.2% stake in Yes Bank boosted profits.

Revenue jumped 7.4% to Rs 1.8 lakh crore, supported by the corporate and retail banking segments. The bank’s net interest income (NII) rose 3.3%, surpassing estimates, driven by loan growth across the small & medium enterprises, agriculture, retail, corporate, and overseas advances segments. Asset quality improved, with gross and net non-performing assets declining by 40 bps and 11 bps, respectively.

Following the results, SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty offered guidance for the year. "We expect demand for credit to continue in H2FY26," he noted. "Based on the trend, deposits and credit growth of scheduled commercial banks are expected to range from 11-12% during FY26. However, risks persist from volatile global commodity markets and trade disruptions."

The bank plans to list its subsidiary, SBI Funds Management (SBIFML), through an initial public offering (IPO). SBI will sell a 6.3% stake, while its partner, Amundi India Holding, will divest 3.7%. SBIFML is India’s largest asset management company with assets under management of Rs 12 lakh crore in Q2FY26 and a 15.6% market share. Both companies have initiated the IPO process and expect it to be completed in 2026.

Post results, Nirmal Bang maintains its ‘Buy’ call on SBI, with a higher target price of Rs 1,195 per share, a 25% upside. The brokerage is confident in the bank’s long-term growth, driven by its leadership positions in corporate and retail banking, healthy liquidity on the balance sheet, and strong asset quality. It expects SBI to deliver an NII and net profit CAGR of over 12% each, over FY26-28.

3. Tata Consumer Products:

This tea & coffee player rose 2.8% on November 3, following the announcement of its Q2 results. The company’s net profit grew 11% YoY to Rs 404.5 crore, helped by inventory destocking, lower finance costs, and a Rs 97 crore tax credit. Revenue increased 18% to Rs 4,965.9 crore, led by growth in its India business. The company beat Trendlyne’s Forecaster estimates for revenue by 2.8% and for profit by 10%.

Tata Consumer's India business continued its momentum (up 18%), achieving its second straight quarter of double-digit growth. The Foods division surged, driven by performance in value-added salts and the Tata Sampann staples brand.

The Beverages division benefited from falling tea prices. MD & CEO Sunil D’souza said, “Tea prices declined 20% in Q2. Thanks to a good harvest, we anticipate prices to decline further. Coffee prices remained volatile, specifically due to US tariffs making Brazilian coffee costlier. We expect this volatility to subside and prices to normalise over the coming quarter.” The company projects mid-teens revenue growth for its domestic business in FY26, fueled by higher sales volumes, a push toward premium products, and expansion into high-growth segments. 

EBITDA margins declined to 13.5% during the quarter amid cost pressures from its international and non-branded businesses. Management expects an accelerated margin recovery in H2FY26, targeting ~15% by Q4FY26.

Meanwhile, the Starbucks alliance showed a strong recovery in Q2FY26 after a brief slowdown in the quick-service restaurant space. The brand delivered 8% revenue growth, achieved positive same-store sales growth (SSSG), and remained EBITDA positive, signalling healthy core operations. Despite temporary disruptions, the brand continued to expand its menu and footprint, adding 7 new locations, bringing its total to 485 stores across 80 cities.

Motilal Oswal expects Tata Consumer Products to maintain its growth momentum, helped by growth in the core India business on the back of new product launches and volume growth in the tea business. The brokerage has a ‘Buy’ rating on the company with a target price of Rs 1,450.

4.3M India:

Thisindustrial machinery maker surged over 19% last week after reporting a 43% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 191 crore inQ2FY26. This performance was fueled by lower costs for raw materials and growth across all its business segments. EBITDA margin jumped 370 bps to 20.2%, helped by a better mix of products sold and more efficient supply chain management. It features in a screener of stocks increasing net profit and profit margin (QoQ).

The company’s revenue grew 14%, with all segments contributing to this growth. Safety gear demand, higher auto production, infrastructure spending, and new premium consumer products collectively supported the company’s growth.

To build on this success, the company is increasing its investment in sales and marketing to expand its market presence and support volume growth. MD Ramesh Ramaduraistated that the results reflected disciplined execution and a strong focus on customers, while also acknowledging that the timing of some project orders contributed to the gains.

Analystsexpect that the healthcare and consumer segments will maintain their double-digit growth, thanks to upcoming festive season demand and increased spending by institutions. The company's profit margins are expected to remain stable as it continues to focus on selling more high-value, premium products.

Trendlyne classifies the stock as an ‘Expensive Star.’ However, it is considered undervalued based on its current price-to-earnings (PE) ratio and future earnings estimates. The stock has gained over 16% in the last quarter, though its performance over the past year has been flat.

ICICI Securities hasmaintained its ‘Buy’ rating and raised the target price to Rs 35,700, pointing to its record margins and strength in the safety and industrial segment. The brokerage expects further growth from a recovery in the auto sector and increased infrastructure spending. They project revenue to grow at 11.6% CAGR over FY26-28, while net profit is expected to grow faster at 19.7% CAGR over the same period.

5. Latent View Analytics:

The stock of this data processing services company rose over 3% in the past week after it posted strong Q2FY26 results. The company’s net profit grew 11.3% YoY to Rs 44.4 crore. Revenue saw an even bigger jump, rising 19.3%, thanks to strong demand from its banking, financial services, and consumer goods verticals.

Its Q2 operating revenue surpassed Trendlyne's Forecaster estimate by 1.3%, largely driven by a massive 80% surge in engagement tied to its 'Databricks' data intelligence platform. Management is very optimistic about this area, expecting Databricks-related revenue to grow from $11 million last year to over $19 million this year, with a $50 million target in three years. Its stock features in a screener of companies with no debt.

Fueled by this momentum, management has raised its full-year revenue growth forecast to 19-20%. This optimism is built on the strong growth from Databricks and a growing pipeline of Generative AI projects. However, the company is also investing heavily in these same growth areas like AI and local US hiring, which led it to lower its EBITDA margin guidance for the year to 22-23%.

Addressing concerns about US visas, CEO Rajan Sethuraman stated the company is "not very concerned," as it has already secured the visas it needs for the next year. Management also highlighted a strong future pipeline, noting that several small, early-stage projects are expected to scale into multi-million dollar opportunities, in addition to four other large deals worth over $1 million, currently in progress.

This company's stock has weathered the storm of a volatile global tech sector, dipping over 6% in the last year. However, analysts believe this pullback could be an opportunity, as the stock remains in a P/E ‘Buy’ zone. The average 12-month price target from analysts is Rs 523.7.

Brokerage firm ICICI Direct remains optimistic, keeping its ‘Buy’ rating on the stock while trimming its price target to Rs 500. The firm believes the company is positioned for future growth as clients increasingly adopt its GenAI and Databricks solutions. However, it also notes that the heavy investments in these same areas will likely put some short-term pressure on profit margins.

Trendlyne's analysts identify stocks that are seeing interesting price movements, analyst calls, or new developments. These are not buy recommendations.