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31 Oct 2026
Diwali stock picks: SBI Securities lists 11 stocks with up to 22% upside potential. Do you own any?
SBI Securities has picked 11 stocks for Samvat 2083, with up to 22% upside potential. The list spans steel, hospitality, jewellery, electronics and infrastructure.
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31 Oct 2026
Oil prices soar 14% in October to 6-month high as US weighs fresh Iran strikes after midterms. More pain ahead?
Brent crude rose 13.6% in October to settle at a six-month high of $117.64 a barrel, as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fuelled supply concerns. Analysts warn of further volatility, with Goldman Sachs flagging a possible rise to $120.
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31 Oct 2026
LIC Housing Fin Q2 net profit grows 12% YoY
LIC Housing Finance experienced a 12% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹1,507 crore. Total income for the quarter rose by 1.5% compared to the previous year. A notable improvement in asset quality contributed to the positive financial outcome and led to the reversal of impairment charges. Gross non-performing assets decreased significantly, highlighting better loan performance during the quarter.
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31 Oct 2026
New India slips into red with 1,267 cr loss in Q2
New India Assurance Company has revealed a concerning net loss of ₹1,267 crore for the September quarter, sharply contrasting with last year's profit of ₹63 crore. The sharp downturn is attributed to underwriting losses in key segments such as property, motor, and health insurance. Despite this, gross written premiums showed a modest increase of 5.14% year-on-year, totaling ₹11,083 crore.
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31 Oct 2026
Bank of Baroda's Q2 profit surges 36% YoY on NSE stake sale
In a remarkable financial performance, Bank of Baroda reported a staggering 36% rise in net profit for the second quarter, reaching ₹6,532 crore. This surge was propelled by significant non-interest income, recoveries from previously written-off accounts, and gains from the partial sale of its stake in the National Stock Exchange.
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31 Oct 2026
Reliance Retail Q2 profit takes a hit on Qcomm push
Reliance Retail Ventures reported a significant drop in net profit, down 24.5% year-on-year to ₹2,619 crore in the last quarter. Despite this, revenue improved by 5.8% to ₹80,220 crore, largely driven by a surge in grocery sales. The company's profitability was affected by strategic investments and evolving festive season patterns, alongside rising finance costs stemming from increased borrowing and interest rates. Focus remains on improving transactions and business model adaptation.
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31 Oct 2026
Jio Platforms profit zooms 14% on healthy user mix, digital play
Jio Platforms has unveiled an impressive 14% net profit growth to ₹8,387 crore for the September quarter, achieving a milestone subscriber count of 542 million, which includes 300 million utilizing 5G services. Revenue from operations climbed to ₹40,475 crore, fueled by a surge in digital services and a boost in average revenue per user, now at ₹218.8.
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31 Oct 2026
Airtel Africa Q2 profit rises 16% to $254 million
Airtel Africa has revealed a remarkable 15.9% jump in its quarterly net profit, reaching $254 million, fueled by robust revenue growth. The total revenue escalated to $1.97 billion, showcasing a 25.7% rise in reported currency. Operating profit surged by 28.5% to $659 million, while customer numbers soared by 11.6%, pointing to the growing demand for data and mobile money services. The company achieved a record underlying Ebitda margin of 50.
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31 Oct 2026
Indian Oil net profit triples YoY to 21,630 cr in Q2
Indian Oil experienced a remarkable surge in its net profit, which soared to ₹21,630 crore for the second quarter. This growth can be attributed to elevated pump prices and government subsidies for LPG sales. In contrast, the same quarter last year showcased a profit of only ₹7,610 crore. Moreover, operational revenue increased by 29%, reaching ₹2,62,935 crore, with the firm's operating profit from petroleum product sales more than doubling.
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