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31 Oct 2026
GAIL Q2 profit surges over two fold YoY to 4,650 cr despite global disruptions
GAIL (India) has reported a remarkable increase in net profit, reaching ₹4,650 crore for the September quarter, more than double from the previous year. This growth is attributed to heightened gas marketing margins amid global energy supply disruptions. Revenue also surged by 31% to ₹45,924 crore. Furthermore, GAIL has moved forward with plans to list its subsidiary GAIL Gas, enhancing its stock value by 1.7% to ₹168 per share.
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31 Oct 2026
ZEE profit sinks 40% YoY in Q2, but revenue rises on FIFA subscription growth
Zee Entertainment Enterprises faced a sharp drop in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, despite a 13% rise in operating revenue to ₹2,225 crore, spurred by FIFA World Cup-related subscriptions. Total costs surged by 18%, largely due to inflated programming and promotional expenses. In a bright spot, ZEE5's revenue surged over twofold, showcasing a successful digital approach.
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31 Oct 2026
Lodha Developers profit rises 28% YoY to Rs 1,013 crore in Sept quarter
Lodha has announced a remarkable 63% surge in net profit, reaching ₹2,386 crore for the first half of FY27. This growth is driven by impressive operational performance, with net profit for the September quarter rising by 28% to ₹1,013 crore and revenue climbing 18% to ₹4,468 crore. The company’s pre-sales also saw a 10% increase to ₹5,037 crore, alongside plans for expansion in NCR and Bengaluru.
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31 Oct 2026
Sun Pharma Q2 profit takes a hit on exceptional items
Sun Pharmaceutical has seen a notable 36% drop in net profit, juxtaposed with an 11.8% rise in consolidated revenue. The uplift in revenue can be attributed largely to strong sales growth in India and emerging markets, particularly in domestic formulations. Conversely, US formulation sales faced a significant downturn. The company also marked progress in its integration planning for the acquisition of Organon, following the successful completion of regulatory approvals.
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31 Oct 2026
Varun Beverages Q3 net profit rises 13% YoY, but margins fall
Varun Beverages recorded a substantial net profit increase of 13.5% for the quarter ending September 2026. Although there was strong revenue growth attributed to both local and international sales, the company's shares dropped because of shrinking operating margins. Challenges arose from heightened packaging costs and sugar price surges affecting gross margins. Additionally, Varun Beverages solidified its partnership with PepsiCo, extending their licensing agreement through 2049.
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31 Oct 2026
Global Markets | European shares stumble at end of best month since June on AI worries
European stock markets slid as a global selloff in technology rattled investors, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index closing in negative territory. Concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs loomed large. However, to add a silver lining, euro zone growth exceeded forecasts amid climbing inflation and borrowing costs, while firms such as Universal Music Group and Sanofi flaunted impressive earnings in these challenging times.
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31 Oct 2026
Wall Street Week Ahead: Midterm US elections, earnings, jobs data loom for AI-wary stock market
As we approach the US midterm elections next week, stock investors are bracing for the impact of significant corporate earnings reports. The market is already under pressure due to unsatisfactory AI earnings from leading firms, sparking worries about regulatory challenges. Investor focus will be on earnings from major players like Apple and AMD, with the upcoming jobs report additionally providing insights into the strength of the US economy.
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31 Oct 2026
Tech rout drives gold to one-year low, white metals sink deep into oversold zone
Gold prices have plummeted to a year-long low, driven by anxiety over AI expenditure trends and declining tech shares. Other precious metals such as silver, platinum, and palladium have similarly seen their values drop sharply. Market experts forecast that precious metals may rebound, particularly if gold stays under $4,000. A decline in demand for silver's industrial and jewelry uses further complicates its market outlook, leaving a persistent downtrend expected.
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31 Oct 2026
Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens
Wall Street’s tech sell-off deepened on Friday as investors questioned whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will deliver enough returns to justify lofty valuations. The S&P 500 fell 1.8% and the Nasdaq 2.9%, with Intel plunging nearly 29% and Nvidia down 4.2%, while bitcoin also slid after a major hack at Binance.
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