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Rising cash from operations signals consistent growth, stronger profitability, better resource management, and reduced reliance on external funding for these Nifty 500 companies.

Shares of Dabur India plummeted 7.8% following an update hinting at a mid-single-digit revenue decline for Q2. Lower primary sales and heavy rains impacted the performance, resulting in expected declines in operating margin. Analysts suggest mixed reviews with targets ranging from Rs 368 to Rs 772.

Consistent cash flow over five years indicates stable revenue, strong financial health, efficient operations, and reduced reliance on external financing.

Shares of Indian brokerages, including 5Paisa Capital and Angel One, dropped after SEBI tightened derivatives trading rules. The regulator reduced the number of weekly options contracts to one per exchange and increased the minimum trading amount, effective Nov. 20. The changes are expected to significantly impact discount brokers and exchanges, according to Jefferies.

The Nifty Bank index was trading 1.02 per cent down at 52382.4.

A total of 4,635 shares changed hands on the counter till 10:09AM (IST)

Varun Saboo, Head, Equities at Anand Rathi, highlights a bull run in real estate driven by low inventory and high demand for large complexes. He projects continued strength in the sector. Saboo also points to infrastructure, especially L&T, as gaining from anticipated private capex. IT sector, though with potential, sees selective stock performance.

Reliance Group will partner with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. to develop 500 MW of solar and 770 MW of hydroelectric power projects in Bhutan. A new subsidiary, Reliance Enterprises, will be formed. The solar plant will be built in two phases. The Chamkharchhu-1 hydro project will follow a run-of-the-river model.

Represented by a long white (or green) candlestick with no upper shadow and a small or nonexistent lower shadow, it indicates strong buying pressure throughout the session.