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State-owned Indian Bank posted an 11.5% YoY rise in Q2 net profit at Rs 3,018 crore, aided by lower provisions and steady earnings. Advances grew 12.7%, deposits rose 12%, while gross NPA improved to 2.6%.

The Indian rupee reached a one-month peak on Thursday. Strong intervention by the Reserve Bank of India in the previous session boosted the currency. Emerging optimism surrounding U.S.-India trade negotiations also supported the rupee s upward movement. This intervention has sent a clear message to the market. Traders anticipate further gains if trade talks yield positive results.

Eternal (formerly Zomato) shares fell nearly 4% after Q2 results showed a sharp drop in profit. In a shareholder letter, CEO Deepinder Goyal highlighted gradual growth recovery, strong quick commerce expansion, improved margins, and continued investments in Blinkit, Hyperpure, and District despite weak discretionary demand.

Infosys has announced an interim dividend of Rs 23 per equity share. The record date for this dividend is October 27, 2025. Shareholders can expect the payout on November 7, 2025. This announcement coincides with Infosys s Q2 earnings report. The company reported a 13% year-on-year growth in net profit. Revenue from operations also saw a 9% increase.

Global Vectra shares surged 20% to Rs 243.14 on the NSE, marking a third consecutive session of gains and a 31% rally over this period. The rise followed ace investor Vijay Kedia increasing his stake, while the stock remains volatile but continues to trade above key moving averages.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath s personal Twitter account was compromised via a phishing attack, highlighting a single lapse in judgment. Despite two-factor authentication, attackers accessed one login session, posting scam crypto links. Kamath emphasized that human factors, not just technical measures, are crucial for cybersecurity, advocating for holistic approaches.

Stock broker Groww on Thursday rolled out commodities trading on its platform, as it continues diversifying its wealth and capital markets offerings.

Indian government bonds slipped on Thursday, snapping a three-day run of gains, as traders booked profits after dovish minutes from the central bank s latest monetary policy meeting, which aligned with market expectations.

India Cyient on Thursday reported a nearly 40% fall in profit, as a higher wage bill in a seasonally tough quarter weighed on the engineering research and development firm.