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Indian stocks surged on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty approaching record highs. Optimism surrounding an earnings revival, fueled by festive season demand, tax cuts, and policy support, alongside renewed foreign inflows, boosted market sentiment. This positive outlook anticipates a lift in corporate profits for the latter half of FY26.

Gold and silver futures opened higher on Thursday, defying global trends as investors positioned themselves ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data. Despite a slight dip in international spot gold due to a stronger dollar, domestic prices saw an uptick. This movement occurs as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut, a factor typically supportive of gold.

Epack Prefab Technologies shares are in focus after a strong Q2FY26 performance, with net profit surging 104.2% YoY to Rs 29.5 crore and revenue from operations up 61.9% YoY to Rs 433.9 crore. For H1FY26, total income reached Rs 734.6 crore, EBITDA rose 45.6%, and PAT jumped 64.4%, highlighting operational efficiency and robust growth across its business segments.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals shares are expected to see activity. The Competition Commission of India has approved Torrent Pharma s plan to acquire a majority stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals. This significant deal, valued at Rs 19,500 crore, will make Torrent Pharma India s second-most valued pharma company upon completion. The acquisition involves shareholding and amalgamation.

As Samvat 2082 begins, Indian investors are reminded that stock prices follow earnings. The Sensex rose just 3% in the previous year, its weakest in three years, due to slowing corporate profits. Strategist V K Vijayakumar notes that despite global challenges, fiscal and monetary reforms are starting to support a potential earnings-led market recovery.

RIL shares: The company reportedly bought at least 2.5 million barrels of Middle Eastern crude, signaling a potential shift in sourcing amid geopolitical pressures and Western calls to cut Russian oil dependence.

The Indian Rupee gained 13 paise against the US Dollar in early trade today. Optimism surrounding a US-India trade deal boosted investor sentiment. Foreign fund inflows and a positive trend in domestic equities also supported the Rupee. Traders are watching global cues and economic data for further market direction. The Sensex and Nifty saw significant jumps in early trading.

United Breweries shares: Heineken NV’s India business saw mid-single-digit beer volume decline in Q2, but net revenue rose similarly, boosted by strong pricing, a premium brand mix, and resilient demand despite heavy monsoon impact.

Moody’s raises annual revenue and profit forecasts, driven by strong analytics momentum, robust bond issuance, and private credit growth. Shares gain 1.5% in premarket; CEO highlights strategic investments paying off.

Indian markets closed marginally higher after a strong start in the Muhurat trading session. Investors are now focused on upcoming earnings, global interest rates, and crude oil prices. Several companies like HUL, Jain Resource Recycling, Ola Electric, Tata Motors PV, and Torrent Pharma are in the spotlight due to significant news developments.