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Market expert Digant Haria observes India s financial sector s mixed performance. IndusInd Bank is consolidating post-turbulence, while life insurers are entering a market-linked returns phase. Reliance Industries faces limited upside due to scale and stake sales, and HDFC Bank needs more quarters to regain growth momentum.

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UltraTech Cement reported a 75.2% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 consolidated profit to Rs 1,232 crore, driven by strong volume growth and lower energy costs. Domestic grey cement sales jumped 22.3% YoY. The company’s capacity expansions and swift integration of India Cements and Kesoram assets bolster its growth strategy. Elara Capital maintains an ‘Accumulate’ rating with a Rs 14,088 target.

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RIL Share Price: Reliance Industries shares saw a significant jump on Monday. The company announced a 10% year-on-year growth in its profit after tax for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. This strong performance was driven by its Oil-to-Chemicals, Jio, and retail businesses. Revenue also increased by 10% year-on-year. Capital expenditure focused on expansion across key segments.

Indian stock markets opened with significant gains on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty surged higher. Strong quarterly results from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank boosted investor confidence. Global markets also showed improvement. This was driven by positive signs regarding U.S.-China trade relations. Investors are reacting positively to these developments.

IndusInd Bank reported a Q2 FY26 net loss of Rs 437 crore, reversing a Rs 1,331 crore profit a year ago, as NII and fee income fell and asset quality pressures persisted. CASA deposits formed 31% of total deposits. Brokerages remain cautious, with Morgan Stanley at Equal-weight and Elara Capital at Sell, citing muted growth and strategic challenges under new management.

Yes Bank shares: The private lender reported an 18.3% YoY rise in Q2FY26 profit to ₹654.47 crore, with NII up 4.5% to ₹2,300.88 crore. Advances crossed ₹2.5 lakh crore, growing 6.4% YoY on robust disbursements across segments.