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Indian banks are experiencing stronger than expected loan growth. This pickup signals improving demand across the sector. Analysts are now focusing more on bank margins for the current quarter. Deposit growth is being managed to protect profitability. The outlook for earnings in FY26 is positive, with potential for upside surprises.

Despite muted short-term sentiment and risks from the Tata MotorFinance merger, analysts say Tata Capital remains a structurally strong play on India’s credit expansion. Its diversified retail and SME portfolio, strong brand parentage, and digital growth drive fair IPO valuations. Steady AUM growth and improving return ratios make it a long-term compounding story rather than a quick listing pop.

As of October 7, there was a notable surge in futures open interest across nine stocks in the NSE F&O segment, leading to an overall increase of over 7% compared with the previous trading session.

JSW Steel shares are under scrutiny after the Supreme Court refused to halt money laundering proceedings related to the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) case. The apex court allowed the statutory process to continue, focusing on whether Rs 33.80 crore withdrawn by JSW Steel constitutes proceeds of crime.

India s stock market is entering a new bullish phase. Improving earnings, a consumption revival, and slowing foreign investor selling are key drivers. Experts suggest investors should not wait for a correction. The market is expected to outperform global peers. Banks and consumption sectors offer opportunities. The primary market also shows strong momentum.

A closing price above the VWAP means the stock ended the day higher than the average price at which it traded, weighted by volume.

Eimco Elecon shares: Ace investor Vijay Kedia, through Kedia Securities Pvt Ltd, acquired shares worth Rs 11 crore via a bulk deal at Rs 1,906.71 per share, a 4.4% premium to the previous close.

Indian equities continued their upward trend for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty opening higher. Investors remained optimistic ahead of quarterly earnings, with IT stocks spearheading the gains. However, analysts cautioned that profit-taking might moderate the advance later in the day.

Godrej Consumer shares: The company projected mid-single-digit consolidated revenue growth for Q2 FY26, supported by GST rate cuts and steady performance across markets. Nearly one-third of its portfolio—including soaps, shampoos, talcum powders, and shaving creams—now faces a reduced GST rate of 5%, down from 18%.