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DMart shares: In its Q2 FY26 business update, the retailer reported standalone revenue of Rs 16,218.79 crore, up from Rs 14,050.32 crore a year earlier. The figures are subject to a limited review by the company’s statutory auditors.

Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors UK subsidiary, plans to raise a £500 million private loan to support its supplier base and stabilize operations after a significant cyberattack. This funding is separate from a pending £1.5 billion state-backed guarantee. JLR is restarting production, but full recovery is not anticipated before Christmas, prompting additional financial efforts.

Tata Capital’s Rs 15,512-crore IPO has received largely positive ratings from top brokerages, with most advising subscription for long-term gains. Analysts cite strong loan-book growth, diversified portfolio, Tata Group backing, and attractive valuations as key reasons for subscribing.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday, propelled by banking and IT stocks. Investor sentiment was boosted by recent central bank lending reforms and strong Q3 loan growth from major banks. Traders also positioned ahead of the busy quarterly earnings season, contributing to the market s positive start.

The US government shutdown enters its fifth day, with federal worker layoffs threatened. Negotiations between Trump and congressional Democrats remain stalled, while a critical Senate vote on stopgap funding is scheduled Monday.

Shares of Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures) rose after its Q2 update. The company reported strong performance, with consolidated net revenue expected to grow mid-20% YoY, aided by an early festive season. GMV likely surged nearly 30%, driven by fashion growth and steady beauty segment gains.

Hospital stocks surged up to 5% on Monday, October 6, after the government revised rates under the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) Scheme for nearly 2,000 medical procedures, effective October 13. This marks the first major update in over a decade, addressing complaints from empanelled hospitals that outdated rates previously discouraged them from offering cashless treatments.

JSW Cement shares rose 3% to Rs 142.70 after Jefferies initiated coverage with a target price of Rs 170, signaling 23% upside. The brokerage expects 35% EBITDA CAGR over FY25-28, supported by IPO proceeds of Rs 1,600 crore. JSW leads India’s GGBS market, driving strong margins, and plans rapid expansion into North India to boost growth and profitability.

US equity markets show resilience despite the ongoing government shutdown. Dollar weakness boosts gold and precious metals. Emerging markets, including India, face limited short-term volatility. Commodities, metals, and value stocks offer attractive investment opportunities. Oil presents more challenges due to supply-side risks. Indian investors may consider metals, mining, and selective value stocks for prudent strategy.