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ICICI Lombard reported an 18% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 net profit to Rs 819 crore, despite a 1.9% decline in gross direct premium income to Rs 6,596 crore. The combined ratio was 105.1% (103.8% ex-CAT), solvency remained strong at 2.73x, and the board declared an interim dividend of Rs 6.5 per share. Brokerages maintain a positive outlook with Buy/Neutral ratings.

Ecognosis Advisory CEO Andrew Freris warns investors to stay away from overvalued US equities inflated by AI hype, calling US-China trade talks “meaningless” amid tariff turmoil. He says inflation pressures are tariff-driven, gold and Bitcoin aren’t true safe havens, and Asian markets — except India — offer stronger value amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

Indian government bonds ended higher for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, ahead of the release of the minutes from the central bank s latest policy meeting, where a dovish tone could fuel further rise.

Chalet Hotels on Wednesday announced the launch of ATHIVA Hotels & Resorts, debuting across six properties with over 900 keys and a capex of around Rs 1,500 crore.

Mutual funds added 19 stocks to over 20 portfolios in September 2025, reflecting strong equity confidence. ETMarkets analysis shows top picks like Force Motors, L&T Finance, and Maruti Suzuki delivered double-digit gains, with one stock soaring 155% this year.

HDB Financial Services Q2 Results: HDB Financial reported a marginal 2% drop in net profit to Rs 581 crore for the July-September quarter, despite a 13% increase in revenue to Rs 4,545 crore. Net interest income rose 20% YoY to Rs 2,192 crore, supported by higher yields and efficient funding. The company s gross loan book grew 13% YoY to Rs 1.

Indian online delivery firms Eternal and Swiggy could see profit margins improve slightly in the second quarter, analysts said, after at least a year of accelerating losses in their quick commerce arms due to higher costs.

Cool Caps Industries looks to raise around Rs 279.97 crore through its rights issue which closes for subscription on October 24, according to a statement.

India’s office market has seen 56.8 mn sq. ft. of YTD absorption, on track to exceed the previous annual peak. Strong demand from GCCs, IT-BPM, BFSI, and flexible workspaces, alongside controlled new supply, positions the sector for robust growth and continued Grade A leasing momentum in 2025.