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Nomura and Nuvama reiterated ‘Buy’ ratings on Mahindra & Mahindra after strong Q2 results, projecting up to 22% upside on robust SUV demand, farm segment growth, and rising margins driven by new launches and PLI benefits.

Grasim Industries announced strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company s net profit saw a significant 76 percent increase year-on-year. Revenue from operations also climbed by 16.6 percent compared to the same period last year. These figures highlight a period of robust growth for the Aditya Birla Group flagship.

Japan s Nikkei share average fell 2.5% on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street s overnight declines, with technology stocks leading the losses. The index dropped as much as 4.65% before recovering slightly, as investors eyed potential buying opportunities below the 50,000 mark. Despite the dip, analysts anticipate a slow but steady rise for the Nikkei in the future.

European shares dipped to a two-week low on Wednesday, mirroring global investor nervousness over elevated equity valuations. Technology stocks led the decline, while Novo Nordisk slipped after issuing a cautious profit forecast. However, Vestas shares surged on better-than-expected earnings.

Edtech firm PhysicsWallah will open its Rs 3,480 crore IPO on 11 November. Backed by WestBridge Capital, the company reported strong revenue growth and narrowing losses in FY25.

DIIs raised stakes in nine NSE midcap stocks, signalling growing institutional confidence in India’s equity market.

Indian bond traders have urged the Reserve Bank of India to intervene by purchasing government debt and adjusting auction rules to alleviate market pressure. They specifically requested open market operations and a shift to uniform pricing at auctions to lower borrowing costs and boost investor confidence amid elevated yields and tight liquidity.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has set aside Rs 1,300 crore to settle pending Sebi cases, signalling progress toward its long-awaited IPO. The move clears a major regulatory hurdle, even as Q2 profits declined due to lower trading volumes and a one-time settlement provision.

Lenskart IPO: Lenskart Solutions’ Rs 7,278 crore IPO closed on November 4 with strong demand, being subscribed 28.2 times after receiving bids for 281.9 crore shares against 9.97 crore on offer. The basis of allotment will be finalized on November 6, and investors can check their allotment status on the BSE or MUFG Intime India websites.

Nifty extended its decline amid weakness in IT, auto, and metal stocks, nearing key support at 25,525. Analysts see bearish momentum below 25,590 but stability above 25,700. Stock recommendations for Thursday include Kalpataru Projects, Minda Corp, Siyaram Silk Mills, Asahi India Glass, and CCL Products with bullish technical setups.