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Kotak Mahindra Bank shares: The stock rose after strong provisional Q2 FY26 results. The bank reported a 14.4% YoY rise in average total deposits to Rs 5,10,138 crore and a sequential increase of 3.7% from the June quarter. Total deposits at quarter-end stood at Rs 5,28,776 crore, up 14.6% YoY, reflecting robust operational strength and continued customer trust.

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Bitcoin dipped slightly to $123,745 after hitting an all-time high, yet maintained strong weekly gains. Robust ETF inflows and institutional demand fuel this rally, with experts anticipating further upward movement. Despite minor corrections, the overall crypto market remains bullish, driven by rising confidence.

Tata Capital IPO: The grey market premium (GMP) remains subdued at about 3% above the issue price. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 6,846 crore and a promoter offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 8,666 crore by Tata Sons, which currently owns a 95.6% stake in the company.

TruAlt Bioenergy shares slipped 6.7% in two sessions after listing, as early investors booked profits. Despite strong FY25 growth—54% revenue rise, fivefold net profit surge—valuations remain steep at 29x earnings. Analysts suggest partial profit booking amid robust renewable energy demand.

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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.