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ACC reported a five-fold surge in its second-quarter net profit, driven by a significant tax write-back. The cement manufacturer also saw its highest-ever September quarter revenue and sales volume, anticipating further demand growth due to GST reductions and improved economic sentiment.

Investors keen on BEML’s stock split must buy shares by today, October 31, 2025. The company is splitting each Rs 10 share into two Rs 5 shares. This corporate action aims to boost liquidity and investor accessibility. Eligible shareholders will see their holdings double in number, with the face value halved. The split officially takes effect on November 3, 2025.

Market sentiment remains optimistic despite index struggles, with dips seen as buying opportunities. Investors are advised to focus on growth-oriented segments like banking, metals, and mid/smallcaps, which have shown strong performance. The analysis suggests a constructive setup for continued upward movement.

Lenskart, India’s leading eyewear retailer, launched its Rs 7,278 crore IPO today, aiming to expand its omnichannel presence. With strong financial turnaround and a growing market, the company is poised for significant growth. Analysts suggest a long-term investment opportunity despite rich valuations, citing its integrated supply chain and brand strength.

Today is the final chance for investors to buy shares in Coforge and Laurus Labs for upcoming dividends. Their ex-dividend date is tomorrow, October 31. Shareholders on record today will receive interim dividends. Coforge offers Rs 4 per share. Laurus Labs provides Rs 0.8 per share.

Larsen & Toubro’s Q2 FY25 net profit climbed 16% to Rs 3,926 crore, fueled by a 10% revenue jump to Rs 67,984 crore. The engineering giant secured Rs 1.15 lakh crore in new orders, a 45% surge, across diverse sectors. Brokerages like Morgan Stanley maintain an ‘Overweight’ rating, citing strong growth prospects.

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Adani Total Gas saw its net profit drop by 9 percent year-on-year for the September 2025 quarter. Higher input gas prices significantly impacted earnings. Despite this, the company achieved strong revenue growth of 19 percent. Volumes for compressed natural gas and piped natural gas also increased.

Tata Capital’s shares are poised for attention following a solid Q2FY26 performance. The NBFC reported a 2% net profit rise to Rs 1,097 crore, with net interest income climbing 23% to Rs 2,637 crore (excluding Motor Finance). Assets under management surged 22% to Rs 2.15 lakh crore, signaling broad-based growth across its diversified portfolio.

Oil prices saw a slight increase on Wednesday after three days of declines, driven by a significant drop in U.S. crude inventories. However, gains were tempered by concerns over Russian sanctions and potential OPEC+ production increases. U.S. crude, gasoline, and distillate stocks all experienced larger-than-expected draws last week.