Daily Report
Daily Report - Thu, 29 Oct, 2026, 08:30 IST
Market Summary
The Indian market witnessed a mixed close, with NIFTY 50 and SENSEX declining slightly, while the market breadth remained balanced. Strong performances from Auto, Pharma, and Banking sectors contrasted sharply with significant drops in IT and Energy. Positive institutional flows from both FIIs and DIIs might provide underlying support despite some sectoral weakness.
Key Takeaways
- NIFTY 50 closed down 0.22% and SENSEX down 0.49%, indicating a slight negative bias.
- Strong sectoral performances observed in NIFTY Auto (+1.45%), Pharma (+1.04%), and Bank (+0.54%).
- NIFTY IT (-1.98%), NIFTY Energy (-0.89%), and NIFTY Realty (-0.89%) were among the biggest laggards.
- Market breadth was evenly split with 29 advances and 29 declines.
- Both FIIs (872cr) and DIIs (643cr) were net buyers in the market.
- VIX stood at 16.245, suggesting moderate volatility.
Top Stories & Market Intelligence
- Macro & Policy - Reuters
US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Global Economic Cues
- Global Cues - Reuters
Asian Markets Open Positive While US Futures Show Choppy Behavior
- Earnings - Moneycontrol
Q2 FY27 Earnings Season Sees Numerous Companies Reporting Today, Increasing Volatility
COALINDIA, ASIANPAINT, INDIGO, AMBUJACEM, GODREJCP, TRENT, LAURUSLABS, WELCORP, APARINDS, MOTILALOFS, SUZLON, CAMS, BLUESTARCO, INDEGENE - Sectoral - Business Standard
Kotak Institutional Equities Expects Strong Q2 Results to Boost Investor Confidence
- Corporate Actions - BSE India
Alldigi Tech to Consider Equity Share Buyback Today
- Stocks in Focus - Economic Times
Jio Platforms Debuts Strong, Nomura Initiates 'Buy' with Rs 1,340 Target
- Macro & Policy - Economic Times
Elevated Crude Oil Prices Continue to Pose Macroeconomic Concerns for India
- Earnings - Economic Times
Hero MotoCorp Posts 41% Rise in Consolidated PAT for Q2 FY27
HEROMOTOCO
Street Consensus & Brokerage Radar
| Ticker | Brokerage | Action | Target | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GODREJPROP | Jefferies | buy | 2,550 | Improved collections, strong operating cash generation, healthy project pipeline, and raised FY27 pre-sales guidance. |
| INDUSINDBK | Jefferies | buy | 1,130 | Q2 profit beat expectations, lower credit costs, strong fee and treasury income, 11% YoY loan growth, and improving asset quality. |
| AUBANK | Jefferies | buy | 1,250 | Q2 profit up 53% YoY, 32% rise in net interest income, and expanding deposit franchise. |
| ULTRACEMCO | Jefferies | buy | 14,380 | Robust domestic demand growth and improved blended EBITDA per tonne. |
| STLTECH | Nomura | buy | 1,350 | Strong demand for optical and digital connectivity infrastructure, reflected in robust Q2 FY27 results. |
| CIPLA | Nomura | buy | 1,510 | Expected steady Q2 growth, sequential recovery in EBITDA margin, and growth in its One-India business through partnerships and acquisitions. |
| BSE | Motilal Oswal Financial Services | buy | 4,000 | Recovery in F&O volumes, strong operating leverage, and robust PAT CAGR. |
Corporate Actions & Calendar
| Date | Ticker | Type | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | ALKYLAMINE | results | Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | ALLCARGO | results | Allcargo Logistics Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | BAJAJFINSV | results | Bajaj Finserv Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | BAJAJHOLDNG | results | Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | GLAXO | results | GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | MCX | results | Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | RANEMADRAS | results | Rane (Madras) Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | RUSHIL | results | Rushil Decor Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | SUBEX | results | Subex Ltd. |
| 2026-11-03 | LUXIND | results | Lux Industries Ltd. |
| 2026-11-14 | ANSALBLD | results | Ansal Buildwell Ltd. |
| 2026-11-14 | SAMRATPH | results | Samrat Pharmachem Ltd. |
| 2026-11-14 | INTEGRA | results | Integrated Capital Services Ltd. |
| 2026-11-14 | APRANEE | results | Aprameya Engineering Ltd. |
| 2026-11-17 | AKIKO | agm | Akiko Global Services Limited |
| 2026-11-18 | UNITEDPOLY | agm | United Polyfab Gujarat Limited |
FII / DII Activity
FII Net
+872 cr
DII Net
+643 cr
As of 2026-10-28
Market Cues
NIFTY 50
22,698.85
-0.22%SENSEX
73,246.03
-0.49%NASDAQ
26,549.852
+0.27%GOLD
4,059
+0.18%INDIA VIX
16.245
-0.96%Market Sectors
NIFTY BANK
54,267.4
+0.54%NIFTY IT
31,553.4
-1.98%NIFTY PHARMA
26,541.35
+1.04%NIFTY AUTO
25,707.35
+1.45%NIFTY METAL
11,769.35
-0.32%NIFTY ENERGY
34,946.3
-0.89%NIFTY REALTY
797.85
-0.89%NIFTY FIN SERVICE
26,206.15
+0.45%NIFTY FMCG
42,878.35
-0.56%Top Gainers & Losers
Top Gainers
| Ticker | Name | LTP | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| APOLLOHOSP | Apollo Hospitals | 8,137.00 | +4.43% |
| LT | Larsen & Toubro | 3,801.30 | +3.72% |
| VEDL | Vedanta | 233.05 | +3.30% |
| JSWENERGY | JSW Energy | 483.00 | +2.84% |
| INDUSINDBK | IndusInd Bank | 851.00 | +2.12% |
Top Losers
| Ticker | Name | LTP | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIDILITIND | Pidilite Industries | 1,389.60 | -4.17% |
| INFY | Infosys | 1,123.15 | -3.43% |
| RELIANCE | Reliance Industries | 1,158.00 | -3.19% |
| BPCL | Bharat Petroleum | 287.00 | -2.91% |
| ONGC | Oil & Natural Gas Corp | 224.89 | -2.16% |
52-Week High & Low
Near 52-Week High
DIVISLABDivi's Laboratories
9,558.50−1.86%
Near 52-Week Low
RELIANCEReliance Industries
1,158.00+0.50%
TATAPOWERTata Power
335.00+0.54%
HDFCLIFEHDFC Life Insurance
514.10+1.19%
BRITANNIABritannia Industries
4,567.30+1.50%
DABURDabur India
360.00+1.61%
NESTLEINDNestle India
1,168.00+1.80%
Closing Surveillance Pending
Official closing prices, end-of-day breadth, and portfolio risk screening update after the 15:30 IST market close.