Lodha is lining up launches worth ₹19,070 crore in H2FY27, a sharp step-up from H1, as Bengaluru and NCR expand its growth drivers. Execution and demand will be key.

ITC shares rose over 1% after the company reported an 18.45% year-on-year fall in Q2 FY27 consolidated profit to ₹4,229 crore, despite revenue rising 43.85%. Expenses surged 69.6%. FMCG, agriculture and paper businesses grew, while cigarette operations faced pressure from higher taxes.

Anand Rathi has recommended six stocks for its Diwali 2026 portfolio, with 12-month target prices suggesting potential upside of 16% to 35%. The picks span banking, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, asset management and technology. 

The multibagger stock opened at ₹684 per share on NSE today, as compared to previous close of ₹691.25 on Monday and touched an intraday low of ₹656.70 on November 3.

HDFC Bank shares advanced 3.2% as investors assessed quarterly results showing higher net interest income and better asset quality. Profit rose 4.7% year on year, while margins declined. Analysts stayed positive on the stock, noting risks from subdued earnings growth and margin pressure.