The Nifty ended in the green, closing above the 25,500 mark, led by gains in Infosys and HCL Tech. Trent and Tata Consumer Products were the biggest drags.
The Nifty Midcap 150 also closed higher, with Uno Minda and Nykaa leading the gains, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 ended flat, supported by NALCO and Balrampur Chini.
Sectorally, Nifty IT emerged as the top gainer, driven by strength in Infosys and HCL Tech, while Nifty Media was the biggest loser. Nifty Realty fell for the fourth straight session, weighed down by Sobha and Raymond.
The Nifty ended in the green, closing above the 25,500 mark, led by gains in Infosys and HCL Tech. Trent and Tata Consumer Products were the biggest drags.
The Nifty Midcap 150 also closed higher, with Uno Minda and Nykaa leading the gains, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 ended flat, supported by NALCO and Balrampur Chini.
Sectorally, Nifty IT emerged as the top gainer, driven by strength in Infosys and HCL Tech, while Nifty Media was the biggest loser. Nifty Realty fell for the fourth straight session, weighed down by Sobha and Raymond.
Juniper Hotels Ltd. share price gained on Monday after the company posted second quarter results.
Juniper Hotels Ltd. share price gained on Monday after the company posted second quarter results.

Greenpanel Industries' share price declined post its Q2 earnings release, which showed a sharp reversal in profitability.
Greenpanel Industries' share price declined post its Q2 earnings release, which showed a sharp reversal in profitability.

Track the the second-quarter earnings of various players here as they are announce their performance for Q2FY26 today.
Safari Industries Lyd.'s shares spiked over 10% after strong Q2 earnings, with net profit surging 58.3% YoY to Rs 46.9 crore.
Safari Industries Lyd.'s shares spiked over 10% after strong Q2 earnings, with net profit surging 58.3% YoY to Rs 46.9 crore.

Graphite India share price declined 6.69% after the compay reported its second quarter results on Monday.
Graphite India share price declined 6.69% after the compay reported its second quarter results on Monday.

Audio and wearables brand boAt's initial public offer appears to be encountering turbulence before even reaching the runway. In a LinkedIn post, market commentator and author Jayant Mundhra flagged several serious people-related concerns at the company, citing disclosures in its updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus.
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KPIT Technologies Ltd.'s share price gained 2.55% on Monday after the company posted revenue of 3.2% at Rs 1,588 crore versus Rs 1,539 crore.
KPIT Technologies Ltd.'s share price gained 2.55% on Monday after the company posted revenue of 3.2% at Rs 1,588 crore versus Rs 1,539 crore.

Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex trade 0.60% higher at noon.
Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex trade 0.60% higher at noon.

Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex trade 0.60% higher at noon.
Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex trade 0.60% higher at noon.


WeWork India shares rose after Q2 results showed strong operational performance despite a sharp drop in net profit.
WeWork India shares rose after Q2 results showed strong operational performance despite a sharp drop in net profit.

Around noon the Nifty 50 sectoral index showed Nifty IT leading the 15 index pack.
Around noon the Nifty 50 sectoral index showed Nifty IT leading the 15 index pack.

After weeks of anticipation, one of the most talked-about IPOs of 2025, Lenskart Solutions Ltd., made its market debut with a whimper rather than a bang. The eyewear retailer listed at a discount on both exchanges, disappointing investors who had hoped for a strong start.
On the National Stock Exchange, Lenskart opened at Rs 395 per share, 1.74% below its issue price of Rs 402.
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Follow NDTV Profit's live coverage of the second-quarter earnings season. Various players are set to announce their performance for the second quarter today. These include key names such as Vodafone Idea, Bajaj Finance, ONGC, and Reliance Power among others.
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Sugar stocks surged as much as 10% in early trade on Monday after the government approved the export of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar for the 2025–26 season and scrapped the export duty on molasses.
SBEC Sugar hit the 10% upper circuit, while Dhampur Sugar Mills and Shree Renuka Sugars jumped over 7%. Balrampur Chini Mills and Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals rose more than 5%, while Dwarikesh Sugar Industries and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar gained over 4%. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and EID Parry India also traded in the green.
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Around noon Nifty 50 point contribution indicated HDFC Bank as top contributor followed by Reliance and TCS.
Around noon Nifty 50 point contribution indicated HDFC Bank as top contributor followed by Reliance and TCS.

NDTV Profit brings these five stocks for Monday's session from various analysts' recommendations.
These stocks include Bajaj Finance Ltd., Max Financial Services Ltd., Steel Authority of India Ltd., Bank Of India and IDBI Bank Ltd.
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Sugar stocks are witnessing a rally in trade following the Centre’s decision to allow the export of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar for the 2025–26 season, which began in October. This move has opened up fresh market opportunities for sugar producers, boosting investor sentiment.
The rally comes after a period of correction in these stocks, driven by weaker Q2 earnings. The export quota announcement is seen as a positive trigger, signaling potential revenue growth and improved sector outlook.
Sugar stocks are witnessing a rally in trade following the Centre’s decision to allow the export of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar for the 2025–26 season, which began in October. This move has opened up fresh market opportunities for sugar producers, boosting investor sentiment.
The rally comes after a period of correction in these stocks, driven by weaker Q2 earnings. The export quota announcement is seen as a positive trigger, signaling potential revenue growth and improved sector outlook.

Nifty 50 sectroal index indicated that Nifty IT, Defence and Metal were top gainers on Monday.
Nifty 50 sectroal index indicated that Nifty IT, Defence and Metal were top gainers on Monday.

The eyewear retailer listed at a 3% discount on the BSE and 1.7% on the NSE, at Rs 390 and Rs 395 respectively.
Shares of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd., Metropolis Healthcare Ltd., and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. will be of interest on Monday, as the day marks the last session for investors to buy shares to qualify for receiving the dividend before the stock goes ex/record-date.
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Nykaa Ltd.'s share price gained 5.34% on Monday to trade higher at Rs 258.99 apiece.
Nykaa Ltd.'s share price gained 5.34% on Monday to trade higher at Rs 258.99 apiece.

Trent Ltd.'s share price dropped 6.50% to trade lower at Rs 4,326 on Monday.
Trent Ltd.'s share price dropped 6.50% to trade lower at Rs 4,326 on Monday.

Jefferies on Monday has initiated coverage on India’s diversified industrials with a bullish outlook on the power transmission and distribution (T&D) segment as the country’s power capital expenditure (capex) is set to rise more than twofold over the next five years.
The brokerage has started coverage with a ‘Buy’ rating on Hitachi Energy India Ltd. and Siemens Energy India Ltd. It has however assigned a ‘Hold’ rating to CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd. with a target price of Rs 745.
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.'s share price surged 0.83% on Monday to trade higher at Rs 254.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.'s share price surged 0.83% on Monday to trade higher at Rs 254.

Swiggy Ltd.'s share pricr spiked 2.46% on Monday to trade higher at Rs 411.40
Swiggy Ltd.'s share pricr spiked 2.46% on Monday to trade higher at Rs 411.40

Benchamrk indices Nifty 50 and Sensex opened higher on Monday to trade at 0.26% higher at 25,563 and 0.16% higher at 83,349 respectively.
Benchamrk indices Nifty 50 and Sensex opened higher on Monday to trade at 0.26% higher at 25,563 and 0.16% higher at 83,349 respectively.
Benchmark indices traded mixed at pre-open on Monday.
Lenskart Solutions is all set to hit the stock exchanges today. However, investor sentiment around the listing seems to have taken a hit, with the GMP seeing a drop to Rs 10 ahead of its debut, indicating meagre gains for IPO investors.
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Swiggy may finally be shaking off its slow patch. Brokerage house Nuvama Institutional Equities says India's hyperlocal delivery heavyweight, present in both Food Delivery and Quick Commerce, is back on course after earlier strategic missteps, while initiating coverage on the stock.
The firm assigned a 'buy' call on the counter, with the 12-month target price set at Rs 510, as per its latest note.
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Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has upgraded India’s equity markets to “overweight”, setting a Nifty 50 target of 29,000 by December 2026, implying a potential upside of around 14% from Friday’s closing levels.
The upgrade comes 13 months after the brokerage downgraded its stance to “neutral” in October 2024, citing stretched valuations and a slowdown in earnings.
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The listing of Lenskart Solutions Ltd. will be in focus as investors await the company's debut on the stock market today.
Shares of Lenskart Solutions Ltd. will list on the BSE and NSE on Monday, November 10, and ahead of its listing there are mixed sentiments around the debut of the technology-focused eyewear company.
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Swiggy Ltd., Bajaj Auto Ltd., Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd., Britannia Industries Ltd., and FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd. are among companies that have drawn commentary from top brokerages on Monday.
Analysts have tweaked share price targets after these companies announced their September quarter results.
In addition, Goldman Sachs has raised India back to an Overweight position, expecting a 14% upside with an end-2026 NIFTY target of 29,000.
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Gold prices in India stood at Rs 1,21,480 on Monday. Gold held steady as traders weighed a weaking US economy against progress on ending the government shutdown.
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Asian equities advanced as well, with South Korea leading gains. Improved sentiment prompted a broad selloff in bonds, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield up by more than two basis points to 4.12%. The yen, typically viewed as a safe-haven asset, slipped 0.2% against the dollar.
The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.22% or 56 points higher at 25,595 as of 07:21 a.m., which implied a higher open for the benchmark index.
SJVN Ltd., Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., Swiggy Ltd., Apollo Tyres Ltd., Ashok Leyland Ltd. are some of the stocks that will catch investor's attention on Monday.
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