Stock Market Live: Sensex Off Day's Low, Down 250 Points, Nifty Near 22,750; Voltas Zooms 8%, UBL 7%
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Barring Nifty Auto, all other sectoral indices were trading in the red, with Nifty IT falling the most over 3%, followed by Nifty FMCG, Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Realty, Nifty Metals and Nifty Pharma.
Stock Market Live Updates, October 28, 2026: Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 staged a mild recovery from the day's lows but continued to trade in negative territory on Wednesday, dragged down by heavy selling in IT and banking stocks.
Rising crude oil prices, persistent geopolitical uncertainty and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day further weighed on market sentiment.
Last checked, the Sensex was trading 580 points lower after falling nearly 1,000 points in the early trade. The Nifty 50 was trading near 22,600 level. The Bank Nifty index trimmed losses.
Broader markets traded mixed, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 index gaining 0.13% and the Nifty Midcap 100 trading 0.36% lower.
Barring Nifty Auto, all other sectoral indices were trading in the red, with Nifty IT falling the most over 3%, followed by Nifty FMCG, Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Realty, Nifty Metals and Nifty Pharma.
Jio Platforms listed with a little over 21% premium at Rs 1,358 on BSE, NSE.
The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and commentary on the future policy outlook will remain a key trigger for global markets.
Around 120 companies are scheduled to announce their September-quarter results on Wednesday. Key names to watch include Vedanta, Hindustan Unilever, Hyundai Motor India, Hero MotoCorp, JSW Energy, Info Edge India, Hexaware Technologies, Karnataka Bank, IIFL Capital Services, TVS Motor Company, Vedanta Aluminium Metal and United Spirits, among others.
Stock Market Live: KPIT Technologies Q2 Profit, Revenue Rise Sequentially; Margins Improve
-
KPIT Technologies reported Q2 consolidated net profit of Rs 121 crore, up 3.4% QoQ from Rs 117 crore.
-
Revenue increased 1% sequentially to Rs 1,691 crore from Rs 1,675 crore.
-
EBITDA rose 4.3% QoQ to Rs 283 crore from Rs 272 crore.
-
EBITDA margin improved to 16.8% from 16.2% in the previous quarter.
-
The company reported steady sequential growth in revenue and profitability, with operating margins expanding during the quarter.
Stock Market Live: Syngene International CFO Deepak Jain To Step Down
- Syngene International said CFO Deepak Jain will leave the company for personal reasons.
-
Gold Price Dips Ahead Of Diwali: Can It Go Lower On Dhanteras? What To Expect -
What Would Make Brokers Bullish Again On Indian Markets? Axis Lists Its Triggers -
India's Market Leaders To Decode The New Samvat At NDTV Profit Ignite In Mumbai On Oct 28 -
NDTV Profit IGNITE Diwali 2026: Top Market Veterans Decode Wealth Creation -
The Week Ahead: Earnings Season, Fed Policy Verdict And Crude Oil In Focus -
NDTV Ignite, The Trillion-Dollar Trajectory: India's Road to 2030
Stock Market Live: ACME Solar Arm Commissions Additional BESS Capacity
- ACME Greentech Seventh, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings, commissioned an additional 35.77 MW Battery Energy Storage System capacity.
- The project's cumulative commissioned capacity has reached 195.35 MW / 781.40 MWh.
- The project has a Power Purchase Agreement with SJVN.
Stock Market Live: SAIL Cuts FY27 Sales Volume Guidance; Coking Coal Costs Remain Elevated
- SAIL now expects FY27 sales volume of 21 million tonnes, compared with its earlier guidance of 22 million tonnes.
- The company expects iron ore sales of 7-8 million tonnes during FY27.
- Management said Q2 margins were impacted by higher coking coal prices.
- SAIL expects imported coking coal prices to remain around Rs 43,000 per tonne and believes prices are likely to stay elevated, though relatively stable from current levels.
Stock Market Live: Adani Ports Raises FY27 Revenue, EBITDA And Capex Guidance
- Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has raised its FY27 revenue guidance to Rs 44,000-46,000 crore.
- The company has also increased its FY27 EBITDA guidance to Rs 26,000-27,000 crore.
- APSEZ raised both its revenue and EBITDA guidance by Rs 1,000 crore each following its Q2 performance.
- The company has also revised its FY27 capital expenditure guidance upward to Rs 15,000-17,000 crore.
- The revised outlook reflects management's confidence in business momentum across ports, logistics and related infrastructure businesses.
Stock Market Live: Adani Ports Q2 Profit Rises 17%; Revenue Crosses Rs 11,000 Crore
- Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone reported Q2 consolidated net profit of Rs 3,622 crore, up 16.5% YoY from Rs 3,109 crore.
- Revenue increased 23.7% YoY to Rs 11,340 crore from Rs 9,167 crore.
- EBITDA rose 22.6% YoY to Rs 6,806 crore from Rs 5,550 crore.
Stock Market Live: SAIL Plans Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore Capex Till FY31; Expects Production Growth In H2
- SAIL said it expects total capital expenditure of around Rs 1.4 lakh crore till FY31.
- The company expects annual capex of Rs 30,000-35,000 crore each in FY29 and FY30.
- H1 FY27 capex stood at Rs 5,500 crore, while H2 FY27 capex is expected at Rs 9,000-10,000 crore.
- Management said production is expected to increase in Q3 and Q4, while efforts are underway to reduce inventory levels going forward.
Stock Market Live: Catalyst Trusteeship Raises Stake In MedPlus Health To Over 20%
-
MedPlus Health Services said Catalyst Trusteeship has acquired an additional 2.83% stake in the company, according to an exchange filing.
-
Following the transaction, Catalyst Trusteeship's shareholding in MedPlus Health has increased to 20.09%.
Stock Market Live: NCLAT Directs MSCI Not To Delist Polycab India From Index
-
Polycab India said the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed MSCI not to delist the company from its index, according to an exchange filing.
-
The directive comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving the company.
-
The development is expected to provide interim relief to Polycab and helps maintain its inclusion in the MSCI index pending further proceedings.
-
The company disclosed the development through an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: City Union Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 27%; Asset Quality Improves
-
City Union Bank reported Q2 net profit of Rs 416 crore, up 26.6% YoY from Rs 329 crore.
-
Net Interest Income (NII) rose 31% YoY to Rs 873 crore from Rs 667 crore.
-
Operating profit increased 40.3% YoY to Rs 661 crore from Rs 471 crore.
-
Gross NPA improved to 1.44% from 1.73% in the previous quarter, while Net NPA declined to 0.48% from 0.61%.
-
Provisions stood at Rs 120 crore, compared with Rs 78 crore in Q1 FY27 and Rs 57 crore in the year-ago quarter.
-
The lender reported strong growth in profit and operating income, alongside continued improvement in asset quality metrics.
Stock Market Live: Info Edge Q2 Profit Rises 8% QoQ; Declares Interim Dividend
-
Info Edge reported Q2 consolidated net profit of Rs 480 crore, up 7.6% QoQ from Rs 446 crore.
-
Revenue increased 2.6% sequentially to Rs 904 crore from Rs 881 crore.
-
EBITDA rose 3.9% QoQ to Rs 354 crore from Rs 341 crore.
-
EBITDA margin improved to 39.2% from 38.7% in the previous quarter.
-
The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share.
-
The quarter saw steady growth in revenue and profitability, with margins expanding on a sequential basis.
Stock Market Live: Coforge Partners With Chippenham RFC To Support Rugby, Cricket And Community Development
-
Coforge has partnered with Chippenham RFC to support the development of rugby, cricket and community initiatives.
-
The partnership is aimed at strengthening grassroots sports and promoting community engagement through structured development programmes.
-
The collaboration forms part of Coforge's broader efforts to support sports and local community development initiatives.
Stock Market Live: HUL Says FMCG Demand Remains Resilient; Ad Spending To Stay Elevated
- HUL said demand conditions in the FMCG sector remain resilient.
- The company noted that India's economy continues to remain strong despite external challenges.
- HUL said advertising spends remain high given the scale of its business and is targeting around 10% efficiency improvement in media spending over time.
- Management added that strong topline growth translated into profitability in Q2.
Stock Market Live: HUL Bets On Premiumisation, Protein Portfolio Expansion
- HUL said it is focusing on improving execution in its lifestyle products portfolio.
- The company highlighted its entry into the fast-growing protein nutrition segment through Horlicks.
- Management said India continues to present a significant long-term growth opportunity despite global headwinds.
Stock Market Live: Commodity Inflation, Pricing Actions Impacted Personal Care Business
- HUL said the Personal Care business was impacted by pricing actions and an inflationary environment.
- The company added that it implemented calibrated price hikes to offset higher input costs.
- Management expects commodity inflation to continue in the near term.
Stock Market Live: HUL Says Home Care, Hair Care Drove Volume Growth In Q2
- HUL said Home Care delivered double-digit volume growth during Q2.
- The company added that Hair Care volume growth accelerated during the quarter.
- Fabric wash and detergent categories also recorded strong volume growth.
- Management said underlying volume growth remained strong despite higher prices.
Stock Market Live: HUL Sees FY27 Growth Outpacing Industry; Maintains Margin Guidance
- HUL said it expects EBITDA margins to remain within its guided range of 22-24%.
- The company expressed confidence that it can grow ahead of the market and industry.
- Management also reiterated its target of achieving volume-led profit growth in the coming quarters.
Stock Market Live: HUL Says Q2 Growth Was Broad-Based; Focus Remains On Volume-Led Profit Growth
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) told NDTV Profit that Q2 growth was broad-based across categories.
- The company said it is leveraging all aspects of its P&L while focusing on premiumisation and volume-led profit growth.
- HUL added that it remains committed to retaining broad-based growth and further strengthening its brands.
Stock Market Live: Waaree Energies Says 80-85% Of Order Book Comes From Module Business
-
Waaree Energies' Abhishek Pareek told NDTV Profit that 80-85% of the company's order book is driven by module sales.
-
Pareek said the company has been focusing on enabling solutions since the start of the year as part of its broader growth strategy.
-
He added that Waaree has already undertaken capital expenditure of more than Rs 12,000 crore, in line with its expansion plans.
-
The company expects to integrate certain capacities horizontally during FY27 to improve operational efficiency and scale.
-
Pareek said Waaree has made investments of around Rs 30,000 crore across its businesses, underscoring its long-term growth ambitions in the renewable energy sector.
Stock Market Live: Revenue Department Visits Radico Khaitan Offices
- Radico Khaitan said the Revenue Department visited its offices in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
- The company said it expects no impact on operations and is extending full cooperation to authorities.
Stock Market Live: LTIMindtree Launches Dedicated GCC Business Unit 'GCC Origin'
-
LTIMindtree (LTM) has launched a dedicated business unit called 'GCC Origin' to cater to the growing Global Capability Center (GCC) opportunity in India.
-
The new unit will focus on helping enterprises set up, scale and transform Global Capability Centers across the country.
-
The launch comes amid increasing demand from global companies looking to establish and expand GCC operations in India.
-
The company disclosed the launch as part of its strategy to strengthen its GCC-focused services and capture growth opportunities in the segment.
Stock Market Live: Exide Industries Invests Rs 150 Crore In Exide Energy Solutions
- Exide Industries invested Rs 150 crore in subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions.
- Total investment in the subsidiary now stands at Rs 5,352 crore.
Stock Market Live: Alembic Pharma Gets USFDA Nod For Valganciclovir Oral Solution
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals received USFDA approval for Valganciclovir Oral Solution.
- The drug is used for the treatment of CMV Retinitis.
Stock Market Live: Subros Bags Rs 1,225 Crore Maruti Suzuki Order
- Subros secured an order worth Rs 1,225 crore from Maruti Suzuki India.
- The contract is for the supply of HVAC assemblies.
Stock Market Live: Infosys Completes SAP S/4HANA Rollout For Syngenta
- Infosys has completed the SAP S/4HANA rollout for Syngenta.
Stock Market Live: Karamtara Engineering Bags Rs 1,199 Crore Orders
- Karamtara Engineering secured fresh orders worth Rs 1,199 crore.
- The orders are from the transmission and renewable energy sectors.
Stock Market Live: Star Health Q2 Profit More Than Triples
- Star Health & Allied Insurance reported Q2 net profit of Rs 265 crore, compared with Rs 79.6 crore a year ago.
- Total insurance revenue increased 15.4% YoY to Rs 5,074 crore from Rs 4,396 crore.
Stock Market Live: Piramal Pharma Returns To Profit In Q2
- Piramal Pharma reported Q2 consolidated net profit of Rs 5.6 crore, compared with a loss of Rs 99.2 crore a year ago.
- Revenue rose 28.1% YoY to Rs 2,617 crore.
- EBITDA increased to Rs 349 crore from Rs 159 crore.
- EBITDA margin expanded to 13.3% from 7.8% a year ago.
Stock Market Live: Capri Global Q2 Profit Jumps 77%
- Capri Global Capital reported Q2 consolidated net profit of Rs 418 crore, up 77.2% YoY from Rs 236 crore.
- Total income increased 59% YoY to Rs 1,788 crore from Rs 1,124 crore.
Stock Market Live: United Breweries Q2 Profit Nearly Triples
- United Breweries Ltd. (UBL) reported Q2 net profit of Rs 135 crore, compared with Rs 46.5 crore a year ago.
- Revenue rose 23.6% YoY to Rs 2,537 crore.
- EBITDA surged 99.2% YoY to Rs 259 crore.
- EBITDA margin expanded to 10.2% from 6.3% a year ago.
Stock Market Live: Paras Health Lists At Premium
- Paras Health shares lists at Rs 725 on NSE against its issue price of Rs 693.
- Lists at a premium of 4% on NSE against its issue price
Stock Market Live: Jio Lists At Premium
Jio Platforms share price settles at Rs 1,358 apiece on BSE and NSE, a premium of 21.36% to the issue price of Rs 1,119 per share.
Stock Market LIVE: HUL To Pay Interim Dividend Of Rs 19 Per Share; Sets Record Date
The board of directors of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) approved to pay an interim dividend of Rs 19 per share. The board has set November 12 as the Record Date for the purpose of determining the eligibility of shareholders for the Interim Dividend.
Stock Market LIVE: Jio Platforms Lists With 21.36% Premium At Rs 1,358 On BSE, NSE
Jio Platforms share price settles at Rs 1,358 apiece on BSE and NSE, a premium of 21.36% to the issue price of Rs 1,119 per share.
Stock Market LIVE: HUL Q2 Net Profit Rises 14.5% YoY, Volume Growth At 7%
Hindustan Unilever Q2 Results:
- Net Profit rises 3.9% to Rs 2,790 crore from Rs 2,685 crore
- Revenue grows 14.5% to Rs 18,226 crore from Rs 15,919 crore
- EBITDA rises 8% to Rs 4,089 crore from Rs 3,785 crore
- EBITDA margin at 22.4% versus 23.8%
Stock Market LIVE: Nifty IT Slumps Over 3%
The Nifty IT index slumped over 3%. Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Coforge and Tech Mahindra were the top index losers.
Stock Market LIVE: Nifty IT Slips Over 3%, Only Nifty Auto In Green
Barring Nifty Auto, all other sectoral indices were trading in the red, with Nifty IT falling the most over 3%, followed by Nifty FMCG, Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Realty, Nifty Metals and Nifty Pharma.
Stock Market LIVE: Top Gainers & Losers On Nifty 50
Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, TCS and Tata Consumer Services were the top losers on the Nifty 50 index, while Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Bajaj Auto, SBI Life Insurance Company, SBI and Maruti Suzuki were the top index gainers.
Stock Market Live: Waaree Energies Q2 Profit Falls 15%; Revenue Up 24%
- Waaree Energies reported Q2 consolidated net profit of Rs 719 crore, down 14.7% YoY from Rs 843 crore.
- Revenue increased 23.9% YoY to Rs 7,518 crore.
- EBITDA declined 5.1% YoY to Rs 1,335 crore.
- EBITDA margin contracted to 17.8% from 23.2% a year ago.
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex Opens over 300 Points Lower, Nifty 50 Below 22,700
The Indian stock market opened lower. The Sensex opened 345.23 points, or 0.47%, lower at 73,253.44, while the Nifty 50 declined 71.75 points, or 0.32%, to open at 22,678.00. The Bank Nifty index dropped 181.65 points, or 0.34%, to open at 53,793.25.
Stock Market Live: Schaeffler India Q2 Profit Jumps 21%; Revenue Growth Remains Strong
- Schaeffler India reported Q2 consolidated net profit of Rs 349 crore, up 20.8% YoY from Rs 289 crore.
- Revenue rose 26.8% YoY to Rs 3,089 crore from Rs 2,437 crore.
- EBITDA increased 17.3% YoY to Rs 537 crore.
- EBITDA margin declined to 17.4% from 18.8% a year ago.
Stock Market Live: Allied Blenders Q2 Profit Rises 11%; Revenue Crosses Rs 1,100 Crore
- Allied Blenders & Distillers reported Q2 net profit of Rs 71.5 crore, up 11.2% YoY from Rs 64.3 crore.
- Revenue increased 6.8% YoY to Rs 1,147.9 crore from Rs 990.1 crore.
- EBITDA rose 11% YoY to Rs 139.2 crore from Rs 125.4 crore.
- EBITDA margin stood at 12.1% compared with 12.7% a year ago.
Q2 Results Live: SBI Life Q2 Profit Rises 11%; Premium Income Growth Remains Strong
- SBI Life Insurance reported Q2 net profit of Rs 549 crore, up 10.9% YoY from Rs 495 crore.
- Net premium income increased 8.2% YoY to Rs 26,877 crore from Rs 24,848 crore.
- The insurer's solvency ratio improved to 1.97 from 1.96 in the previous quarter.
- 13th-month persistency ratio improved to 85.82% from 84.35% QoQ, indicating better policy retention.
- 61st-month persistency ratio stood at 58.01%, compared with 59.1% in the previous quarter.
- The company reported steady growth in profitability and premium income, while maintaining a strong solvency position.
Q2 Results Live: L&T Order Inflow Jumps 28%; Order Book At Rs 8.53 Lakh Crore
- L&T's Q2 order inflow rose 28% YoY to Rs 1.47 lakh crore.
- The company's consolidated order book stood at Rs 8.53 lakh crore as of Sept. 30, providing strong revenue visibility.
- Robust order inflows continue to support growth across infrastructure, energy and manufacturing businesses.
Q2 Results Live: Green Energy, Manufacturing Lead L&T's Growth In Q2
- Green Energy revenue increased 43% YoY to Rs 11,494 crore, while EBIT rose 37% to Rs 669 crore.
- Manufacturing & Products revenue grew 31% YoY to Rs 4,639 crore, with EBIT jumping 58% to Rs 610 crore.
- Conventional Energy revenue rose 28% YoY to Rs 17,289 crore, while Financial Services revenue increased 27% YoY to Rs 5,307 crore.
Q2 Results Live: L&T Q2 Profit Beats Estimates; Revenue Crosses Rs 78,000 Crore
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported Q2 net profit of Rs 5,202 crore, up 33% YoY from Rs 3,926 crore and ahead of the Street estimate of Rs 4,342 crore.
- Revenue rose 16% YoY to Rs 78,750 crore, beating estimates of Rs 73,303 crore.
- EBITDA stood at Rs 6,845 crore, slightly below estimates of Rs 6,999 crore.
- EBITDA margin came in at 8.7%, compared with 10% a year ago and below estimates of 9.54%.
Stock Market Live: Jio Platforms IPO Will List Today On BSE, NSE
-
Jio Platforms IPO will list on BSE, NSE today, October 28, 2026.
-
Jio Platforms' IPO was subscribed 21.36 times overall, according to the subscription data.
-
The QIB portion (excluding anchor investors) was subscribed 67.15 times, indicating strong institutional interest in the issue.
-
The NII category saw subscription of 13.99 times, while the bNII segment (applications above Rs 10 lakh) was subscribed 15.88 times and the sNII segment (applications up to Rs 10 lakh) was subscribed 10.20 times.
-
The retail investor portion was subscribed 2.76 times.
-
The employee quota received 2.91 times subscription, while the shareholder category was subscribed 7.59 times.
-
Strong demand from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals drove the overall subscription momentum in the offering.
Welcome To The Live Coverage Of The Indian Stock Market
Welcome to our live coverage of the Indian stock market on Wednesday, October 28. The Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to open lower, with GIFT Nifty signalling a gap-down start amid rising crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today.
Investors will track the Jio Platforms IPO listing, along with a busy Q2 earnings calendar featuring companies such as Vedanta, Hindustan Unilever, Hyundai Motor India, Hero MotoCorp, JSW Energy and TVS Motor Company.
Stay tuned for live market updates, key stock movements, corporate earnings and developments that could influence trading sentiment.
Essential Business Intelligence, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice, Daily Fuel, Gold and Silver Prices and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.
