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HDB Financial Services reported a modest 2% profit rise for Q2FY26, driven by strong net interest income growth. However, asset quality saw a slight dip with rising NPAs and increased credit costs. Morgan Stanley maintained an Equalweight rating, revising its target price, citing mixed performance and valuation concerns.

A 5-year swing high marks the highest price a stock has reached within a five-year period.

The company posted strong Q2FY26 results with a 24.5% YoY rise in PAT to ₹718 crore and announced a 1:1 bonus issue

Today, Indian government bonds are expected to rise as minutes from the Reserve Bank of India’s latest meeting boost hopes for a possible rate cut. This shift is anticipated to affect bond yields positively. With a more favorable inflation outlook, the central bank may have the leeway needed for additional policy support, signaling further monetary easing ahead.

HDFC Life Insurance saw a profit rise of 3.27% in the July-September quarter of FY26. Net premium income grew over 13%. A one-time GST impact affected profits. The company expects this drag to fade by year-end. Management expenses increased. Persistency rates saw a decline. HDFC Life plans to raise Rs 750 crore to boost its solvency ratio.

A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern that forms when the opening price is the lowest and the closing price is the highest for a given period.

Nitin Bhasin of Ambit Capital highlights the growing consumption power in India s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, driven by rising rural incomes and digital penetration. GST cuts are boosting festive sales, particularly in autos and FMCG, with e-commerce volumes soaring in smaller urban centers.

Indian equities are poised for a significant rebound in 2025, according to ITI Mutual Fund s CIO Rajesh Bhatia. He believes the market has completed its consolidation phase, with earnings set to improve due to fiscal discipline and supportive monetary policy. A reduction in tariffs is seen as the key catalyst for a breakout, potentially leading to new highs.

Long-term investors can benefit from locking in debt investments now. Abhishek Bisen of Kotak Mahindra AMC highlights India s strong economic fundamentals and attractive bond yields. This strategic move could build a substantial retirement corpus over the next decade. He explains how current yields offer a significant advantage for future financial security.

The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly against the US Dollar on Wednesday. This sharp rise followed substantial dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India. Market participants believe this intervention aimed to curb speculative positions. The Rupee had been trading in a narrow range for weeks. The central bank s action helped the currency recover from recent lows.