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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.