Indian markets start Friday after a strong Thursday. The Sensex closed at 74,151.04, up 1.24%, and the Nifty 50 at 22,936.75, up 1.05%. Overnight, US stocks fell as Alphabet’s results revived worries about AI spending. Brent crude settled at $114.88 a barrel and the rupee closed at ₹95.26 per dollar.
Market Cues for Today
| Market cue | Latest figure |
|---|---|
| Sensex close, Oct 29 | 74,151.04 (+1.24%) |
| Nifty 50 close, Oct 29 | 22,936.75 (+1.05%) |
| S&P 500 close, US | 7,720.39 (−0.30%) |
| Nasdaq Composite close, US | 26,184.72 (−1.37%) |
| Nikkei 225 | 64,659.47 (+1.10%) |
| Hang Seng | 22,958.65 (−0.59%) |
| Brent crude settlement | $114.88 a barrel |
| Rupee close, Oct 29 | ₹95.26 per dollar |
In Simple Words
Thursday’s rally gives Indian stocks a firmer start, but weak US tech shares and high oil prices are still in the picture. Company results and today’s board meetings could move individual stocks sharply.
Stocks to Watch Today – Quick Summary
| Stock | Why it is in focus |
|---|---|
| Trent | Q2 results and a planned chairman transition |
| IndiGo | Q2 loss narrowed year on year |
| Suzlon Energy | Revenue rose, but profit fell sharply |
| Blue Star | Higher Q2 sales and profit; margin narrowed |
| Indian Energy Exchange | Q2 profit up 12.9% |
| MTAR Technologies | Q2 profit jumped; revenue doubled |
| Reliance Industries | Q2 results and proposed NCD fundraising |
| Bharat Electronics | Board to consider Q2 results today |
| Dixon Technologies | Board to consider Q2 results today |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | Board to consider Q2 results today |
| Bank of Baroda | Board to consider Q2 results today |
| Max Healthcare | Board to consider Q2 results today |
FII/DII Activity – October 29, 2026
Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the cash market on Thursday, while domestic institutions were net buyers.
| Investor category | Net activity |
|---|---|
| FII/FPI | −₹943.60 crore |
| DII | +₹1,924.41 crore |
Trent: Results and chairman transition
Trent reported Q2 revenue of ₹5,788 crore, up 22.5% from a year ago, while net profit rose 8.6% to ₹490 crore. The company also said Noel Tata will step down as chairman on November 11 and become chairman emeritus the next day, with Bahram Vakil set to take over.
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IndiGo: Quarterly loss narrows
InterGlobe Aviation, which runs IndiGo, posted a net loss of ₹1,879 crore for the September quarter, down from ₹2,581.7 crore a year earlier. Revenue grew 25.9% to ₹23,364 crore.
Suzlon Energy: Profit falls despite higher revenue
Suzlon’s Q2 net profit dropped 69.2% to ₹394 crore, though revenue rose 26% to ₹4,869 crore. EBITDA slipped 0.4% to ₹713 crore and the margin narrowed to 14.7% from 18.7%.
Blue Star: Sales and profit rise
Blue Star reported Q2 revenue of ₹2,931 crore, up 21%, and net profit of ₹123.9 crore, up 25.5%. EBITDA rose 10.4% to ₹202 crore, but the margin narrowed to 6.9% from 7.6%.
Indian Energy Exchange: Profit up 12.9%
IEX reported a 12.9% rise in Q2 net profit to ₹139.2 crore. Revenue increased 8.5% to ₹167 crore, while the EBITDA margin eased to 84.6% from 86.7%.
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MTAR Technologies: Revenue doubles
MTAR’s Q2 revenue came in at ₹407 crore against ₹136 crore a year ago, and net profit rose to ₹60 crore from ₹4 crore. The NCLT has also approved the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries into the company.
Reliance Industries: Results and NCD proposal
Reliance’s board meets today to consider its September-quarter results. It will also look at raising funds through non-convertible debentures on a private-placement basis, with no amount specified yet.
Bharat Electronics: Board meeting today
BEL’s board is set to consider Q2 FY27 results on Friday, and the numbers released after the meeting will be the trigger for the stock.
Dixon Technologies: Q2 results due
Dixon’s board is scheduled to consider September-quarter results today, putting the stock in focus once the numbers are out.
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Sun Pharma: Results scheduled
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will consider its Q2 FY27 results on Friday, and the announcement is the main trigger for the stock.
Bank of Baroda: Board to review results
Bank of Baroda’s board will consider its September-quarter results today. The announcement is the stock-specific trigger to watch.
Max Healthcare: Results meeting today
Max Healthcare Institute is among the companies due to consider Q2 results on Friday, which puts the stock on today’s earnings calendar.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Onetrader is not registered with SEBI as an investment adviser or research analyst. Please do your own research and consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.
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