Here are ten distinct developments published or confirmed on Saturday, October 24, 2026, that investors may follow when Indian markets reopen on Monday. This roundup focuses on fresh earnings, IPO activity, business indicators and market policy.
1. Jio Platforms IPO draws record demand
Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213-crore public issue closed on Friday, October 23, with subscriptions of about 22 times the shares on offer. The issue is India’s largest by size and attracted unusually strong participation, led by institutional investors. The scale of demand puts the upcoming October 28 listing in focus, though subscription levels alone do not predict the listing price.
2. Kotak Mahindra Bank posts 29% profit growth
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported standalone net profit of ₹4,211 crore for the September quarter, up 29% year on year and above analysts’ estimates. Net interest income rose 16% to ₹8,460 crore as domestic loans expanded. Deposits grew 23%. The gross NPA ratio improved to 1.04%, while net interest margin eased to 4.31% from 4.53% in the previous quarter, a metric investors will track alongside continued loan growth.
3. AU Small Finance Bank’s profit rises 53%
AU Small Finance Bank reported second-quarter net profit of ₹858 crore, compared with ₹561 crore a year earlier. Net interest income increased 32% to ₹2,820 crore, while deposits grew nearly 29% to ₹1.70 lakh crore. The bank also reported lower credit costs. Investors will assess whether the earnings growth and asset-quality improvement continue in coming quarters.
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4. IDFC FIRST Bank’s quarterly profit tops ₹1,000 crore
IDFC FIRST Bank reported profit after tax of ₹1,044.6 crore for Q2 FY27, up from ₹352.3 crore a year earlier. Net interest income increased 21% to ₹6,184.5 crore. The result marks a second consecutive quarter with profit above ₹1,000 crore. Deposit growth, funding costs and credit quality remain important indicators for the bank’s next results.
5. Netweb Technologies reports sharp growth in revenue and profit
Netweb Technologies reported Q2 FY27 revenue from operations of ₹1,323.3 crore, up 335.7% year on year, and profit after tax of ₹136.7 crore, up 334.8%. Its order book stood at ₹2,629 crore at the end of September. The company’s figures point to rapid expansion, while investors will watch execution and whether margins hold as the business scales.
6. Apollo Micro Systems lifts Q2 revenue by 72%
Apollo Micro Systems reported consolidated revenue of ₹388.15 crore for the September quarter, up 72.3% year on year. Net profit rose 53.7% to ₹46.15 crore. The defence-focused company’s result adds to a busy day of small and mid-sized company earnings. Investors will look for updates on order execution and working-capital needs as growth continues.
7. Castrol India’s sales rise as profit faces pressure
Castrol India reported Q3 CY2026 revenue of about ₹1,735 crore, 27.3% higher than a year earlier. Net profit was ₹176.4 crore, down 22.6%, while operating EBITDA declined about 19%. The difference between stronger sales and weaker profit makes costs and margins the key figures to watch in the next quarter.
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8. October flash PMI shows faster private-sector expansion
India’s flash composite PMI rose to 56.7 in October from 55.9 in September, its highest reading in four months. Services activity strengthened to 56.2, while manufacturing edged down to 54.9 from 55.1. Readings above 50 indicate expansion. New business and export orders supported activity, but job creation slowed to its weakest pace of 2026.
9. SEBI discusses a scaled approach to broker compliance
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is exploring compliance requirements that could vary with a broker’s size, client exposure and reliance on technology. Other areas under discussion include safeguards against misuse of trading terminals, market-making in corporate bonds, short selling and securities lending, and guidance for responsible use of artificial intelligence. These are exploratory proposals, not finalized rule changes.
10. EAAA India Alternatives secures ₹360 crore from anchor investors
EAAA India Alternatives raised ₹360 crore from anchor investors ahead of its ₹1,200-crore IPO, which is scheduled to open on October 26 and close on October 28. The anchor allocation provides an early indication of institutional participation, while public subscription and pricing will determine the broader response to the offer.
What investors should watch next
Indian markets were closed over the weekend. When trading resumes on Monday, investors will have a fresh set of bank and company results to assess, alongside the PMI signal on business activity and the pipeline of upcoming IPOs. For each company, revenue growth will need to be considered together with margins, asset quality, cash flow and execution.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Onetrader is not registered with SEBI as an investment adviser or research analyst.
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