Mutual funds increased stakes in 51 firms reporting over 25% YoY profit growth in Q2 FY25. Top performers like Navin Fluorine, Laurus Labs, and TVS Motor delivered 25–85% gains.

Copper prices slipped on Tuesday amid weak Chinese manufacturing data and a stronger dollar, with MCX copper trading near Rs 1,004. However, Religare Broking’s Ajit Mishra suggests taking long positions, citing persistent supply concerns, improving European demand, and bullish technical indicators supporting an upside toward Rs 1,040.

Groww’s Rs 6,632 crore IPO opened for subscription on Monday, with a 24% overall subscription by 11:10 AM and strong retail demand. The IPO carries an 18% grey market premium, reflecting positive sentiment, as brokerages highlight robust growth, profitability, and long-term digital investing potential.

Hitachi Energy India shares jumped up to 14% to ₹20,399 after the company reported a stellar Q2FY26 performance, with net profit surging 406% YoY to ₹264.4 crore and PAT margin expanding to 13.8% from 3.4% a year ago.

One Mobikwik Systems Q2 Results: Mobikwik reported a sharp drop in Q2FY26 profit to ₹28.6 crore from a net loss of ₹3.3 crore a year earlier, while revenue slipped 7% YoY to ₹270.2 crore, reflecting weaker operational performance.

Renewable energy firm SAEL Industries is set to launch its IPO, aiming to raise Rs 4,575 crore. The offering includes a fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale by major shareholder Norfund. Proceeds will fund company units and debt repayment. SAEL, India s largest agri waste-to-energy producer, boasts significant solar and biomass capacity.

Peter McGuire, CEO of Australia-Trading.com, expects Brent crude to drop to $60 by year-end as OPEC+ pauses output hikes, while gold and silver could rally in early 2026 amid potential Fed rate cuts. He predicts silver will outperform gold, driven by rising industrial demand and years of underinvestment in the metal’s supply chain.

Titan share price: Titan Company s net profit surged 59% to Rs 1,120 crore in Q2 FY26, fueled by an early festive season boost, especially in its jewellery segment. Total sales climbed 22% to Rs 16,461 crore. The jewellery division, led by Tanishq and CaratLane, showed robust growth, while watches and eyewear also performed well, prompting a positive outlook from analysts.

Bharti Airtel Share Price: In a day marked by financial triumph, Bharti Airtel s shares skyrocketed following an extraordinary report revealing an 89% surge in year-on-year net profit for the second quarter of FY26. Revenue took a leap of 26%, indicating a vibrant business trajectory, while key performance indicators like average revenue per user and EBITDA showcased impressive growth.

Since the equity markets will remain closed on November 5 due to a holiday due to Guru Nanak Gurpurab, and HPCL’s ex-dividend date is set for November 6, today becomes the effective deadline for investors to secure eligibility.