Reliance Retail Q2 Results: Profit jumps 22% YoY to Rs 3,457 crore; revenue up 19%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/reliance-retail-q2-results-profit-jumps-22-yoy-to-rs-3457-crore/articleshow/124632653.cms

Reliance Retail Q2 Results: Reliance Retail achieved strong results in the second quarter. Net profit rose 22% year-on-year. Revenues saw a 19% increase. The grocery and lifestyle businesses were key growth drivers. Festive buying and operational excellence contributed to the performance. Investments in stores and digital platforms also played a role. The company expects GST rate changes to boost consumption further.

LTTS Q2 Results: Profit rises 3% to Rs 328 crore; revenue up 16%
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/ltts-q2-results-profit-rises-3-to-rs-328-crore-revenue-up-16/articleshow/124633699.cms

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) on Friday reported a 2.8 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 328.7 crore in the quarter ending September 2025.

Dalmia Bharat Q2 Results: Profit soars fivefold to Rs 239 crore on higher sales
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/dalmia-bharat-q2-results-profit-soars-fivefold-to-rs-239-crore-on-higher-sales/articleshow/124633942.cms

Dalmia Bharat posted a fivefold rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 239 crore, driven by improved operating performance, higher sales volumes, steady costs, and favorable logistics, despite rising raw material and fuel expenses.

JSW Steel Q2 profit soars fourfold on record output and higher sales
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/jsw-steel-q2-profit-soars-fourfold-on-record-output-and-higher-sales/articleshow/124634192.cms

JSW Steel’s Q2 net profit surged over fourfold YoY to Rs 1646 crore, driven by record production, higher sales volumes, and improved profitability, though it fell short of analysts’ estimates.

REC Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 4,414.93 crore
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/rec-q2-results-net-profit-rises-9-yoy-to-rs-4414-93-crore/articleshow/124634340.cms

State-owned REC Ltd on Friday posted an over 9 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 4,414.93 crore in September quarter, on higher income.

Police in Afghanistan accuse Pakistan of cross-border strikes after ceasefire ends
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/police-in-afghanistan-accuse-pakistan-of-cross-border-strikes-after-ceasefire-ends/articleshow/124642771.cms

Pakistan conducted strikes in southeastern Afghanistan following the expiration of a two-day ceasefire, hitting Paktika province and areas near the border. This comes after a suicide car bombing in Pakistan, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, which operates from Afghan bases. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Qatar reportedly offering to host peace talks.

‘The tide went out’: How a string of bad loans has bank investors hunting for hidden risks
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/17/ndfi-loan-exposure-bank-stocks.html

Investors are focused on a specific type of lending made by banks to non-depository financial institutions, or NDFIs, as the source of possible contagion.

Form 144 SLB LIMITED/NV For: 17 October
https://in.investing.com/news/filings/form-144-slb-limitednv-for-17-october-93CH-5051800

Heritage Distilling receives additional Nasdaq compliance period for bid price
https://in.investing.com/news/sec-filings/heritage-distilling-receives-additional-nasdaq-compliance-period-for-bid-price-93CH-5051799

Boeing stock rises after FAA reportedly approves production increase for 737 jets
https://in.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/boeing-stock-rises-after-faa-reportedly-approves-production-increase-for-737-jets-5051801

Fitzgerald, Kingsway Financial CEO, buys $2499 in stock
https://in.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/fitzgerald-kingsway-financial-ceo-buys-2499-in-stock-93CH-5051802

Coreweave director Venturo sells $21.3 million in shares
https://in.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/coreweave-director-venturo-sells-213-million-in-shares-93CH-5051805

Trump commutes prison sentence of ex-GOP Rep. George Santos
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/17/trump-george-santos-prison-commutation.html

Trump said he began thinking about Santos after being reminded of a controversy about Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal's military service claims.

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PSBs reap gains from rising interest income
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bank-of-india-central-bank-and-uco-bank-post-q2-profit-gains-despite-margin-pressure/articleshow/124652381.cms

Public sector banks Uco Bank, Central Bank of India, and Bank of India reported increased net profits in the September quarter, driven by higher interest income and reduced provisions. Despite a dip in net interest margins, all three banks saw loan growth outpace deposit growth, indicating a positive operational trend.

Strides Founder raises Rs 1000 crore to refinance debt
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/strides-founder-raises-rs-1000-crore-to-refinance-debt/articleshow/124652167.cms

Arun Kumar, founder of Strides Group and OneSource, has secured ₹1,000 crore by pledging shares. This move refinances existing loans, extending maturities and simplifying repayments. The transaction aims to consolidate smaller borrowings into larger, long-term facilities. It reflects a broader effort to clean up the promoter's balance sheet and shows a decline in pledged shares, indicating deleveraging.

Gold brightest on Dhanteras eve: Yellow metal at record ₹1.34 lakh set to impact sales
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/news/gold-brightest-on-dhanteras-eve-yellow-metal-at-record-1-34-lakh-set-to-impact-sales/articleshow/124653123.cms

Gold prices have reached a new peak just before Dhanteras, affecting festive sales. Jewellers anticipate more lightweight jewellery purchases. Investment demand for gold and silver coins remains robust. Platinum is also gaining popularity among men for jewellery. Silver prices have softened due to increased supply, despite a global deficit. Geopolitical tensions and US economic factors are influencing gold prices.

Rupee falls 15 paise, RBI support said to prevent bigger drop
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/rupee-falls-15-paise-rbi-support-said-to-prevent-bigger-drop/articleshow/124652057.cms

On Friday, the Indian rupee took a dip, settling at 87.9750 against the dollar. Thanks to the Reserve Bank of India's timely intervention, the decline was cushioned. While the rupee enjoyed a commendable two-day uptrend, a surge in dollar demand coupled with global risk aversion dampened its gains.

Wall Street dumps risky ETFs after crypto crash
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/wall-street-dumps-risky-etfs-after-crypto-crash/articleshow/124652333.cms

Wall Street rushed to launch altcoin ETFs when crypto prices soared. Now, a sharp market crash has wiped out billions. Many altcoins have plunged, revealing their unstable nature. This situation raises concerns about investor protection as the SEC considers new ETF approvals. The volatile digital asset market remains a risky frontier.