On Thursday, 1878 stocks advanced, 2250 declined, and 193 remained unchanged on the Bombay Stock Exchange with an advance-decline ratio of 0.83, indicating a negative closing. Moneylife’s Market Breadth Indicators remained in neutral territory. The trend of the major indices on Thursday’s trading is given in the table below.
On NSE, 71 securities advanced and closed at a new 52-week high, whereas 96 securities sank to close at their new 52-week lows. Nifty Metal, Nifty Infrastructure and Nifty Pharma were the biggest gainers. Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media and Nifty FMCG were the biggest losers.
Nibe (-5.00%) announced key board decisions including a finance leadership change and a strategic acquisition. The board approved acquiring 48.95% in Nibe Meson Naval Ltd from Quest Flow Controls Ltd, with disclosures filed under Regulation 30 in Annexure II.
SpiceJet (+2.17%) expanded its fleet to 35 aircraft with five new Boeing 737s, including one MAX, as part of its winter schedule ramp-up. The airline added 15 planes in the past month — 14 on damp lease and one reactivated — boosting daily flights by 76% to 176. All new aircraft are now operational, enhancing connectivity on high-demand domestic and international routes.
Yatharth Hospital (+0.84%) received an order from the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi, releasing all provisionally attached properties and unfreezing fixed deposits. The clearance, awaited since January 2025, provides financial relief and operational flexibility.
TCS (-0.83%) has partnered with beverage major Lion to modernize its tech ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand. The overhaul includes migrating legacy systems to secure cloud infrastructure, building modern apps, and enhancing cybersecurity — aimed at boosting resilience and digital agility.
Inox Wind (-1.31%) secured a 100 MW equipment supply order for a Gujarat-based project from a leading green energy platform. The project will deploy Inox’s advanced 3.3 MW turbines, with the company also managing limited-scope EPC and multi-year O&M services post-commissioning.
Zydus Lifesciences (-0.76%) subsidiary Amplitude Surgical has received CE mark approval for its robotic surgical system, Andy — a major regulatory milestone in orthopaedic innovation. Built on the Amplivision navigation platform and developed in collaboration with eCential Robotics, Andy integrates robotic precision with advanced navigation for enhanced surgical outcomes. The certification affirms compliance with European safety and performance standards, paving the way for commercial deployment across key markets.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals (-0.08%) received final USFDA approval for its ANDA for Dexlansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules (30 mg and 60 mg). The approval allows Alembic to market a generic version of Dexilant, Takeda’s acid reflux treatment, in the US.
Earnings
Asian Paints (+3.96%) reported a strong Q2FY25-26, with consolidated net profit surging 43% y-o-y to Rs994 crore. Revenue rose 6.3% to Rs8,531 crore, while EBITDA grew 21.3% to Rs1,503 crore. EBITDA margin expanded 240 bps y-o-y to 17.6%, reflecting improved operating leverage and cost efficiencies.
Matrimony.com (-2.67%) reported muted Q2FY26 performance, with revenue from operations down 0.79% y-o-y to Rs114.59 crore and 0.64% sequentially. Total income declined 2.74% y-o-y to Rs120.72 crore, reflecting softness in monetization and platform engagement.
IPCA Laboratories (-2.90%) reported a 23% y-o-y rise in net profit to Rs282.57 crore in Q2 FY26, supported by improved operating performance. EBITDA (ex-forex and exceptionals) also grew 23% to Rs554.31 crore, while other income edged up to Rs27.86 crore. Tax expenses increased 9% y-o-y to Rs108.08 crore, partially offsetting bottom-line gains.
Sky Gold and Diamonds (-2.32%) reported a 93.1% y-o-y jump in consolidated revenue to Rs1,484.5 crore in Q2 FY26, driven by robust demand and higher material throughput. Total income stood at Rs1,492.45 crore, while PAT surged 82.6% y-o-y to Rs67 crore, reflecting strong operating leverage.
The top gainers and top losers of the major indices are given in the table below:
The closing values of the major Asian indices are given in the table below:
