Stocks in News: Monday, 05 October 2026

Daily 10:00 AM IST scan. This quick report scans the current Nifty 500 universe (501 constituents) against recent corporate announcements and market headlines from the monitored feeds. Items are grouped by headline tone and are not buy or sell recommendations.

Positive Stocks in News (6)

• HDFC Bank: HDFC Bank shares rise 2% after appointing Anup Bagchi as new CEO, Q2 biz update. Buy, sell or hold?. HDFC Bank shares rose after Anup Bagchi was appointed as the bank’s new MD & CEO, ending months of uncertainty over its top leadership. Brokerages Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Citi retained positive ratings on the stock, citing clarity on succession and potential for a re-rating. The bank also reported strong loan and deposit growth in Q2. (Positive) Source: Economic Times Markets
• Infosys: TCS, Infosys and other IT stocks in focus after Accenture Q4 revenue, outlook beat estimates. Indian IT stocks including TCS and Infosys are in focus following Accenture's strong Q4 results and above-estimate revenue guidance. While the outlook signals potential recovery in discretionary technology spending, analysts warn that Indian IT firms may still report their weakest Q2 growth in three years amid AI-led pricing pressures. (Positive) Source: Economic Times Markets
• TCS: TCS, Infosys and other IT stocks in focus after Accenture Q4 revenue, outlook beat estimates. Indian IT stocks including TCS and Infosys are in focus following Accenture's strong Q4 results and above-estimate revenue guidance. While the outlook signals potential recovery in discretionary technology spending, analysts warn that Indian IT firms may still report their weakest Q2 growth in three years amid AI-led pricing pressures. (Positive) Source: Economic Times Markets
• Marico: Marico’s core franchises expected to power a strong Q2 as FMCG demand holds firm. Marico expects to achieve a double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter of FY27. This growth will be driven by strong domestic demand and improvements in premium and digital-first businesses. The company is benefiting from favorable copra prices that are likely to enhance profit margins. Marico's first-half performance indicates it might exceed its near-term financial guidance. Companies in the consumer goods m... (Positive) Source: Economic Times Companies
• Reliance Industries: Reliance Retail, 7-Eleven end a five-year India franchise deal as convenience stores struggle. Reliance Retail and 7-Eleven are ending their five-year franchise partnership in India, with most of their nearly 60 stores set to shut after failing to achieve profitability, people familiar with the matter said. The exit underscores the growing challenge for organised convenience retail from kiranas and rapidly expanding quick-commerce platforms. (Positive) Source: Economic Times Companies
• DLF: DLF has reported Rs 1985 crore sale from its first senior living project in Gurgaon.. DLF Ltd announced the complete sell-out of its senior living project 'The Aureva' located in Gurugram. The project consists of 172 luxury residences, achieving total sales of Rs 1,985 crore. The average price per apartment has been noted at Rs 11.5 crore. The company emphasises the growing demand for premium residential offerings catering to senior citizens and their needs. (Positive) Source: Economic Times Companies

Neutral Stocks in News (7)

• Yes Bank: Yes Bank shares rise 3% after Q2 business update shows loans surging 24% YoY, deposits up 20%. Yes Bank shares rose after the lender reported a 23.8% YoY growth in loans and advances to around Rs 3.1 lakh crore in Q2 FY27. Deposits also grew nearly 20% YoY, signalling continued business momentum. (Neutral) Source: Economic Times Markets
• Bajaj Finserv: Bajaj Finserv to rope in ex-GIC re chief for reinsurance venture. Bajaj Finserv is preparing to enter the reinsurance sector with the appointment of N Ramaswamy Narayanan. The former chairman of GIC Re brings over thirty years of reinsurance experience to the role. This strategic move aims to strengthen the Bajaj Group's existing insurance operations through a new subsidiary focused on reinsurance. (Neutral) Source: Economic Times Companies
• Oil India: India, China better positioned for Hormuz disruptions; Russian oil purchases likely to continue: Former Singapore Foreign Minister. India and China are better equipped to manage energy disruptions due to diverse sourcing and stockpiling. George Yeo emphasised India's ongoing purchase of Russian oil despite potential US pressure. He recommended India utilise open sources from China to develop its own technology capabilities. Yeo urged a pragmatic approach to India-China economic relations focusing on mutual benefits. This strategy will help India... Also reported: Saudis Slash Oil Prices to Asia in Battle for Market Share. Saudi Aramco has cut prices for its benchmark oil grade to Asia to a six-year low as Persian Gulf producers race for market share with flows through the Strait of Hormuz increasing. Also reported: Cash, derivatives volumes sink as oil, yields roil sentiment. Trading act... (Neutral) Source: Economic Times Companies
• Bajaj Finance: Why Bajaj Finance needs to raise the bar for diluting equity. Bajaj Finance stock is down 4% so far in 2026 versus 14% drop in the Nifty 50 index. Equity dilution could put pressure on RoE and also restrict EPS growth by about 3%, if fundraising is done close to the current market price, in FY27 (Neutral) Source: Mint Markets
• Central Depository Services (India): SEBI’s investor awareness campaign grabs investors’ attention | Here's social media post by BSE, NSE, MCX, CDSL & NSDL. The teaser campaign played out through a series of conversational quote-posts on X, featuring the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), major stock exchanges, depositories and investor education institutions. (Neutral) Source: Mint Markets
• BSE: SEBI’s investor awareness campaign grabs investors’ attention | Here's social media post by BSE, NSE, MCX, CDSL & NSDL. The teaser campaign played out through a series of conversational quote-posts on X, featuring the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), major stock exchanges, depositories and investor education institutions. (Neutral) Source: Mint Markets
• Multi Commodity Exchange of India: SEBI’s investor awareness campaign grabs investors’ attention | Here's social media post by BSE, NSE, MCX, CDSL & NSDL. The teaser campaign played out through a series of conversational quote-posts on X, featuring the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), major stock exchanges, depositories and investor education institutions. (Neutral) Source: Mint Markets

Negative Stocks in News (0)

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