Stocks in News: Thursday, 01 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 (5)

• Cupid: Cupid shares hit fresh 52-week high as firm raises FY27 revenue, profit guidance again; multibagger stock skyrockets 617% in a year. Cupid shares hit a 52-week high after raising its FY27 guidance for the second time in two weeks, targeting Rs 800 crore revenue and Rs 250 crore net profit. Driven by strong domestic and international demand, the multibagger stock has surged 617% over the past year. (Positive) Source: Economic Times Markets
• Oil India: Global Market: Kospi falls as oil prices, Middle East uncertainty weigh. South Korean shares slipped despite record September exports, as elevated oil prices and uncertainty over Middle East energy supplies weighed on sentiment. The KOSPI fell 0.21%, while the won weakened and bond yields rose. Exports surged 83.5%, driven by semiconductor shipments and strong AI-related demand, but foreign investors remained net sellers. (Positive) Source: Economic Times Markets
• Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank shares rise over 2% as lender appoints Anup Kumar Saha as new CEO. Here's what Nomura, Jefferies expect. Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank rose following the announcement of Anup Kumar Saha's appointment as MD and CEO. Saha, currently an Executive Director, has over 32 years of experience in financial services. He will succeed Ashok Vaswani, who decided not to seek reappointment for personal reasons. Multiple brokerages indicated that Saha's internal appointment should benefit the bank's strategic direction and stability. Also reported: Who is Anup Kumar Saha, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s new CEO?. Anup Kumar Saha has been appointed as the next Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank. His term will commence on January 1, 2027, following Reserve Bank of India's approval. Currently a whole-time director, Saha brings over 32 years of experience in banking and financial ser... (Positive) Source: Economic Times Markets
• NMDC: Dividend record date: Last chance to buy today NMDC to qualify for Navratna PSU payout- check yield, stock performance. NMDC Limited's shares are likely to draw investors' interest as the dividend record date approaches. With a 100% dividend for FY26 set for October 5, investors must buy by October 1 to qualify. (Positive) Source: Mint Markets
• Welspun Corp: Welspun Corp: What could drive the stock over the next 5 years. A 221% rally has lifted Welspun Corp sharply. Its order book, US and Saudi opportunities, earnings outlook and valuation will shape what comes next. (Positive) Source: Mint Markets

Neutral Stocks in News (5)

• Swiggy: Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations. Telangana's food safety authorities inspected 16 dark stores across the city and found serious hygiene violations. Four establishments had their licenses suspended for acute health hazards identified during the inspections. Violations included expired food products, pest infestations, and improper storage practices. The authorities emphasized the importance of maintaining food safety standards amidst the rise of quic... (Neutral) Source: Economic Times Companies
• HDFC Bank: HDFC Bank Group General Counsel Sudhir Kumar Jha retires after 22 years. Sudhir Kumar Jha has retired from HDFC Bank effective September 30, 2026, concluding his 22-year tenure. Following his retirement, Jha will no longer hold a senior management position at the bank. HDFC Bank recognized Jha's significant contributions to its legal and compliance framework over the years. Jigar Shah is set to succeed Jha as General Counsel starting October 1, 2026. The transition marks another leadershi... (Neutral) Source: Economic Times Companies
• Infosys: 10 Nifty 50 stocks, including Infosys and TCS, posted double-digit losses in September as market sell-off deepens. Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, and TCS were among 10 Nifty 50 stocks that reported significant losses in September due to high crude prices, overseas selling, and rising bond yields, contributing to the Nifty's 6% decline and 13.5% year-to-date drop. Also reported: IT Q2 results 2026 date and time: TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech FY 2027 earnings announcement schedule. As Indian IT companies begin revealing their Q2 FY27 results this October, investor focus will be on firms like TCS and HCL Tech, despite ongoing challenges from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, suggesting another subdued quarter for the sector's performance. (Neutral) Source: Mint Markets
• TCS: 10 Nifty 50 stocks, including Infosys and TCS, posted double-digit losses in September as market sell-off deepens. Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, and TCS were among 10 Nifty 50 stocks that reported significant losses in September due to high crude prices, overseas selling, and rising bond yields, contributing to the Nifty's 6% decline and 13.5% year-to-date drop. Also reported: IT Q2 results 2026 date and time: TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech FY 2027 earnings announcement schedule. As Indian IT companies begin revealing their Q2 FY27 results this October, investor focus will be on firms like TCS and HCL Tech, despite ongoing challenges from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, suggesting another subdued quarter for the sector's performance. (Neutral) Source: Mint Markets
• Hcl Tech: IT Q2 results 2026 date and time: TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech FY 2027 earnings announcement schedule. As Indian IT companies begin revealing their Q2 FY27 results this October, investor focus will be on firms like TCS and HCL Tech, despite ongoing challenges from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, suggesting another subdued quarter for the sector's performance. (Neutral) Source: Mint Markets

Negative Stocks in News (0)

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