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Jubilant FoodWorks shares saw a significant jump on Friday. The Domino's pizza owner announced strong September quarter earnings. Profit after tax recorded a 190 percent year-on-year increase. Revenue from operations also showed a healthy uptick. The company added 93 stores to its network in the quarter. India business continues to expand and innovate.
The Indian IPO market is seeing a shift as investor sentiment recalibrates. Hypervaluation concerns are rising for companies lacking proven profitability. Experts highlight strong structural investment themes in sectors like automotive and healthcare. Investors are advised to focus on companies with strong pedigrees and sound business models. Gold is recommended for allocation as a secure asset.
Global markets show surprising resilience, with the US remaining strong and Europe adopting a more pragmatic approach. Ajay Srivastava advises Indian investors to look beyond domestic valuations, suggesting the US as the prime destination for AI investments. He warns of a potential valuation correction in India if short-selling is introduced, urging investors to be selective and encash exuberance.
Market expert Dipan Mehta stated that the defense sector is mature, with stock prices reflecting order book strength. He advised underweight investors to seek entry points during quarterly disappointments, emphasizing a buy-and-hold strategy. Regarding gold financing, Mehta praised Muthoot Finance's focus and risk management, suggesting temporary uncertainty could offer attractive entry points for long-term investors.
In FY26, the benchmark Sensex delivered a respectable 9% gain, but the real fireworks came from the small-cap segment, which surged nearly 14%. This rally turned the spotlight on smaller companies, with as many as 36 small-cap stocks becoming multibaggers. Yet, beneath this broad-based cheer, theres another side to the story. So far, in the first eight months of FY26, 18 small-cap stocks have plunged between 40% and 77%, and among them, seven have crashed more than 50%. These sharp declines make them worth a closer lookfor both bargain hunters and cautious investors alike. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
Oswal Pumps Ltd has announced a significant 48% surge in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 97.50 crore for the September quarter. This impressive growth is underpinned by a substantial rise in total income, which climbed to Rs 546.48 crore from Rs 310.84 crore in the same period last year.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies shares surged following strong September quarter results, with net profit jumping 50% and revenue climbing 22%. The company also secured a significant Rs 35.68 crore order from the Ministry of Defence for Portable Counter-Drone Systems, alongside a Rs 3.95 crore order for Radio Frequency Jammers. This positive news has propelled the stock to new highs.
Ram Ratna Wires announces 1:1 bonus shares with record date on 26 Dec. Q2FY26 PAT rises 29.9%, revenue up 23.8%, and stock has delivered 136% returns over two years.
