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LTM shares were trading at Rs 3,949.95 on the BSE, marking an increase of Rs 28.60, or 0.73%, compared with the previous closing price of Rs 3,921.35.

The stock opened at Rs 3,933.50 and recorded an intraday high of Rs 4,003.20 and a low of Rs 3,921.35. A total of 6,441 shares had been traded on the exchange.

The company belongs to the BSE Group 'A' category and has a face value of Rs 1 per share. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock reached a high of Rs 6,430.00 on January 19, 2026, and a low of Rs 3,529.60 on June 30, 2026.

During the previous week, the share price fluctuated between Rs 3,904.35 and Rs 4,071.15. The company's market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,17,060.12 crore.

Regarding shareholding, promoters held a 68.49% stake in the company. Institutional investors owned 23.13%, while non-institutional investors accounted for 8.37%.

LTM Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

LTM has broadened its collaboration with Google Cloud to support the faster adoption of Google's Gemini Enterprise platform. The partnership aims to help businesses develop, implement, and expand AI-driven solutions by combining Google's AI capabilities with LTM's industry knowledge, engineering expertise, and global delivery network.

To strengthen this initiative, LTM plans to invest in several key areas, including a dedicated Gemini Enterprise Centre of Excellence (CoE), specialised talent development, enhanced delivery capabilities, and industry-specific AI solutions. These initiatives will also be presented at the upcoming state-of-the-art Gemini Enterprise Customer Experience Centre.

Through these investments, the company intends to help enterprises integrate AI into their operations, automate intelligent workflows, and generate measurable business value from AI adoption at scale.

The expanded collaboration is designed to enable businesses to move beyond limited AI pilot projects and incorporate artificial intelligence into their broader operational strategies. By combining its transformation expertise with Gemini Enterprise, LTM aims to help organisations develop and coordinate AI-powered workflows, deploy intelligent agents, and integrate AI into existing business processes while maintaining appropriate governance, security, and scalability.

About LTM

LTM, formerly known as LTIMindtree, is part of the Larsen & Toubro Group and operates as a global technology services company with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. The company works with large enterprises worldwide, providing integrated operations, digital transformation, and business AI solutions.

Its services aim to help organisations adopt new operating models, improve productivity, and identify new opportunities for business growth through technology and innovation.

JSW Cement shares were trading at Rs 112.95 on the BSE, registering a gain of Rs 0.75 or 0.67% compared with the previous closing price of Rs 112.20.

The stock opened at Rs 112.65 and moved between an intraday high of Rs 113.15 and a low of Rs 110.50. A total of 410,806 shares had been traded on the exchange.

The company's stock, listed in the BSE Group 'A' category with a face value of Rs 10 per share, recorded a 52-week high of Rs 143.35 on October 10, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs 106.65 on December 4, 2025. During the previous week, the stock traded within a range of Rs 109.90 to Rs 116.95.

JSW Cement's market capitalisation stood at Rs 15,426.47 crore. The company's shareholding pattern showed promoter ownership of 72.02%, while institutional investors held 15.18% and non-institutional investors accounted for 12.81%.

JSW Cement Commissions Additional 1.00 MTPA Grinding Unit in Rajasthan

JSW Cement has commissioned an additional cement grinding unit with a capacity of 1.00 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at its Nagaur facility in Rajasthan. The latest expansion represents another milestone in the company's capacity-building strategy.

Following the commissioning, JSW Cement's total cement grinding capacity has increased to 25.10 MTPA. Its overall clinker manufacturing capacity, including the capacity of its joint venture, JSW Cement FZC, has reached 9.74 MTPA.

The company entered the North Indian market in March 2026 with the commencement of operations at its Nagaur Integrated Plant. The facility initially comprised a clinkerisation unit with a capacity of 3.30 MTPA and a cement grinding unit with a capacity of 2.50 MTPA.

With the addition of the new grinding unit, the plant's total cement grinding capacity has increased to 3.50 MTPA. This expansion is expected to strengthen the company's supply capabilities and help it meet rising cement demand across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the National Capital Region (NCR).

The project has been financed through a combination of equity and long-term debt, supporting the company's ongoing infrastructure and capacity expansion plans.

JSW Group's Diversified Business Presence

JSW Cement is part of the JSW Group, a multinational business conglomerate with operations spanning multiple industries. The group's portfolio includes steel, energy, maritime, infrastructure, defence, business-to-business e-commerce, real estate, paints, sports and venture capital.

The latest capacity addition strengthens JSW Cement's manufacturing presence in North India and expands its ability to serve key regional markets.

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) gained 4.13% on the BSE, trading at Rs 2,161.00, up Rs 85.75 from the previous closing price of Rs 2,075.25.

The stock opened at Rs 2,088.85 and touched an intraday high of Rs 2,173.55, while its low stood at Rs 2,088.85. A total of 3,601 shares had been traded on the exchange.

The BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of Rs 1 per share, recorded a 52-week high of Rs 3,336.70 on February 3, 2026, and a 52-week low of Rs 1,976.00 on July 1, 2026. Over the past week, the stock traded between Rs 2,059.40 and Rs 2,173.55. The company's market capitalisation stood at Rs 7,50,843.61 crore.

Regarding shareholding, promoters held a 71.77% stake in the company, while institutional investors owned 22.53%. Non-institutional investors accounted for the remaining 5.69%.

Q2FY27 Financial Performance

Tata Consultancy Services reported a 19.24% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to Rs 14,104 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with Rs 11,828 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The company's total income on a standalone basis grew by 12.77% to Rs 63,490 crore in Q2FY27, against Rs 56,299 crore reported in the same quarter last year.

Consolidated Results

On a consolidated basis, TCS posted a 14.98% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 13,884 crore for the September 2026 quarter, compared with Rs 12,075 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

Consolidated total income increased by 11.79% to Rs 74,525 crore in Q2FY27, up from Rs 66,666 crore in the year-ago quarter.

The latest quarterly results reflect growth in both standalone and consolidated profitability, alongside an increase in total income.

Lupin is trading at Rs 1953.60 on the BSE, registering a gain of Rs 11.60 or 0.60% compared with its previous close of Rs 1942.00. The stock opened at Rs 1944.55 and recorded an intraday high of Rs 1965.50 and a low of Rs 1942.00. A total of 1,935 shares have been traded so far.

The company's stock, listed in the BSE Group 'A' category with a face value of Rs 2 per share, touched a 52-week high of Rs 2530.00 on 16 July 2026 and a 52-week low of Rs 1900.30 on 28 October 2025.

Over the past week, the stock has traded between Rs 1940.00 and Rs 2035.00. Lupin's current market capitalisation stands at Rs 89,354.46 crore.

Regarding shareholding, promoters hold 46.85% of the company's equity, while institutional investors own 47.07% and non-institutional investors account for the remaining 6.08%.

USFDA Clears Lupin's Phytonadione Injectable Product

Lupin has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) covering Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 1 mg/0.5 mL, in a single-dose prefilled syringe.

The approved product has been recognised as bioequivalent to the reference listed drug marketed by International Medication Systems, Limited, with the same strength of 1 mg/0.5 mL.

Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion is indicated for the treatment and prevention of hypoprothrombinemia, a condition associated with reduced blood-clotting ability, as well as vitamin K deficiency.

According to IQVIA data for the 12 months ended August 2026, the product recorded estimated annual sales of $52.3 million in the US market, highlighting its commercial potential.

About Lupin

Lupin is a global pharmaceutical company focused on innovation, with operations spanning the development, manufacturing and marketing of branded and generic medicines, biotechnology products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company serves markets worldwide through its diversified pharmaceutical portfolio.

KEC International is trading at Rs 354.55 on the BSE, registering a gain of Rs 4.70 or 1.34% compared with its previous closing price of Rs 349.85.

The stock opened at Rs 357.25 and moved between an intraday high of Rs 366.50 and a low of Rs 352.95. A total of 1,36,360 shares have been traded so far.

The company's BSE Group 'A' stock, with a face value of Rs 2 per share, recorded a 52-week high of Rs 893.95 on October 14, 2025, and a 52-week low of Rs 348.35 on October 8, 2026. Over the past week, the stock has traded between Rs 348.35 and Rs 380.65.

KEC International currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 9,438.12 crore. Promoters hold a 50.10% stake in the company, while institutional investors own 33.26% and non-institutional investors hold the remaining 16.64%.

Company Wins New Orders Worth Rs 1,030 Crore

KEC International, the flagship infrastructure company of the RPG Group, has announced fresh orders worth Rs 1,030 crore across its various business divisions.

The company's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) segment has secured multiple contracts, including a 400 kV transmission line project in Bhutan, an additional order for a 380 kV transmission line in Saudi Arabia, and the supply of transmission towers, hardware and poles across the Americas.

In the renewable energy segment, KEC International has won an order for a wind power project exceeding 300 MW from a prominent private developer in Southern India.

Meanwhile, the Cables and Conductors division has received several orders from customers in India and international markets, further strengthening the company's order book across its business segments.

About KEC International

KEC International is a global Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company and a flagship business of the RPG Group. Its operations span several infrastructure sectors, including power transmission and distribution, cables and conductors, railways, water, renewable energy and civil construction.

Shalibhadra Finance shares were trading at RS 77.70 on the BSE, registering a gain of RS 0.79 or 1.03% compared with the previous close of RS 76.91.

The stock opened at RS 78.99 and moved between an intraday high of RS 80.90 and a low of RS 77.70. A total of 5 shares had changed hands on the exchange so far.

The BSE Group 'B' stock, with a face value of RS 10, has recorded a 52-week high of RS 129.95 on October 14, 2025, while its 52-week low stands at RS 66.00, touched on August 19, 2026.

Over the past week, the counter has traded between RS 72.99 and RS 80.90. The company's current market capitalisation is around RS 246.30 crore.

As per the shareholding pattern, promoters hold 58.10% of the company. Institutional investors own 1.26%, while non-institutional shareholders hold the remaining 40.63%.

Meanwhile, Shalibhadra Finance is considering raising funds through the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) via private placement. The company's Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on October 13, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the fundraising proposal.

Shalibhadra Finance operates in capital market activities, financial advisory and fund syndication. The company primarily focuses on vehicle financing, particularly loans for two-wheelers, and also provides financing for used vehicles.

Megamont shares were trading at RS 212.45 on the BSE, gaining RS 10.75 or 5.33% from the previous close of RS 201.70.

The stock opened at RS 221.85, which also marked its intraday high, while the day's low stood at RS 212.40. A total of 6,749 shares had changed hands on the BSE.

The BSE Group 'X' stock, with a face value of RS 10, touched a fresh 52-week high of RS 221.85 on October 8, 2026, compared with its 52-week low of RS 40.62 recorded on October 13, 2025.

Over the past week, Megamont has traded between RS 189.00 and RS 221.85. The company's current market capitalisation stands at approximately RS 717.28 crore.

The company's shareholding pattern shows promoters holding 58.55%, while institutional investors and non-institutional investors hold 1.25% and 40.19%, respectively.

In a significant business development, Megamont has entered into an agreement with Bunge India for the procurement of 250 metric tonnes of refined soybean oil. The contract is worth approximately RS 3.74 crore, with deliveries scheduled between November 1 and November 25, 2026.

The order is expected to further expand Megamont's operations in the edible oils and agricultural commodities market. It also supports the company's broader strategy of growing its commodity trading activities through partnerships with established industry participants.

Megamont operates as an international trading and supply-chain company, sourcing and supplying industrial raw materials, metals, energy commodities, edible oils and agricultural products across various global markets.

Vishal Nirmiti made a weak debut on the BSE, with its shares opening at Rs 215.00, marking a decline of Rs 5.00 or 2.27% compared with the issue price of Rs 220.00.

The stock continued to trade lower and was last quoted at Rs 204.25, representing a fall of Rs 15.75 or 7.16% from the issue price.

During the session, the shares touched a high of Rs 215.00 and a low of Rs 204.25. Around 0.47 lakh shares had changed hands on the BSE.

The company's IPO was available for subscription between September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026, and received bids for 1.79 times the shares on offer. The issue was priced at Rs 220.00 per share, the upper end of the Rs 208-220 price band.

Vishal Nirmiti operates across the manufacturing of concrete sleepers, civil construction activities, wind-based power generation and infrastructure development. Its operations and facilities span multiple states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

ITCONS E-Solutions is trading at Rs 244.00, gaining Rs 3.45 or 1.43% from its previous close of Rs 240.55 on the BSE.

The stock opened at Rs 248.00 and touched an intraday high of Rs 248.00 and a low of Rs 242.50. Around 1,200 shares have been traded on the exchange so far.

The BSE Group 'M' stock, with a face value of Rs 10, has recorded a 52-week high of Rs 620.00 on October 30, 2025, while its 52-week low stands at Rs 230.50, recorded on April 1, 2026.

Over the past week, the stock has moved between a high of Rs 258.00 and a low of Rs 235.10. The company's current market capitalisation is approximately Rs 218.45 crore.

Promoters hold 62.30% of the company's equity, while institutional investors and non-institutional investors own 0.23% and 37.47%, respectively.

The company has received a work order worth approximately Rs 3.03 crore, inclusive of applicable taxes and duties, from the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Under the agreement, ITCONS E-Solutions will deploy 79 resources for a one-year period. The project is scheduled to begin on October 12, 2026, and will continue through October 11, 2027, unless both parties mutually agree to extend the contract.

Based in New Delhi, ITCONS E-Solutions operates in the human resource services sector, providing workforce and staffing-related solutions.

Silver Touch Technologies is trading at RS 136.80 on the BSE, gaining RS 1.65 or 1.22% compared with its previous close of RS 135.15.

The stock opened at RS 136.80 and moved between an intraday high of RS 143.40 and a low of RS 135.70. A total of 75 shares have been traded so far.

The BSE Group 'B' stock, having a face value of RS 2, recorded its 52-week high of RS 225.00 on August 17, 2026, while its 52-week low of RS 67.56 was recorded on October 17, 2025.

Over the past week, the stock has traded between RS 134.65 and RS 143.40. The company's current market capitalisation stands at approximately RS 1,713.84 crore.

Promoters hold 74.66% of the company's equity, while institutional investors and non-institutional shareholders hold 0.48% and 24.86%, respectively.

Silver Touch Technologies has secured a purchase order from ITI, a Government of India public sector undertaking under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. The order covers the supply of 80 high-performance enterprise servers, each backed by a three-year warranty, for deployment as part of a defence project for the Indian Army.

The initial contract is valued at RS 35.63 crore, inclusive of GST. Following the warranty period, an eight-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) worth RS 14.04 crore, inclusive of GST, may be awarded at a later stage, subject to the requirement and successful completion of the warranty obligations.

If the AMC is placed, the overall potential value of the engagement over its 11-year lifecycle would be approximately RS 49.67 crore. The contract was awarded through a competitive two-bid tendering process followed by a reverse auction.

Silver Touch Technologies is an IT solutions company focused on digital transformation and emerging technologies, providing technology services and solutions to customers across global markets.