Quess Corp reported a 3% year-on-year revenue increase to ₹3,832 crore in Q2FY26, with EBITDA reaching a record ₹77 crore, up 11%. Growth was primarily driven by the General Staffing segment, which added 21,000 employees, and strong performance in Professional Staffing, particularly in the GCC segment.

Groww, a leading stockbroker, is reportedly planning to launch its Rs 6,800 crore IPO in early November, with a potential price range of Rs 95-100 per share. The offering includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale by investors and founders.

HeidelbergCement India on Wednesday reported a two-fold rise in net profit to Rs 24.93 crore for the September quarter of FY26, helped by higher sales volume and improvement in prices.

Aditya Birla Capital witnessed an ₹819 crore block deal as Advent International’s Jomei Investments sold 2.66 crore shares. Global and domestic institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, HDFC Life, and Norges Bank, emerged as key buyers, signalling strong investor confidence.

Stock markets hit record highs Wednesday thanks to optimism over US trade deals, the AI sector and an expected interest-rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

PB Fintech, parent of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, reported a 165% YoY surge in Q2 FY26 profit to Rs 135 crore, driven by 40% premium growth, better operational efficiency, and improved margins. Renewal revenues and new business lines also strengthened performance.

US-based IT major Cognizant, which has a substantial number of employees in India, on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected growth with its revenue rising 7.3 per cent year-over-year to USD 5,415 million for the quarter ended September 2025.

Eight stocks from the BSE Midcap Index touched their 52-week highs, marking their strongest levels in a year. Such breakouts are typically viewed by traders and investors as bullish indicators.

Solex Energy plans to raise ₹500 crore via QIP and ₹1,000 crore in debt to fund a ₹1,400 crore expansion, including a 2.2 GW solar cell plant and 2.5 GW module capacity addition, aiming for 10 GW by 2030.

Nvidia has become the first company to reach a $5 trillion valuation, driven by the booming artificial intelligence sector. This milestone highlights the significant technological shift, though concerns about an AI bubble persist. The chipmaker s rapid stock growth is fueled by immense demand for its products, with recent disclosures of substantial chip orders and strategic partnerships underscoring its dominant position.