Euro zone government bond yields were on track for a second straight weekly rise following a hawkish signal from the Federal Reserve and an uneventful European Central Bank meeting.

On Friday, the benchmark Sensex declined by around 465 points, settling at 83,938. Despite the broader market weakness, six PSU banking stocks from the BSE PSU Bank Index scaled fresh 52-week highs, indicating strong momentum in the sector. Indian Bank, Bank of India, and Canara Bank led the rally, posting one-month gains of up to 14%.

BPCL posted a 170% YoY surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,191 crore in Q2FY26, driven by higher refining margins and lower expenses. Revenue rose 3% to Rs 1.21 lakh crore, while the PSU announced a Rs 7.5 interim dividend.

Navin Fluorine’s shares surged up to 15% to a record Rs 5,729 after the company reported strong Q2FY26 results. Net profit jumped 152% to Rs 148 crore, while revenue rose 46% to Rs 758 crore. Robust margins, solid segmental growth, and fresh capex plans further strengthened investor confidence.

Benchmark indices ended lower for the second session as profit booking and weak global cues weighed on sentiment. Navin Fluorine, BEL and PSU banks gained, while Vedanta and Bandhan Bank slipped.

Shriram Finance Ltd, the flagship company of diversified conglomerate Shriram Group, on Friday reported a 7 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,314 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

Karan Taurani of Elara Capital says quick commerce expansion could delay profitability for Swiggy and Zomato beyond FY27, even as Blinkit and Eternal emerge stronger. Reliance’s dark store strategy won’t disrupt leaders. Taurani remains bullish on Radico Khaitan in alcobev and prefers Jubilant FoodWorks and DMart among discretionary consumption stocks.

Indian markets are driven by strong earnings momentum, with the current season exceeding expectations. Investors are buying dips as large-cap companies, including IT majors, meet street forecasts. Sectors like autos, defence, and real estate show positive trends, while FMCG demand is picking up, especially in rural areas.

India s REIT (real estate investment trust) market is projected to reach Rs 19.7 lakh crore by 2030 from Rs 10.4 lakh crore in 2025, driven by high occupancy, favourable taxation and broader sectoral inclusion, according to a report released on Friday.