🇮🇳 India Daybook ~ Stocks in News

Positive Buzz

• LIC: The state-owned insurance giant reported a strong 17.5% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹12,930 crore for Q3FY26. Net premium income also saw a healthy 17% increase to ₹1.26 trillion, driven by a 45% surge in first-year premiums.
• Hindustan Copper: The company posted a massive 148.6% YoY increase in consolidated profit to ₹156.3 crore for the December quarter. The board also declared an interim dividend of ₹1 per equity share (20% of face value).
• Uno Minda: The auto component major reported a 19% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹276.6 crore. Revenue from operations grew 20% to ₹5,018 crore, reflecting strong demand in the automotive segment.
• Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL): The company issued a crucial clarification stating that five Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A are fully ready for delivery and meet all contract specifications. This addresses recent media reports suggesting potential induction delays.
• Hyundai Motor India: The automaker clocked a steady 6.35% YoY increase in Q3 net profit to ₹1,234.4 crore, with revenue rising nearly 8% to ₹17,973 crore.

Neutral Developments

• RBI Monetary Policy: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is set to announce its decision today. Markets widely expect the repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.25%, with the focus shifting to the central bank's stance on liquidity and growth.
• Ex-Dividend Trading: Over 20 stocks will turn ex-dividend today, including major names like NTPC (₹2.75), REC (₹4.60), HUDCO (₹1.15), Nalco (₹4.50), and Nestlé India (₹7).
• PSU Earnings Today: Several public sector undertakings, including BEML Limited, Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), and Balmer Lawrie, are scheduled to announce their Q3 results later today.
• Ambuja Cements: The company has scheduled a non-deal roadshow in the UAE for February 12-13 to engage with international investors and analysts.

Negative News

• Bharti Airtel: Despite an improvement in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) to ₹259, the telecom major reported a sharp 55% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹6,630 crore for the December quarter.
• Nifty & Sensex Cues: Gift Nifty signals a gap-down opening of over 100 points, tracking a sharp sell-off in US tech stocks and broader weakness in Asian markets.
• Energy Sector: The sector remains under pressure after leading the market losses in the previous session, with heavyweights like Reliance and ONGC seeing sustained selling interest.

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