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MCX shares declined 5.49% on November 4 despite reporting Q2 FY27 net profit of ₹455 crore, up over 130% year-on-year. Higher technology costs and a marginal EBITDA miss weighed on sentiment.

SBI reported a 14.3% rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 23,038 crore, helped by an exceptional gain, while operating profit slipped 1.4%. Here is a look at asset quality, margins, loan growth and the stock.

ITC shares rose 3% in early trade on November 4, 2026, emerging as the top Nifty 50 gainer despite reporting a 20.1% year-on-year decline in standalone Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹4,137.12 crore. Cigarette segment EBIT declined 27% to ₹3,813.5 crore, while non-cigarette FMCG revenue increased 16% to ₹6,967.2 crore. Brokerages JPMorgan and CLSA highlighted potential improvement in cigarette profitability and continued growth in the FMCG business.

Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak for a fifth consecutive session on November 4, 2026, with Sensex rising 383.55 points (0.50%) to 77,301.40 and Nifty advancing 149.75 points (0.63%) to 23,960.60. Late-session buying, continued FII inflows, softer crude oil prices and positive global cues supported the rally. Nifty Media, Realty and Metal led sectoral gains, while Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises and Titan emerged among the notable gainers. However, IT stocks remained under pressure, with TCS, HCLTech and Infosys among the top losers.

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Gold and silver prices witnessed renewed volatility on November 3, 2026, following a brief recovery on Monday. Spot gold slipped to around $3,919 an ounce, while silver fell to approximately $49.27. Expectations of a December US Federal Reserve rate hike, elevated Treasury yields, Iran-related geopolitical developments and India's 15% import duty continue to influence bullion prices. Meanwhile, MCX gold traded near ₹1,40,455 per 10 grams and silver at ₹1,84,339 per kg.

Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for the second consecutive session on November 3, 2026. Sensex rallied 1,225.07 points (1.62%) to close at 76,917.85, while Nifty advanced 370.05 points (1.58%) to 23,810.85. FMCG, Realty and Private Bank stocks led the rally, with Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Asian Paints among the top gainers. Easing crude oil prices, continued FII buying and improved global sentiment supported the market, while PSU Banks, Metals and Energy stocks ended lower.

Domestic gold and silver prices declined on November 4, even as international gold futures edged higher. Check the latest city-wise rates ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) shares jumped as much as 6% on November 4, 2026, after the company secured orders worth ₹20,000 crore to ₹28,000 crore from Adani Power for four projects. The contracts involve supplying boilers, turbines, generators and allied services, with each project valued at ₹5,000 crore to ₹7,000 crore, excluding GST. BHEL's order book stood at ₹2,57,571 crore as of September 2026, including ₹30,000 crore of orders secured in H1 FY27.

Shares of Shyam Metalics & Energy Ltd gained around 2.5% to touch a fresh 52-week high of ₹1,253.90 on November 4, 2026. The rally followed a strong Q2 FY27 performance, with consolidated net profit rising 96% year-on-year to ₹511 crore and revenue increasing 33.4% to ₹5,960 crore. Operating EBITDA grew 52.6% to ₹823 crore. Plans to invest ₹360 crore in the Phutamura coal block and acquire a 51% stake in Alom Solar also attracted investor attention.