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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.

Coal India unit South Eastern Coalfields has filed draft papers for an IPO that could raise up to $800 million, through a pure offer for sale. Here is a look at the filing, the company’s financials and the lead managers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Microsoft raised $25 billion through a 10-tranche bond sale, its first since 2017, drawing about $115 billion in orders as it funds AI infrastructure. Here is a look at the deal, the credit rating and its separate voluntary exit programme.

Americans vote today on all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships. Here is what is at stake, how history says midterms play out, and what the result could mean for India’s markets.