Market Performance - The BSE benchmark fell by 722.43 points, or 0.86%, while the Nifty dropped by 229.8 points, a decline of 0.89% [2][4] - Seven of India's ten most valued companies collectively lost Rs 88,635.28 crore in a holiday-shortened session [4] Company Valuations - Bharti Airtel's market capitalisation decreased by Rs 30,506.26 crore, settling at Rs 11,41,048.30 crore [4] - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) faced a reduction of Rs 23,680.38 crore, bringing its valuation to Rs 10,82,658.42 crore [4] - Hindustan Unilever's market cap dropped by Rs 12,253.12 crore to Rs 5,67,308.81 crore [4] - Reliance Industries fell by Rs 11,164.29 crore to Rs 20,00,437.77 crore [4] - HDFC Bank saw its market cap decrease by Rs 7,303.93 crore to Rs 15,11,375.21 crore [4] - Infosys' valuation edged down by Rs 2,139.52 crore to Rs 6,13,750.48 crore [4] - ICICI Bank slipped by Rs 1,587.78 crore to Rs 9,59,540.08 crore [4] Gainers - Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) gained Rs 18,469 crore, taking its market value to Rs 5,84,366.54 crore [3][4] - State Bank of India (SBI) rose by Rs 17,492.02 crore to Rs 8,82,400.89 crore [3][4] - Bajaj Finance added Rs 14,965.08 crore, reaching Rs 6,63,721.32 crore [3][4] Rankings - Reliance Industries maintained its position as the country's most valued firm, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, LIC, and Hindustan Unilever [3][4]

Market Valuation Changes - The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms decreased by ₹88,635.28 crore in a holiday-shortened week, with Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services experiencing the largest declines [1] - The BSE benchmark fell by 722.43 points or 0.86%, while the Nifty declined by 229.8 points or 0.89% during the same period [1] Individual Company Valuations - Bharti Airtel's market valuation dropped by ₹30,506.26 crore to ₹11,41,048.30 crore [2] - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw a valuation decrease of ₹23,680.38 crore, bringing its total to ₹10,82,658.42 crore [2] - Hindustan Unilever's market capitalisation fell by ₹12,253.12 crore to ₹5,67,308.81 crore [3] - Reliance Industries' valuation decreased by ₹11,164.29 crore to ₹20,00,437.77 crore [3] - HDFC Bank's market capitalisation dipped by ₹7,303.93 crore to ₹15,11,375.21 crore [3] - Infosys' valuation edged lower by ₹2,139.52 crore to ₹6,13,750.48 crore [3] - ICICI Bank's valuation declined by ₹1,587.78 crore to ₹9,59,540.08 crore [4] Gainers in Market Valuation - Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) experienced an increase in market capitalisation by ₹18,469 crore to ₹5,84,366.54 crore [4] - State Bank of India saw its valuation rise by ₹17,492.02 crore to ₹8,82,400.89 crore [4] - Bajaj Finance's market valuation increased by ₹14,965.08 crore to ₹6,63,721.32 crore [4] Ranking of Most Valued Firms - Reliance Industries remains the most valued domestic firm, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, LIC, and Hindustan Unilever [4]

Group 1 - The IPO market is becoming increasingly concerning, with companies reporting profits just before their public offerings, raising questions about transparency and earnings quality [1][2] - Despite red flags, institutional investors are heavily investing in these IPOs, leading to a heated primary market and a subdued secondary market [1][2] - The overall earnings growth for the September quarter is around 16%, indicating a robust domestic earnings picture [1] Group 2 - The outlook for the coming quarters is optimistic, with expectations of a broadening profit pool driven by a revival in consumer demand, particularly in the auto sector [3] - Global market performance may impact the domestic market, as it has not performed as well, and any correction in global markets could affect local corrections [6] - Public sector banks are expected to perform well, with a focus on larger institutions like State Bank of India, which has potential for a 15-20% upside [7]

Core Insights - State Bank of India (SBI) aims to enhance its overall valuation and target a position among the world's top 10 most valued banks by 2030 [4] - The bank's internal targets include a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 15% and a core equity tier (CET-1) ratio of 12% [2][4] - As of September 2025, SBI's CAR was 14.62% and CET-1 was 11.47%, indicating progress towards these goals [2][4] Financial Performance - SBI reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 20,160 crore for the September 2025 quarter [3][4] - The growth in net profit was supported by advancements in retail, agriculture, and MSME segments, along with gains from a partial stake sale in Yes Bank [3][4] Market Position - SBI has crossed the Rs 100 lakh crore milestone in business, which includes both advances and deposit liabilities, solidifying its status as India's largest bank by branch network and lending share [3][4] - The bank also surpassed $100 billion in market capitalization, joining major firms such as HDFC Bank, TCS, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank [3][4] Capital Management - SBI has maintained growth-supporting capital of Rs 6–7 trillion through profit augmentation over the past four to five years [2][4] - Strengthening capital ratios is seen as essential for retaining a strong buffer against potential challenges [2][4]

Market Performance - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on November 7, 2025, with Sensex declining 94.73 points (0.11%) to 83,216.28 and Nifty dipping 17.40 points (0.07%) to 25,492.30 [1] - During the day, Sensex experienced a significant drop of 640.06 points (0.76%) to 82,670.95 [1] - On November 6, 2025, Sensex had already declined 148.14 points (0.18%) to 83,311.01, while Nifty dipped 87.95 points (0.34%) to 25,509.70 [4] Company-Specific Movements - Bharti Airtel's stock tumbled 4.46% after Singtel sold approximately 0.8% stake for ₹10,353 crore (SGD 1.5 billion) [2] - Other laggards included Tech Mahindra, Trent, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC [2] - Gainers in the market included Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv [2] Foreign and Domestic Investment Trends - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,263.21 crore on November 6, 2025, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹5,283.91 crore [3]

Market Overview - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower due to foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends [1] - The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 94.73 points, or 0.11%, closing at 83,216.28, with an intraday low of 82,670.95, down 640.06 points or 0.76% [3] - The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped by 17.40 points, or 0.07%, settling at 25,492.30 [4] Company Performance - Bharti Airtel saw a significant decline of 4.46% after Singtel sold approximately 0.8% stake for Rs 10,353 crore (SGD 1.5 billion) [4] - Other companies that lagged included Tech Mahindra, Trent, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC [4] - Gainers included Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv [4] Institutional Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 3,263.21 crore on Thursday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth Rs 5,283.91 crore [5] Global Market Trends - Asian markets, including South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite Index, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index, all settled lower [5] - Brent crude oil prices increased by 1.31% to $64.21 per barrel [5]

Market Performance - The S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.1% to 83,216.28, recovering from a drop of over 600 points earlier in the session, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 0.07% to 25,492.30 after rebounding from losses of nearly 0.7% earlier in the day [1][9] - For the week, both the Sensex and Nifty fell 0.9%, with the broader small-cap index sliding 1.7% and mid-caps remaining little changed [5][9] Company-Specific Developments - Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, and Bharti Airtel dropped 4.5% after Singapore Telecommunications sold a 0.8% stake in Bharti Airtel for $1.2 billion [2][9] - Public-sector banks outperformed, rising 2.1% for the week, led by State Bank of India after an earnings beat and an upgrade to its full-year loan growth guidance [9] Investor Sentiment and Economic Indicators - Domestic equities rebounded from early losses, supported by optimism over corporate earnings and progress in India-U.S. trade discussions, although it may be premature to call this a trend reversal amid mixed earnings and cautious global cues [6][9] - Markets will closely monitor U.S. shutdown and tariff-related developments with U.S.-India and US-China deals to assess the durability of the current momentum [6][9] Commodity and Currency Trends - Oil prices edged higher but were set for a second straight weekly decline due to concerns over excess supply and weakening U.S. demand, with Brent crude futures gaining 60 cents to $63.98 a barrel [7][9] - The Indian rupee slipped but ended the week slightly higher at 88.66 against the U.S. dollar, with frequent interventions by the Reserve Bank of India helping to steady the currency [8][9]

Market Overview - Indian markets opened significantly lower, continuing a downward trend for the third consecutive session, influenced by a steep selloff on Wall Street and weak Asian market cues [1][2] - The BSE Sensex fell by 564.32 points (0.68%) to 82,746.69, while the NSE Nifty dropped by 172.65 points (0.68%) to 25,337.05 [1] Sector Performance - The banking and financial services sector showed mixed trends, with ICICI Bank gaining 0.81% to ₹1,331.10, while State Bank of India declined by 1.41% to ₹947.20 [3] - Adani Enterprises and Shriram Finance also saw slight gains, while HDFC Life and Max Healthcare advanced in the insurance space [3] Technology Sector - Technology stocks faced significant selling pressure, with Bharti Airtel dropping 4.24% to ₹2,006.10, and other major players like HCL Technologies, Wipro, and TCS also experiencing declines [4] Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Activity - Despite Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) buying ₹5,283 crore worth of stocks, FIIs sold ₹3,263 crore, leading to continued market decline [3] - The selling pressure from FIIs is overpowering the buying from DIIs, contributing to the market's downward movement [3] Economic Indicators and Sentiment - Global sentiment turned negative due to weak US job data, renewed layoffs in the tech sector, and concerns over AI valuations, leading to heavy profit booking in growth stocks [2] - The ongoing US government shutdown has suspended the release of key economic indicators, complicating the Federal Reserve's policy outlook [2] Commodities Market - Precious metals like gold and silver found support despite profit booking, with gold prices supported at ₹1,19,870-₹1,19,280 [5] - Crude oil prices declined to two-week lows due to rising supply and weakening demand, with an unexpected inventory build of 5.2 million barrels reported [6] Investment Strategy - Current market conditions are seen as an opportunity for investors to adjust portfolios towards fairly-valued large caps, particularly in banking and pharmaceuticals, where growth prospects remain positive [7]

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Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Core View of the Report - Maintain buy on VEDLN 9.475 07/24/30 due to its all-time high first half recurring EBITDA [3][7] Summary by Relevant Sections Trading Desk Comments - Yesterday, recent USD MEITUA 31 - 35s widened 2 - 4bps with RM selling; TW lifers SHIKON/FUBON/NSINTWs widened 2 - 5bps; BBLTB sub curve was 1 - 4bps wider; JP bank FRNs held up well, JP AT1s dropped by 0.3pt; JP insurance hybrids were marked lower; Yankee AT1s were down by 0.4pt then stabilized; NWDEVL Perps lowered 0.7 - 2.0pts, NWDEVL 27 - 31s were down by 0.6 - 1.3pts; LASUDE 26 was 1.4pts lower; MTRC perps lost up to 0.2pt; VNKRLE 27 - 29 recovered 2.7 - 2.9pts; GRNCH 28 fell by up to 0.5pt; Macau gaming stocks had mixed performance; HYNMTRs/HYUELEs traded 1 - 3bps wider; NTT curve was 1 - 3bps wider; PETMK curve was 2 - 4bps wider on the long end; SMCGL Perps/GARUDA 31 were down by 0.1 - 0.2pt; VEDLN 28 - 33s were 0.3 - 1.1pts lower; onshore AAA - guaranteed LGFV papers were sought after [2] - This morning, new CDBFLC 35 widened 2bps, new QBEAU 37 tightened 3bps, new STANLN PerpNC10 was 0.2pt higher; JP insurance bonds and MTRC Perps were down by 0.1 - 0.3pt; NUFAU 30 rose 0.9pt, SOFTBK 61/65s and NWDEVL 30 were 0.6 - 0.7pt lower; TW lifers widened 2 - 4bps [3] Top Performers and Underperformers - Top performers include VNKRLE 3.975 11/09/27 (price 60.3, change 2.9), VNKRLE 3 1/2 11/12/29 (price 52.0, change 2.7), etc. - Top underperformers include NWDEVL 6 1/4 PERP (price 42.3, change - 2.0), NWDEVL 5 1/4 PERP (price 44.0, change - 1.9), etc. [4] Macro News Recap - On Tuesday, S&P (-1.17%), Dow (-0.53%) and Nasdaq (-2.04%) were lower; UST yield was lower, with 2/5/10/30 year yield at 3.58%/3.69%/4.10%/4.67% [6] Desk Analyst Comments on VEDLN - VEDLN's 2QFY26 recurring EBITDA reached INR116.1bn, up 12% yoy; 1HFY26 EBITDA rose to INR223.6bn, 42% of full - year target of USD6bn; prefer VEDLN 9.475 07/24/30 with YTW of 9.0% and 106bps yield pickup over NICAU 9 09/30/30 [7] - VEDLN's average borrowing cost declined to c9.0% in 1HFY26 from c9.7% in 1QFY26, expected to fall below 8% near - term; PAT dropped 26% yoy to INR79.4bn due to one - off losses [10] - 1HFY26 operating cash flow decreased 12% yoy to INR162.3bn; spent INR102.6bn in capex, 61 - 68% of FY26 target; estimated 1HFY26 FCF was INR59.7bn [11] - As of Sep'25, cash and equivalents increased to INR218.6bn; total debt/LTM EBITDA and net debt/LTM EBITDA rose slightly to 1.9x and 1.4x; aims to bring net leverage down to 1.0x near - term [12] - Deleveraging may face headwinds from JPA acquisition; demerger hearing postponed to 12 Nov'25, seen as moderately credit positive [13] Offshore Asia New Issues - Priced issues include Alinma Sukuk Limited (USD500mn, 10NC5, 5.792%, T + 210), China Development Bank Financial Leasing (USD500mn, 10NC5, 4.6%, T + 93), etc. - Pipeline issues include Gaoxin International Investment (unrated, 3yr, 5.0%), Korea Electric Power Corporation (Aa2/AA/-, 3yr/SOFR + 95, 5yr/T + 80), etc. [17][18] News and Market Color - 99 credit bonds issued yesterday onshore with RMB106bn; MTD, 206 credit bonds issued with RMB190bn, 19.2% yoy increase [20] - Adani Enterprises 1HFY26 EBITDA fell 11% yoy to INR76.9bn, plans to raise INR250bn via rights issue [20] - Adani Ports 1HFY26 EBITDA rose 20% yoy to INR110.5bn, Fitch changed outlook to stable and affirmed BBB - rating [20] - China to boost subsidies for Alibaba, Tencent to cut data center energy bills [20] - Moody's upgraded Bharti Airtel to Baa2 from Baa3, outlook to stable [20] - GLP China repurchased USD205mn of GLPCHI 2.95 03/29/26, USD495mn outstanding [20] - Nickel Industries to hold non - deal roadshow on 19 Nov'25 [20] - Petron 9M25 revenue fell 10% yoy to PHP594.9bn [20] - Pertamina Geothermal targets 6.1% revenue increase for FY26 [20] - SK Telecom plans full - scale AI infrastructure expansion [20]