The benchmark indices continued their downward momentum, ended the session in red.
Indian equity markets indices Senex and Nifty settled higher on Wednesday amid positive global cues and optimism ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. Additionally, reports that US President could soon finalise a trade deal with India also boosted investor sentiment.
At the closing bell on Wednesday, the BSE Sensex closed higher by 369 points (up 0.4%).
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 117 points higher (up 0.4%).
NTPC, Power Grid Corp, Adani Ports among the top gainers today.
Bharat Elec, Eternal, M&M on the hand, were among the top losers today.
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The BSE MidCap index ended 0.7% higher and BSE SmallCap index ended 0.5% higher.
Baring auto sector all other sectoral indices were trading positive mixed on Wednesday with stocks in oil & gas and power sector witnessed buying.
Speaking of the stock market, Richa Agarwal, Co-Head of Research, highlights how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving massive demand for data centres, servers, and power infrastructure. Big names like Reliance, Adani, and Google are investing heavily in India's AI infrastructure, creating ripple effects across industries that supply the hardware, power, and cooling systems behind this revolution.
She notes that firms like Netweb Technologies, E2E Networks, Blue Star, and Rashi Peripherals could quietly gain from the AI boom. The true long-term winners may be the "pick and shovel" players supplying the core infrastructure that powers the AI revolution.
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Tata Capital share price will be in focus today.
Shares of Tata Capital came into after the company reported its Q2 FY26 results.
The net profit margin decreased marginally from 14.97% in the same period last year to 14.18% during the reviewed quarter.
TVS Motors shares will also be a top buzzing stock.
Shares of TVS Motor came into focus after the company reported its Q2 FY26 results.
The company's standalone net profit increased by 36.6% year over year to Rs 9.1 billion (bn) from Rs 6.6 bn during the same period the previous year.
Shares of Hudco came into focus after the company announced that it had signed non-binding MoUs with the Paradip, Visakhapatnam, and Mumbai Port Authorities during India Maritime Week 2025.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paradip Port Authority (PPA) states that Hudco will investigate and offer up to Rs 51 bn in funding to satisfy the needs of new projects and refinance current projects that PPA has undertaken, according to an exchange filing.
Through direct implementation or Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, the collaboration seeks to develop, modernise, and upgrade port and related infrastructure. It also involves holding joint conferences and workshops to increase the organization's capacity and capability.
Hudco will provide up to Rs 4.8 bn to Visakhapatnam Port Authority to support new and existing projects, modernize port infrastructure, and work together on development and training initiatives.
It has also signed an MoU with Mumbai Port Authority to develop a Maritime Iconic Structure in Mumbai, handling its planning, design, financing, and construction using its infrastructure expertise.
Arisinfra Solutions' shares came into focus after its subsidiary announced strategic partnerships with Mumbai's Transcon Group and Bengaluru's Amogaya Projects.
The partnership with Transcon Group blends Arisinfra's integrated, technology-driven solutions ecosystem with Transcon's heritage of developing high-end, sustainable real estate.
To improve operational effectiveness, expedite value realization across Transcon's portfolio, and optimize project timelines, both organizations will collaborate closely.
The company stated in a release that the engagement is anticipated to generate Rs 0.9 bn in additional EBITDA over the following five months, highlighting the partnership's high-impact, structured, and profit-accretive nature.
Shares of Shree Cements came into focus after the company reported its Q2 FY26 results.
Its revenue from operations increased by 17.43% to Rs 47.6 bn during the quarter under review.
According to the company's earnings statement, the revenue growth was driven by volumes, premiumization push, and value over volume strategy adopted by the company.
Moreover, the contribution from sales of premium products increased to 21.1% of trade.
In the September quarter, SCL's total income, which includes other income, increased 16.6% to Rs 49.4 bn.
Shree Cement reported a net profit of Rs 0.7 b for the July-September period last year, according to a regulatory filing.
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