THU · 22 OCT 2026
3 stocks in the news on 22 Oct
PC Jeweller's September-quarter profit rose 58% to about ₹331 crore, and the company says it has repaid all its bank debt. Alkem's audit committee has hired Grant Thornton for a forensic probe into alleged fund misappropriation by a former employee, and NHPC has declared a 250 MW Subansiri unit commercial from Friday. All three were reported after Wednesday's close.
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Every company with fresh news this morning, most significant first.
- 01ResultsWed eveningPC JewellerPCJEWELLER
PC Jeweller's Q2 profit rises 58% to ₹331 crore; says all bank debt is repaid
PC Jeweller reported September-quarter consolidated profit of about ₹331 crore against ₹209.5 crore a year earlier, on revenue of ₹1,054.47 crore. The company said it has cleared its dues to all 14 consortium banks.₹18.51▲ 2.10%UpstoxRead - 02RegulatoryWed nightAlkem LaboratoriesALKEM
Alkem appoints Grant Thornton for forensic audit of alleged employee fund misappropriation
Alkem Laboratories' audit committee approved an independent forensic investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds by a former employee, linked to procurement transactions.₹5,015.00▲ 0.22%WhalesbookRead - 03Business updatesWed eveningNHPCNHPC
NHPC declares Subansiri Unit 5 commercial from 23 October, lifting capacity to 1,250 MW
NHPC declared commercial operation of Unit 5 (250 MW) at the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower hydroelectric project, effective 00:00 hours on 23 October 2026.₹72.65▲ 2.76%WhalesbookRead
Before the bell
Wednesday's close- Nifty 50
- 22,811.35
- ▼ 0.34%
- Sensex
- 73,709.69
- ▼ 0.19%
- Bank Nifty
- 54,976.90
- ▼ 0.92%
- Midcap 100
- 57,565.85
- ▼ 1.58%
- Smallcap 100
- 18,487.30
- ▼ 2.37%
- India VIX
- 15.68
- ▲ 6.16%
FII net · Wed +₹1,022 crDII net +₹1,614 cr
Markets today
- GIFT Nifty 22,650 at 8:05 AM IST, down 78 points (−0.34%) from its 3:30 PM level on Wednesday 21 Oct.
- Brent was $110.50 a barrel (+1.55%) after a drone attack on a Saudi oilfield; the Nasdaq rose 1.1% on Wednesday.
- FII net bought ₹1,022.30 crore on 21 Oct, DII net bought ₹1,614.30 crore (NSE provisional data via 5paisa).
On the calendar
- Thu 22 OctQ2 results: Adani Energy Solutions, HPCL, Havells India, Swiggy, Nippon Life India AMC, Adani Total Gas, Colgate-Palmolive India, Jindal StainlessMore than 60 companies report today, as listed by Upstox
- Wed 21 to Fri 23 OctJio Platforms IPO open for subscriptionPrice band ₹1,065 to ₹1,119; expected listing Wed 28 Oct, per Groww
- Fri 23 OctInfosys reports September-quarter resultsThe board will also consider a dividend, per Kotak Neo
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