Indian stock market is set for a mixed opening on Wednesday, October 8, with investors keeping an eye on corporate announcements, ESG ratings, and management changes across key companies. Several mid- and small-cap names are in focus following fresh orders, partnerships, and Q2 performance updates.
Saatvik Green announced that it has received an order worth ₹488 crore for the supply of solar PV modules from a group of leading independent power producers. DCAL entered into an agreement with the Celonic Group to deliver a fully integrated antibody-drug conjugate development platform, while Salzer Electronics secured a patent for a compact high-voltage safety device.
Among infrastructure players, Advait Infratech bagged an ₹87 crore order from Power Grid Corporation, and Venus Pipes completed an equity infusion worth ₹71.4 crore. Refex Renewables won a bid for a 100 TPD Bio-CNG plant in Tiruchirappalli, whereas Prestige Estates saw its ESG rating upgraded by CRISIL from 51 to 54 in FY25.
In partnerships and expansions, CONCOR tied up with UltraTech Cement to revolutionize bulk cement transport in India, Aptech Limited signed an MoU with WOL3D India Ltd for a new 3D printing and product design program, and Darshan Orna launched a wholesale gold and silver bullion trading app.
In other updates, S H Kelkar reported consolidated revenues of ₹1,140 crore for H1 FY26, marking a 13% growth year-on-year, while Associated Alcohols began malt spirit operations at its Barwaha facility after receiving an SL-1 license from the excise department. Eimco Elecon saw bulk buying activity as Kedia Securities acquired 57,441 shares at ₹1,906.71 per share.
On the corporate side, Reliance Industries is in focus as Anthropic plans to set up an India office in Bengaluru and explore partnerships with the conglomerate. Titan reported a 20% YoY growth in Q2FY26, adding 55 new stores, while its jewellery segment grew 19%. Tata Motors’ JLR division reported retail sales of 85,495 units, down 17.1% YoY, with wholesales at 66,165 units, down 24.2% YoY.
Kolte-Patil Developers received NCLT approval for its merger scheme with its subsidiary, while Godrej Consumer expects mid-single-digit revenue growth amid the GST 2.0 transition. IRB Infrastructure reported 11% toll revenue growth for September 2025, and Lodha Developers achieved ₹4,570 crore in pre-sales, up 7% YoY.
Ola Electric obtained approval for the allotment of ₹400 crore worth of OCRPS, and Waaree Energies expanded with a 64% stake acquisition in Kotsons Pvt Ltd. Anant Raj launched a QIP with a floor price of ₹695.83 per share.
Meanwhile, Mangalore Chemicals’ board approved a composite scheme of arrangement with Paradeep Phosphates, and Valor Estate announced a merger plan involving Sahyadri Agro and Horizontal Ventures Pvt Ltd.
On regulatory changes, Banco Products, Orient Technologies, and V2 Retail were added to the short-term ASM framework (Stage I). Circuit filter revisions were announced — from 10% to 20% for GR Shipbuilders, Lumax Auto, and Senco Gold, and from 5% to 20% for JP Power.
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