Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Friday, with significant gains recorded in the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex. Several major companies, including Reliance Industries and Jio Platforms, published positive quarterly earnings results. Reliance Industries saw a 41% increase in net profit, supported by strong performances in various sectors. Other companies like Sun Pharma and Indian Oil Corporation also reported significant changes in their net profits.

Foreign portfolio investors reduced their selling of Indian government securities and equities in October compared to September. Despite this, high oil prices and global yields pose challenges for sustained portfolio inflows. Economists caution that the slowdown may not indicate a definitive change in foreign investment trends. Political dynamics in other emerging markets might influence foreign capital movement toward India.

Concerns about negative cash flow and the sheer scale of AI capex saw the cost of insuring against corporate defaults blow out last week, while gold hit a one-year low amid talk stressed investors were selling to raise money for margin calls.

In November, investors are optimistic about Indian equities due to ongoing festive celebrations and better-than-expected corporate earnings. While the Sensex and Nifty boasted gains in October, other market indices saw declines. However, potential threats such as rising crude oil prices and global uncertainties remain. A noticeable surge in purchases by foreign portfolio investors signals renewed interest in Indian stocks.

Several US stocks offer dividend yields exceeding 10%, led by mortgage REITs Annaly Capital Management and AGNC Investment above 16%. However, significant share-price declines highlight risks surrounding dividend sustainability, payout ratios, debt and overall investment returns.

NTPC Green Energy reported a 56.2% year-on-year rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 137.5 crore, driven by 53.2% revenue growth. EBITDA margins improved, while new solar capacity boosted its operational renewable energy portfolio.

Wall Street experienced significant losses as the Nasdaq fell to its lowest level in nearly three months. Concerns about rising capital expenditures at Amazon and cash burn warnings from Intel influenced the technology sector's downturn. Major technology stocks like Alphabet and Nvidia also saw notable declines due to investor scrutiny. Defensive sectors like consumer staples and healthcare gained some traction in response to the selloff.

Jio Q2 Results: Jio Platforms reported a 14% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 8,389 crore in Q2 FY27, its first results after listing. Revenue grew 11% to Rs 40,475 crore, supported by subscriber additions, growth in digital services and a marginal increase in ARPU.

Reliance Industries Q2 Results: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a 41% year-on-year (YoY) growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 25,548 crore for the September quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 18,165 crore in the corresponding period last year.