Stock-specific action remained in focus on Dalal Street on November 2 with investors reacting to montly auto sales data, corporate developments and quarterly earnings.
Shares of Coal India share price added 4 percent after the company's monthly coal supplies crossed the 70-million-tonne mark for the first time, reaching a record 70.3 MT in October FY27, up 19% YoY. Supplies to the power sector also hit a record 57.1 MT, rising 19% YoY.
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences share price rose 2 percent after its subsidiary, Saveera Institute of Medical Sciences, operating as KIMS Saveera Hospital in Anantapur, doubled its bed capacity to 500 from 250 beds, strengthening its healthcare presence across the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
Shares of Bank of Baroda share price added 3 percent after the bank reported a 35.8% YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs 6,531.5 crore, while net interest income increased 9% to Rs 13,026.3 crore. Operating profit surged 50.9% to Rs 11,430.1 crore, while other income jumped 95.8% to Rs 6,880.7 crore. Gross NPA improved to 1.78% from 1.99% QoQ, while net NPA declined to 0.37% from 0.5%.
Maruti Suzuki India share price gained 2 percent after the company reported a 20.9% YoY rise in total sales to 2.67 lakh units in October. Domestic sales increased 19.3% to 2.26 lakh units, while exports surged 59.3% to 49,872 units. Domestic passenger vehicle sales grew 20.5% to 2.12 lakh units.