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JK Cement Ltd reported a 6.31% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹169.3 crore for Q2 FY2026-27, driven by volume gains. Revenue rose 23.65% to ₹3,733.42 crore.

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AU Small Finance Bank reported a 53% increase in net profit to ₹858 crore for Q2FY27, driven by higher interest income. Total income rose to ₹6,382 crore.

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a 22.5% decline in net profit for Q2 FY2027, falling to ₹4,993 crore due to a retail price freeze. Revenue rose to ₹1.58 trillion despite rising costs.

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is reviewing short selling and securities lending to enhance liquidity. It is also exploring an AI sandbox for regulatory certainty and developing a market-making framework for corporate bonds.