AI demand is driving tight supply. Samsung reported record revenue of 195.3 trillion Korean Won for its latest quarter. Its 2027 HBM capacity is already sold out.

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) on Thursday reported a 57 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,547.43 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 4,167.14 crore a year earlier, and announced an interim dividend of Rs 10.25 per share.

Net profit rose 41.9% YoY to ₹413.97 crore in Q2FY27. Revenue from operations increased 55.7% YoY to ₹2,353.30 crore. Truck operator services segment contributed ₹2,319.62 crore to revenue. Audio recording of Q2FY27 earnings call available on company website.

P N Gadgil Jewellers reported a 22.4% year-on-year rise in revenue to ₹26,663.8 million. The jeweller completed its acquisition of Silvostyle. Its store count increased to 80.

Mastercard's adjusted net profit rose 17% to $4.7 billion in the third quarter. Earnings per share reached $5.31, ahead of expectations. Net revenue increased 14%. Revenue from value-added services climbed 19%.

Milky Mist Q2FY27 net profit triples to Rs 77.94 crore as revenue rises 41.6% to Rs 1,089 crore; EBITDA up 53.9%, margins improve on volume growth.

MTAR Technologies Q2 FY27 profit after tax jumps 1310% to Rs 60 crore as revenue rises 200% to record Rs 407 crore, driven by clean energy, aerospace and defence.

Gold fell as much as 1.3% to around US$4,015 an ounce, reversing three days of gains. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. The Fed chair said the central bank may reduce the number of rate decisions this year.