Bajaj Finance, IREDA Q2 Results and Top Stock Picks for Dussehra 2026
Following Q2 2026 results, Bajaj Finance reported a 29% year-on-year profit increase to ₹6,367 crore, with assets under management growing 26% to ₹5.85 lakh crore and 13.45 million new loans booked. IREDA posted a 12% rise in standalone net profit to ₹891.75 crore for H1FY27, exceeding market expectations due to strong interest income. Separately, Mahesh M Ojha of KC Securities recommended ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, and Reliance Industries as top stocks to buy over a one-year horizon, highlighting traditional and modern investment trends in India.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: mint, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 20 Oct, 08:53 am. Other outlets followed.