Mid-Day Pulse: Hindalco's record profit, Hitachi surges 10%; banks bleed

The Indian stock market looks flat today, but that's the index lying to you. Nifty sits at 24,606, up just 0.15%, while a massive rotation plays out underneath. Hindalco posted a record quarterly profit of Rs 7,013 crore, lifting metals across the board. Crude near $85 keeps the rupee under pressure. This stock market story is all about what the headline number hides. Get the full market picture on askfuzz.ai.