The GIFT Nifty futures, which is an early indicator of the Nifty50 index stocks, was trading lower by 15 points at 23,038, indicating that the domestic benchmark indices are likely to make a lackluster start on Friday. 

Earlier on Thursday, 29 October, the domestic benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex soared by 905 points or 1.24%, and settled at 74,151 while the Nifty50 traded 1.05% higher by 237 points, closing at 22,936.

Here are some stocks that are likely to remain in focus on 30 October.

Birlasoft: Societe Generale purchased 16.47 lakh shares of Birlasoft for Rs 56.31 crore, acquiring a 0.58% stake in the company. The shares were bought at an average price of Rs 341.78 apiece.

IIFL Capital Services: London-based Theleme Partners, through Theleme India Master Fund, sold 31.24 lakh shares of IIFL Capital Services for Rs 108.7 crore. The sale represents 0.99% of the company’s paid-up equity capital. The shares were sold at an average price of Rs 348.01 apiece.

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