Mumbai, Oct. 30 -- Domestic sentiment remained focused on Q2 earnings, with strong profit growth at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mankind Pharma and Larsen & Toubro, while Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Maruti Suzuki and Cipla reported weaker results. Globally, the US Federal Reserve held its target rate at 3.75%-4.00%, with two members favouring a 25-basis-point hike. US durable goods orders rose 1.8% in September, while the Dallas Fed survey indicated continued input-cost pressures. Meanwhile, UK retail sales declined 0.4%, and US consumer sentiment remained subdued amid rising inflation expectations. Overall, domestic earnings developments supported sentiment despite mixed global cues and inflation concerns.

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