Nov 02: Cairn reported a higher than expected Q2 PAT at a crude price realization of $ 42/bl (USD 38/bl expected). 8The company's realized crude price was at 9% discount to Brent (18% in Q1) as high heavy distillate (FO/ LSWR) cracks supported the price of heavier crude grades 8The EPS for 2016-17 is likely to go up by 48% to factor in lower pricing discount of 12% in FY17 vs. 15% earlier, lower tax rate of around 8% in FY17 vs. 20% earlier (as guided by management). 8But the upsides such as long term crude price at $ 60/bl and peak volume at 200 kbpd from its Rajasthan project are already factored in. 8The stock price is unlikely to move much, according to analysts Click on Reports for more