The Indian stock market is expected to open on a strong note today, with GIFT NIFTY futures indicating a 145-point rise for the NIFTY50 index. Investors are closely tracking Q2 earnings, IPO listings, and corporate developments across several major companies.

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🔍 Key Stocks to Watch Today

1. Q2 Results Bonanza

Over 530 companies will announce their September quarter results today, including:
Asian Paints, Tata Steel, HAL, IRCTC, Ashok Leyland, Cochin Shipyard, Info Edge, Indraprastha Gas, Pfizer, Nazara Technologies, and Campus Activewear.

2. Groww IPO Listing

Groww’s parent firm, Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, will make its market debut today after a blockbuster ₹6,632 crore IPO, which was subscribed nearly 18 times.

3. BSE

BSE Ltd posted a 61% YoY jump in consolidated Q2 net profit to ₹558 crore, with revenue rising 44% to ₹1,068 crore.

4. Tata Power

The power major reported a 14% increase in Q2 net profit at ₹1,245 crore, with revenue up 3% YoY to ₹15,769 crore.

5. Tata Motors CV Listing

Shares of Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle division will list today on NSE and BSE after its demerger from the passenger vehicle business in October.

6. RITES

RITES Ltd reported a 34% YoY rise in Q2 net profit to ₹98 crore, supported by higher revenue.

7. RVNL

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd saw a 20% decline in consolidated Q2 profit to ₹230.5 crore, impacted by rising costs, though revenue climbed to ₹5,333 crore.

8. Waaree Energies

The company secured a 360 MW solar module supply order from a global renewable energy developer.

9. Welspun Enterprises

Q2 FY26 profit surged 59% to ₹98.08 crore, and the firm plans to raise ₹1,000 crore to fund expansion.

10. Vodafone Idea (Vi)

Shares may remain active after CEO Abhijit Kishore confirmed talks with the government to resolve ₹78,500 crore AGR dues and pursue new funding avenues.

11. Biocon

Biocon Ltd posted a sharp turnaround with a net profit of ₹85 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to a ₹16 crore loss last year. Revenue rose to ₹4,296 crore, and the board approved a ₹550 crore fundraise via commercial papers.

12. Fortis Healthcare

Q2 profit jumped 86% YoY to ₹328 crore, with revenue rising to ₹2,331 crore.

13. PI Industries

Revenue declined 16% YoY to ₹1,872 crore, while net profit dropped 19% to ₹409 crore.

14. Max Financial Services

Profit plunged to ₹6 crore from ₹139 crore last year, as total income dropped to ₹9,799 crore.

15. IT Stocks

Infosys, TCS, and other IT majors may see movement after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that America “needs skilled foreign workers,” despite visa curbs.

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📈 Market Outlook

With strong global cues and a heavy earnings calendar, analysts expect volatility with a positive bias. Buying interest is likely in energy, banking, and auto stocks, while mid-cap counters could see selective action.