Stocks to Watch as Q2 Earnings Roll In and Key Listings Take Centre Stage
- Over 500 companies, including Tata Steel, Asian Paints, and HAL, report September quarter results today.
- Groww IPO and Tata Motors CV listing draw strong investor attention.
- Energy, IT, healthcare, and rail infrastructure stocks see key developments and investor focus.
Investors have a busy day ahead as a large number of companies are set to release their September quarter results. According to morning reports, as many as 534 companies are scheduled to announce Q2 earnings today. Prominent names on the list include Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Ashok Leyland, Info Edge, IRCTC, Cochin Shipyard, Indraprastha Gas, Pfizer, Lemon Tree Hotels, Ircon, Data Patterns, Nazara Technologies, P N Gadgil Jewellers, Honasa Consumer, Campus Activewear, and Senco Gold, among others.
In addition, the shares of stockbroker Groww’s parent company, Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited, are expected to hit the stock exchanges today. The public offering of 6,632.30 crore was subscribed nearly 18 times, and the IPO allotment was finalized on November 10.
Waaree Energies received an order on November 11 for the supply of 360 MW solar modules from a prominent developer and owner-operator of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
BSE reported a 61 percent growth in consolidated net profit at 558 crore for Q2, compared with 347 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s revenue from operations rose to 1,068 crore, up 44 percent from 741 crore. Similarly, Rail India Technical and Economic Service Ltd (RITES) posted a 34 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to 98 crore for the second quarter of FY26, up from 73 crore a year ago.
Tata Power reported a 14 percent rise in consolidated net profit to 1,245 crore in Q2, aided by higher revenues. Revenue for the quarter grew to 15,769 crore, compared with 15,247 crore in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the commercial vehicle arm of Tata Motors is set to list on NSE and BSE today, following the separate listing of the passenger vehicle division in October, marking an important step in the company’s restructuring.
Welspun Enterprises posted a 59 percent rise in consolidated net profit at 98.08 crore in Q2, driven by lower expenses, and the company plans to raise 1,000 crore for growth initiatives. Vodafone Idea is also expected to draw attention, as the company continues to work closely with the government on resolving its 78,500 crore adjusted gross revenue dues. CEO Abhijit Kishore said the company is exploring multiple funding options, including banks and non-banking finance companies, pending a long-term solution for the AGR matter.
PI Industries reported a 16 percent decline in revenue at 1,872.3 crore and a 19 percent fall in net profit to 409.3 crore. IT stocks such as Infosys and TCS may also see movement following US President Donald Trump’s remarks on the need for skilled foreign workers.
Max Financial Services reported a sharp decline in consolidated net profit to 6 crore for Q2, down from 139 crore a year ago. Total income fell to 9,799 crore, while expenses dropped to 9,792 crore. Biocon posted a consolidated net profit of 85 crore in Q2, recovering from a loss of 16 crore in the same quarter last year, with revenue rising to 4,296 crore. The company also plans to raise up to 550 crore through commercial papers.
Fortis Healthcare reported an 86 percent rise in consolidated net profit at 328 crore, while revenue rose to 2,331 crore. Conversely, state-owned RVNL posted a 20 percent decline in consolidated net profit to 230.52 crore, impacted by higher expenses, although total income increased to 5,333.36 crore. RVNL, under the Ministry of Railways, continues to focus on project development, financing, and implementation of rail infrastructure projects.
Overall, today’s trading session is expected to be driven by strong Q2 earnings, key IPO listings, and sector-specific developments, offering investors plenty of opportunities across various segments.
