Stocks to Watch on Nov 13, 2025: Tata Steel, IRCTC, SBI, Vedanta & More in Focus

The Indian stock market continued its upward momentum for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, November 12. During the day, the Sensex jumped 781 points, or nearly 1%, to touch an intraday high of 84,652, while the Nifty 50 advanced around 1% to 25,934.55. At the close, the Sensex settled 595 points higher at 84,466.51, up 0.71%, and the Nifty 50 ended 180.85 points higher at 25,875.80, rising 0.70%.

Tata Steel

Tata Steel reported an impressive 319% year-on-year surge in net profit for Q2FY26, reaching ₹3,183 crore and exceeding market expectations. The company’s revenue rose 8.9% to ₹58,689 crore, while EBITDA jumped 45% to ₹8,897 crore. Operating margins improved significantly to 15.2%, reflecting strong performance across its steel business.

Cochin Shipyard

Cochin Shipyard witnessed a 43% year-on-year drop in its Q2FY26 net profit to ₹107.5 crore, while revenue fell 2.2% to ₹1,118.5 crore. The decline reflects project execution delays and cost pressures during the quarter.

IRCTC

IRCTC posted a steady 11% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹342 crore for Q2FY26. The company’s revenue climbed 7.7% to ₹1,146 crore, supported by higher demand in its catering and tourism segments.

State Bank of India

The State Bank of India (SBI) has signed a non-binding term sheet with Care Ratings to acquire 29.7 lakh equity shares — representing a 9.9% stake — in CareEdge Global IFSC (CGIL). The move aims to strengthen SBI’s presence in the credit rating and financial analytics space.

Vedanta

Vedanta’s proposed demerger plan has faced renewed government opposition due to unresolved claims worth ₹16,700 crore. Authorities have raised concerns that these pending liabilities could be jeopardized by the restructuring process.

SpiceJet

SpiceJet reported a wider consolidated net loss of ₹621 crore for the September quarter, compared to ₹458 crore a year ago. The airline continues to face high operational costs and weak passenger yields amid competitive pressure in the aviation sector.

Nazara Technologies

Nazara Technologies reported a sharp jump in Q2FY26 profit to ₹885 crore, largely driven by a one-time gain from revaluing its stake in Nodwin Gaming. The underlying business performance remained stable, supported by growth in e-sports and mobile gaming segments.

NTPC

NTPC has signed two key agreements in Assam’s healthcare sector. One focuses on setting up a burn ICU at Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital, while the other supports nutritional aid for tuberculosis (TB) patients under its CSR initiatives.

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Conclusion

These are the stocks to keep an eye on November 13, as companies like Tata Steel and Nazara Technologies delivered standout earnings, while others like Vedanta and SpiceJet remained under investor scrutiny for strategic and financial challenges.

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