Stocks to Watch Today, October 31, 2025: HUL, Hyundai, ITC, Swiggy, Reliance, and More in Focus

On Wednesday, the NSE Nifty 50 fell 176 points (0.68%) to close at 25,878, while the BSE Sensex declined 593 points (0.70%) to end at 84,404. GIFT Nifty indicates a flat start for domestic indices today, with global cues showing muted sentiment. Here are the top stocks to keep an eye on this trading session.

HUL – NCLT Nod for Ice Cream Demerger

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has received approval from the Mumbai bench of the NCLT to demerge its ice cream business into Kwality Wall’s India Ltd (KWIL). This move will formally separate its ice cream operations from its main FMCG portfolio.

Hyundai Motor India – Profit Up 14% YoY

Hyundai Motor India reported a 14% YoY rise in consolidated net profit at ₹1,572 crore for Q2 FY26, driven by better cost control and export growth. Revenue grew modestly by 1% to ₹17,155 crore, slightly below estimates.

ITC – Profit Up, Revenue Slips Slightly

ITC posted a 3% YoY rise in consolidated profit to ₹5,126 crore, while revenue fell 1.3% to ₹21,256 crore due to GST transition issues. 

United Spirits – Profit Soars 36% YoY

United Spirits recorded a 36.1% YoY increase in net profit to ₹464 crore. Revenue (net of excise) grew 11.6% to ₹3,173 crore, supported by strong brand performance and a return to the Andhra Pradesh market.

NTPC – Marginal Profit Rise

NTPC reported a 3% rise in net profit to ₹5,225 crore for the September quarter, driven by lower expenses. Total income remained stable at ₹45,262 crore, while expenses dropped to ₹40,218 crore.

Swiggy – Revenue Soars, Losses Widen

Swiggy posted a revenue jump of 54% YoY to ₹5,561 crore, but its net loss rose 74.4% YoY to ₹1,092 crore. The company managed to narrow its loss sequentially by 9% from the previous quarter, even as Instamart’s rapid expansion continues to impact margins.

Larsen & Toubro – Big Bet on Data Centres

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) plans to expand its data centre capacity sixfold to 200 MW from the current 32 MW. The company has existing facilities in Panvel and Chennai and plans additional centres in Mahape near Mumbai to meet rising digital infrastructure demand.

Reliance Industries – AI Partnership with Google

Reliance Industries has partnered with Google to accelerate AI adoption across consumer and enterprise markets. Jio users will get free access to Google’s AI Pro plan worth ₹35,100 per user for 18 months, which includes Gemini 2.5 Pro, Nano Banana, Veo 3.1, Notebook LM, and 2 TB of cloud storage.

Read More, Reliance Jio Adds Over 32 Lakh Mobile Subscribers in September!

Conclusion

Today’s stock spotlight is on companies delivering key corporate actions and earnings updates. From HUL’s ice cream demerger and Reliance’s AI collaboration to Swiggy’s rapid expansion and Hyundai’s profit boost, these developments are likely to influence market sentiment and investor focus through the trading day.

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