Stocks to Watch Today: Bajaj Finance, L&T Technology Services, Hindustan Zinc and Others (October 21, 2026)

Indian stock markets will track a fresh batch of quarterly earnings and company announcements on October 21, 2026. Bajaj Finance, L&T Technology Services, Hindustan Zinc, Piramal Finance and Infosys have reported their latest financial results. 

Bajaj Finance Ltd 

Bajaj Finance reported a 29% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit to ₹6,367 crore for the September quarter. Net interest income increased 24% to ₹13,335 crore, while gross non-performing assets declined to 1.06% from 1.24%. 

L&T Technology Services Ltd 

L&T Technology Services posted a 66.8% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit to ₹548.2 crore. Revenue rose 12.1% to ₹3,040.4 crore, while EBIT margin expanded to 16.3% from 14.1%. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹20 per share. 

Hindustan Zinc Ltd 

Hindustan Zinc reported a 142.1% year-on-year jump in consolidated profit to ₹6,412 crore for the September quarter. Revenue increased 76.5% to ₹15,093 crore, reflecting a substantial improvement in its financial performance. 

Piramal Finance Ltd 

Piramal Finance recorded a 67% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit to ₹545 crore. Net interest income grew 35% to ₹1,530 crore, while pre-provision operating profit increased 64% to ₹846 crore during the quarter. 

Infosys Ltd 

Infosys expanded its collaboration with Truist, a major US-based financial services company, to support the continued development of the bank’s AI-first Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad. The development highlights the IT company’s ongoing work in artificial intelligence and financial services. 

Dhampur Bio Organics Ltd 

Dhampur Bio Organics entered into a technology licensing agreement with Switzerland-based Planetary SA. The agreement grants the company exclusive rights to produce mycoprotein in India, marking a move into an emerging alternative protein segment. 

Ceigall India Ltd 

Ceigall India’s subsidiary, Jam Khambhaliya Jamnagar Power Transmission Limited, signed a Transmission Service Agreement with Central Transmission Utility of India. The project will support power evacuation from transmission facilities planned across Lakadia, Khambhaliya and Jamnagar. 

Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd 

Diamond Power Infrastructure approved the appointment of Kundip S Thakker as Chief Financial Officer and key managerial personnel, effective October 20, 2026. Pawan Lohiya ceased to serve as CFO on October 19 and was redesignated as Deputy Chief Financial Officer from October 20. 

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd 

Waaree Renewable Technologies reported a 30% year-on-year decline in consolidated profit to ₹81.5 crore for the September quarter. Revenue, however, rose 36.5% to ₹1,057.8 crore, reflecting higher reported revenue despite lower profitability. 

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Delta Corp Ltd 

Delta Corp reported a consolidated loss of ₹106.4 crore for the September quarter, compared with a profit of ₹25.1 crore a year earlier. Revenue declined 12.85% year-on-year to ₹159.5 crore. 

Just Dial Ltd 

Just Dial posted a 9.7% year-on-year decline in profit to ₹107.8 crore for the September quarter. Revenue increased 13.1% to ₹342.8 crore, indicating continued revenue growth despite a fall in profitability. 

Gallantt Ispat Ltd 

Gallantt Ispat reported a 32% year-on-year decline in consolidated profit to ₹60.5 crore for the September quarter. Revenue grew 13.1% to ₹1,145.9 crore, compared with ₹1,012.8 crore in the corresponding period last year. 

Transrail Lighting Ltd 

Transrail Lighting’s board approved the proposed acquisition of a 49% equity stake in NOPL Pace Green Energy for ₹20 crore. NOPL is developing a solar power portfolio of approximately 990 MW (AC) in Maharashtra under the PM-KUSUM scheme. 

JSW Dulux 

The Karnataka GST Department revised its tax demand against the JSW Dulux to ₹42.04 crore for the period from April 2020 to March 2021. The revised amount includes ₹14.07 crore in tax, ₹13.9 crore in interest and ₹14.07 crore in penalties. 

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd 

Alembic Pharmaceuticals’ subsidiary, Alembic Global Holding SA, incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Alvesta Pharmaceuticals FZCO in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The development expands the group’s corporate presence in the region. 

Conclusion 

Quarterly earnings, changes in asset quality, new technology agreements, transmission projects and corporate developments are likely to influence stock-specific activity on October 21, 2026. Investors will also monitor scheduled earnings announcements and other market-related developments during the session. 

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