Stocks to Watch Today: DMart, Canara Robeco AMC, Can Fin Homes and Others (October 12, 2026)

Indian equities are likely to see stock-specific activity on October 12, 2026, as investors track quarterly earnings, business updates and corporate announcements.  

DMart, Canara Robeco AMC, Anand Rathi Wealth and Poonawalla Fincorp have reported their second-quarter results, while fresh orders and regulatory developments are expected to influence sentiment towards several other companies. 

Avenue Supermarts Ltd (DMart) 

Avenue Supermarts reported an 8.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹743.6 crore for the second quarter, compared with ₹685 crore a year earlier.  

Revenue rose 17.8% to ₹19,644 crore from ₹16,676.3 crore. On a standalone basis, net profit increased 7.6% to ₹803.6 crore, while revenue grew 18.4% to ₹19,206.2 crore. Investors will track the company's earnings growth and retail demand trends. 

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd 

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company reported a 21.5% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit to ₹59.2 crore, compared with ₹48.7 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue increased 17% to ₹121.6 crore from ₹103.9 crore.  

The company's financial performance will remain in focus as investors assess growth prospects in the mutual fund industry. 

Can Fin Homes Ltd 

Can Fin Homes recorded a 9.2% year-on-year increase in second-quarter profit to ₹274.6 crore, against ₹251.4 crore a year earlier.  

Net interest income rose 6.65% to ₹431.5 crore from ₹404.6 crore. Investors will monitor its earnings growth and lending performance for signs of sustained business momentum. 

Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd 

Anand Rathi Wealth reported a 10.4% year-on-year decline in consolidated second-quarter profit to ₹88.96 crore, compared with ₹99.26 crore last year.  

Revenue, however, increased 15.7% to ₹344 crore from ₹297.4 crore. The contrasting performance of profit and revenue is likely to draw investor attention. 

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Ltd 

Canara HSBC Life Insurance reported a 5.5% year-on-year increase in second-quarter profit to ₹43.05 crore from ₹40.8 crore.  

Net premium income grew 13% to ₹2,553.2 crore, compared with ₹2,259.7 crore a year earlier. Investors will assess the company's earnings and premium growth for further signs of business strength. 

Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd 

Poonawalla Fincorp reported a fivefold increase in consolidated second-quarter profit to ₹374.85 crore, compared with ₹74.2 crore in the previous year.  

Net interest income surged 75.7% to ₹1,589 crore from ₹904.5 crore. The strong improvement in earnings is likely to keep the non-banking financial company in focus. 

Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd 

Waterways Leisure Tourism reported a consolidated profit of ₹58.5 crore for the second quarter, compared with a loss of ₹8.9 crore a year earlier. Revenue increased 30.9% to ₹132.9 crore from ₹101.5 crore. The return to profitability and higher revenue will be key areas of interest for investors. 

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Lenskart Solutions Ltd 

Alpha Wave Ventures is reportedly planning to sell around 1.6% of its stake in Lenskart Solutions through block deals, according to a CNBC-TV18 report. The floor price is ₹640 per share, with the transaction valued at approximately ₹1,691 crore.  

Alpha Wave Ventures LP and Alpha Wave Ventures II LP jointly held a 4.64% stake as of June 2026. The proposed sale may influence trading activity in the stock. 

KEC International Ltd 

KEC International secured new orders worth ₹1,014 crore in its India transmission and distribution business.  

The contracts include its first order for a 765 kV transmission line to evacuate power from a pumped storage plant in western India. The company's year-to-date order intake has exceeded ₹9,600 crore, strengthening its order book visibility. 

Viviana Power Tech Ltd 

Viviana Power Tech received turnkey contracts worth ₹466.73 crore from its existing client, Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.  

The projects involve converting 11 kV overhead high-tension lines into medium-voltage covered conductor lines and developing underground network infrastructure. The orders add to the company's project pipeline and reflect continued demand for power distribution upgrades. 

Bajel Projects Ltd 

Bajel Projects secured an engineering, procurement and construction order worth more than ₹200 crore from Tata Power Company.  

The contract covers the supply and installation of 220 kV gas-insulated switchgear substations at Salsette and Powai in Mumbai. The project strengthens the company's presence in power transmission and distribution infrastructure. 

Shilpa Medicare Ltd 

Shilpa Medicare received a Good Manufacturing Practices certificate from the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety following an inspection of its Unit 4 facility in Jadcherla, Telangana, from July 27 to July 30, 2026.  

The facility manufactures sterile injections and non-sterile tablets and capsules for European and other international markets. The certification is an important regulatory development for its overseas business. 

Rubicon Research Ltd 

The United States Food and Drug Administration inspected Rubicon Research's manufacturing facility in Additional MIDC, Satara, Maharashtra, from October 5 to October 9, 2026.  

The regulator subsequently issued a Form 483 containing one observation. According to the company update, the observation is procedural and does not relate to data integrity. Investors will monitor further developments. 

Cohance Lifesciences Ltd 

Cohance Lifesciences approved the appointment of Abhimanyu Ojha as Chief Financial Officer and key managerial personnel, effective October 12, 2026. The leadership change is likely to remain on investors' radar as the company updates its senior management team. 

Ideaforge Technology Ltd 

Ideaforge Technology entered into a loan agreement with the Technology Development Board to obtain ₹151 crore in tranches. The funding will support its YETI heavy-lift, long-range autonomous aerial logistics vehicle. The agreement brings the company's advanced aerial logistics development programme into focus. 

CSM Technologies Ltd 

CSM Technologies' subsidiary, CSM Tech, secured a mandate worth approximately ₹1.65 crore from TradeMark Africa. The contract involves designing, developing and deploying the Mozambique Transport and Trade Observatory for the Beira Corridor, expanding the subsidiary's work in digital transport and trade infrastructure. 

Blue Dart Express Ltd 

Blue Dart Express signed a memorandum of understanding with India Post to expand its delivery network. The collaboration aims to improve last-mile connectivity for businesses and customers in Tier III and Tier IV towns and remote areas. Coverage will be expanded in phases, potentially widening the company's reach. 

Embassy Developments Ltd 

Sachin Shah resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective December 31, 2026.  

The board of Embassy Developments approved the redesignation of current Managing Director Aditya Virwani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from January 1, 2027. The management transition will remain a key corporate development for investors. 

Persistent Systems Ltd 

Persistent Systems acquired 13.35 lakh shares in Nagarro SE during the additional acceptance period of its voluntary public takeover offer, held from September 23 to October 6, 2026.  

The shares represent approximately 10.79% of Nagarro's outstanding share capital, excluding treasury shares. Persistent Systems' aggregate holding has consequently reached approximately 94.04%. 

Meesho Ltd 

Meesho's Mega Blockbuster Sale 2026 recorded a 75% year-on-year increase in orders on the first day. Orders peaked at more than 75,000 per minute within 15 minutes of launch, while transacting customers increased around 60%. Fashion, home and kitchen, beauty, children's products and electronic accessories recorded strong demand. 

Infosys Ltd 

Infosys stated that the United States Department of Labor's suspension of applications under the Permanent Labor Certification programme is not expected to have a material impact on its operations.  

The company reaffirmed its commitment to employees, clients and communities across the United States and to compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Kalpataru Ltd 

Kalpataru reported a 5% year-on-year decline in second-quarter pre-sales to ₹1,258 crore from ₹1,329 crore. Collections increased marginally to ₹1,189 crore, compared with ₹1,182 crore a year earlier. Investors will assess the figures for signs of sales momentum and collection performance. 

Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd 

Ajmera Realty & Infra India reported a 68% year-on-year decline in sales area to 72,883 square feet from 2.29 lakh square feet. Sales value fell 69% to ₹224 crore from ₹720 crore, while collections declined 14% to ₹190 crore. The figures highlight weaker sales performance during the quarter. 

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd 

Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 19.2% year-on-year increase in September production to 1.21 lakh units from 1.02 lakh units. Sales volume rose 16.3% to 1.13 lakh units from 97,744 units, while exports declined 8.5% to 4,081 units from 4,458 units. Investors will monitor domestic demand and export performance. 

Conclusion 

Quarterly earnings, fresh infrastructure orders, proposed stake sales and regulatory updates are likely to drive stock-specific activity on October 12, 2026. DMart, Canara Robeco AMC, Anand Rathi Wealth, Poonawalla Fincorp, Lenskart, KEC International and Viviana Power Tech will remain among the stocks investors monitor during the session. 

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