Stocks to Watch Today: Jio Platforms, Paras Healthcare, L&T, Maruti and Others (October 28, 2026, 2026)

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 28 Oct 2026, 1:47 pm IST

Quarterly earnings, rising profits at key companies, new investments and corporate developments are likely to keep several stocks in focus during today's trading session.

Indian stock markets will track quarterly earnings, corporate announcements and business developments on October 28, 2026. Investors will monitor companies across automobiles, financial services, pharmaceuticals, steel, infrastructure and energy for potential stock-specific movements.

Several companies have reported their second-quarter results, while fresh business agreements, investments and acquisition developments have added to the list of stocks attracting market attention.

Jio Platforms Ltd

Jio Platforms is in focus on October 28, 2026, as it features among the mainboard listings highlighted for the day. Market participants will track developments surrounding the company's listing and assess potential implications for the broader telecom and digital services sectors.

Paras Healthcare Ltd

Paras Healthcare is also among the mainboard listings attracting attention on October 28, 2026. Investors will monitor listing-related developments and market activity as the healthcare company enters focus alongside other prominent businesses.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T)

L&T reported a 33% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹5,202 crore for the September quarter, while revenue increased 16% to ₹78,750 crore. Order inflows rose 28% to ₹1.47 lakh crore, although EBITDA margins declined to 8.7%.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

Maruti Suzuki reported a 26.4% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹2,466.1 crore for the September quarter. Revenue increased 26% to ₹53,355.5 crore, putting the company's profitability and revenue growth in focus.

SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd

SBI Life Insurance reported an 11% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹549.2 crore for the September quarter. Net premium income rose 8.2% to ₹26,877.7 crore, while net commission income increased 10.5% to ₹1,370 crore.

Indus Towers Ltd

Indus Towers reported a 2.5% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹1,792.8 crore for the September quarter. Revenue grew 4% to ₹8,515.6 crore, reflecting higher revenue alongside a marginal decline in profitability.

JSW Cement Ltd

JSW Cement reported a 1.25% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹85.35 crore, while revenue increased 33.1% to ₹1,912.2 crore. The company also approved capacity additions for grinding systems and units at its Karnataka and Maharashtra plants.

Syngene International Ltd

Syngene International reported a 52% year-on-year fall in consolidated net profit to ₹32.2 crore for the September quarter. Revenue increased 8.6% to ₹832.7 crore, leaving investors to assess the divergence between revenue growth and profitability.

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd

Allied Blenders and Distillers reported an 11.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹71.5 crore. Revenue rose 15.9% to ₹1,147.8 crore, highlighting growth in both earnings and revenue during the September quarter.

Gandhar Oil Refinery India Ltd

Gandhar Oil Refinery India reported a 368.4% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to ₹186.3 crore for the September quarter. Revenue increased 72.9% to ₹1,846.6 crore, making the stock one to watch following its strong earnings performance.

Home First Finance Company India Ltd

Home First Finance reported a 29.1% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹170.2 crore for the September quarter. Net interest income also grew 29.1% to ₹266.7 crore, indicating stronger earnings and interest income growth.

Capri Global Capital Ltd

Capri Global Capital reported a 66.9% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹353.3 crore. Net interest income increased 71.6% to ₹704.9 crore, placing the non-banking financial company in focus following its September-quarter performance.

Piramal Pharma Ltd

Piramal Pharma reported consolidated net profit of ₹5.58 crore for the September quarter, compared with a loss of ₹99.2 crore a year earlier. Revenue increased 28% to ₹2,617.1 crore, marking a return to profitability.

Tata Capital Ltd

Tata Capital reported a 51.3% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,659.9 crore for the September quarter. Revenue grew 20.7% to ₹9,341.8 crore, keeping the financial services company's earnings performance in focus.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)

SAIL reported a 318.1% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to ₹1,750.5 crore for the September quarter. Revenue increased 19.8% to ₹31,997.6 crore, bringing the steel producer into focus after a substantial improvement in earnings.

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors' tender offer for Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco Group crossed the 80% threshold. Provisional results indicated that the offeror would hold an 89.42% stake, net of treasury shares, following the acceptance period that closed on October 26, 2026.

Exide Industries Ltd

Exide Industries invested ₹150 crore in its subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions, through a rights issue to support funding requirements for its Bengaluru greenfield plant. The facility will manufacture lithium-ion battery cells, modules and packs, taking the total investment to ₹5,352.23 crore.

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd

Gulf Oil Lubricants India reported a fire at its warehouse in Umbergaon, Gujarat. No injuries or casualties were reported, and the company is assessing the damage. The warehouse is insured, with the company expected to pursue the necessary insurance claims.

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd (MIDHANI)

Mishra Dhatu Nigam signed a memorandum of understanding with the Heavy Water Board and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre to collaborate on recovering nickel and cobalt from plant reverts. The initiative supports resource recovery and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd

Lemon Tree Hotels signed a licence agreement for a new hotel in Sirhind, Punjab. The 76-room property will be managed by its subsidiary, Carnation Hotels, expanding the company's presence in the domestic hospitality sector.

Conclusion

Quarterly earnings remain a key driver for stocks on October 28, 2026, with Gandhar Oil, Home First Finance, Capri Global, Piramal Pharma, Tata Capital and SAIL reporting notable profit growth or a recovery in profitability. Corporate developments at L&T, Maruti Suzuki, Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare also warrant attention.

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Published on: Oct 28, 2026, 8:17 AM IST

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