Stocks to Watch Today: LIC, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports and Others (November 6, 2026)

Several companies are expected to remain in focus on Friday, November 6, 2026, following the announcement of their second-quarter financial results and significant business developments. 

While Titan, LIC and Bharti Hexacom reported healthy profit growth, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, ONGC and other companies posted weaker earnings, putting their shares under the spotlight. 

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) 

LIC reported a 20.1% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹12,076 crore for the second quarter. Net premium income rose 16.2% to ₹1,47,018 crore, while total income reached ₹2,62,739 crore. 

Bharti Airtel Ltd 

Bharti Airtel reported an 8.8% quarter-on-quarter increase in consolidated net profit to ₹8,887.5 crore. Revenue rose 4% to ₹60,877.5 crore, while EBITDA increased 4.9% to ₹34,946 crore. Revenue, EBITDA and margins exceeded estimates, although profit missed expectations. 

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd 

Adani Ports agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Netherlands-based Evos BV at an enterprise value of €2.56 billion, approximately ₹27,217 crore. The all-cash transaction will be funded through debt and remains subject to regulatory approval. 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals reported a 56.7% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹264 crore. Revenue fell 29.8% to ₹4,247.3 crore, while EBITDA dropped 63.4% to ₹864 crore. EBITDA margin contracted from 39% to 20%. 

Titan Company Ltd 

Titan reported a 56.3% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹1,572 crore, while revenue rose 7.8% to ₹17,830 crore. EBITDA increased 62.1% to ₹2,626 crore, supported by 24% growth in its jewellery portfolio. 

Astral Ltd 

Astral reported a 5.9% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹127 crore, despite a 26.1% increase in revenue to ₹1,988 crore. EBITDA rose 1.6% to ₹261 crore, while EBITDA margin declined from 16.3% to 13.1%. 

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) 

ONGC reported a 9.1% quarter-on-quarter decline in standalone net profit to ₹15,489 crore. Revenue fell 5.6% to ₹43,875 crore, while EBITDA declined 12.3% to ₹24,860 crore. EBITDA margin contracted from 61% to 57%. 

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Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd 

Aadhar Housing Finance reported a 15.7% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹308.3 crore for the second quarter. Revenue grew 16.8% to ₹1,048 crore compared with ₹897 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. 

Bikaji Foods International Ltd 

Bikaji Foods International reported an 11.3% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹70.78 crore. Revenue increased 13.1% to ₹921.44 crore, while EBITDA fell 7% to ₹119 crore. EBITDA margin declined from 15% to 13%. 

Vedant Fashions Ltd 

Vedant Fashions reported a marginal 0.36% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹56.2 crore. Revenue grew 2.4% to ₹269.3 crore, while EBITDA declined 5.1% to ₹105 crore. EBITDA margin contracted from 42% to 39%. 

Bharti Hexacom Ltd 

Bharti Hexacom reported a 34.4% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹566 crore. Revenue grew 11.4% to ₹2,582 crore, while EBITDA increased 14% to ₹1,377 crore. EBITDA margin also improved from 52.1% to 53.3%. 

Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd 

Schneider Electric Infrastructure reported a 43.2% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹297 million. Revenue increased 19.8% to ₹779.12 million, while EBITDA declined 28.3% to ₹601.3 million. EBITDA margin fell from 8.9% to 7.7%. 

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd 

Godfrey Phillips India reported a 37.7% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹190 crore. Revenue increased 4.1% to ₹1,342 crore, while EBITDA fell 32.2% to ₹213 crore. EBITDA margin also declined from 24.4% to 15.9%. 

Conclusion 

Quarterly earnings, margin movements and Adani Ports' proposed European acquisition are likely to influence stock-specific activity on Friday. Investors will track financial performance and corporate developments across these 13 companies. 

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