Stocks to Watch Today: RIL, Jio Platforms, NTPC and Others (November 2, 2026)

Stocks are likely to remain in focus on November 2, 2026, as investors track quarterly earnings, October sales figures, corporate announcements and major business developments across sectors. 

Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, NTPC, Bank of Baroda, Maruti Suzuki, Coal India, Affle 3i, NCC, Granules India and RBM Infracon are among the companies attracting market attention. 

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) 

Reliance Industries reported a 33.8% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹29,550 crore for the September quarter, compared with ₹22,092 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue rose 27.8% to ₹3.62 lakh crore, while EBITDA increased 23.9% to ₹62,409 crore. 

Jio Platforms Ltd 

Jio Platforms reported a 13.7% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹8,387 crore. Revenue grew 11.3% to ₹47,485 crore, while EBITDA increased 16.6% to ₹21,879 crore. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) improved 3.5% to ₹218.80. 

NTPC Ltd 

NTPC reported a 14.3% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹5,319.9 crore for the September quarter, compared with ₹4,653.3 crore. Revenue increased 16.8% to ₹45,752 crore, against ₹39,164.8 crore in the previous year. 

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd 

Maruti Suzuki reported a 20.9% year-on-year increase in total sales to 2.67 lakh units in October. Domestic sales grew 19.3% to 2.26 lakh units, while exports surged 59.3% to 49,872 units. Total production increased 35.3% to 2.6 lakh units. 

Bank of Baroda 

Bank of Baroda reported a 35.8% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹6,531.5 crore for the September quarter. Net interest income increased 9% to ₹13,026.3 crore, while gross and net NPAs declined to 1.78% and 0.37%, respectively. 

Affle 3i Ltd 

Affle 3i's Israel-based step-down subsidiary, Affle 3iL, signed a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Perion Network at US$11.70 per share. The all-cash transaction values the equity at approximately US$420 million and is expected to close in early 2027. 

Coal India Ltd 

Coal India's October coal supplies reached a record 70.3 million tonnes, surpassing its previous monthly high of 69.4 million tonnes. Supplies increased 19% year-on-year, while deliveries to the power sector reached a record 57.1 million tonnes. 

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) 

KIMS subsidiary Saveera Institute of Medical Sciences has expanded the bed capacity of KIMS Saveera Hospital in Anantapur from 250 to 500 beds. The expansion aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised medical services across Rayalaseema. 

NCC Ltd 

NCC received eight additional orders during October, with a combined value of ₹1,862.45 crore. These include orders worth ₹767.11 crore for the water division, ₹688.78 crore for buildings and ₹406.56 crore for transportation projects. 

RBM Infracon Ltd 

RBM Infracon received a work order worth ₹354.76 crore from Epitome Industries. The contract covers the construction and commissioning of buildings, adding to the company's ongoing project execution activities. 

Granules India Ltd 

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) concluded its current Good Manufacturing Practice inspection of Granules India's finished dosage facility at Gagillapur, Hyderabad. Conducted between October 19 and October 30, 2026, the inspection concluded with a Form FDA 483 containing eleven observations. 

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd 

Waaree Renewable Technologies signed a five-year operation and maintenance agreement for a 360 MWp solar power project. The agreement adds to the company's renewable energy services portfolio and provides visibility for its long-term project operations business. 

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd 

Indian Oil Corporation reported a 184.2% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹21,630 crore for the September quarter, compared with ₹7,610.5 crore. Revenue, excluding excise duty, increased 40% to ₹2.5 lakh crore. 

Bharat Electronics Ltd 

Bharat Electronics reported a 19.7% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,540.4 crore for the September quarter. Revenue rose 26.5% to ₹7,327.7 crore, compared with ₹5,792.1 crore in the corresponding period last year. 

Tata Motors Ltd 

Tata Motors' commercial vehicle sales increased 27% year-on-year to 47,652 units in October. Passenger vehicle sales also grew 23% to 75,426 units, compared with 61,295 units in the corresponding month last year. 

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd 

Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 9.1% year-on-year increase in automotive sales to 1.31 lakh units in October. Passenger vehicle sales grew 2% to 73,338 units, while exports increased 77% to 7,102 units. 

Hyundai Motor India Ltd 

Hyundai Motor India reported a 17.7% year-on-year increase in total sales to 82,299 units in October. Domestic sales grew 16.7% to 62,799 units, while exports increased 21.1% to 19,500 units. 

Eicher Motors Ltd 

Eicher Motors' Royal Enfield division recorded a 7% year-on-year increase in total sales to 1.33 lakh units in October. Export sales rose 47% to 11,915 units, compared with 8,107 units in the corresponding period last year. 

TVS Motor Company Ltd 

TVS Motor reported a 29% year-on-year increase in total sales to 7 lakh units in October. Electric vehicle sales surged 120% to 71,382 units, while two-wheeler sales increased 28% to 6.70 lakh units. 

Force Motors Ltd 

Force Motors reported a 44.76% year-on-year increase in total sales to 4,104 units in October. Domestic sales rose 48% to 4,011 units, while exports declined 25.6% to 93 units. 

Nazara Technologies Ltd 

Nazara Technologies invested US$77 million, equivalent to approximately ₹734.35 crore, in its UK subsidiary. The investment represents the second tranche towards the acquisition of Bluetile and Bestplay. 

Bajaj Electricals Ltd 

Bajaj Electricals received an assessment order from the Income Tax Department for Assessment Year 2019-20, raising a tax demand of ₹112.32 crore, including interest. The demand relates to the disallowance of certain expenses. 

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Sagility Ltd 

Sagility's promoter, Sagility B V, sold 56 crore equity shares, representing 11.96% of the company's paid-up equity capital, for ₹2,394.56 crore. The shares were sold at an average price of ₹42.76 apiece. 

Swiggy Ltd 

Tencent Holdings, through Tencent Cloud Europe B V, exited its entire 1.96% stake in Swiggy by selling 5.43 crore equity shares for ₹981.79 crore. The shares were acquired by domestic and global institutional investors at ₹180.65 apiece. 

Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Ltd 

Smallcap World Fund, managed by Capital Group, acquired an additional 1.41 crore equity shares in Sri Lotus Developers and Realty. The transaction represented a 2.89% stake and was valued at ₹339.36 crore, at an average price of ₹240 per share. 

Strides Pharma Science Ltd 

SBI Life Insurance Company acquired an additional 6.62 lakh shares in Strides Pharma Science, representing 0.71% of its paid-up equity capital. The transaction was valued at ₹69.23 crore, with an average purchase price of ₹1,045.28 per share. 

Conclusion 

Quarterly earnings, automobile sales growth, record coal supplies, acquisitions and fresh project orders are among the key developments investors will track on November 2, 2026. Regulatory updates and institutional transactions may also influence stock-specific activity during the trading session. 

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