Indian stock markets enter Thursday, October 29, with investors weighing another round of quarterly earnings against the pressure of rising crude oil prices. On Wednesday, the Nifty 50 fell 50.90 points, or 0.22%, to close at 22,698.85, while the Sensex declined 352.64 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 73,246.03. Both indices recovered substantially from their intraday lows, but selling in technology and energy shares kept the benchmarks in negative territory.
Brent crude traded around $115 a barrel as fresh concerns about Middle Eastern oil supplies unsettled markets. The higher price of imported energy remains a particular concern for India because it can affect inflation, corporate costs and the trade balance. Against this backdrop, Wednesday’s market debut of Jio Platforms attracted attention, while results from JSW Energy, TVS Motor, Vedanta and several other companies provided fresh company-specific developments.
Stocks to Watch Today – Quick Summary
| Stock | Why It Is in Focus |
|---|---|
| Jio Platforms | Strong stock-market debut |
| JSW Energy | Quarterly profit rises nearly 50% |
| TVS Motor Company | Consolidated profit and revenue growth |
| Vedanta | Profit rises approximately 78% |
| Bandhan Bank | Sharp recovery in quarterly earnings |
| Hindustan Unilever | Revenue and profit growth |
| Adani Ports and SEZ | Higher revenue and net profit |
| Asian Paints | September-quarter results scheduled |
| Coal India | Earnings and dividend consideration |
| InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) | Quarterly results scheduled today |
FII/DII Activity – October 28, 2026
| Investor Category | Net Activity |
|---|---|
| Foreign Institutional Investors (FII/FPI) | +₹871.83 crore |
| Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) | +₹643.35 crore |
Both foreign and domestic institutional investors were net buyers in Wednesday’s cash market, with combined net purchases of ₹1,515.18 crore. Even so, the benchmark indices finished lower, showing that institutional inflows alone were not enough to offset selling pressure in heavyweight stocks.
Jio Platforms
Jio Platforms made a strong stock-market debut on October 28, opening at ₹1,358 against its IPO issue price of ₹1,119. The shares finished their first trading session at ₹1,419, a gain of approximately 26.8% over the issue price.
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The listing gives investors a separately traded route to Jio’s telecommunications and digital-services businesses. Attention will now shift from the initial listing premium to the company’s operating performance, customer growth, capital expenditure and valuation. Trading in Reliance Industries, which fell on Wednesday, will also be watched as investors assess the relationship between the parent company and its newly listed subsidiary.
JSW Energy
JSW Energy reported a nearly 50% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,056.4 crore for the September quarter. Revenue from operations rose approximately 23% to ₹6,368.5 crore, while EBITDA increased about 21% to ₹3,617.6 crore.
The earnings growth puts the company’s expanding power-generation portfolio in focus. Investors will examine the contribution from existing and newly commissioned capacity, operating costs and the progress of projects under development. The balance between capacity expansion and financial discipline will remain important as the company invests in its energy businesses.
TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor Company reported consolidated net profit of approximately ₹1,377 crore for the September quarter, representing growth of about 52% over the corresponding period last year. Revenue increased to approximately ₹17,103 crore from ₹11,905 crore, while EBITDA rose 47% to ₹2,219 crore.
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The results highlight strong growth in the company’s automobile operations. Investors will look beyond the headline profit increase to assess motorcycle and scooter demand, exports, product mix and electric two-wheeler performance. Manufacturing costs and competitive pricing will remain important as TVS expands its presence across conventional and electric mobility.
Vedanta
Vedanta reported a 78% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to approximately ₹6,202 crore, compared with ₹3,479 crore a year earlier. Revenue increased 57.5% to ₹26,356 crore.
The improvement brings attention to the performance of the group’s metals and natural-resources operations. Investors will examine commodity realisations, production costs, business-segment profitability and capital expenditure. The company’s debt position and cash generation will also remain important considerations alongside the stronger quarterly earnings.
Bandhan Bank
Bandhan Bank reported a substantial improvement in quarterly profitability, with net profit rising to approximately ₹622 crore from ₹112 crore a year earlier. Net interest income increased 14% to ₹2,960 crore, compared with ₹2,589 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
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The earnings recovery will draw attention to the bank’s lending operations, credit costs and asset quality. Investors will examine whether profitability has benefited from sustainable improvements in collections and provisions. Deposit growth and the performance of its loan portfolio will remain important indicators for the coming quarters.
Hindustan Unilever
Hindustan Unilever reported consolidated revenue of approximately ₹18,226 crore for the September quarter, compared with ₹16,241 crore a year earlier. Consolidated net profit increased to around ₹2,796 crore from ₹2,697 crore.
Revenue growth was stronger than profit growth, making margins and operating costs important areas of attention. Investors will examine demand across home care, beauty and personal care, and foods, along with pricing and volume trends. Management commentary on rural consumption, urban demand and input costs will provide further insight into the company’s operating environment.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone
Adani Ports reported consolidated revenue of approximately ₹11,340 crore for the September quarter, up from ₹9,167 crore a year earlier. Net profit increased to around ₹3,543 crore from ₹3,330 crore.
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The results reflect higher reported revenue across the company’s ports and logistics business. Investors will examine cargo volumes, terminal utilisation, operating margins and capital expenditure. The contribution from different ports and logistics activities will help determine how effectively revenue growth translates into earnings.
Asian Paints
Asian Paints is scheduled to announce its September-quarter financial results on October 29. Investors will focus on decorative-paints demand, sales volumes, revenue growth and operating margins.
The company operates in a market where competitive pricing, raw-material expenses and distribution strength influence profitability. Demand from housing construction, renovation and repainting will be important to its performance. Management commentary on market conditions and competition will help clarify the outlook for India’s paints industry.
Coal India
Coal India is scheduled to announce its Q2 FY27 financial results today, with the board also considering a dividend.
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Investors will examine coal production, offtake, revenue, operating expenses and profitability. Demand from power producers and industrial customers remains central to the company’s business. Wage costs, production efficiency and sales realisations will also influence earnings. Any dividend declaration will add a separate corporate-action development to the quarterly results.
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)
InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, is scheduled to announce its September-quarter financial results on October 29.
Investors will focus on passenger traffic, capacity, ticket yields, operating costs and profitability. Elevated crude oil prices are particularly relevant to airlines because aviation turbine fuel represents a major operating expense. Currency movements and aircraft availability can also influence financial performance. Management commentary on fleet expansion, international routes and passenger demand will provide further context.
What Investors Will Watch Today
Thursday’s trading session brings several distinct developments. Jio Platforms will enter its second day of trading after a strong market debut, while JSW Energy, TVS Motor, Vedanta and Bandhan Bank have reported substantial earnings growth. Hindustan Unilever and Adani Ports have also announced higher quarterly revenue and profits.
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Attention will then shift to fresh results from Asian Paints, Coal India, IndiGo, Trent, Ambuja Cements, Godrej Consumer Products and other companies scheduled to report today. Their announcements will provide further evidence of demand and profitability across consumer goods, energy, aviation and industrial businesses.
Crude oil prices and global market developments will remain important influences after Wednesday’s decline. With the Nifty and Sensex under pressure despite institutional buying, company-specific earnings and management guidance are likely to remain central to market activity.
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