Stocks in Focus : Thursday, 12 November

GIFT Nifty Opening Update

GIFT Nifty opened today at 25,215.50. It is up 36.00 points (0.14%) from yesterday’s close of 25,225.50- so the trend is positive.

The Indian stock market is anticipated to commence on a lacklustre note on Thursday, November 12, with GIFT Nifty indicating a tepid start for the Sensex and Nifty 50. GIFT Nifty was trading at approximately 25,213, reflecting an increase of nearly 12 points, or 0.05%, from the prior close of Nifty futures, suggesting a predominantly stable opening for domestic benchmark indices. Indian equity benchmarks continued their upward trajectory for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, as the Sensex surged by 773 points, reaching its highest level in nearly nine months, while the Nifty concluded above the 25,250 threshold. The 30-share BSE Sensex increased by 772.75 points, or 0.95%, to close at 81,879.40, marking its highest closing level since February 26. During the session, the index experienced a notable increase of 1,413.75 points, representing a rise of 1.74%, reaching an intraday peak of 82,520.40.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 210.40 points, or 0.84%, to close at 25,255.05, marking its highest closing level in almost nine months. Meanwhile, several equities are poised to capture attention during Thursday’s trading session, driven by company-specific announcements and corporate developments. Updates regarding fresh order wins, quarterly business performance, expansion plans, and operational developments could catalyse stock-specific movements and shape investor sentiment. Tata Power, Hindustan Aeronautics, Vodafone Idea, RVNL, Bajaj Finance, and ITC are among the shares attracting attention on Thursday.

Equities to Monitor:

• Hindustan Aeronautics, Vodafone Idea, Rail Vikas Nigam, Bharat Dynamics, IRCTC, Ola Electric Mobility shares will be under scrutiny as these companies are set to announce their Q2 results for 2026 today.
• Tata Power reported a 48.6% year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 1,366 crore in Q2 FY27, up from Rs 919 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.
• Cupid’s consolidated net profit surged to Rs 56.2 crore in the September quarter of FY27, a significant increase from Rs 24.1 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue from operations experienced a significant increase, rising to Rs 188 crore from Rs 84.4 crore in Q2 FY26.
• GRSE reported a 12% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 171.97 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, compared to Rs 153.79 crore in the same quarter last year.
• ITC has increased the price of its Gold Flake RSFT (69 mm) cigaret pack by Rs 10, bringing it to Rs 135 from Rs 125. The company had previously raised the pack’s price from Rs 95 to Rs 125 in February 2026.
• Bajaj Finance has initiated its qualified institutional placement of equity shares, establishing the floor price at Rs 992.25 per share.
• Aurobindo Pharma – The US Food and Drug Administration has designated the inspection of Aurobindo Pharma’s Lannett facility as Official Action Indicated.
• Mishra Dhatu Nigam reported a net profit exceeding Rs 28 crore in Q2 FY27, reflecting a more than twofold increase from Rs 13 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
• Triveni Turbine disclosed a 41.6% year-on-year decrease in net profit, amounting to Rs 53.3 crore for the September quarter of FY27, in contrast to Rs 91.2 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.