
Indian equity markets remained volatile for another session and closed marginally higher on Friday, extending the ongoing consolidation phase. Market participants are now turning cautious ahead of key earnings announcements from heavyweight companies, which are expected to set the tone for early trade on Monday.
Against this backdrop, several stocks are expected to remain in focus due to quarterly earnings, listings and major corporate developments.
Reliance Industries
Reliance Industries Ltd reported marginal growth in its consolidated performance for the third quarter. The company posted a 0.56 percent year-on-year increase in net profit at Rs 18,645 crore, attributable to shareholders. Revenue from operations during the quarter rose 11 percent year-on-year to Rs 2.69 lakh crore.ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank reported a 4 percent year-on-year decline in standalone net profit for the December quarter at Rs 11,318 crore, compared with Rs 11,792 crore in the corresponding period last year. The reported profit was lower than market expectations.HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank posted an 11 percent year-on-year rise in standalone net profit at Rs 18,654 crore for the December quarter, compared with Rs 16,735 crore a year earlier. The performance came in above Street estimates.Yes Bank
Yes Bank reported a strong 55 percent year-on-year increase in standalone net profit at Rs 952 crore for the December quarter, up from Rs 612 crore in the year-ago period. Interest income during the quarter stood at Rs 7,543 crore, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 3.7 percent.Wipro
Wipro reported a 7 percent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,119 crore for the third quarter. Revenue from operations rose 6 percent year-on-year to Rs 23,556 crore. The company’s board approved an interim dividend of Rs 6 per share and fixed January 27 as the record date. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or before February 14.Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies reported a sharp contraction in profitability during the third quarter, with consolidated net profit declining 96 percent year-on-year to Rs 6.6 crore, compared with about Rs 169 crore in the same quarter last year.RBL Bank
RBL Bank reported a 555 percent year-on-year surge in net profit at Rs 214 crore for the third quarter of FY26, compared with Rs 33 crore in the corresponding period last year. On a sequential basis, profit increased 20 percent.IDBI Bank
IDBI Bank reported a 1.4 percent year-on-year increase in standalone net profit at Rs 1,935 crore for the December quarter. However, profit declined 47 percent sequentially from Rs 3,627 crore in the previous quarter.Bharat Coking Coal
Bharat Coking Coal is set to debut on the stock exchanges on Monday. The listing follows strong investor demand for the public issue last week, with overall subscription reaching 147 times, driven largely by institutional participation.Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles
Tata Motors has urged the government to consider targeted fiscal support for entry-level electric vehicles ahead of the Union Budget 2026. The company also sought an extension of incentives for electric cars used in the fleet segment under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, citing affordability pressures at the lower end of the EV market.Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki India announced plans to invest Rs 35,000 crore to develop a new manufacturing facility at Khoraj in Gujarat. The plant is expected to have an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles and generate employment for around 12,000 people.Kalpataru Projects International
Kalpataru Projects International said it has sold its entire equity stake in its subsidiary Vindhyachal Expressway to Actis for Rs 775 crore. Vindhyachal Expressway is a special purpose vehicle formed to execute a four-laning road project spanning 89.30 kilometres, connecting Rewa and Hanumana along the NH-7 corridor across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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