Updated Oct 19, 2026 05:34 IST
Stocks to Watch Today, October 19: Shares of Bharti Airtel, Oberoi Realty, Yes Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Tata Motors and several other companies are likely to remain in focus on Monday following key corporate developments and September-quarter earnings.
Yes Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank reported strong year-on-year growth in Q2 net profit, while IDBI Bank reported a decline. HDFC Bank announced the resignation of Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha. Meanwhile, Oberoi Realty reported a sharp rise in pre-sales, Urban Company’s quarterly loss widened, and LTM declared an interim dividend of Rs 25 per share. ITC Hotels also expanded its presence in Gurugram.
Stocks to Watch Today
Here’s the list of stocks to watch in today’s trading session:
| Stocks in focus | Why in focus |
| Bharti Airtel | First telco to roll out voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans |
| Oberoi Realty | Q2 pre-sales jump sevenfold to Rs 9,150 crore |
| Yes Bank | Q2 profit jumps 63 per cent; NII rises 23 per cent |
| India Cements | Q2 net profit surges fourfold |
| IDBI Bank | Q2 profit falls 39 per cent on lower non-interest income |
| HDFC Bank | Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha resigns; Q2 profit rises |
| ICICI Bank | Q2 consolidated profit jumps 22 per cent |
| Axis Bank | Q2 profit climbs 39 per cent; corporate loans rise 34 per cent |
| Urban Company | Q2 loss widens to Rs 182 crore |
| Tata Motors | Iveco shareholders approve key takeover proposals |
| LTM | Declares Rs 25 interim dividend; Q2 profit nearly flat |
| Punjab National Bank | Q2 profit rises 13 per cent; asset quality improves |
| ITC Hotels | Signs 104-key Welcomhotel in Gurugram |
First telco to roll out voice-and-SMS-only plans
Bharti Airtel has become the first telecom operator to roll out voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans, in line with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) new norms, according to sources, cited by the Press Trust of India (PTI)
Q2 pre-sales jump sevenfold to Rs 9,150 crore
Oberoi Realty’s Q2 pre-sales surged sevenfold year-on-year to Rs 9,149.69 crore, driven primarily by strong sales from its first Delhi-NCR housing project in Gurugram.
Q2 profit jumps 63 per cent; NII rises 23 per cent
Yes Bank’s consolidated net profit jumped 63.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,084.08 crore in Q2 FY27. Net interest income rose 22.7 per cent to Rs 2,822 crore, while advances grew 23.7 per cent.
Q2 net profit surges fourfold
India Cements’ Q2 net profit surged fourfold year-on-year to Rs 38.82 crore. Revenue from operations increased 2.23 per cent to Rs 1,142.03 crore.
Q2 profit falls 39 per cent on lower non-interest income
IDBI Bank’s Q2 net profit declined 39 per cent to Rs 2,205 crore due to moderated non-interest income. The year-ago profit included a one-time gain of Rs 1,699 crore from the sale of its NSDL stake.
Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha resigns; Q2 profit rises
HDFC Bank’s Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha has resigned, effective December 31. Separately, consolidated Q2 net profit rose 5.55 per cent to Rs 20,700 crore, while standalone profit increased 4.7 per cent to Rs 19,510 crore.
Q2 consolidated profit jumps 22 per cent
ICICI Bank’s consolidated net profit rose 22.28 per cent year-on-year to Rs 16,333.18 crore in the September quarter. Standalone net profit increased 20.1 per cent to Rs 14,843 crore.
Q2 profit climbs 39 per cent; corporate loans rise 34 per cent
Axis Bank’s consolidated Q2 net profit climbed 39.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7,704.67 crore. Advances grew 23 per cent, while corporate loans increased 34 per cent.
Q2 loss widens to Rs 182 crore
Urban Company’s consolidated loss widened to Rs 182.48 crore in Q2 FY27 from Rs 59.33 crore a year ago, amid heightened competition, higher user acquisition costs and investments in InstaHelp.
Iveco shareholders approve key takeover proposals
Shareholders of Italian commercial vehicle maker Iveco Group approved key resolutions related to Tata Motors’ takeover offer, including lowering the minimum acceptance threshold from 95 per cent to 80 per cent of common shares.
Declares Rs 25 interim dividend; Q2 profit nearly flat
LTM reported a nearly flat consolidated net profit of Rs 1,397.9 crore in Q2 FY27. The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 25 per share.
Q2 profit rises 13 per cent; asset quality improves
Punjab National Bank’s Q2 net profit rose 13 per cent year-on-year to Rs 5,532 crore, supported by improved core income. Gross NPAs declined to 2.55 per cent, while net NPAs fell to 0.25 per cent.
Signs 104-key Welcomhotel in Gurugram
ITC Hotels is expanding its presence in the National Capital Region by signing a 104-key Welcomhotel in Manesar, Gurugram, targeting corporate and social segments.
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