Stocks to Watch Today, October 29: Shares of Pidilite Industries, GMR Airports, JSW Energy, Hero MotoCorp and Bandhan Bank will be in focus on Thursday after the companies reported their September quarter results. Meesho, KPIT Technologies and Vedanta Aluminium will also be on investors’ radar following their Q2 FY27 earnings.
Meanwhile, Larsen & Toubro’s Vyoma AI has commenced construction of a 52 MW data centre near Chennai, while Fortis Healthcare’s subsidiary has acquired a 110-bed hospital in Bengaluru for Rs 277 crore. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Vedanta Iron & Steel and Awfis Space Solutions will also be watched following company-specific developments.
Stocks to Watch Today
Here’s the list of stocks to watch in today’s trading session:
| Stocks in focus | Why in focus |
| Pidilite Industries | Q2 Profit Rises 7%, Revenue Jumps 21% |
| GMR Airports | Q2 Profit Surges 86% to Rs 65 Crore |
| JSW Energy | Q2 Profit Jumps 38%; Rs 5,000 Crore Fundraise Planned |
| Meesho | Q2 Loss Narrows to Rs 132 Crore, Revenue Grows 34% |
| Hero MotoCorp | Q2 Profit Rises 42% to Rs 1,861 Crore |
| KPIT Technologies | Q2 Profit Falls 29% to Rs 121 Crore |
| Vedanta Aluminium | Q2 Profit More Than Doubles to Rs 5,167 Crore |
| Bandhan Bank | Q2 Profit Jumps Fivefold to Rs 622 Crore |
| Larsen & Toubro (L&T) | Vyoma AI Breaks Ground on 52 MW Data Centre |
| Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | USFDA Closes Srikakulam Facility Inspection with VAI Classification |
| Fortis Healthcare | Subsidiary Acquires Bengaluru Hospital for Rs 277 Crore |
| Vedanta Iron & Steel | Iron Ore Business CEO Anamika Jha Resigns |
| Awfis Space Solutions | Adds 1.45 Lakh Sq Ft Across Three Cities |
Q2 Profit Rises 7%, Revenue Jumps 21%
Pidilite Industries reported a 7.16 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 626.46 crore in Q2 FY27, while revenue increased 20.9 per cent to Rs 4,297.59 crore.
Q2 Profit Surges 86% to Rs 65 Crore
GMR Airports reported an 86 per cent jump in Q2 profit after tax to Rs 65.38 crore, while total income reached Rs 4,188.49 crore.
Q2 Profit Jumps 38%; Rs 5,000 Crore Fundraise Planned
JSW Energy reported a 38 per cent rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 1,141 crore. The company also plans to raise Rs 5,000 crore and expand through a Bhutan hydropower project.
Meesho
Q2 Loss Narrows to Rs 132 Crore, Revenue Grows 34%
Meesho reported an improvement in its Q2 financial performance, with losses narrowing to Rs 132.4 crore and revenue rising 34 per cent to Rs 4,131.5 crore.
Q2 Profit Rises 42% to Rs 1,861 Crore
Hero MotoCorp reported a 42 per cent increase in Q2 net profit to Rs 1,861 crore, supported by revenue growth and scooter sales, including VIDA electric models.
Q2 Profit Falls 29% to Rs 121 Crore
KPIT Technologies reported a 29 per cent decline in Q2 net profit to Rs 121 crore despite revenue growth, with automotive market pressures and Chinese competition impacting performance.
Q2 Profit More Than Doubles to Rs 5,167 Crore
Vedanta Aluminium Metal reported a more than twofold increase in Q2 net profit to Rs 5,167 crore, driven by record production and 41 per cent revenue growth.
Q2 Profit Jumps Fivefold to Rs 622 Crore
Bandhan Bank reported a fivefold surge in Q2 net profit to Rs 622 crore, supported by improved asset quality and fewer bad loans. Net interest income rose 14 per cent.
Vyoma AI Breaks Ground on 52 MW Data Centre
Larsen & Toubro’s Vyoma AI has begun construction of a 52 MW data centre near Chennai, featuring advanced liquid cooling technology for hyperscalers and AI innovators.
USFDA Closes Srikakulam Facility Inspection
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said the USFDA classified the inspection outcome of its Srikakulam manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) and officially closed the inspection.
Subsidiary Acquires Bengaluru Hospital for Rs 277 Crore
Fortis Healthcare’s subsidiary has acquired the 110-bed Suguna Hospital in Bengaluru for Rs 277 crore, expanding the healthcare group’s presence and operational network in the city.
Iron Ore Business CEO Anamika Jha Resigns
Anamika Jha, CEO of Vedanta Iron and Steel’s iron ore business, has resigned due to personal reasons. The development follows the company’s recent stock exchange listing.
Adds 1.45 Lakh Sq Ft Across Three Cities
Awfis Space Solutions has expanded its footprint by launching three co-working centres spanning 1.45 lakh sq ft across Pune, Bengaluru and Mumbai to serve modern enterprises.
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