Several key companies are in focus today as the market reacts to corporate news and earnings reports. Here's a look at some stocks to watch:
LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India):
LIC announced a 30.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY26, reaching ₹10,098 crore. Net premium income also saw a rise of 5.48% YoY, totaling ₹126,930 crore. However, its market share, measured by First Year Premium Income (FYPI), was 59.41% as of September 2025, slightly lower than the 61.07% recorded in the first half of the previous fiscal year. The insurer's overall expense ratio reduced to 11.28%, and the solvency ratio strengthened to 2.13. For H1 FY26, LIC reported a 16.36% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, reaching Rs. 21,040.00 crore. Total premium income grew by 5.14% to Rs. 2,45,680.00 crore.
Infosys:
Infosys has set November 14, 2025, as the record date for its ₹18,000 crore share buyback, which was approved by shareholders with a 98.81% majority. The buyback involves repurchasing up to 10 crore equity shares at ₹1,800 apiece. The company's share price closed 0.12% lower at ₹1,466.25 on Thursday. Infosys has revised the lower end of its FY26 revenue guidance upwards to 2-3%, compared to the earlier 1-3%.
Bharti Airtel:
Singtel is reportedly planning to sell a 0.8% stake in Bharti Airtel for around ₹10,300 crore, with a floor price of ₹2,030 per share. Moody's has upgraded Airtel's rating to Baa2 with a 'stable' outlook. In the September quarter, Airtel's average revenue per user (ARPU) grew by 2.4% sequentially to ₹256, outpacing Reliance Jio's 1.2% growth.
Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures):
Nykaa is expected to announce its Q2FY26 results today. Analysts anticipate strong results, driven by festive demand and robust performance in the beauty segment. Revenue growth is projected to be around 25-27% YoY. The company's long-term growth strategy for FY26-28 focuses on maintaining its leadership in beauty and personal care while expanding its fashion platform. Nykaa's shares were added to the MSCI India Index.
RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd):
RVNL's board is scheduled to meet on November 11, 2025, to consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. RVNL shares have fallen 36% from their 52-week high. The stock is consolidating in a sideways range and showing signs of attempting a falling trendline breakout on the daily chart.
Apollo Hospitals:
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise reported a 26% YoY rise in profit after tax to ₹477 crore for Q2FY26, driven by growth across healthcare, diagnostics, and digital verticals. Consolidated revenue increased 13% to ₹6,304 crore. The company soft-launched Apollo Athenaa, a dedicated cancer center for women in Delhi, and opened a new multi-specialty hospital in Pune.
Market Overview:
The Indian markets experienced a slight dip on Thursday. The FTSE 100 retreated from a record high as the Bank of England held rates steady. Concerns about job losses and the potential for a slump in AI-related businesses have also impacted market sentiment.
