Summary:
Stocks to watch today include Hero MotoCorp, RR Kabel, Pidilite Industries, Bandhan Bank and Titagarh Rail Systems. Key developments include quarterly earnings, a railway wagon order, Fortis Healthcare’s hospital acquisition, a USFDA inspection closure and workspace expansion announcements.
Which stocks are in focus today, October 29, 2026?
Hero MotoCorp reported a 4.55% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹1,456.2 crore in Q2, compared with ₹1,392.8 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue increased 21.1% to ₹14,687.4 crore from ₹12,126.4 crore, reflecting growth in the company's top line.
| Company | Key development | Figure reported in draft |
| Hero MotoCorp | Standalone Q2 results | Profit ₹1,456.2 crore; revenue ₹14,687.4 crore |
| RR Kabel | Consolidated Q2 results | Profit ₹180.6 crore; revenue ₹3,284 crore |
| Pidilite Industries | Consolidated Q2 results | Profit ₹626.5 crore; revenue ₹4,297.6 crore |
| Bandhan Bank | Profit and asset quality | Profit ₹621.8 crore; gross NPA 3.11% |
| Titagarh Rail Systems | Additional wagon order | ₹1,716.90 crore |
| Fortis Healthcare | Bengaluru hospital acquisition | Approximately ₹277 crore |
| Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | USFDA inspection outcome | VAI classification; inspection closed |
| Awfis Space Solutions | Workspace expansion | Around 1.45 lakh sq. ft. added |
RR Kabel and Pidilite Industries Post Strong Quarterly Results
RR Kabel reported a 55.3% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to ₹180.6 crore, compared with ₹116.3 crore. Revenue surged 51.8% to ₹3,284 crore from ₹2,163.8 crore.
Pidilite Industries recorded a 7.2% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹626.5 crore, against ₹584.6 crore. Revenue rose 20.9% to ₹4,297.6 crore from ₹3,554.4 crore.
Meesho Narrows Loss; PNB Housing Finance Improves Earnings
Meesho narrowed its consolidated net loss to ₹132.4 crore in Q2 from ₹411.3 crore a year ago. Revenue increased 34.4% to ₹4,131.6 crore from ₹3,073.7 crore.
PNB Housing Finance reported a 6% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹617 crore from ₹582 crore. Net interest income grew 15% to ₹878 crore from ₹765 crore.
Aeroflex Industries and Bandhan Bank Deliver Strong Profit Growth
Aeroflex Industries reported a 156.85% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹36.6 crore from ₹14.2 crore. Revenue surged 87% to ₹207.4 crore from ₹110.9 crore.
Bandhan Bank's profit increased 455.8% year-on-year to ₹621.8 crore from ₹111.9 crore. Net interest income grew 14.4% to ₹2,960.5 crore. Provisions and contingencies declined 37.7% to ₹717.5 crore. On a sequential basis, gross NPA fell to 3.11% from 3.15%, while net NPA declined to 0.92% from 0.93%.
Other Quarterly Results: United Spirits, PNC Infratech, Goodluck India and Birlasoft
United Spirits reported a 2.1% decline in standalone net profit to ₹462 crore from ₹472 crore, while revenue excluding excise duty rose 2.8% to ₹3,258 crore.
PNC Infratech's consolidated net profit plunged 46.8% to ₹114.7 crore, although revenue increased 17.3% to ₹1,322.5 crore. Goodluck India's net profit declined 23.2% to ₹48.9 crore, while revenue rose 5.9% to ₹1,362.8 crore.
Birlasoft reported a 37.5% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹159.6 crore. Revenue grew 6.6% to ₹1,416.2 crore. Other income surged 92.8% to ₹42.5 crore, while tax expenses declined 30.4% to ₹65.4 crore.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Receives USFDA Inspection Closure
The USFDA classified the inspection outcome for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' FTO-SEZ Process Unit-02 in Andhra Pradesh as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) and officially closed the inspection. The regulator had conducted Pre-Approval and Good Manufacturing Practices inspections at the facility.
Fortis Healthcare Acquires Bengaluru Hospital
Fortis Healthcare acquired Suguna Hospital, a 110-bed facility in Bengaluru, for approximately ₹277 crore. The hospital has the potential to expand its capacity to around 150 beds.
Titagarh Rail Systems Receives Additional ₹1,716.90 Crore Order
Titagarh Rail Systems received an additional order for 4,955 BOXNHL wagons from the Ministry of Railways, valued at ₹1,716.90 crore. The total order quantity increased to 9,994 wagons, taking the amended contract value to ₹10,404.10 crore under the same price and terms.
Awfis Space Solutions Expands Workspace Portfolio
Awfis Space Solutions launched new centres in Pune, Bengaluru and Mumbai, adding around 1.45 lakh sq. ft. of premium Grade A+ workspace to its portfolio.
