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Stocks to watch today, October 5: HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Hindustan Zinc, RVNL, Punjab National Bank, DLF, Indian Bank, Bajaj Finance and IDBI Bank are in focus after management changes, business updates, production data, regulatory action and fundraising developments.
Stocks to Watch Today, October 5
Which stocks are in focus today?
Indian equity markets entered Monday, 5 October, after the benchmark indices ended sharply lower for the eighth consecutive week. The Nifty 50 closed at 22,421.95, while the Sensex declined 1,670.84 points over the week to end at 71,909.70. Against this backdrop, several stocks could remain in focus due to company-specific announcements, business updates and regulatory developments.
Quick Stocks-in-Focus Snapshot
| Stock | Key Development | Why in Focus |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | Anup Bagchi appointed MD & CEO | Leadership transition |
| Yes Bank | Loans and advances up ~24% YoY | Q2 FY27 business growth |
| Hindustan Zinc | Mined metal production up 5% YoY | Production update |
| Bharat Coking Coal | Raw coal production up 20.7% YoY | Production growth |
| RVNL | ECoR cancelled Letter of Acceptance | Order-related development |
| Punjab National Bank | SEBI administrative warning | Regulatory development |
| DLF | The Aureva completely sold out | ₹1,985 crore project sales |
| Indian Bank | Total business up 14.2% YoY | Q2 FY27 business update |
| Bajaj Finance | ₹5,800 crore warrant issue approved | Fundraising |
| IDBI Bank | Total business up 18% YoY | Q2 FY27 business growth |
HDFC Bank in Focus After Anup Bagchi Appointed MD and CEO
HDFC Bank will be closely watched after the lender appointed Anup Bagchi as its new Managing Director and CEO. The appointment follows approval from the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term. The leadership transition is significant for the country's largest private sector bank and could remain a key factor for investor sentiment around the stock.
Yes Bank in Focus After Strong Q2 FY27 Loan Growth
Yes Bank reported strong business growth for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Its loans and advances increased nearly 24% YoY to ₹3.1 lakh crore from ₹2.5 lakh crore. The strong credit growth could keep the private sector lender's shares in focus when trading resumes on Monday.
Hindustan Zinc Reports Higher Mined Metal Production
Hindustan Zinc reported a 5% YoY increase in mined metal production to 271 kilotonnes. Saleable metal production also rose 7% YoY to 264 kilotonnes.
Bharat Coking Coal Production Rises 20.7%
Meanwhile, Bharat Coking Coal recorded a 20.7% YoY increase in total raw coal production to 2.57 million tonnes in September, compared with 2.13 million tonnes a year earlier.
RVNL in Focus After East Coast Railway Cancels Letter of Acceptance
RVNL could remain under pressure after the East Coast Railway cancelled its letter of acceptance for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an IP-based video surveillance system for ECoR rolling stock.
Punjab National Bank in Focus After SEBI Warning
Punjab National Bank is also in focus after receiving an administrative warning from SEBI over alleged violations of insider trading regulations involving six individuals.
DLF in Focus After ₹1,985 Crore Aureva Sell-Out
DLF announced the complete sell-out of The Aureva, its luxury residential project in Sector 63, Gurugram. The project generated sales of around ₹1,985 crore, highlighting strong demand for its retirement-focused luxury housing offering.
Indian Bank Reports 14.2% Growth in Total Business
Indian Bank reported continued business momentum, with total business rising 14.2% YoY and 4.4% sequentially to ₹15.96 lakh crore in Q2 FY27.
Bajaj Finance Approves ₹5,800 Crore Warrant Issue
Bajaj Finance's board approved a preferential issue of warrants convertible into an equivalent number of equity shares, with the total issue size capped at ₹5,800 crore. The fundraising move will therefore be closely tracked by investors.
IDBI Bank Total Business Rises 18%
IDBI Bank also reported an 18% YoY increase in total business to ₹6.27 lakh crore during Q2 FY27, keeping the stock on the radar ahead of Monday's session.
Frequently Asked Questions
HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Hindustan Zinc, Bharat Coking Coal, RVNL, Punjab National Bank, DLF, Indian Bank, Bajaj Finance and IDBI Bank are among the stocks in focus on October 5.
HDFC Bank is in focus after Anup Bagchi was appointed Managing Director and CEO following RBI approval for a three-year term.
Yes Bank reported nearly 24% YoY growth in loans and advances to ₹3.1 lakh crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
RVNL is in focus after East Coast Railway cancelled its Letter of Acceptance for an IP-based video surveillance system project for ECoR rolling stock.
Punjab National Bank received an administrative warning from SEBI concerning alleged insider trading regulation violations involving six individuals.
Bajaj Finance's board approved a preferential issue of warrants convertible into an equivalent number of equity shares, with the total issue size capped at ₹5,800 crore.
Yes Bank, Indian Bank and IDBI Bank reported key Q2 FY27 business updates. Yes Bank's loans and advances rose nearly 24% YoY, Indian Bank's total business increased 14.2%, and IDBI Bank's total business rose 18%.
