Top Stocks to Watch Today: Hindustan Zinc, IREDA, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank Shares in Focus on Monday, 19 Oct | Full List
- October 19, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
The stocks to watch today, Monday 19 Oct 2026, are led by bank results already out (ICICI Bank profit up 22.28%, Axis Bank up 39.4%, HDFC Bank up 5.55%) and by Q2 results due from Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, UltraTech, Union Bank, L&T Technology Services and IREDA. Other names include IDBI Bank, YES Bank, Oberoi Realty, DLF, Vedanta and Bharti Airtel. Nifty closed Friday at 23,146.15 and markets are shut on Tuesday for Dussehra. This is a news list and not a buy list.
Quick Answer
The stocks to watch today are driven by two things: Q2 FY27 bank results that came out over the weekend and the 35 companies reporting on Monday. ICICI Bank consolidated profit rose 22.28% to Rs 16,333.18 crore, Axis Bank rose 39.4% to Rs 7,704.67 crore and HDFC Bank rose 5.55% to Rs 20,700 crore, while IDBI Bank profit fell 39% to Rs 2,205 crore. Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, UltraTech Cement, Union Bank and IREDA report on 19 October, and Bajaj Finance has also planned to raise up to Rs 17,500 crore. Among stocks to watch today, news items give no price targets, so treat each as a trigger to research and not as a signal.
Stocks to watch today usually mix results, corporate actions and sector news. This list keeps to what the sources I read actually report, with the figures stated and the gaps flagged, so you can see what is a number and what is just a name on a calendar.
This guide covers banks that reported, companies reporting today, other corporate news, the market backdrop and the risks of trading headlines. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell any stock.
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Bank Stocks to Watch Today After Q2 FY27 Results
| Stock | Q2 FY27 numbers | Other news |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | Consolidated net profit up 5.55% to Rs 20,700 crore; standalone up 4.7% to Rs 19,510 crore; gross NPA 1.11% | Standalone profit slightly below estimates; Anup Bagchi to become MD and CEO later this month; Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha leaving from 31 December |
| ICICI Bank | Consolidated net profit up 22.28% to Rs 16,333.18 crore; standalone up 20.1% to Rs 14,843 crore | Core NII up 17.7% to Rs 25,339 crore; NIM 4.18%, down 0.12% |
| Axis Bank | Consolidated net profit up 39.4% to Rs 7,704.67 crore; standalone Rs 7,003 crore, up 38% | Operating profit up 6% to Rs 11,083 crore; NIM 3.36% |
| YES Bank | Consolidated net profit up 63.2% to Rs 1,084.08 crore | NII up 22.7% to Rs 2,822 crore; NIM 2.6%; impact of the AT1 bond ruling on Rs 8,415 crore not reflected |
| IDBI Bank | Net profit down 39% to Rs 2,205 crore | Non-interest income down 46%; Cabinet approved the sale of a 60.7% stake to Fairfax Financial Holdings, valued at about Rs 52,878 crore |
The mix is wide, from Axis Bank’s strong growth to IDBI Bank’s fall. HDFC Bank’s profit growth was held back by treasury operations, and the leadership change is also in focus. Among the stocks to watch today, the IDBI Bank sale is a structural story for PSU bank stake sales.
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Companies Reporting Q2 Results Among Stocks to Watch Today
| Stock | Why it is in the stocks to watch today | Price at 9:33 AM IST |
|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | Q2 FY27 results; plan to raise up to Rs 17,500 crore via QIP and warrants to Bajaj Finserv, subject to approval | Not fetched |
| Hindustan Zinc | Board to consider Q2 results | About Rs 543, up 0.6% |
| UltraTech Cement | Q2 FY27 results | Not fetched |
| Union Bank of India | Q2 FY27 results | Not fetched |
| IREDA | Q2 FY27 results after the Gensol fraud declaration | About Rs 109.8, up 0.9% |
| L&T Technology Services | Q2 FY27 results after the IT rally | Not fetched |
| HFCL, Sobha, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Just Dial, Delta Corp | Also reporting; no figures in the sources I read | Not fetched |
Bajaj Housing Finance, a Bajaj Finance subsidiary, reported profit up 18% to Rs 757 crore with total income up 18.3% to Rs 3,251 crore and NII up 10% to Rs 1,055 crore. That is a read-through for the parent among the stocks to watch today, not a substitute for its own numbers.
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Other Stocks to Watch Today: Corporate News
| Stock | News | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Oberoi Realty | Q2 FY27 sales bookings rose about sevenfold | Rs 9,149.69 crore against Rs 1,299.06 crore; 808 units against 158 |
| DLF | Bought land in Gurugram for a housing project | 7.5 acres; price not given |
| NTPC | Plans feasibility studies for nuclear projects in more states, including Uttar Pradesh | Aims for at least 2 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2032 |
| Vedanta | Investing about $600 million to double South African zinc capacity | To 500,000 tonnes; target of 3 million tonnes a year across India and South Africa |
| Bharti Airtel | Launched voice and SMS only prepaid plans | Rs 185, Rs 203 and Rs 206 with 300 SMS and no bundled data |
| Bajaj Auto (KTM) | KTM opened a CKD assembly plant in Manaus, Brazil | 20,000 units a year capacity; 3,500 units planned by end-2026 |
| Himadri Speciality Chemical | H1 FY27 results | PAT up 29% to Rs 460 crore; revenue up 43% to Rs 3,123 crore |
| ixigo (Le Travenues) | Q2 FY27 results | Net profit Rs 63.42 crore; revenue Rs 320.96 crore |
| India Cements | Q2 FY27 results | Net profit Rs 38.82 crore, about fourfold; revenue Rs 1,142.03 crore |
| Lenskart | Mutual funds and FPIs bought shares sold by early backers | SoftBank trimmed its stake after the May 2026 lock-in ended |
| Nestle India and HUL | FSSAI notices over claims on some packaging | No financial impact stated |
| Oil marketing companies | Barred ethanol from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses in the 2026-27 procurement tender | Individual companies not named |
Among stocks to watch today, the Oberoi Realty figure is a bookings number and not profit, and the sevenfold rise is from a low base because the earlier quarter had only 158 units. Airtel’s plans are a product launch and not a financial result.
Risk: News-based stocks to watch today can move on the headline and reverse within hours, so check the numbers and your own time frame before acting.
Market Backdrop for the Stocks to Watch Today
| Indicator | Level |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50, Friday close | 23,146.15, up 0.65% |
| Sensex, Friday close | 74,729.27, up 0.56% |
| GIFT Nifty, 7:45 AM | 23,131, up 37 points |
| Brent crude | $108.10, down 1.5% |
| Weekly gain | Nifty about 2.8%, Sensex about 3.1% |
Markets are closed on Tuesday 20 October for Dussehra, so positions in stocks to watch today carry over a long break. The stock market remains volatile after the sharp rally, with crude oil near $108 and FIIs still net sellers.
What to Watch Next
- The first-hour reaction in stocks to watch today to the Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, UltraTech and Union Bank results
- HDFC Bank’s reaction to its slightly below-estimate profit and the CEO transition
- IDBI Bank and PSU bank stocks after the stake sale approval
- Q2 results of Indian Hotels and Eternal on 21 October and Infosys on 23 October
- Crude oil and the rupee as drivers of the broader market
Conclusion
The stocks to watch today combine a strong set of bank results, a heavy results calendar and a few corporate updates. Treat the stocks to watch today as research triggers, use the figures above as a starting point, read the filings and decide on your own risk comfort.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which stocks to watch today, 19 October 2026?
Ans. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, YES Bank, IDBI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, UltraTech Cement, Union Bank, IREDA, L&T Technology Services, DLF, Vedanta and others.
How did HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, among the stocks to watch today, perform in Q2 FY27?
Ans. Consolidated net profit rose 5.55% to Rs 20,700 crore for HDFC Bank, 22.28% to Rs 16,333.18 crore for ICICI Bank and 39.4% to Rs 7,704.67 crore for Axis Bank.
Why is IDBI Bank among the stocks to watch today?
Ans. Net profit fell 39% to Rs 2,205 crore, and the Cabinet approved the sale of a 60.7% stake to Fairfax Financial Holdings, valued at about Rs 52,878 crore.
Which of the stocks to watch today report Q2 results on 19 October?
Ans. Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, UltraTech Cement, Union Bank, IREDA, L&T Technology Services, HFCL, Sobha, Waaree Renewable Technologies and others.
What fundraising is behind Bajaj Finance in the stocks to watch today?
Ans. It announced a plan to raise up to Rs 17,500 crore through a QIP and convertible warrants to Bajaj Finserv, subject to shareholder approval.
Why is Oberoi Realty among the stocks to watch today?
Ans. Q2 FY27 sales bookings rose about sevenfold to Rs 9,149.69 crore, with 808 units sold against 158.
Are these stocks to watch today buy recommendations?
Ans. No. They are news triggers. The sources I read gave no price targets or ratings for most of them.
Is this article investment advice?
Ans. No. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
