Top Stocks to Watch Today: Eternal, Reliance Industries, IREDA, RailTel Shares in Focus on Wed 21 Oct | Full List
- October 21, 2026
- Posted by: Ankit Jaiswal
- Category: News
The stocks to watch today, Wednesday 21 Oct 2026, are Eternal, Reliance Industries, Adani Green, IREDA, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, RailTel and Waaree Renewable Technologies. Hindustan Zinc profit rose 142% to Rs 6,412 crore and Bajaj Finance profit rose 29% to Rs 6,367 crore, but Bajaj Finance fell about 2%. Waaree Renewable fell about 10% after profit dropped 29%. Prices are from about 10:08 AM IST.
Quick Answer
The stocks to watch today are Eternal and Adani Green, which report Q2 results, Reliance Industries, because the Jio Platforms issue opens, and the shares reacting to Monday’s results: Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, IREDA, LTTS, Piramal Finance and Waaree Renewable. RailTel is in focus for a Rs 47.4 crore order and YES Bank for a capital update. Early trade was mixed, with the Nifty near 22,990 and Brent crude near $110, and several of these stocks were lower. Compare each headline with the price reaction, because strong numbers did not stop Bajaj Finance and IREDA from falling.
The list of stocks to watch today changes as the session runs, so the prices below are a snapshot. They give a first read on how the market is treating each piece of news.
This guide covers the results-led stocks, the news-led stocks, the sector items and the risks. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell any share.
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Stocks to Watch Today: Early Price Snapshot
| Stock | Trigger | Last price (about 10:08 AM IST) | Change from previous close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal | Q2 results today | Rs 317.10 | Down 1.0% |
| Reliance Industries | Jio Platforms issue opens | Rs 1,221.80 | Up 1.7% |
| Bajaj Finance | Q2 profit up 29% | Rs 936.05 | Down 2.2% |
| Hindustan Zinc | Q2 profit up 142% | Rs 541.55 | Up 0.6% |
| IREDA | Q2 profit marginally up | Rs 103.81 | Down 2.6% |
| RailTel | Rs 47.4 crore order | Rs 245.40 | Down 2.0% |
| Waaree Renewable Technologies | Q2 profit down 29% | Rs 740.30 | Down 10.4% |
| Adani Green Energy | Q2 results today | Rs 1,281.40 | Down 1.1% |
IREDA and RailTel are trading at or near their 52-week lows of Rs 103.41 and Rs 245 respectively, which makes the news more important for those two stocks to watch today (my observation from the data). These eight are the main stocks to watch today by news and early volume.
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Results-Led Stocks to Watch Today
| Company | Q2 FY27 headline | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Zinc | Profit up 142% | Rs 6,412 crore; revenue up 76.5% to Rs 15,093 crore; EBITDA up 108% to Rs 9,285 crore, helped by higher metal prices, higher production and a stronger dollar |
| Bajaj Finance | Profit up 29% | Rs 6,367 crore; net interest income up 24% to Rs 13,335 crore; gross NPA 1.06% against 1.24%; net NPA 0.42% against 0.6% |
| IREDA | Profit marginally up | Rs 554 crore against Rs 549 crore; revenue up 14% to Rs 2,345 crore; loan disbursement up 31% to Rs 10,579 crore; loan book Rs 97,411 crore |
| LTTS | Profit up 66.78% | Rs 548.2 crore; revenue up 12.1% to Rs 3,040.4 crore |
| Piramal Finance | Profit up 67% | Rs 545 crore; core NII up 35% to Rs 1,530 crore; AUM up 24% |
| Waaree Renewable Technologies | Profit down 29% | Rs 81.48 crore against Rs 116.36 crore; revenue up to Rs 1,057.84 crore; order book above Rs 5,500 crore |
| Just Dial | Profit down 9.73% | Rs 107.8 crore; revenue up 13.11% to Rs 342.82 crore |
| SML Mahindra | Profit down 44.4% | Rs 11.70 crore; revenue up 20% to Rs 669.79 crore |
Waaree Renewable shows the difference between sales and profit among the stocks to watch today: revenue grew about 36%, but higher expenses cut profit and the stock fell more than 10% (my calculation from the figures). Bajaj Finance, among the stocks to watch today, rose on every headline metric, yet the stock dropped, which means the market wanted more.
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News-Led Stocks to Watch Today
| Company | News | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliance Industries | Jio Platforms issue opens | Fresh issue of about Rs 30,213 crore at Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119 a share; open 21 to 23 Oct; offer documents value Jio at about $108 billion |
| RailTel | Order win | Letter of acceptance from Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation; about Rs 47.4 crore including tax |
| YES Bank | Capital position | CET1 may fall to about 11.4% pro forma if Rs 8,415 crore of written-down AT1 bonds are reinstated; CFO says no immediate capital raise is needed |
| Canara Bank | Subsidiary sale | Sale of Canbank Factors expected to close this financial year, for about Rs 80.5 crore |
| Prestige Estates | Launch plan | Residential launches worth Rs 40,000 crore in H2 FY27, about 2.5 times the April to September pace |
| UltraTech Cement | New plant | Rs 2,650 crore Petnikota works in Andhra Pradesh commissioned; 3.3 million tonnes clinker capacity |
| Sun Pharma | Clinical update | UNLOXCYT moved to NCCN Category 2A for a type of skin cancer; no financial figures |
| Schaeffler India | Management | MD and CEO taken into custody on 19 Oct in an inquiry on a June 2026 accident at its Talegaon factory |
The stocks to watch today for news rather than numbers are less likely to move on the day, apart from Reliance, which has a clear calendar of events. The Schaeffler India item raises questions on leadership continuity, but the company disclosure gives no further detail.
Sector Watch Among Stocks to Watch Today: Oil-Sensitive Shares
Brent crude was near $109.64 to $110 a barrel on 21 Oct after a supertanker fire near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report that cited Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy. Sustained high crude can raise costs for airlines and paint companies and can pressure the marketing margins of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum. How much is passed on to consumers decides the effect on these oil-sensitive stocks to watch today.
Risk: Oil can reverse quickly on news from the Gulf, so any reading of these stocks to watch today should allow for sharp swings.
What to Watch Next Among Stocks to Watch Today
- Eternal and Adani Green results and the price reaction on 22 Oct
- Subscription data for the Jio Platforms issue, which closes on 23 Oct
- Whether IREDA and RailTel, two stocks to watch today, hold their 52-week lows
- Whether Bajaj Finance finds support after the early fall
- Brent crude and the rupee near 94.8 to 94.9
Conclusion
The stocks to watch today combine results, a major issue and company news, and the early price reaction shows a market that is demanding on numbers. Use the filings for final figures and compare each headline with the price reaction before drawing a conclusion.
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 are the top stocks to watch today?
Ans. Eternal, Reliance Industries, Adani Green, IREDA, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, RailTel and Waaree Renewable Technologies are in focus on 21 Oct 2026. Eternal and Adani Green report Q2 results today.
Why is Reliance Industries among the stocks to watch today?
Ans. Jio Platforms opens its Rs 30,213 crore fresh issue today at a price band of Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119 per share. It closes on 23 Oct, and the Reliance share traded about 1.7% higher at 10:04 AM.
What were the Hindustan Zinc Q2 numbers behind the stocks to watch today?
Ans. Consolidated profit rose 142% to Rs 6,412 crore and revenue rose 76.5% to Rs 15,093 crore. EBITDA rose 108% to Rs 9,285 crore, helped by higher metal prices and production.
Why did Bajaj Finance, one of the stocks to watch today, fall after good results?
Ans. Profit rose 29% to Rs 6,367 crore and asset quality improved, yet the stock fell about 2%. The market may have priced in strong numbers, but no single reason was reported.
What is the RailTel order that put it in the stocks to watch today list?
Ans. RailTel received a letter of acceptance from the Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation worth about Rs 47.4 crore including tax. The stock traded about 2% lower on the day.
Why did Waaree Renewable Technologies fall among the stocks to watch today?
Ans. Profit fell more than 29% to Rs 81.48 crore because expenses rose faster than revenue. The stock dropped about 10% in early trade.
What are the risks when using a list of stocks to watch today?
Ans. A headline does not tell you how the price will move, and early moves can reverse. Check filings, estimates and your own risk before acting.
Is this article investment advice?
Ans. No. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell. Please check the figures against company filings and your own risk profile before you act on anything you read here.
