Top Stocks to Watch Today: Hero Motors, HCL Tech, Power Grid, IHCL Shares in Focus on Tuesday, 13 Oct, Full List With Tata Elxsi, RBL Bank, IRCON, Nazara Technologies, ICICI Prudential AMC and Polycab
- October 13, 2026
- Posted by: Neeraj Pandey
- Category: News
Top stocks to watch today (Tue 13 Oct): HCL Tech (Q2 profit +21.2%, dividend Rs 12), Hero Motors (first results since IPO), Tata Elxsi, RBL Bank, ICICI Prudential AMC, IRCON (Rs 862.46 crore order), IHCL (670 hotels), Vikran, Nazara, Polycab. Power Grid trigger not confirmed.
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Top stocks to watch today include HCL Tech after Q2 profit rose 21.2% to Rs 5,132 crore, Hero Motors on its first results since its IPO, RBL Bank after profit more than doubled, IRCON on a Rs 862.46 crore railway order, and IHCL on its hotel expansion. Tata Elxsi, ICICI Prudential AMC, Vikran Engineering, Nazara Technologies and Polycab also have triggers, and 22 companies report September-quarter results today. I could not confirm the specific trigger for Power Grid, which was among the Sensex laggards at the open, so it is listed with that gap noted. A stock in focus is a watchlist name and not a buy call, so check the results, the price reaction and the risks before acting.
Top stocks to watch today are the shares likely to move on Tuesday because of results, orders, deals or regulatory news. Hero Motors, HCL Tech, Power Grid and IHCL lead the headline list.
This guide gives the full list of top stocks to watch today with the trigger and key numbers for each, and explains how to use such a list.
Figures come from several morning reports, and some differ slightly. Where they conflict, both are shown.
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Top Stocks to Watch Today: Results
| Stock | Trigger | Key numbers |
|---|---|---|
| HCL Tech | Q2 FY27 results | Net profit up 21.2% to Rs 5,132 crore; revenue up 11.5% to Rs 35,620 crore; EBIT margin 18.2%; dividend Rs 12; stock up about 4.9% to Rs 1,282.70 |
| RBL Bank | Q2 FY27 results | Net profit more than doubled (Rs 498.36 crore consolidated, Rs 482 crore standalone); net interest income up 37% to Rs 2,131 crore; NIM 4.61%; gross NPA 1.02% from 1.30%; stock down 7.11% to Rs 388 |
| ICICI Prudential AMC | Q2 FY27 results | Profit after tax up 6.1% to Rs 889 crore; revenue up 16.3% to Rs 1,674 crore; interim dividend Rs 30, record date 21 October |
| Hero Motors | Q2 results today | First results since the Rs 1,000 crore IPO (price band Rs 79 to Rs 84, subscribed 7.01 times); shares near Rs 155.50, market cap about Rs 7,063 crore |
| Tata Elxsi | Q2 results today | Kotak Institutional Equities expects constant currency growth of 1.4% quarter on quarter |
HCL Tech is the top name among the top stocks to watch today because the result also lifted TCS, Infosys and the Nifty IT index. One report says RBL Bank’s profit rose 170% on a standalone basis, while another says it more than doubled on a consolidated basis, so check the filing.
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Top Stocks to Watch Today: Orders and Deals
| Stock | Trigger | Key numbers |
|---|---|---|
| IRCON International | EPC order | Rs 862.46 crore from East Central Railway for the Gomoh to Koderma and Gaya to Son Nagar lines, 365 days; about 9% of its Rs 9,846 crore market cap; stock down about 41% this year |
| Vikran Engineering | Loan | NOPL Solar signed an IREDA term loan of up to Rs 2,941.19 crore for a 969 MW solar project in Maharashtra |
| TD Power Systems | QIP | Closed a Rs 600 crore QIP, 77.41 lakh shares at Rs 775 |
| Goodluck India | Bid | Subsidiary qualified as a technical bidder for artillery shells; not a confirmed order |
| CreditAccess Grameen | Loan | $175 million syndicated social loan |
These are the orders and financing news among the top stocks to watch today. Technical qualification and loans are not the same as revenue-bearing orders.
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Top Stocks to Watch Today: Corporate and Regulatory News
| Stock | Trigger | Key numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Hotels (IHCL) | Expansion update | Signed 47 hotel agreements and opened 20 in H1 FY27; 670 hotels including a 280-hotel pipeline; 390 operating; target of 700 by 2030 |
| Power Grid | Sensex laggard | Among the top losers at the open; I could not confirm a specific trigger |
| Nazara Technologies | Management change | Founder stepped down as managing director; preferential issue of 2.38 crore shares at Rs 306 (about Rs 730.4 crore); CFO resigns 15 October |
| Polycab India | Derivatives curbs | NSE put it under surveillance with 100% margin; one report says F&O ends after the October series, another says on 30 December 2026 |
| Lenskart | Block sale | Alpha Wave sold 2.64 crore shares, 1.51% of equity, for Rs 1,704.8 crore at Rs 645.31 |
| Shadowfax | Block sale | A Qualcomm Ventures affiliate sold about 0.98% for about Rs 157 crore at Rs 275.30 |
The Polycab reports conflict on timing, so confirm the NSE circular before trading. Block sales can pressure a stock in the short term, but they say little about its business.
How to Use the Top Stocks to Watch Today List
- Read the trigger first: results, order, deal or regulation.
- Compare the news with expectations, because a good result can still fall if it is below hopes.
- Watch the first hour of trade for the market’s reaction.
- Check volume and whether the price holds after the open.
- Set a stop loss before you enter any position.
Risks With the Top Stocks to Watch Today
Reaction risk: Among the top stocks to watch today, RBL Bank fell 7.11% despite strong profit, which shows how expectations drive prices.
One-off items: Swan Defence reported a large profit driven by a tax write-back, not operations.
Orders vs revenue: Orders in the top stocks to watch today take time to turn into sales.
Block sales: Large investor exits can weigh on prices of the top stocks to watch today.
Missing detail: Triggers for the top stocks to watch today differ across reports, and some, like Power Grid’s, were not confirmed.
What to Watch Next for the Top Stocks to Watch Today
- Hero Motors and Tata Elxsi results and the share price reaction.
- HCL Tech holding its gains.
- NSE circular on Polycab.
- IRCON order execution timeline.
- FPI flow data after the session.
Conclusion
Top stocks to watch today are led by HCL Tech, Hero Motors, RBL Bank, IRCON and IHCL, with 22 companies reporting results. Use the list as a watchlist and check the reaction before acting. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any decision.
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
What are the top stocks to watch today?
Ans. HCL Tech, Hero Motors, Power Grid, IHCL, RBL Bank, Tata Elxsi, IRCON, ICICI Prudential AMC, Vikran Engineering, Nazara Technologies and Polycab.
Why is HCL Tech in focus?
Ans. Q2 profit rose 21.2% to Rs 5,132 crore, revenue rose 11.5% and the board declared a Rs 12 dividend.
Why is Hero Motors among the top stocks to watch today?
Ans. It reports its first results since its IPO in September.
What is the news on IRCON?
Ans. It received a Rs 862.46 crore EPC order from East Central Railway.
What happened with RBL Bank?
Ans. Profit more than doubled and net interest income rose 37%, but the stock fell about 7%.
What is the trigger for Power Grid?
Ans. I could not confirm one. It was among the Sensex laggards at the open.
How many of the top stocks to watch today report results?
Ans. 22 companies, including Tata Elxsi, Hero Motors and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
Should I buy the top stocks to watch today?
Ans. This article does not constitute investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor.
