Stocks to Watch Today, 4 November 2026: NSE, Bata, ASK Automotive, Nykaa, SBI and BSE in Focus After Q2 Results

The stocks to watch today are led by companies with fresh Q2 results and those about to report. This guide lists the verified results, the stocks that report on 4 November 2026, the live prices of the names in the headlines and how to approach a busy results day without chasing every move.

Numbers for the stocks to watch today are from company filings as reported by Business Standard on 3 and 4 November 2026, with prices from NSE and BSE at about 9:55 AM IST. This is a data summary, not a trading recommendation.

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Stocks to Watch Today: Results Already Out

Company	Q2 FY27 result	Change
NSE	Consolidated profit Rs 2,577.6 crore; revenue Rs 4,066.8 crore	Profit +22.8%, revenue +10.6%
Bata India	Profit Rs 18 crore; revenue Rs 862 crore	Profit +38.5%, revenue +7.6%
ASK Automotive	Profit Rs 102 crore; revenue Rs 1,555 crore	Revenue +47.7%
Global Health	Profit Rs 221 crore; revenue Rs 1,469 crore	Not stated
Chambal Fertilisers	Profit Rs 632 crore	-2.5%
Linde India	Profit Rs 119 crore	-30%
Sandur Manganese	Profit Rs 260 crore	+87.1%
Metropolis Healthcare	Profit Rs 75 crore	+41.5%
Vijaya Diagnostic	Profit Rs 59 crore	+37.2%
Awfis	Profit Rs 31 crore	Not stated
Clean Max Enviro	Profit Rs 47 crore	Not stated

Source for the stocks to watch today table: Business Standard stocks-to-watch coverage of 4 November 2026. Growth rates are year-on-year as reported. Not all companies stated a comparison figure.

Names From the Headlines: Live Prices

Stock	Price (Rs)	Move	Why it is in focus
SBI	976.50	+0.64%	Named in the day's stocks-to-watch list
Nykaa	353.10	-0.23%	Results due today
BSE	3,607.90	-1.58%	Q2 FY27 results due by 14 Nov
NSE	1,810.75	+0.39%	Q2 numbers out

Two of the stocks to watch today need a caveat: we did not find reported Q2 numbers for SBI or BSE in the sources we checked, so the reason they appear in the list is not confirmed here. Check the exchange filings for new information.

Results Due Today (4 November)

Among the stocks to watch today, the calendar is crowded. Apollo Hospitals, Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah, Afcons, Alembic Pharma, Apollo Tyres, Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, Balkrishna Industries, Balrampur Chini, Cummins India, Dabur, Exide Industries, JK Lakshmi Cement, JSW Dulux, Dr Lal PathLabs, PFC, Premier Energies, Torrent Power, Websol and Zydus Lifesciences are all scheduled to report. Expect sharp moves after the announcements.

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Other News and Deals

Other stocks to watch today include Hindustan Zinc, which launched two products, VedAZ and VedAyush, and a block deal in Womancart took place at Rs 77.60 per share. Such announcements can move a stock for a day, but without profit support they rarely change the business.

How to Approach a Results Day

Step	What to do
Compare with the base	Look at year-ago and previous-quarter numbers, not just the headline
Check margins	Profit can rise on one-off income; margins show the core business
Read the outlook	Management guidance often moves the stock more than the quarter
Mind liquidity	Avoid chasing small-cap gaps on thin volume
Size modestly	Results-day swings can reverse by the close

For stocks to watch today, a strong result is only a good reason to research a stock further. It does not tell you whether the price already reflects the news.

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Conclusion

The stocks to watch today are NSE, Bata, ASK Automotive, Sandur Manganese and diagnostics names with fresh numbers, plus a long list reporting later. Verify each result on the exchange filing, compare it with the base and avoid acting on headlines alone.

Frequently Asked Questions on Stocks to Watch Today

Which stocks are in focus on 4 November 2026?

Ans. NSE, Bata India, ASK Automotive, Global Health, Chambal Fertilisers, Linde India, Sandur Manganese, Metropolis Healthcare and Vijaya Diagnostic have reported September-quarter numbers. Hindustan Zinc and Womancart also made news, while Nykaa, SBI and BSE appear in the day's lists. Check each company's filing for details.

Which companies report Q2 results on 4 November?

Ans. Apollo Hospitals, Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah, Afcons, Alembic Pharma, Apollo Tyres, Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, Balkrishna Industries, Balrampur Chini, Cummins India, Dabur, Exide, JK Lakshmi Cement, JSW Dulux, Dr Lal PathLabs, PFC, Premier Energies, Torrent Power, Websol and Zydus Lifesciences are scheduled.

What were NSE's Q2 FY27 numbers?

Ans. NSE reported consolidated profit of Rs 2,577.6 crore, up 22.8% from Rs 2,098.5 crore, on revenue of Rs 4,066.8 crore, up 10.6%. The year-ago profit was reduced by a one-time provision, so the growth rate overstates underlying improvement.

Which stocks reported the strongest profit growth?

Ans. Among the names we verified, Sandur Manganese profit rose 87.1% to Rs 260 crore, Metropolis Healthcare rose 41.5%, Bata India rose 38.5% and Vijaya Diagnostic rose 37.2%. ASK Automotive's revenue rose 47.7%. High growth on a small base can be less meaningful, so compare margins too.

Which stocks reported a fall in profit?

Ans. Linde India profit fell 30% to Rs 119 crore and Chambal Fertilisers profit fell 2.5% to Rs 632 crore. A fall does not always lead to a price drop if it matches expectations, so check how the market had priced the result.

Why are SBI and BSE in the stocks-to-watch list?

Ans. We did not find reported Q2 numbers for either in the sources we checked. BSE reports by 14 November 2026. SBI traded at Rs 976.50 and BSE at Rs 3,607.90 in the morning. Check exchange announcements for the specific trigger.

How should I trade on a results day?

Ans. Many investors wait until after the numbers and the management commentary before acting, compare results with the base and avoid thin small-cap stocks that gap sharply. Use position sizes you can hold through volatility. This is general information, not a recommendation.

Do good results always lift a share price?

Ans. No. The share price depends on whether results beat what the market expected, plus guidance and valuation. A strong profit can still lead to a fall if expectations were higher, and a weak quarter can lead to a rise if it was less bad than feared.