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Stocks to Watch Today: Several stocks are likely to remain in focus today following quarterly business updates, production numbers, and key corporate developments
announced over the weekend. Banks, metal producers, real estate firms, and energy companies reported operational performance for the December quarter, while select companies announced fundraising plans, IPO-related updates, and strategic developments.
Bank of Baroda: Credit growth remains strong in Q3
State-owned Bank of Baroda said it registered a credit growth of 14.57 per cent year-on-year, with total advances rising to Rs 13.44 lakh crore in the third quarter of FY26 ended December 2025. The bank’s total outstanding credit stood at Rs 11.73 lakh crore at the end of the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing.Bandhan Bank: Loans and advances rise 10%
Private sector lender Bandhan Bank reported a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in its loans and advances for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The total loan book stood at Rs 1,45,227 crore during the quarter.
Sobha Ltd: Sales bookings jump on strong housing demand
Real estate company Sobha Ltd reported a 52 per cent increase in sales bookings to Rs 2,115.2 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal. The company said the growth was driven by higher sales volumes and improved price realisation amid strong demand in the housing market.Avenue Supermarts (D-Mart): Revenue rises 13.15%
Avenue Supermarts Ltd, which operates the D-Mart retail chain, reported a 13.15 per cent year-on-year increase in its standalone revenue from operations to Rs 17,612.62 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025.Corona Remedies: Profit and revenue post double-digit growth
Pharmaceutical company Corona Remedies reported a 21.8 per cent increase in profit to Rs 52.3 crore for the quarter, compared with Rs 43 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 15 per cent to Rs 361.1 crore, up from Rs 313.9 crore a year earlier.Vedanta: Mixed performance across metals in Q3
Vedanta reported a 1 per cent increase in aluminium production to 6.2 lakh tonnes in the December quarter, compared with 6.14 lakh tonnes last year. Zinc saleable metal production rose 4 per cent to 2.7 lakh tonnes, while zinc international production surged 28 per cent to 59,000 tonnes. Silver production, however, declined marginally by 1 per cent to 1.58 lakh tonnes from 1.6 lakh tonnes a year ago.Hindustan Zinc: Refined zinc output improves, lead declines
Hindustan Zinc reported a 4 per cent rise in mined metal production to 2.76 lakh tonnes during the third quarter. Salable metal production also increased 4 per cent to 2.7 lakh tonnes. Refined zinc production grew 8 per cent to 2.21 lakh tonnes, while refined lead production fell 11 per cent to 49,000 tonnes on a year-on-year basis.Corporate Developments
Bajaj Auto: Venezuela exposure remains limited
Bajaj Auto said its exports to Venezuela account for less than 1 per cent of its total overseas shipments. The statement comes amid developments in the South American country, which has entered a crisis following the capture of its President, Nicolas Maduro, by the United States.ONGC: Venezuela exposure under watch amid global developments
Amid US actions against Venezuela and possible volatility in crude oil prices. Through its subsidiary ONGC Videsh Ltd, the company has stakes in multiple Venezuelan projects, which remain operational, with impairment provisions made where necessary.Coal India: BCCL IPO to Open on January 9
Coal India’s subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) is set to launch a Rs 1,071 crore initial public offering on January 9, with a price band of Rs 21 to Rs 23 per share.Adani Enterprises: Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue opens January 6
Adani Enterprises has launched its third public issue of non-convertible debentures worth Rs 1,000 crore, offering returns of up to 8.90 per cent per annum. The issue opens on January 6 and closes on January 19. It includes a base issue of Rs 500 crore along with a green shoe option of up to Rs 500 crore.Birla Corporation: Rajasthan Govt rejects limestone block bid
Birla Corporation said the Government of Rajasthan has rejected its bid for the Gourum Khan Ki Dhani (South) limestone block, for which the company had earlier been declared the preferred bidder.LIC: Special drive launched to revive lapsed policies
Life Insurance Corporation of India announced the launch of a two-month special campaign to revive individual lapsed policies. The drive will run from January 1 to March 2, 2026, and applies to all non-linked policies, offering concessions on late fees.KPI Green Energy: Hybrid power project commences operations
KPI Green Energy Limited said it has commenced power generation and supply to the state grid from its 92.15-megawatt hybrid power project located in Gujarat.NHPC: Plans bond issue to raise Rs 2,000 Crore
NHPC announced plans to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore through the issuance of bonds, which may be done in single or multiple tranches.IPO in Focus
Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Strong GMP Ahead of Launch
The Bharat Coking Coal IPO is a book-built issue comprising 46.57 crore shares and is entirely an offer for sale. The issue will open for subscription on January 9, 2025, and is expected to list on the NSE and BSE on January 16. The IPO’s grey market premium is currently around Rs 16.25, indicating strong investor interest, while the price band is yet to be announced.(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)
