Stocks to Watch Today – January 5
Indian equity markets are set for stock-specific action today as several companies announced quarterly business updates, production numbers, fundraising plans, and IPO-related developments over the weekend. Banking, metals, real estate, energy, and retail stocks are expected to remain in focus during the session.
Banking Stocks
Bank of Baroda
The public-sector lender reported healthy momentum in Q3 FY26, with credit growth rising 14.57% year-on-year. Total advances stood at ₹13.44 lakh crore at the end of December 2025, compared with ₹11.73 lakh crore a year earlier.
Bandhan Bank
Bandhan Bank posted a 10% year-on-year increase in loans and advances for the December quarter. The private lender’s total loan book rose to ₹1.45 lakh crore, reflecting steady growth across segments.
Real Estate & Retail
Sobha Ltd
Sobha reported a sharp 52% jump in sales bookings to ₹2,115.2 crore in Q3 FY26, driven by strong housing demand, higher sales volumes, and improved price realisation.
Avenue Supermarts (D-Mart)
Avenue Supermarts recorded a 13.15% year-on-year rise in standalone revenue to ₹17,612.62 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, supported by consistent consumer demand.
Pharmaceuticals
Corona Remedies
The pharmaceutical company delivered double-digit growth, with profit rising 21.8% to ₹52.3 crore in Q3. Revenue increased 15% year-on-year to ₹361.1 crore.
Metals & Mining
Vedanta
Vedanta reported a mixed operational performance in the December quarter. Aluminium production increased 1% to 6.2 lakh tonnes, while zinc saleable metal output rose 4%. Silver production declined marginally on a yearly basis.
Hindustan Zinc
Hindustan Zinc posted a 4% rise in mined and saleable metal production during Q3. Refined zinc output increased 8% year-on-year, while refined lead production fell 11%.
Auto & Energy
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto clarified that its exposure to Venezuela remains limited, with exports to the country accounting for less than 1% of its total overseas shipments.
ONGC
ONGC said its Venezuela-linked assets through ONGC Videsh remain operational. The company continues to monitor global developments amid potential crude oil price volatility.
Corporate Developments
Coal India
Coal India’s subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) is set to launch a ₹1,071 crore initial public offering on January 9, with a price band of ₹21–23 per share.
Adani Enterprises
Adani Enterprises announced a ₹1,000 crore public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), offering returns of up to 8.90% per annum. The issue opens on January 6 and closes on January 19.
Birla Corporation
Birla Corporation said the Rajasthan government has rejected its bid for a limestone block for which the company was earlier declared the preferred bidder.
LIC
Life Insurance Corporation of India launched a two-month special drive to revive lapsed individual policies from January 1 to March 2, 2026, offering concessions on late fees for eligible policies.
KPI Green Energy
KPI Green Energy announced the commencement of power generation from its 92.15 MW hybrid power project in Gujarat, supplying electricity to the state grid.
NHPC
NHPC plans to raise up to ₹2,000 crore through bond issuances, which may be executed in one or more tranches.
IPO Watch
Bharat Coking Coal IPO
The BCCL IPO is a book-built issue comprising 46.57 crore shares and is entirely an offer for sale. The issue opens on January 9 and is expected to list on the NSE and BSE on January 16. The grey market premium remains strong, indicating healthy investor interest.
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