The Indian stock market is likely to open on a positive note on Monday, November 17, with GIFT Nifty signaling a 52-point green start for the Nifty 50. A bunch of heavyweight stocks across auto, banking, real estate, pharma, and energy may be on traders’ radar today.
Here are the top stocks to watch, based on key developments and market triggers.
Auto & Mobility
Tata Motors PV: Sierra SUV Unveiled
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has showcased the new Tata Sierra SUV in a completely refreshed design, blending its iconic heritage with a modern, adventure-first identity. The official market launch is set for November 25, 2025.
The model will compete in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment against:
- Hyundai Creta
- Maruti Grand Vitara
- Honda Elevate
In its Q2 earnings call, the company noted:
- FY26 JLR EBIT margin is expected at 0–2%
- Negative free cash flow of £2.2–2.5 billion
- Q3 to be impacted by production losses, with recovery seen in Q4
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Maruti Suzuki: 39,506 Grand Vitara Units Recalled
Maruti Suzuki has announced a recall of 39,506 Grand Vitara SUVs manufactured between Dec 9, 2024, and April 29, 2025, due to a possible fault in the fuel-level indicator system. The warning light may not reflect correct fuel status.
Ola Electric: Test Rides Begin for 4680 Bharat Cell Vehicles
Ola Electric has started test rides for S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh) powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery. The new power unit promises:
- Higher range
- Better performance
- Enhanced safety
Banks & Financials
Kotak Mahindra Bank: Board to Consider Stock Split
Kotak Bank’s Board meets on November 21 to consider a stock split of equity shares having face value ₹5 each. A potential split may improve liquidity and attract more retail participation.
HUDCO: In Talks for $1 Billion Funding
HUDCO is negotiating with multilateral institutions, including:
- KfW (Germany) – $200 million
- ADB – $500 million
- AIIB – $200–300 million
Funds will support large-scale infrastructure financing nationwide.
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Godrej Properties to Launch ₹22,000 Crore Projects
Godrej Properties plans to bring ₹22,000 crore worth of housing launches in H2 FY26, capitalising on robust demand. The company expects:
- ₹40,000 crore launches in FY26
- ₹32,500 crore sales guidance for the fiscal year
Anant Raj to Invest ₹4,500 Crore in Data Centres
Anant Raj Ltd will invest ₹4,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh to build large-scale data centre facilities, strengthening India’s fast-growing digital infrastructure stack.
IRB Infrastructure Trust Bags ₹9,270 Crore NHAI TOT Project
IRB Infrastructure Trust secured a 20-year toll-operate-transfer (TOT) concession covering 366 km on:
- Lucknow–Ayodhya–Gorakhpur (NH-27)
- Lucknow–Varanasi (NH-731)
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Pharma & Healthcare
Lupin: Zero Observations After U.S. FDA Inspection
Lupin announced successful completion of a product-specific USFDA pre-approval inspection at its Nagpur Unit-1 facility, with zero Form-483 observations.
Glenmark Pharma Profit Surges 72% YoY
Glenmark reported:
- PAT: ₹610.43 crore (↑72.2% YoY)
- Boosted by licensing deal with AbbVie for investigational asset ISB 2001
- Revenue jumped to ₹6,046.87 crore from ₹3,433.8 crore YoY
Max Healthcare Net Profit Jumps 58.7%
Max Healthcare reported a PAT of ₹554 crore, driven by tax benefits from internal merger adjustments.
Manufacturing & Electronics
Amber Enterprises Acquires Majority in Shogini Technoarts
Amber Group will buy Pune-based PCB maker Shogini Technoarts to strengthen backward integration for HVAC and consumer electronics manufacturing.
Energy & Industrials
MGL, IGL in Focus as CNG Supply Disrupted in Mumbai
A damaged pipeline disrupted Mumbai’s CNG supply, impacting:
- Autos, taxis, local transport
- Ola & Uber fleets
IGL raised CNG prices by ~₹1 across select cities starting 6 AM, Nov 16.
Exide Industries Q2 Profit Falls 26%
- Q2 net profit: ₹173.64 crore (vs ₹233.40 crore YoY)
- Revenue slightly down to ₹4,364.51 crore
Defence & Tech
ideaForge Secures ₹100 Crore Indian Army Drone Order
Order includes:
- Zolt tactical UAV (~₹75 crore)
- SWITCH 2 VTOL drones (~₹30 crore)
FMCG & Other Key Movers
| Company | Key Update |
|---|---|
| A-1 Ltd | 3:1 bonus shares + 10:1 stock split approved |
| GRM Overseas | Q2 profit up 61% at ₹14.83 crore; strong basmati exports |
| Siemens India | Q2 profit dips 7% to ₹485 crore; revenue up 16% |
| Coffee Day Global | Loss widens to ₹6.18 crore; revenue rises 5.6% |
| BGR Energy Systems | Loss narrows to ₹62.54 crore from ₹192.79 crore |
Market Outlook
With positive global cues and strong domestic triggers, analysts expect the market to see stock-specific action, especially in:
- Auto (Tata Motors, Maruti, Ola Electric)
- Pharma (Lupin, Glenmark)
- Real Estate (Godrej Properties, Anant Raj)
- Infra (IRB Infra, HUDCO)
