Top stocks to watch today: The Indian stock market is expected to open higher on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with GIFT Nifty signalling a positive start. GIFT Nifty was trading around 22,423, up nearly 41 points from the previous close of Nifty futures, indicating a firm opening for the benchmark indices.
Indian equities came under heavy selling pressure on Monday as a fresh rise in crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and higher bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex erased its early gains to close 547.65 points, or 0.76%, lower at 71,924.68. During the session, it fell as much as 796.23 points, or 1%, to an intraday low of 71,676.10. The NSE Nifty 50 also ended lower, shedding 157.10 points, or 0.70%, to settle at 22,363.35.
Investors will keep an eye on several stocks on Tuesday as a series of corporate announcements bring them into focus. Order wins, business updates, expansion plans and other company-specific developments are expected to influence individual stock movements during the trading session.
Hero Motors, Tata Elxsi, HCL Tech, RBL Bank, Power Grid, IRCON International are among the shares that will remain in focus on Tuesday.
Shares of Hero Motors, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Tata Elxsi will remain in focus as the companies will release their Q2 results 2026 today.