Top stocks to watch today: The Indian stock market is expected to begin Friday’s trading session, October 30, on a subdued note, as indicated by GIFT Nifty. The index was trading near 23,038, down around 15 points or 0.07% from the previous close of Nifty futures, signalling a largely flat opening for domestic benchmark indices.
In the previous session on Thursday, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended firmly in the green, gaining over 1% each, driven by strong buying across banking, FMCG and IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 905.01 points, or 1.24%, to settle at 74,151.04, marking its highest closing level in over a week. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 rose 237.90 points, or 1.05%, to end the session at 22,936.75.
Several stocks are likely to remain on investors’ radar as companies announce business and corporate developments. Updates related to fresh order wins, operational performance, expansion strategies and other company-specific announcements could drive stock-specific action during Friday’s trading session.
Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, Bharat Electronics, IndiGo, Suzlon Energy, Trent, Vedanta Power, RVNL among shares in focus on Friday.
Shares of Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Bharat Electronics, Indian Oil Corporation, Varun Beverages, GAIL will remain in focus as companies are scheduled to release their Q2 results 2026 today.