Top stocks to watch today: The Indian stock market is expected to open higher on Monday, November 2, with GIFT Nifty signalling a positive start. GIFT Nifty was trading around 23,291, up nearly 205 points, or 0.89%, from the previous close of Nifty futures, indicating a potential gap-up opening for the domestic benchmark indices.
On Friday, the Sensex and Nifty extended their gains, supported by strong buying in IT stocks and earnings-driven gains in Trent, the Tata Group’s retail arm. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 308.49 points, or 0.42%, to close at 74,459.53. During the session, it surged as much as 591.55 points, or 0.79%, to hit an intraday high of 74,742.59. Meanwhile, the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 116.35 points, or 0.51%, to settle at 23,053.10.
Several stocks are expected to remain in focus as companies announce business updates and corporate developments. Fresh order wins, operational performance, expansion plans and other company-specific announcements could trigger stock-specific movements during Monday’s trading session.
Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, ITC, Marico, NTPC, CSDL, SJVN among shares in focus on Monday.
Shares of ITC, Marico, NALCO, NLC India, Container Corporation of India, Tata Investment Corporation will remain in focus as companies are scheduled to release their Q2 results 2026 today.