By vmg@gmail.com 
Indian equity markets are expected to open on a positive note on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, tracking firm global cues. According to GIFT NIFTY futures, the NIFTY50 index may open around 59 points higher, setting the tone for a busy trading session.
Several stocks are likely to remain in focus due to Q3 earnings announcements, corporate developments, government policy updates, and strategic deals.
Here’s a detailed look at the stocks to watch today 👇
📊 Market Cues at a Glance
• GIFT NIFTY indicates a positive opening
• Over 100 companies to announce Q3 FY26 results today
• Textile stocks gain attention after India-EU FTA announcement
• Vedanta–Hindustan Zinc Offer For Sale (OFS) begins
🧾 Q3 Earnings Today: Major Companies
More than 100 companies are scheduled to announce their December quarter (Q3 FY26) results today, including:
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
• Maruti Suzuki
• Bharat Electronics
• SBI Life Insurance
• SBI Card
• TVS Motor Company
• Cochin Shipyard
• ACC
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders
• Aditya Birla Real Estate
👕 Textile Stocks in Focus
Textile stocks are expected to see action after India and the European Union concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Why it matters:
• Zero-duty access to the EU’s $263.5 billion textile market
• Removes tariff disadvantage against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Turkey
• EU is India’s second-largest textile export market after the US
📱 Vodafone Idea (Vi)
• Q3 net loss narrowed to ₹5,286 crore
• Loss reduced from ₹6,609 crore YoY
• Subscriber base declined to 19.29 crore
• Postpaid subscribers up 14.2% to 2.88 crore
• 4G/5G user base rose to 12.85 crore
Customer service upgrades helped limit losses.
💼 Motilal Oswal Financial Services
• Q3 net profit surged 58% YoY to ₹721 crore
• Total net revenue rose 11.3% to ₹1,497 crore
• Asset Management PAT jumped 65% to ₹227 crore
• AUM increased 33% to ₹1.89 lakh crore
🧴 Marico
• Q3 net profit rose 13.3% to ₹460 crore
• Revenue jumped 26.6% to ₹3,537 crore
• India business volume growth: 8%
• International business growth: 21% (constant currency)
Brands include Saffola, Parachute, Livon.
👟 Metro Brands
• Q3 revenue grew 15% YoY
• Strong festive & wedding season demand
• Benefited from GST reduction on footwear below ₹2,500
• E-commerce sales rose 24%, contributing 12% of revenue
• 35 new stores opened during the quarter
🏪 Vishal Mega Mart
• Revenue grew 17% YoY to ₹36,704 million
• PAT increased 19.1% to ₹3,129 million
• EBITDA rose 18.8%
• 29 new stores added during Q3
🪙 Vedanta & Hindustan Zinc
Shares of Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc will remain in focus due to an Offer For Sale (OFS).
OFS Details:
• Vedanta selling 6.7 crore shares (1.59% stake)
• Floor price: ₹685 per share
• Dates: January 28–29, 2026
Jan 28: Non-retail investors
Jan 29: Retail investors
🚆 Titagarh Rail Systems & ABB India
• Signed agreement for 25 kV driverless metro propulsion systems
• Technology transfer for train control systems (TCMS)
• Linked to Mumbai Metro Line 5 & 6 projects
• Order includes 240 metro coaches
💍 PC Jeweller
• Q3 net profit rose 28% YoY to ₹190 crore
• Total income grew to ₹900 crore
• Strong festive & wedding season demand
• Company progressing towards debt-free status
🏢 Mindspace REIT
• Q3 net profit rose 33% to ₹180 crore
• Total income increased to ₹832 crore
• Distribution announced: ₹378 crore
💻 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
• Invests ₹330 crore in a new facility in Brazil
• Centre to create 1,600 jobs
• Part of expansion strategy in Latin America
⚡ Tata Power
• Expanding IoT-based home automation business
• Targets 1 crore households
• Plans expansion from 9 to 100 cities in 3 years
🏗️ Hindalco Industries
• Announces ₹21,000 crore aluminium expansion in Odisha
• Focus on EV, battery-grade aluminium
• Supports India’s domestic manufacturing push