Market participants will track a range of stock-specific developments as the trading session gets underway. Company updates, earnings-related news, and sector trends are likely to shape activity in individual counters. Attention may also remain on stocks linked to regulatory and operational developments. Here are the stocks likely to be in focus today.
Market recap
Indian stock markets closed in the red for the fifth straight day on Friday, January 9. The benchmark Sensex slipped over 600 points to end the session at 83,576, while the Nifty 50 also moved lower, settling near the 25,683 mark after shedding nearly 194 points.
Earnings to watch today
Several companies are set to report their third-quarter earnings today, with results due from a mix of large IT firms and mid- and small-cap names, including Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Anand Rathi Wealth, Infibeam Avenues, Maharashtra Scooters, Lotus Chocolate Company, GTPL Hathway, Premier Polyfilm, Tierra Agrotech, Puretrop Fruits, OK Play India, Continental Securities, Gujarat Hotels, Continental Chemicals and Netlink Solutions.
Stocks to watch today, January 12, 2026
Avenue Supermarts
Avenue Supermarts, which runs the DMart retail chain, reported higher profit and revenue for the third quarter ended December. Net profit rose to Rs 856 crore, compared with Rs 733 crore a year ago. Revenue from operations increased to Rs 18,101 crore.
Avenue Supermarts also announced that its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ignatius Navil Noronha, will complete his tenure on January 31, 2026. He will cease to hold office at the close of business hours on that date, as informed in a regulatory filing.
NTPC
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company signed an agreement linked to the acquisition of Sinnar Thermal Power.
Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda announced that its Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate will largely remain unchanged from January 12, 2026. While most tenures stayed flat, the six-month rate saw a slight reduction, according to a regulatory filing made on January 9.
Phoenix Mills
The Phoenix Mills reported growth in consumption across its retail portfolio during the third quarter. Mall consumption rose to around Rs 4,787 crore, while consumption for the nine-month period ended December also increased, reflecting steady footfall across its commercial properties.
Manappuram Finance
Manappuram Finance rejected a media report suggesting delays in its proposed transaction with entities linked to Bain Capital. The gold loan financier termed the report speculative and factually incorrect while responding to clarification sought by the National Stock Exchange and BSE.
Tejas Networks
Telecom equipment maker Tejas Networks posted a consolidated loss of Rs 196.55 crore for the October–December quarter. The company cited lower sales and delayed purchase orders from Bharat Sanchar Nigam as key reasons for the sharp drop in revenue compared to the same period last year.
Signature Global
Real estate developer Signatureglobal reported a year-on-year decline in pre-sales during the third quarter. Sales remained flat compared to the previous quarter.
Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree Hotels approved a business restructuring plan involving fresh investment by global private equity firm Warburg Pincus in its subsidiary, Fleur Hotels.
Lloyds Engineering
Lloyds Engineering Works informed stock exchanges that it has entered into a purchase agreement with The Material Works Limited, a United States–based company. The agreement was disclosed under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
Spandana Sphoorty
Spandana Sphoorty Financial said its board is examining the merger of its subsidiary, Criss Financial, into the parent company. The board has given in-principle approval and formed a Merger Steering Committee to evaluate the structure and terms of the proposed transaction.