Corporate action, earnings momentum, and regulatory developments are set to drive stock movements today. From automakers facing recalls and margin cuts to banks weighing stock splits and energy companies securing large orders, the day brings a mix of caution and optimism. Several firms reported strong quarterly gains, while others showed pockets of stress in profitability. Here’s a quick look at the stocks likely to be in focus today.
Market recap
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 ended in the green on November 14. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 84.11 points, or 0.10%, to close at 84,561.78, while the NSE Nifty 50 closed above the key 25,900 mark.
Stocks to watch today, November 17
Tata Motors PV
Tata Motors passenger vehicle business is drawing attention after JLR revised its full-year estimates. The automaker now expects 0–2% EBIT margins, a notable cut from 5–7% earlier, and projects £2.2–£2.5 billion in free cash outflow.
Quarterly performance stayed weak, with a £485 million loss and a 24% decline in revenue to £24.9 billion.
Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki has recalled 39,506 Grand Vitara units, covering vehicles built between December 2024 and April 2025. The recall stems from a speedometer calibration problem that may cause incorrect fuel-level display. Affected customers will be contacted directly for inspection and part replacement at no charge, keeping attention on this specific production batch.
Siemens
Siemens saw mixed results this quarter. While revenue increased 16% to Rs 5,171 crore, and EBITDA grew 13% to Rs 618 crore, net profit fell sharply by 41.5% YoY to Rs 485 crore.
On the positive side, new orders climbed 10% to Rs 4,800 crore, pushing the company’s order backlog to a sizeable Rs 42,253 crore.
Inox Wind
Inox Wind reported a powerful quarterly performance led by improved execution across projects. The company registered Rs 1,162 crore in revenue, up 56% and Rs 271 crore in EBITDA, rising 48%. Profit after tax touched Rs 121 crore, up 43%. The order book has now expanded to more than 3.2 GW.
Oil India
Oil India reported a strong improvement in profitability. It posted Rs 1,044 crore in net profit, a 28% QoQ increase. Revenue climbed 8.9% to Rs 5,456 crore, supported by better operational performance.
However, expenses weighed on operating metrics. EBITDA fell 17.5% and margins slipped to 24.3%. The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per share, with November 21 set as the record date.
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank board will be meeting on November 21 to consider a proposal for a stock split.
The bank’s shares currently carry a face value of Rs 5, and investors are awaiting the announcement of the record date once the board reaches a decision.
KPI Green Energy
KPI Green Energy has secured a Rs 696 crore contract from SJVN for a 200 MW solar project in Khavda, Gujarat.
The scope spans supply, construction, commissioning, and three-year operations & maintenance..
Lupin
Lupin’s Nagpur Unit-1 underwent a USFDA inspection related to pre-approval checks for its oral solid dosage plant. The regulator completed the review without any observations, indicating full compliance and supporting Lupin’s filing pipeline.
Indian Hotels
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is extending its wellness-focused portfolio by acquiring a 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech, the owner of Atmantan Wellness Resort in Mulshi. The planned Rs 240 crore investment values the company at around Rs 415 crore.