The markets have been choppy in afternoon trade. The Nifty is up over 25,250, while the Sensex hovered near 82,208. Beneath this steady index surface, earnings reactions, policy-linked optimism and sector-specific momentum dictated price action, producing sharp moves across technology, defence, renewables, metals, and select consumption names.
Here are the top buzzing stocks at midday today-
Eternal
Eternal share price slipped over 1% in midday trade despite the company reporting a strong December-quarter performance after market hours on Wednesday. The stock was last seen near Rs 280, giving up early gains even as the numbers themselves were difficult to fault. Consolidated net profit for Q3 FY26 surged nearly 73% year-on-year to Rs 102 crore, supported by a sharp jump in quick commerce revenues.
The real story sat inside Blinkit. Revenue from the quick commerce arm climbed to Rs 12,256 crore, compared with Rs 1,399 crore a year earlier, indicating how aggressively the business has scaled. Alongside the earnings, the board approved a top-level management reshuffle, with Deepinder Goyal stepping down as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and moving to a Vice Chairman role from February 1, while Blinkit CEO Albinder Singh Dhindsa will take over as Chief Executive. The stock’s muted reaction suggested that investors were still weighing execution risks even as headline growth stayed strong.
Renewable energy stocks
Waaree Energies share price dominated the renewable space, rising sharply intraday and trading nearly 8% higher around Rs 2,600, after posting a blockbuster set of Q3 numbers. The rally followed a volatile prior session and was anchored firmly in fundamentals rather than sentiment alone.
Revenue for the quarter jumped more than 118% year-on-year to Rs 7,565 crore, driven by strong module production of 3.51 GW. Operating performance expanded just as quickly, with EBITDA up 167% to Rs 1,928 crore, lifting margins above 25%. Net profit climbed 118% to Rs 1,106 crore, despite a one-time exceptional provision linked to a US customs investigation. The scale of the beat ensured the stock remained firmly in focus through the morning.
Wind energy stocks staged a measured rebound after testing recent lows. Suzlon Energy and Inox Wind were both up around 1–2% by midday, recovering part of the ground lost earlier in the week.
Defence stocks
Defence stocks traded on a firm footing, tracking geopolitical and policy-related developments tied to India–EU engagement ahead of the upcoming summit. Hindustan Aeronautics shares, Bharat Dynamics and Bharat Electronics all moved higher by around 1–3% by midday.
The sector found support from reports that India and the European Union are close to concluding a free trade agreement and a formal defence partnership, which could open doors for deeper cooperation, interoperability, and participation by Indian firms in European defence programmes. Bharat Electronics, in particular, outperformed peers, reflecting its direct exposure to defence electronics and systems likely to benefit from expanded international collaboration.
State Bank of India
Share price of State Bank of India gained close to 2% by midday, trading above Rs 1,040, as commentary from the World Economic Forum added a strategic layer to the stock’s momentum. Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty outlined plans to deploy artificial intelligence at scale across customer service, lending, and fraud management, a shift from limited pilot projects to full integration, according to various media reports.
The comments landed at a time when global discussions on cybersecurity and AI adoption remain intense, particularly within financial services. SBI’s scale, with more than 530 million customers, gives such initiatives meaningful weight, and the market appeared comfortable with the bank’s intent to move decisively rather than incrementally.
Tata Steel
Share price of Tata Steel advanced over 2% to trade near Rs 188, following confirmation of a large green steel investment plan in Jharkhand. The company reiterated its commitment to invest Rs 11,000 crore under its New Age Green Steel Technology programme, backed by formal agreements with the state government, as per various media reports.
The proposal includes spending on advanced melt technology, a new combi mill, and expansion of tinplate capacity, with technical collaboration from European partners. The emphasis on cleaner production and capacity expansion provided support to the stock even as global steel conditions remain mixed.
KPI Green Energy
KPI Green Energy traded modestly higher near Rs 434, extending gains after reporting another strong quarter. The company posted a 48% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 125.8 crore for Q3 FY26, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of record revenues.
Revenue climbed over 46% to Rs 662.86 crore, while EBITDA expanded at a similar pace, pushing margins close to 36%. Management attributed the performance to faster project execution and operating efficiencies, reinforcing the stock’s reputation as a consistent compounder within the renewable energy space rather than a one-quarter story.