The stocks to watch today, 30 October 2026, are led by September quarter (Q2 FY27) results that came in on Thursday, 29 October. Coal India posted a 57% jump in profit, Trent grew profit 25% as Noel Tata signalled the end of his term as chairman, and IndiGo’s loss narrowed. Equitas Small Finance Bank is in focus after its MD and CEO resigned, while Kaynes Technology and SAIL remain in the F&O ban.
Key Takeaways
- Coal India’s Q2 profit rose 57% to Rs 6,547 crore; a Rs 10.25 interim dividend has a 4 November record date.
- Trent’s profit rose 25% to Rs 468 crore, and Noel Tata said he is concluding his tenure as chairman.
- IndiGo’s net loss narrowed to Rs 1,879.1 crore from Rs 2,582.1 crore, though fuel costs rose 67.2%.
- Equitas SFB hit a 20% lower circuit on 29 October after MD and CEO P N Vasudevan resigned.
- Kaynes Technology (92.85% MWPL) and SAIL (84.96%) stay in the F&O ban on 30 October 2026.
Stocks in News Today: Summary Table
| Stock | Why in news | FII / DII holding % (Jun → Sep 2026) | Block/bulk deal | F&O ban | Event today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal India | Q2 profit up 57% to Rs 6,547 cr | FII 10.37→9.59%; DII 22.20→23.44% | Not available | No | First session after Q2 |
| Trent | Profit up 25%; chairman to step down | FII 15.14→15.28%; DII 23.07→23.34% | Not available | No | First session after Q2 |
| IndiGo | Loss narrows to Rs 1,879 cr | FII 20.32→19.90%; DII 31.85→33.27% | Not available | No | First full session after Q2 |
| Godrej Consumer | Profit up 14%; Rs 5 dividend | FII 12.33→10.99%; DII 19.58→20.70% | Not available | No | First session after Q2 |
| Equitas SFB | MD and CEO resigns | FII 15.70→15.80%; DII 51.25→52.25% | Not available | No | Day after 20% fall |
| Afcons Infrastructure | Rs 3,469 cr UP contracts | FII 12.15→10.92%; DII 20.07→18.00% | Not available | No | First session after order news |
| Indian Hotels (IHCL) | 8 airport hotels with Adani Airports | FII 21.71→22.12%; DII 24.47→24.46% | Not available | No | None listed |
Coal India: Q2 Profit Jumps 57%, Dividend Declared
Coal India’s consolidated net profit rose 57% to Rs 6,547 crore in the September 2026 quarter from Rs 4,167 crore a year earlier, according to Business Standard. ANI reported a second interim dividend of Rs 10.25 per share with a record date of 4 November 2026.
Institutional data: FII holding fell to 9.59% in the Sep 2026 quarter from 10.37% in Jun 2026, while DII holding rose to 23.44% from 22.20%. Bulk/block deal data for 29 October: not available. Not in the F&O ban list.
What to watch: The dividend record date of 4 November and offtake, which rose 12% to 186 million tonnes in the quarter.
Trent: Profit Up 25%, Noel Tata Concludes Tenure as Chairman
Trent’s consolidated PAT rose 25% to Rs 468 crore, and revenue from operations grew 22% to Rs 5,873 crore, as per Business Today. Business Standard reported that Noel N Tata said he will step down as chairman.
Institutional data: FII holding edged up to 15.28% (Sep 2026) from 15.14% (Jun 2026); DII holding rose to 23.34% from 23.07%. Bulk/block deal data: not available. Not in the F&O ban list.
What to watch: Any filing naming a successor and the effective date of the change.
IndiGo: Q2 Loss Narrows Despite Higher Fuel Bill
InterGlobe Aviation, which runs IndiGo, reported a net loss of Rs 1,879.1 crore for the September quarter against Rs 2,582.1 crore a year ago, according to ANI. Revenue from operations rose 25.9% to Rs 23,363.8 crore. Fuel expenses rose 67.2% to Rs 9,966.8 crore, a figure Business Standard also reported. Excluding the currency impact, the loss was Rs 723.7 crore.
Institutional data: FII holding slipped to 19.90% (Sep 2026) from 20.32% (Jun 2026); DII holding rose to 33.27% from 31.85%. Bulk/block deal data: not available. Not in the F&O ban list.
What to watch: Management commentary on fuel prices and the rupee, the two items that drove the loss.
Godrej Consumer Products: Profit Up 14%, Margin Lower
Godrej Consumer’s consolidated net profit rose 13.84% to Rs 522.92 crore, as per Business Standard. Upstox reported revenue up 19% to Rs 4,413 crore, while the EBITDA margin fell to 18.58% from 19.77%. The company cited high single-digit underlying volume growth and declared an interim dividend of Rs 5 per share with a record date of 4 November 2026.
Institutional data: FII holding fell to 10.99% (Sep 2026) from 12.33% (Jun 2026); DII holding rose to 20.70% from 19.58%. Bulk/block deal data: not available. Not in the F&O ban list.
What to watch: FIIs cut their stake by 1.34 percentage points in the quarter while DIIs added.
Equitas Small Finance Bank: MD and CEO Resigns
Equitas SFB’s MD and CEO P N Vasudevan resigned, citing an investor perception of conflict of interest because his daughter is a co-promoter of an NBFC (non-banking finance company), according to Business Standard. Business Today reported that the stock hit its 20% lower circuit at Rs 52.04 on 29 October. He will stay until a successor takes over, subject to RBI approval. The bank also reported its highest quarterly profit of Rs 218 crore.
Institutional data: FII holding rose to 15.80% (Sep 2026) from 15.70% (Jun 2026); DII holding rose to 52.25% from 51.25%. Bulk/block deal data: not available. Not in the F&O ban list.
What to watch: Board updates on the search for a new MD and CEO.
Afcons Infrastructure: Rs 3,469 Crore Contracts in Uttar Pradesh
Afcons won two EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contracts worth about Rs 3,469 crore, as per Business Standard. The first, worth about Rs 2,086 crore from UPEIDA, is a 24.5-km expressway linking Noida International Airport at Jewar with the Yamuna and Ganga Expressways. The second, worth about Rs 1,383 crore from UPMRC, is a 6.52-km underground stretch of Lucknow Metro Phase-1B with seven stations. Fresh FY27 orders now total Rs 19,438 crore.
Institutional data: FII holding fell to 10.92% (Sep 2026) from 12.15% (Jun 2026); DII holding fell to 18.00% from 20.07%. Bulk/block deal data: not available. Not in the F&O ban list.
What to watch: Both FII and DII stakes fell in the September quarter.
Indian Hotels: Eight Airport Hotels With Adani Airports
IHCL signed an agreement with Adani Airport Holdings for eight hotels with more than 2,000 rooms in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati, according to The Tribune (ANI) and Business Standard. The mix covers three Taj, two Vivanta, one Gateway and two Ginger hotels, including a Taj at Terminal 2 of Mumbai airport.
Institutional data: FII holding rose to 22.12% (Sep 2026) from 21.71% (Jun 2026); DII holding was nearly flat at 24.46% against 24.47%. Bulk/block deal data: not available. Not in the F&O ban list.
What to watch: Opening timelines; reports say only the Ahmedabad hotels are in advanced development.
F&O Ban List Today
Two stocks are in the F&O ban for Friday, 30 October 2026, based on the NSE file of 29 October reported by Quantsapp. A stock enters the ban when open interest crosses 95% of its MWPL (market-wide position limit) and exits only when it falls below 80%. During the ban, traders can only reduce existing futures and options positions. Read our guide to delta-based open interest and the F&O ban.
| Stock | Status on 30 Oct 2026 | MWPL used |
|---|---|---|
| Kaynes Technology | In ban | 92.85% |
| SAIL | In ban (possible exit) | 84.96% |
| Bandhan Bank | Near ban | 86.04% |
| Manappuram Finance | Near ban | 85.39% |
| Inox Wind | Near ban | 83.74% |
| LIC Housing Finance | Near ban | 83.28% |
| Ambuja Cements | Near ban | 81.06% |
FII and DII Data Context
In the cash market on 29 October 2026, FIIs bought Rs 13,400 crore and sold Rs 14,344 crore, a net sale of Rs 944 crore. DIIs bought Rs 18,459 crore and sold Rs 16,534 crore, a net purchase of Rs 1,924 crore. These are provisional figures. See the full table on our FII DII data today page and the longer trend on our FII and DII data home page.
Results due today include Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Bharat Electronics, Bank of Baroda, GAIL, Indian Oil, Varun Beverages and Max Healthcare, as per Business Standard and our Stock Events Calendar. For global cues and GIFT Nifty, read the Pre-Market Report for 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the stocks to watch today, 30 October 2026?
Key names include Coal India, Trent, IndiGo, Godrej Consumer Products, Equitas Small Finance Bank, Afcons Infrastructure and Indian Hotels after results and company news on 29 October.
Which stocks are in the F&O ban today?
Kaynes Technology (92.85% MWPL) and SAIL (84.96% MWPL) are in the F&O ban for 30 October 2026, based on the NSE file of 29 October.
What was the FII and DII net flow on 29 October 2026?
Provisional data shows FIIs were net sellers of Rs 944 crore and DIIs were net buyers of Rs 1,924 crore in the cash market.
What is the record date for the Coal India and Godrej Consumer dividends?
Both companies have set 4 November 2026 as the record date: Coal India for Rs 10.25 per share and Godrej Consumer for Rs 5 per share.
The Bottom Line
Today’s stocks in news show a mixed picture: Coal India, Trent and Godrej Consumer reported profit growth, IndiGo’s loss narrowed, and Equitas SFB faces a leadership change. FIIs were net sellers and DIIs net buyers on 29 October. Traders should note the two F&O ban stocks and the names close to the limit before the session.
Sources: Business Standard stocks to watch, 30 Oct; Business Standard (Coal India); ANI (Coal India dividend); Business Today (Trent); ANI (IndiGo); Upstox (Godrej Consumer); Business Standard (Equitas SFB); Business Today (Equitas SFB); Business Standard (Afcons); The Tribune (IHCL); Quantsapp F&O ban list; Screener.in shareholding pattern pages.
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