Stocks to watch today, 3 November 2026, are led by September quarter (Q2 FY27) results and events lined up for Tuesday. ITC reported lower profit, Marico and Petronet LNG posted strong growth, and State Bank of India (SBI) reports later today.
Other stocks in news today include Lupin after a US FDA approval, NMDC on October output, and BLS Polymers, which lists this morning.
Key Takeaways
- ITC Q2 FY27 standalone net profit fell about 20% YoY to Rs 4,137 crore.
- Marico profit rose 31% to Rs 550 crore; Petronet LNG profit was about Rs 1,235 crore.
- SBI board meets today for Q2 results; Lupin results are also listed for today.
- Kaynes Technology and SAIL were in the F&O ban list for trade date 2 November 2026.
- FIIs bought a net Rs 3,115 crore and DIIs sold a net Rs 392 crore on 2 November 2026.
Stocks in News Today: Summary Table
| Stock | Why in news | FII/DII holding (Sep 2026 vs Jun 2026 qtr) | Block/bulk deal | F&O ban | Event today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITC | Q2 profit down 20% | FII 33.22% vs 34.23%; DII 49.81% vs 49.13% | None found | No | None |
| Marico | Q2 profit up 31% | FII 22.25% vs 23.40%; DII 14.11% vs 12.87% | None found | No | None |
| Petronet LNG | Q2 profit about Rs 1,235 cr | FII 25.97% vs 26.27%; DII 14.21% vs 13.68% | None found | No | None |
| CONCOR | Q2 profit down 7% | FII 8.09% vs 7.85%; DII 30.01% vs 29.85% | None found | No | None |
| NMDC | October output 5.04 MT | FII 14.91% vs 13.59%; DII 12.51% vs 13.80% | None found | No | None |
| Lupin | US FDA approval | FII 23.28% vs 22.42%; DII 23.78% vs 24.65% | None found | No | Q2 results (listed) |
| Escorts Kubota | Q2 profit down 21% | FII 7.08% vs 6.36%; DII 9.99% vs 10.65% | None found | No | None |
| Thomas Cook India | Q2 profit down 24% | FII 5.80% vs 6.18%; DII 6.61% vs 6.53% | None found | No | None |
| SBI | Q2 results today | FII 11.07% vs 10.81%; DII 26.21% vs 26.52% | None found | No | Q2 results, analyst call 5:15 PM |
| BLS Polymers | IPO listing | Not available (new listing) | Not applicable | Not in F&O | Listing on BSE, NSE |
ITC: Q2 Profit Falls About 20%
ITC reported standalone net profit of Rs 4,137 crore for Q2 FY27, down about 20.1% from a year earlier, according to the Upstox results live blog and an IndiaIPO report dated 2 November 2026. IndiaIPO put the year-ago figure at Rs 5,176 crore.
Institutional data: FII holding 33.22% in the Sep 2026 quarter vs 34.23% in Jun 2026; DII 49.81% vs 49.13%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no. Event today: none.
What to watch: Segment margins in the filing.
Marico: Profit Up 31% on Revenue Growth
Marico posted consolidated net profit of Rs 550 crore for Q2 FY27 against Rs 420 crore a year ago, a rise of about 31%. Revenue rose about 13% to Rs 3,897 crore. Upstox and IndiaIPO reported matching figures.
Institutional data: FII holding 22.25% (Sep 2026) vs 23.40% (Jun 2026); DII 14.11% vs 12.87%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no.
What to watch: Domestic volume growth.
Petronet LNG: Q2 Profit at About Rs 1,235 Crore
Petronet LNG reported Q2 FY27 net profit of about Rs 1,235 crore. Upstox put consolidated profit at Rs 1,234.63 crore, up 54% from Rs 801.88 crore. IndiaIPO reported Rs 1,235.4 crore standalone, up 9.1% sequentially.
Institutional data: FII holding 25.97% (Sep 2026) vs 26.27% (Jun 2026); DII 14.21% vs 13.68%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no.
What to watch: Terminal utilisation and any dividend record date in the filing.
CONCOR: Profit Slips 7%, Revenue Flat
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) reported Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit of Rs 353 crore, down nearly 7% from Rs 378.7 crore a year earlier. Revenue was nearly flat at Rs 2,379 crore, per Upstox and IndiaIPO.
Institutional data: FII holding 8.09% (Sep 2026) vs 7.85% (Jun 2026); DII 30.01% vs 29.85%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no.
What to watch: Container volumes in the filing.
NMDC: October Iron Ore Output at 5.04 Million Tonnes
NMDC produced 5.04 million tonnes of iron ore in October 2026 and sold 3.44 million tonnes, as reported by Sahi and IndiaIPO on 2 November 2026. IndiaIPO said production rose 18% year on year while sales fell about 12% from 3.89 million tonnes.
Institutional data: FII holding 14.91% (Sep 2026) vs 13.59% (Jun 2026); DII 12.51% vs 13.80%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no, and not above 80% MWPL on 2 November.
What to watch: The gap between production and sales.
Lupin: US FDA Nod for Amifampridine Tablets
Lupin said on 2 November 2026 that it received US FDA approval for Amifampridine Tablets, 10 mg, a generic version of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals’ Firdapse, as per its press release. Lupin is eligible for 180 days of shared generic exclusivity.
Institutional data: FII holding 23.28% (Sep 2026) vs 22.42% (Jun 2026); DII 23.78% vs 24.65%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no. Event: Q2 results listed for today.
What to watch: Q2 numbers and the earnings call scheduled for 4 November 2026 at 6:00 PM IST.
Escorts Kubota: Profit Down 21% on Higher Costs
Escorts Kubota reported consolidated net profit from continuing operations of Rs 250.22 crore for Q2 FY27, down 21.3% from Rs 318.11 crore. Consolidated revenue rose 16.2% to Rs 3,243.41 crore, according to Autocar Professional. Higher raw material costs weighed on profit.
Institutional data: FII holding 7.08% (Sep 2026) vs 6.36% (Jun 2026); DII 9.99% vs 10.65%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no.
What to watch: Management said margins may improve from Q4 if commodity prices stay stable.
Thomas Cook India: Profit Falls 24%
Thomas Cook (India) reported consolidated net profit of Rs 53.7 crore for Q2 FY27, down 24% from Rs 70.7 crore. Revenue fell to Rs 1,944.2 crore from Rs 2,073.8 crore, as per Business Standard. The report cited the West Asia conflict as a headwind.
Institutional data: FII holding 5.80% (Sep 2026) vs 6.18% (Jun 2026); DII 6.61% vs 6.53%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no.
What to watch: Segment data for travel and foreign exchange.
SBI: Q2 Results Due Today
State Bank of India’s board meets today, 3 November 2026, to approve Q2 and H1 FY27 results, according to PSU Connect and our Stock Events Calendar. An analyst call follows at 5:15 PM.
Institutional data: FII holding 11.07% (Sep 2026) vs 10.81% (Jun 2026); DII 26.21% vs 26.52%. Deals: none found. F&O ban: no.
What to watch: Net interest margin, asset quality and loan growth.
BLS Polymers: Shares List Today
BLS Polymers lists on BSE and NSE today after its Rs 255 crore IPO, a fresh issue priced at Rs 142 to Rs 150 per share, as per Groww. The issue was subscribed 241.22 times overall, with retail at 128.36 times and NII at 559.20 times, per Chittorgarh.
Institutional data: FII/DII holding: Not available (new listing). Block/bulk deal: Not applicable. Not in F&O.
What to watch: The listing price against the Rs 150 upper band.
F&O Ban List Today
As per the ban list for trade date 2 November 2026, Kaynes Technology (90.4% of market-wide position limit, or MWPL) and SAIL (84.7%) were in the F&O ban. Near the ban: Bandhan Bank (87.6%), Manappuram Finance (86.9%), LIC Housing Finance (85.2%), Ambuja Cements (83.1%) and Inox Wind (82.4%). Confirm the final NSE list before the open.
A stock enters the ban above 95% of MWPL and exits below 80%. We explain the rules in our guide to delta-based open interest under SEBI rules.
FII and DII Data Context
On Monday, 2 November 2026, FIIs bought Rs 16,500 crore and sold Rs 13,385 crore in the cash market, a net purchase of Rs 3,115 crore. DIIs bought Rs 14,989 crore and sold Rs 15,381 crore, a net sale of Rs 392 crore.
See our FII DII data today page and the trend on our FII and DII data home page. For results and record dates, see the Stock Events Calendar, and for the opening setup, the Pre-Market Report for 3 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the stocks to watch today, 3 November 2026?
Key names include ITC, Marico, Petronet LNG and Escorts Kubota after Q2 results, SBI and Lupin with results today, and BLS Polymers on listing.
Which stocks are in the F&O ban list today?
For trade date 2 November 2026, Kaynes Technology and SAIL were in the ban. Check NSE for the final list.
What was the FII and DII activity on 2 November 2026?
FIIs were net buyers of Rs 3,115 crore and DIIs were net sellers of Rs 392 crore in the cash market, as per NSE provisional data.
The Bottom Line
The stocks in news today are mostly driven by Q2 FY27 results: higher profits at Marico and Petronet LNG, lower profits at ITC, Escorts Kubota, CONCOR and Thomas Cook India. SBI’s results are the main event later today.
FII buying on Monday is useful context, but each company’s filing and commentary matter more for its own shares.
Sources: Upstox; IndiaIPO; Sahi; Lupin press release; Kalkine; Autocar Professional; Business Standard; PSU Connect; Groww; Chittorgarh; Gale ban list; Screener.in.
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