Top stocks to watch today: The Indian stock market is likely to open on a positive note for the second consecutive session on Monday, November 2, with GIFT Nifty indicating a gap-up start. The positive sentiment comes after strong gains in the benchmark indices during the previous trading session. GIFT Nifty was trading near 23,553, up around 150 points or 0.65% from the previous close of Nifty futures, signalling a firm opening for domestic equity benchmarks.
In the previous session, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak to three consecutive sessions, with the Sensex climbing over 1,200 points to its highest closing level in more than seven weeks. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 1,233.25 points, or 1.66%, to close at 75,692.78, its strongest closing level since September 7. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 jumped 387.70 points, or 1.68%, to settle at 23,440.80, marking its highest close in over five weeks.
Meanwhile, several stocks are likely to reman in focus on Tuesday amid company-specific announcements and corporate developments. Updates related to fresh order wins, business performance, expansion plans and operational developments could drive stock-specific action during the trading session.
State Bank of India (SBI), National Stock Exchange (NSE), ITC, Marico, IDBI Bank, Sun Pharmaceuticals, NALCO among shares in focus on Tuesday.
Shares of State Bank of India, National Stock Exchange of India, Bajaj Finserv, Lupin, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, Emcure Pharmaceuticals will remain in focus as the companies are scheduled to release their Q2 results 2026 today.