Indian stock markets reopen for trading today, Wednesday, November 11, after a one-day break for Diwali-Balipratipada, and investors walk straight into the busiest earnings week of the September quarter. As many as 1,270 companies are scheduled to announce their July-September results between November 10 and November 13, with the calendar peaking on Thursday and Friday.
Today alone, 113 companies are due to report their numbers. The list includes defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), state-run Hindustan Copper, Tata Power and turbine maker Triveni Turbine.
What is on the calendar today
The 113 companies reporting on November 11 span defence, power, metals and industrials. GRSE, Hindustan Copper and Tata Power are the names most investors will track first, followed by Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI), Triveni Turbine and Cupid.
Tata Power’s results will give an update on its generation, distribution and renewables businesses, while Hindustan Copper and the defence companies will show how the September quarter treated metals and shipbuilding.
Tuesday, November 10, had seen around 45 companies report, including Kalyan Jewellers, MRF and Cochin Shipyard, while markets stayed shut for the festival holiday.
Hindustan Copper in focus
Hindustan Copper will be among the key stocks to watch when trading resumes. Brokerage Anand Rathi expects the Miniratna company to report a strong quarter, helped by higher copper prices, better sales volumes and a weaker rupee.
According to the brokerage’s estimates, Hindustan Copper’s net profit could rise 118.7 percent to Rs 402 crore in the September quarter, up from Rs 183.8 crore a year earlier. Revenue is projected to climb 59.4 percent to Rs 1,144.5 crore, from Rs 718 crore in the same quarter last year.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, or EBITDA, is expected to more than double to Rs 572.1 crore from Rs 282.1 crore. The brokerage has called the stock its top pick in the space, and investors will watch its metal-in-concentrate sales volumes and copper yields in the second half of the year.
The company reported a profit of Rs 353 crore in the June quarter, up 163 percent from a year earlier, so expectations are running high for a second straight strong showing.
The week only gets busier
Thursday, November 12, will see 444 companies report, the second-busiest day of the week. Ola Electric Mobility, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Vodafone Idea, Bharat Dynamics, Oil India, IRCTC and Reliance Power are among the names due that day.
Friday, November 13, is the peak, with 668 companies scheduled to announce results. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Eicher Motors, Grasim Industries, Rail Vikas Nigam, ABB India, Godrej Industries and Inox Wind headline the day. Ashok Leyland is scheduled to report on Saturday, November 14.
Across sectors, the results will offer a snapshot of how automobiles, defence, shipbuilding, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and industrials performed during the September quarter. Investors will track revenue growth, profitability, margins and management commentary for clues about demand and the broader economy.
Market mood as trading resumes
Indian equities ended Monday’s session on a positive note before the holiday. The BSE Sensex gained 107.25 points, or 0.13 percent, to close at 81,106.65, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 58.25 points, or 0.23 percent, to settle at 25,044.65.
The broader market has been on a strong run. The Nifty 500 closed at 23,566.60 on Monday, gaining 7.6 percent from 21,895.90 on October 30 and extending its winning streak to seven straight sessions. GIFT Nifty trends pointed to a positive opening when trading resumes today.
What investors will watch
- Demand signals: whether consumer-facing companies report a festive-season lift in volumes.
- Margins: how input costs and pricing power shaped profits across sectors.
- Defence and shipbuilding: order books and execution at GRSE, HAL and Bharat Dynamics.
- Management commentary: guidance on the second half of FY27, especially from auto and capital goods companies.
- Small and mid-caps: with hundreds of smaller companies reporting on Friday, surprises could come from outside the headline names.
This is the final week for companies to report their September-quarter numbers, so by the weekend investors will have a near-complete picture of corporate India’s second quarter. For now, all eyes are on today’s 113 results and whether the strong names can keep the market’s winning run going.
FAQs
How many companies are reporting Q2 results this week?
As many as 1,270 companies are scheduled to announce their September-quarter (Q2 FY27) results between November 10 and November 13.
Which big companies report results on November 11?
GRSE, Hindustan Copper, Tata Power, Triveni Turbine and Mishra Dhatu Nigam are among the 113 companies reporting on Wednesday, November 11.
When do Ola Electric and HAL report their results?
Ola Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics are scheduled to report on Thursday, November 12, along with Vodafone Idea, Bharat Dynamics and IRCTC.
Which day has the most results this week?
Friday, November 13, is the busiest day, with 668 companies due to report, including Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Eicher Motors and Grasim Industries.
Are Indian stock markets open today?
Yes. Markets were closed on Tuesday, November 10, for Diwali-Balipratipada and resume normal trading on Wednesday, November 11, from 9:15 am.
Note: Earnings dates are based on announced board-meeting schedules and can change. Investors should check the exchange filings of individual companies for confirmation. This article is for information only and is not investment advice.
