Stocks to watch today on January 6 are shaped by a heavy flow of third-quarter business updates, operating metrics, sector-specific developments and confirmed corporate disclosures. The share market today is expected to react to verified data from banks, NBFCs, FMCG companies, infrastructure players, energy producers and market intermediaries, all released through regulatory filings without forward-looking guidance.
Share Market News – Highlights
- Earnings announcements and quarterly results
- Banking sector Q3 performance
- NBFC and retail lending updates
- Consumer, retail and FMCG trends
- Energy, metals and industrial operations
- Monthly operational metrics
- Corporate actions and management updates
- Bulk deals and market disclosures
Earnings Announcements and Quarterly Results
The results calendar for the day includes quarterly earnings announcements from GM Breweries and Croissance. These disclosures will add to the expanding body of corporate financial information being released during the ongoing earnings season.
KSH International
KSH International reported a sharp improvement in its year-on-year performance for the second quarter. Net profit more than doubled to ₹29.6 crore, compared with ₹12.9 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue increased by 50.7% to ₹712.1 crore, indicating strong execution across its operational segments.
Banking Sector: Q3 Business Performance
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported steady expansion in its balance sheet during the December quarter. Net advances at the end of the period rose 16% year-on-year to ₹4.80 lakh crore, while average advances for the quarter grew 16.2%. Total deposits increased by approximately 14.6% on an end-period basis, with CASA balances also recording double-digit growth.
Axis Bank
Axis Bank disclosed continued growth momentum, with gross advances rising 14.1% year-on-year to ₹11.70 lakh crore. Total deposits grew 15% compared to the previous year, supported by expansion in both CASA and term deposits during the quarter.
IndusInd Bank
IndusInd Bank’s provisional update indicated moderation in lending and deposit growth during the December quarter. Net advances declined 13.1% year-on-year, while net deposits fell 3.8%. The CASA ratio also declined, reflecting pressure on low-cost deposit mobilisation.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported a contraction in its gross loan portfolio compared to last year, while deposits recorded moderate growth. CASA balances increased at a faster pace than overall deposits, resulting in an improvement in the CASA ratio during the quarter.
NBFC and Retail Lending Updates
L&T Finance
L&T Finance reported strong momentum in retail disbursements during the December quarter, with disbursements rising 49% year-on-year to ₹22,690 crore. The retail loan book expanded 21% compared to last year, while the company maintained a high retailisation ratio, underscoring its continued focus on retail lending.
Consumer, Retail and FMCG Trends
Trent
Trent reported a 17% year-on-year increase in standalone revenue for the third quarter, reaching ₹5,220 crore. Growth was supported by ongoing expansion of its Westside and Zudio store network, with a net addition of new outlets during the quarter.
AWL Agri Business
AWL Agri Business reported low single-digit volume growth during the quarter, driven primarily by edible oil and Food & FMCG segments. While certain industry-essential products weighed on volumes, the company highlighted strong performance in branded rice, food products beyond staples, and alternative sales channels such as e-commerce and quick commerce.
Dabur India
Dabur India indicated mid-single-digit growth in consolidated revenue for the December quarter, with operating profit and profit after tax expected to grow faster than revenue. The home and personal care segment delivered double-digit growth, while culinary products recorded strong expansion. Beverage categories saw muted performance due to seasonal factors, even as premium juice brands posted robust growth.
Energy, Metals and Industrial Operations
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
ONGC announced the signing of joint venture and capital contribution agreements with a Japanese partner for the ownership and operation of very large ethane carriers. These vessels will transport ethane from the United States to support feedstock requirements at its petrochemical subsidiary. Separately, the company reported a gas leak incident at a field in Andhra Pradesh, noting that there were no casualties and that safety protocols were immediately activated.
MOIL
MOIL reported record manganese ore production during the third quarter, with output increasing 3.7% year-on-year to 4.77 lakh tonnes. The company attributed the performance to improved mine planning, operational discipline and higher mechanisation.
Monthly Operational Metrics
Indian Energy Exchange
Indian Energy Exchange reported a 2.8% year-on-year increase in electricity traded volumes for December. While volumes in the day-ahead market declined, real-time market transactions recorded strong growth, reflecting a shift in trading patterns.
Allcargo Terminals
Allcargo Terminals reported an 18% year-on-year increase in container volumes handled during December, highlighting steady demand in logistics and terminal operations.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone
Adani Ports reported a 9% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes handled during December, driven primarily by container traffic, while rail logistics volumes remained largely stable.
Corporate Actions and Management Updates
Polycab India
Polycab India announced the appointment of a senior executive as CEO for its B2B channel and corporate communications, effective January 5.
Awfis Space Solutions
Awfis Space Solutions disclosed the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, effective February 2026, and announced the appointment of a successor to ensure continuity in financial leadership.
Waaree Energies
Waaree Energies’ energy storage subsidiary raised over ₹1,000 crore from a group of strategic and institutional investors. The fundraise forms part of the company’s planned capital expenditure for setting up a large-scale battery manufacturing facility.
NBCC (India)
NBCC received multiple domestic work orders aggregating over ₹130 crore from educational and government authorities in Odisha, covering construction and civil infrastructure projects.
Raymond Lifestyle
Raymond Lifestyle announced the onboarding of a senior management professional who is expected to be appointed Chief Financial Officer at an upcoming board meeting.
Bulk Deals and Market Disclosures
Mirc Electronics
Mirc Electronics saw a minority investor acquire a small equity stake through a market transaction, as disclosed in exchange filings.
KV Toys India
KV Toys India reported additional stake acquisition by an institutional investor, reflecting continued interest in the company’s equity.
Leading Leasing Finance and Investment Company
Leading Leasing recorded bulk deal activity involving multiple investors acquiring equity shares at the same transaction price.
Stocks in F&O Ban
Sammaan Capital and SAIL remain under the futures and options ban, as per exchange data.
Conclusion
The share market today is guided by a broad set of verified disclosures spanning banking, NBFCs, FMCG, energy, logistics and infrastructure. These confirmed operational updates and quarterly metrics collectively define the key stocks to watch today on January 6, based strictly on factual information and in line with SEBI communication standards.
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