Jan 28 Stock Watchlist: Vedanta, L&T, Maruti, Cochin Shipyard, Marico, Textiles
The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with GIFT NIFTY futures indicating a 59-point rise in the NIFTY50 index.
Many companies are in focus due to key industry developments, earnings reports, and corporate actions.
Companies To Announce Their December Quarter Results
Around 100 companies are scheduled to announce their December quarter results today.
The big names include Bharat Electronics, Cochin Shipyard, TVS Motor, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, and SBI Life Insurance.
These companies are preparing to disclose their financial results.
Vodafone Idea Shows Signs of Recovery
One of the Nifty stocks to watch on January 28, 2026, is Vodafone Idea (Vi), which has shown signs of improvement amid the challenges the debt-ridden telecom is facing.
According to this telecom company, the losses it incurred in the October-December quarter narrowed to Rs 5,286 crore, compared with Rs 6,609 crore in the same period in 2025.
Even though it still lies in the red, the recent improvement might pave the way for efforts to bolster customer service and to augment the new technologies 4G and 5G.
With the overall subscriber base dropping to 19.29 crore, the telecom firm witnessed growth in premium segments, with postpaid users rising 14.2% and 4G/5G subscribers growing 4.4%.
Financial Services and FMCG Stocks Deliver Robust Growth
Motilal Oswal Financial Services also reported a positive outcome, with net profit surging 58% to Rs 721 crore.
It all became possible thanks to its robust performance in wealth management and asset management.
The next best performer in the consumer goods space is Mumbai-based FMCG major Marico Ltd.
It posted healthy profit growth of more than 13.3% to Rs 460 crore in the December quarter, compared with the year-ago period.
What helped generate a significant lift in its revenue was increased sales volumes in India, combined with sturdy growth on the international front.
A well-known footwear retailer, Metro Brands Limited, also gained the spotlight.
The company achieved double-digit revenue growth, driven by high demand during the festive and wedding season across both domestic and international markets.
The other factors that upped its performance were lower GST on affordable footwear and soaring online sales.
Vedanta Share Price Target Jan 28
Next up is Vedanta Limited and its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc.
Their shares are expected to see heavy trading. As per the announcement, Vedanta will sell a part of its stake in Hindustan Zinc through an offer-for-sale, beginning January 28 and continuing for 2 days.
Usually, these stake sales drive investor interest and are also said to affect the share prices of both firms.
Cochin Shipyard Share News
Talking about Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) shares, it has exceeded 5% in reaching a high of Rs 1,602.90.
Now, this does sound great for shareholders, since the stock has struggled lately and lost 10% of its value in the past month.
As the company is set to announce its latest profit numbers and dividend payment today, this is a main reason many are interested in buying the stock.
With such excitement, investors are hopeful and stock performance has improved.
It is currently in the spotlight, as the Board of Directors of the latter company will meet on January 28th, 2026.
The meeting will address approval of third-quarter financials (Q3 FY26) and consider a second interim dividend.
Maruti Volume Spike Analysis
Next on the list is Maruti Suzuki, which has witnessed a tremendous volume rise on January 28, 2026.
The high trading activity highlights tough competition between buyers and sellers.
While brokerages expect a robust jump from 24% to 35% in net profit due to festive demand and SUV sales, the stock is under recent pressure, following a 8% drop this month.
The main challenge is the India-EU trade deal.
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Textiles Bulk Deals Today
In textiles, stocks like Gokaldas Exports and Indo Count saw strong growth in bulk deals.
This is again because of the new India-EU trade deal, which now allows Indian textiles to enter Europe duty-free.
Investors are rushing in, with some stocks rising by more than 10%.
It gives them a valid reason to bet on India, as India gains an advantage over rival nations, Vietnam and Bangladesh.
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