Top Indian Stocks to Watch on October 12, 2026

When the Indian market opens on Monday, a familiar set of tickers will already be buzzing. Lenskart, Infosys, Avenue Supermarts (the DMart parent), Canara Robeco AMC, AR Wealth, Meesho, Canara HSBC Life and a handful of other firms are all slated to make headlines, whether because of earnings releases, share‑sale rumors or strategic moves.

First up, the eyewear‑startup Lenskart is in the news for a potential block‑deal. Sources say Alpha Wave Ventures plans to off‑load roughly 1.6 % of its stake at a floor price of ₹640 a share, translating to an offer size of about ₹1,691 crore. The venture capital firm currently holds about 4.6 % of the company, so the sale could tighten the free‑float and add a dash of volatility.

Across the technology lane, Infosys has reassured investors that the U.S. Department of Labor’s pause on PERM applications won’t materially dent its operations. The firm stresses its commitment to staff, clients and regulatory compliance in the United States – a useful reminder amid the ever‑changing immigration backdrop.

Retail giant Avenue Supermarts, the force behind DMart, posted a solid 7.6 % rise in net profit to ₹803.6 crore for the September quarter, with revenue up 18.4 % at ₹19,206.2 crore. EBITDA grew 14.7 % to ₹1,393 crore, and the chain opened 15 new stores, pushing its footprint to 518 outlets.

On the asset‑management front, Canara Robeco AMC logged a 21.5 % jump in net profit to ₹59.2 crore, while revenue climbed 17 % to ₹121.6 crore. Though total assets under management dipped slightly to ₹1,16,700 crore, the firm announced an interim dividend of ₹2 per unit, with the record date set for October 16.

Persistent Systems, meanwhile, tightened its grip on Nagarro SE – buying 13.35 lakh shares (about 10.79 % of the capital) during the voluntary public takeover’s extra acceptance window, taking its overall holding to a commanding 94.04 %.

Infrastructure player KEC International secured orders worth ₹1,014 crore in its transmission business, including a first‑time 765 kV line for a pumped‑storage project in western India. Those wins push its year‑to‑date order book past ₹9,600 crore.

Housing finance firm Can Fin Homes posted a 9.2 % rise in profit to ₹274.6 crore, with net interest income up 6.65 % and asset‑quality metrics holding steady (GNPA 0.90 %, NNPA 0.43 %).

In the pharma arena, Rubicon Research faced a routine USFDA inspection at its Maharashtra plant. Regulators issued a Form 483 with a single, procedural observation – nothing that threatens data integrity, but a reminder of the compliance rigor needed.

Wealth‑management house Anand Rathi Wealth saw profit dip 10.4 % to ₹88.96 crore despite a 15.7 % revenue rise, while assets under management surged to a record ₹1,08,377 crore. The firm also declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per share.

Logistics provider Blue Dart signed an MoU with India Post to extend its last‑mile network into Tier‑III and Tier‑IV towns, a strategic play to deepen reach in underserved areas.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance reported a modest 5.5 % profit increase to ₹43.05 crore for Q3, with net premium income up 13 % to ₹2,553.2 crore and a strong first‑year premium boost. Operating profit jumped to ₹58 crore, though the solvency ratio slipped to 180 %.

Finally, e‑commerce platform Meesho kicked off its Mega Blockbuster Sale 2026 with a bang – Day 1 orders surged across the country, hinting at robust consumer appetite even as the broader market eyes a muted start due to higher crude oil prices and sticky bond yields.

All of these developments will be digested by traders before the opening bell, and they may well set the tone for the day’s price action.