Stocks to Watch Today (May 19, 2026): IOC, BEL, Zydus Lifesciences, Eicher Motors, BPCL and more

Stocks to Watch Today (May 19, 2026): Indian markets are likely to remain stock-specific on Tuesday, May 19, as investors track a fresh set of quarterly earnings, RBI-led banking developments, buyback proposals and corporate expansion announcements. Banking and rate-sensitive stocks may remain in focus after the Reserve Bank of India revised investment reserve norms for banks, while pharma, oil marketing and defence-linked counters will also be on investors’ radar through the session.

Here are the key stocks to watch today:

Banks and rate-sensitive stocks in focus

Banking and financial stocks may remain in focus after Reserve Bank of India removed the mandatory requirement for Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) from May 18, 2026.

The RBI has allowed banks to transfer IFR balances to Statutory Reserve or General Reserve. The central bank also issued related guidelines for foreign banks and revised investment portfolio norms.

Separately, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra reiterated a “wait and watch” approach on monetary policy at the SNB-IMF conference. He said global uncertainty and monsoon-linked supply shocks remain key risks for inflation and growth.

Bharat Electronics

The defence PSU is scheduled to announce quarterly earnings after market hours.

BPCL

The company is expected to announce quarterly results after market hours.

Mankind Pharma

The company will report quarterly earnings after market hours.

Zydus Lifesciences

The company’s board will consider a share buyback proposal along with quarterly results.

PI Industries

The company is expected to announce quarterly earnings after market hours.

Dhanuka Agritech

The company’s board will consider a buyback proposal alongside quarterly results.

Astral

The company will remain in focus after announcing quarterly earnings.

Indian Oil Corporation

The state-run oil marketing company will also remain on investors’ radar after quarterly earnings.

HLE Glascoat

The company reported mixed quarterly performance. Revenue rose 17.4 per cent year-on-year, but EBITDA and profit declined sharply due to margin pressure.

Triveni Turbine

The company reported mixed quarterly numbers with strong revenue growth but lower margins. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 2 per share.

GPT Healthcare

The company reported healthy growth in revenue and profit. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.5 per share.

Monte Carlo Fashions

The company reported strong quarterly earnings. Revenue rose 36.1 per cent year-on-year and the company returned to profit from a loss in the year-ago period.

The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 20 per share.

Baazar Style Retail

The company reported mixed quarterly numbers. Revenue and EBITDA improved strongly, but losses widened due to an exceptional loss during the quarter.

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company

The stock may remain in focus after quarterly earnings announcements.

Stocks set to announce quarterly earnings

Quarterly earnings from several cash market counters will also remain on investors’ radar. These include GNFC, GE Vernova T&D India, Indraprastha Gas, JSW Cement, Subros, Timken India, DOMS Industries, IG Petrochemicals, Afcons Infrastructure, Seamec, Seshaasai Technologies and JK Paper.

Eicher Motors

The company received approval from the Andhra Pradesh government for 215.7 acres of land in Tada, where Royal Enfield plans to set up a new greenfield manufacturing plant.

The company is expected to invest around Rs 2,500 crore in the project.

Ashok Leyland

The company’s board will meet on May 28 to consider fundraising through non-convertible debentures.

Deccan Gold Mines

The company said it has discovered a major nickel-copper-PGE deposit in Chhattisgarh. The company aims to develop India’s first nickel-copper-PGE mine.

Vascon Engineers

The company received a letter of intent worth Rs 132 crore from Reliance Industries for a project in Jamnagar.