The GIFT Nifty futures, which is an early indicator of the Nifty50 index stocks, was trading higher by 205 points at 23,291, indicating that the domestic benchmark indices are likely to make a blockbuster start on Monday. 

Earlier on Thursday, 30 October, the domestic benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex soared by 308 points or 0.42%, and settled at 74,459 while the Nifty50 traded 0.51% higher by 116 points, closing at 23,053.

Here are some stocks that are likely to remain in focus on 2 November.

NCC: NCC has secured eight additional orders during October, with a combined value of Rs 1,862.45 crore. Of the total, Rs 767.11 crore comes from the water division, Rs 688.78 crore from the buildings division and Rs 406.56 crore from the transportation division.

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences: The company’s subsidiary, Saveera Institute of Medical Sciences, which operates KIMS Saveera Hospital in Anantapur, has doubled its bed capacity from 250 to 500 beds. The expansion is expected to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure and improve access to advanced tertiary and quaternary healthcare services across the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.

Coal India: Coal India’s monthly coal supplies crossed 70 million tonnes for the first time, reaching 70.3 million tonnes. This surpassed its previous monthly record of 69.4 million tonnes, set in March 2026. Supplies also increased 19% compared with 59.2 million tonnes in October FY26.

Affle 3i: Affle 3i’s Israel-based step-down subsidiary, Affle 3iL, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Perion Network at US$11.70 per share through an all-cash deal. The transaction values Perion’s equity at approximately US$420 million.

Granules India: The company has cleared a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) inspection conducted by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) at its finished dosage facility at Gagillapur, Hyderabad. 

Nazara Technologies: Nazara Technologies has invested US$77 million, equivalent to approximately Rs 734.35 crore, in its UK subsidiary. The investment will fund the second tranche of its acquisition of Bluetile and Bestplay.

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