Stocks to watch, Oct 7: Rate-sensitive stocks, Titan Co, Blue Dart, Utkarsh SFB, GCPL, Mphasis, HCLTech

The domestic stock market is expected to open gap-down on Wednesday, October 7. GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 123 points lower.

Titan's combined retail network stood at 3,758 stores as of September 2026. Domestic businesses grew 22% year-on-year, while international business grew 97%.

Real estate, auto, consumer durables and NBFC stocks could see heightened activity as higher borrowing costs can affect loan demand and financing costs.

Within financials, the impact is likely to vary depending on banks’ funding profiles, loan mix, and ability to reprice loans, while the RBI’s commentary on the future rate path and liquidity management will also be closely watched by investors.

On a sequential basis, the SFB saw its total disbursements rise 4.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from ₹3,370 crore in the preceding quarter.

The facility is part of an approximately ₹250 crore (IDR 500 billion) investment in Kendal to strengthen the company’s manufacturing footprint in the country.

The first phase has been developed across 2.5 hectares of Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia’s (GCPI) 5.5-hectare site in Kendal and is dedicated to household insecticides, strengthening the company’s manufacturing capabilities to serve the Indonesian market and support exports.

According to a regulatory filing dated October 6, the proposed expansion will create fresh capacity of up to 9.5 lakh sqft that will be able to house 4,500 technology professionals.

As per the latest exchange filing, Mphasis announced that the company is extending its collaboration with Social Security Scotland to help maintain reliable access to vital benefits services in exchange for approximately £35.4 million.

9,620 crore for construction of 16 stalled real estate projects of Supertech Ltd.

Thousands of homebuyers have been stuck in these projects for many years, causing huge distress and financial burden.

NBCC's decision to float tenders to revive the projects would bring some relief and revive hope among customers.

The 16 projects, spread across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Karnataka, comprise nearly 50,000 stalled housing units, the company said in a statement.

"NBCC (India) Limited has taken a major step towards the revival of 16 stalled residential projects of Supertech Limited by floating 25 tenders aggregating ₹9,620.33 crore for construction and related works across the project portfolio," it added.

"With its rich cultural heritage and proximity to NCR, Alwar is emerging as an ideal getaway for travellers seeking nature, wildlife and heritage experiences.

“This signing aligns with our strategy of pioneering new destinations, and we are delighted to partner with Lords India Entertainment Pvt Ltd for this project,” IHCL Executive Vice President, Real Estate and Development Suma Venkatesh said in a statement.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 74 hotels in Rajasthan, including 32 under development.

The move is aimed at increasing the availability of coal for electricity generation amid a critical coal stock position, a source said.

"The company would be sourcing 10-15 million tonnes of coal from commercial miners this (fiscal) year. It has spoken to NLC as well," the source said, noting that NTPC plants are running at a PLF of 75-76%.

The shipment will come from commercial mines located in states such as Odisha and West Bengal, the source said.

Plant load factor (PLF) indicates how efficiently a thermal power plant is using its overall capacity.

Under the proposed model, the two organisations will study operational requirements, expected parcel volumes, station facilities and other aspects to assess the feasibility of transporting e-commerce consignments and other urban cargo through Namo Bharat services.

The initiative aims to develop a sustainable logistics solution by using the existing Namo Bharat infrastructure for freight movement and complementing Blue Dart's pickup and delivery network across the NCR, the corporation said in a statement.

Mahindra Lifespace is the real estate arm of the Mahindra Group.

In a statement, Mahindra Lifespace, one of the leading real estate developers in the country, said it has launched a 13.46-acre housing project, 'Mahindra Rivenza' in Mahalunge, Pune, with an overall revenue potential of ₹3,500 crore. The first phase will have 1,236 units.

With this commissioning, JSW Cement’s total cement grinding capacity has increased to 25.10 MTPA, while its total clinker manufacturing capacity, including clinker capacity at its joint venture, JSW Cement FZC, stands at 9.74 MTPA.

It has fixed the floor price at ₹22,150 per equity share, based on the pricing formula prescribed under SEBI’s ICDR Regulations.

PTC Industries may offer a discount of up to 5% on the floor price, while the final issue price will be determined in consultation with the book-running lead managers. The fundraise is expected to support the company’s growth and expansion plans.

The Civil Aviation Ministry has asked the airport operator to hold the transition plan and allow airlines more time to negotiate commercial and operational terms.

IndiGo, along with other carriers, had raised concerns over the higher User Development Fee at Navi Mumbai airport, passenger inconvenience and the short preparation window. The deferment could give IndiGo more time to work out the terms of the transition and avoid a rushed shift of operations.