Stock market triggers today, October 26: Nifty expiry, FOMC meeting, Q2 earnings - What should investors watch?

Stock market triggers today, October 26: Investors are expected to track several key triggers on Tuesday, October 27, including the weekly Nifty expiry, a US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and September-quarter earnings from major companies. Stocks such as Cipla, Maruti Suzuki, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Auto and Tata Steel will be in focus as investors assess corporate earnings and management commentary.

On the global front, the US FOMC meeting begins, while the Israel parliamentary election will also remain on investors’ radar. Several companies are scheduled to consider fundraising proposals, buybacks and other corporate actions. Meanwhile, initial public offerings (IPOs) of SFC Environmental Technologies and BLS Polymers are set to open.

Here are the top stocks and market developments to watch.

Nifty weekly expiry, US FOMC meeting in focus

The weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives contracts is among the key domestic market triggers. Traders will monitor market volatility and positioning around the expiry.

Globally, the US FOMC meeting begins, with investors watching for cues on the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook and its potential implications for global markets.

The Israel parliamentary election is another event to watch amid continuing geopolitical uncertainties.

Several prominent Indian companies are scheduled to announce their September-quarter earnings. The results could influence stock-specific movements as investors assess revenue growth, profitability and business outlook.

Other stocks to watch on Q2 earnings

Apart from the Nifty constituents, several other companies are scheduled to report their quarterly results.

MedPlus Health Services, Star Health and Allied Insurance, Max Financial Services, Indus Towers, Honeywell Automation India, United Breweries, Radico Khaitan, ACC, Syngene International, Tata Capital, Adani Wilmar (AWL Agri Business), Transport Corporation of India, Hindustan Zinc, Jubilant Ingrevia, Allied Blenders and Distillers, Capri Global Capital, Indoco Remedies, JSW Infrastructure, Route Mobile, Piramal Pharma, LT Foods, JSW Cement, SG Mart, IndiaMART InterMESH, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Schaeffler India, Gravita India, Home First Finance Company India, IFB Industries, Kirloskar Brothers, PG Electroplast, Tanla Platforms, Onesource Specialty Pharma, Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Acutaas Chemicals, Waaree Energies, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Quick Heal Technologies, Concord Biotech, FDC, Raymond, Raymond Realty and Sky Gold.

Global earnings: SK Hynix, Visa, Coca-Cola, Boeing in focus

International earnings will also be on investors’ radar. Companies scheduled to report results include SK Hynix, Visa, Coca-Cola, Boeing, S&P Global and Novartis AG.

Corporate acions: Tata Capital, FDC, TCI among companies to watch

Several companies are scheduled to consider fundraising proposals and other corporate actions.

The initial public offerings of SFC Environmental Technologies and BLS Polymers are scheduled to open, according to the market calendar.