Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday

Indian equities closed higher as a strong earnings surprise from Infosys boosted risk appetite and lifted IT stocks, helping Sensex and Nifty hit intraday highs. However, profit booking capped gains by the close. Analysts flagged mixed global cues, sector-specific strength and cautious technical signals.

UCO Bank Q3 profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 739 crore

UCO Bank’s net profit surged 16% to Rs 739 crore in the third quarter, driven by a 11% rise in net interest income. The bank also saw its non-performing assets ratio decline to 2.4% and gross advances grow 17%, supported by strong retail, agriculture, and MSME loan expansion.

10 Sensex stocks with up to 32% upside potential. Are these in your portfolio?

Analyst consensus highlights 10 Sensex stocks with projected upside of 18%–32% over the next 12 months, signalling potential market outperformance. Heavyweights like HDFC Bank, Reliance, ICICI Bank, and Adani Ports are expected to deliver strong returns, offering investors research-backed opportunities to position ahead of potential rallies in a selective market.