Stocks in news: RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bharat Coking Coal, Tata Technologies, Wipro

Indian markets ended marginally higher, extending their consolidation phase. Investors await key Q3 earnings from Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank for directional cues. Analysts advise a selective, stock-specific approach, focusing on IT, financials, and metals amid volatility.