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News18
6 days ago
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- News18
Stocks To Watch: Bajaj Finance, SBI Life, Cipla, IEX, Wipro, Adani Ent, And Others
Last Updated: Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like Bajaj Finance, SBI Life, Cipla, IEX, Wipro, Adani Ent, and others will be in focus on Friday's trade Stocks to watch on July 25, 2025: Indian markets witnessed selling pressure on Thursday, reversing the previous session's gains as investors reacted to fresh quarterly earnings and regulatory updates. The weekly F&O expiry also contributed to the volatility. Several key stocks are likely to remain in focus today, including Bajaj Finance, SBI Life, Cipla, IEX, and Bajaj Finserv, owing to Q1 results and other corporate developments. Shares of Bajaj Finserv, Cipla, Bank of Baroda, and Shriram Finance will be in focus as the companies are scheduled to announce their April-June quarter earnings today. Bajaj Finance Bajaj Finance reported a 20% year-on-year jump in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 4,765.3 crore, compared to Rs 3,912 crore in the same quarter last year. SBI Life Insurance Karur Vysya Bank posted a 13.5% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 521 crore in Q1FY26. The standout announcement was a 1:5 bonus issue—the lender's first in nearly seven years. The bank also reported double-digit growth in total assets, which rose over 15% to Rs 1.25 lakh crore. Adani Enterprises said it will form a 50:50 joint venture with MetTube Mauritius to enter the copper tube manufacturing business. Following the deal, its subsidiary Kutch Copper Tubes Ltd will no longer be a wholly owned unit. Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) IEX posted a 25.2% rise in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 120.7 crore, with operational revenue up 14.7%. However, the stock plunged 30%—its worst-ever single-day fall—after the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission approved the implementation of market coupling in the Day-Ahead Market, a move seen as a threat to IEX's current revenue model. KFin Technologies KFin Technologies reported a 13.5% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 77.2 crore. EBITDA rose 15% to Rs 113.7 crore, with margins remaining steady at 41.5%. Phoenix Mills Real estate developer Phoenix Mills reported a 3.4% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹240.6 crore in Q1FY26. Operational revenue growth remained moderate. Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) BEL secured fresh defence orders worth Rs 563 crore. The contracts include communication systems and maritime surveillance equipment. Wipro Wipro announced a multi-year deal with Saudi Arabia's National Grid SA to modernise its meter data management system, strengthening its presence in the Middle East. GR Infraprojects GR Infraprojects emerged as the lowest bidder (L-1) for a key EPC road project to build the Giridih Bypass in Jharkhand. The bid was opened on July 24. Sun Pharma Sun Pharmaceutical said two of its US subsidiaries—SPII and Taro—have reached a settlement in an antitrust litigation case related to generic drug pricing in Pennsylvania. The settlement details have not been disclosed. Stay updated with all the latest news on the Stock Market, including market trends, Sensex and Nifty updates, top gainers and losers, and expert analysis. Get real-time insights, financial reports, and investment strategies—only on News18. tags : stocks to watch view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 25, 2025, 08:01 IST News business » markets Stocks To Watch: Bajaj Finance, SBI Life, Cipla, IEX, Wipro, Adani Ent, And Others Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Standard
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Benchmarks end lower amid global jitters, Nifty closes below 25,120
Equity benchmarks ended slightly lower on Thursday as investors navigated mixed global cues and a choppy trading session marked by the weekly F&O expiry. After opening flat, the Nifty gradually lost ground, and a mid-session recovery attempt fizzled out, eventually closing below the 25,120 mark. The broader sectoral picture was mixed. Realty, metal, and consumer durables stocks saw buying interest, while IT and banking shares dragged the indices down. Investor mood remained cautious, clouded by global uncertainty, a sluggish start to the earnings season, and lack of clarity on the India-US tariff resolution, which continues to hang in the balance. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 375.24 points or 0.45% to 82,259.24. The Nifty 50 index fell 100.60 points or 0.40% to 25,111.45. Infosys (down 1.61%), Reliance Industries (down 0.58%) and HDFC Bank (down 0.48%) were major drags. The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.07% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.30%. The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 2,007 shares rose and 2,040 shares fell. A total of 152 shares were unchanged. The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, rose 0.02% to 11.24. Numbers to Track: The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper shed 0.16% to 6.303 from the previous close of 6.313. In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 86.0750 compared with its close of 85.9250 during the previous trading session. MCX Gold futures for 5 August 2025 settlement shed 0.52% to Rs 97,275. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was up 0.48% to 98.75. The United States 10-year bond yield shed 0.38% to 4.471. In the commodities market, Brent crude for September 2025 settlement shed 13 cents or 0.19% to $68.65 a barrel. Global Markets: European indices edged higher on Thursday even as the Eurozones consumer price index (CPI) rose to 2% in June, up from 1.9% in May, signaling a slight uptick in inflation. Meanwhile, the UK unemployment rate climbed to 4.7% in May, compared to 4.6% in the previous month, pointing to some softness in the labor market. Most Asian indices ended higher as investors digested Japans second straight monthly drop in exports and conflicting signals from U.S. President Donald Trump on monetary policy and trade. Japans exports slipped 0.5% year-on-year in June, following a 1.7% fall in May, signaling continued weakness in external demand. Meanwhile, Trump denied plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just hours after reportedly telling Republican lawmakers otherwise. The president added fuel to the trade uncertainty by reiterating a potential 25% tariff on Japanese imports, casting doubt on a comprehensive trade deal with Japan. On the flip side, Singapore delivered a surprise. Its non-oil domestic exports surged 13% in June versus a year ago, sharply rebounding from a 3.9% drop in May. This marked the fastest growth since July 2024. U.S. markets shrugged off the Powell drama. The Dow Jones rose 0.53%, the S&P 500 gained 0.32%, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.26% as Trump told reporters he was not planning anything regarding Powells removal, despite continuing to criticize the Fed chief for high interest rates and a pricey renovation of the Fed building. Economic data brought a mixed bag. Producer prices in the U.S. remained flat in June on a monthly basis, with annual growth slowing to 2.3% from Mays 2.7%. However, consumer prices showed signs of heating up, rising 2.7% year-on-year in June compared to 2.4% in May. On a monthly basis, inflation stood at 0.3%, matching expectations. On Wall Street, Tesla shares climbed 3% after the EV giant announced plans to launch a six-seater Model Y this fall. Meanwhile, Global Payments surged 5% following reports that activist investor Elliott Management had taken a stake in the company. New Listing: Shares of Smartworks Coworking Spaces ended at Rs 445.10 on the BSE, a premium of 9.36% compared with the issue price of Rs 407. The scrip was listed at Rs 436.10, a premium of 7.15% to the issue price. The stock has hit a high of Rs 469 and a low of Rs 436. On the BSE, 16.77 lakh shares of the company were traded in the counter. Stocks in Spotlight: Wipro fell 0.93%. The IT major's net income for the Q1 quarter was at Rs 3330 crore, decrease of 6.7% QoQ and increase of 10.9% YoY. Gross revenue at Rs 22130 crore, decrease of 1.6% QoQ and increase of 0.8% YoY. Total bookings was at $4,971 million, up by 24.1% QoQ and 50.7% YoY in constant currency. The company expects revenue from its IT Services business segment to be in the range of $2,560 million to $2,612 million. This translates to sequential guidance of (-)1.0% to 1.0% in constant currency terms. Axis Bank fell 0.68%. The banks net profit de-grew 4% YoY to Rs 5,806 crore in Q1FY26. The banks Net Interest Income (NII) was up 1% YoY to Rs 13,560 crore. Net Interest Margin (NIM) for Q1FY26 stood at 3.80% as against 3.97% in Q4FY25 and 4.05% in Q1FY25. Tech Mahindra declined 2.76% after the company reported a 2.24% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,140.6 crore on a 0.25% fall in revenue from operations to Rs 13,351.2 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q4 FY25. L&T Technology Services (LTTS) advanced 1.72% after the companys consolidated net profit increased 1.48% to Rs 315.70 crore despite a 3.9% decline in net sales to Rs 2,866 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q4 FY25. Mahindra Logistics jumped 6.66% to Rs 415.40 after the companys board approved the detailed terms of its planned rights issue. The board, in its meeting held on July 17, approved the issuance of 2.70 crore fully paid-up equity shares at a price of Rs 277 per share, aiming to raise up to Rs 749.26 crore. Eligible shareholders will receive 3 rights shares for every 8 held as of the record date, which has been set for July 23. The entire issue price will be payable at the time of application. The issue will close on August 14, unless extended. If fully subscribed, the companys outstanding equity base will expand from 7.21 crore shares to 9.91 crore shares. Le Travenues Technology (Ixigo) surged 19.74% after the company reported a 28.48% jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 19.08 crore on 72.89% increase in net sales to Rs 314.47 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q1 FY25. Maruti Suzuki India shed 0.70%. The company has announced a price hike for Baleno and Ertiga models after adding six airbags as standard safety feature. State Bank of India shed 0.35%. The bank informed that its board has approved the opening of the issue of qualified institutional placement (QIP) of equity shares with the floor price of Rs 811.05 per equity share. The floor price of Rs 811.05 is at a discount of 2.47% to the scrips previous closing price of Rs 831.55 on the BSE. HDFC Asset Management Company added 2.86% after the companys standalone net profit rose 23.83% to Rs 747.92 crore on 26.58% surge in total income to Rs 1,200.44 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q1 FY25. Angel One rose 0.61%. The company consolidated net profit declined 60.89% crore on a 18.85% fall in total revenue from operations to Rs 1,140.5 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q1 FY25. Navkar Corporation surged 11.73% after the company reported a standalone net profit of Rs 2.45 crore in Q1 FY26 as against a net loss of Rs 13.07 crore posted in Q1 revenue from operations advanced 17.44% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 138.14 crore in the quarter ended 30 June 2025. Newgen Software Technologies tumbled 6.14% after the company reported 54.1% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 49.72 crore on a 25.4% decline in revenue from operations to Rs 320.65 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q4 FY25. Lotus Chocolate Company hit a lower circuit of 5% after the companys standalone net profit tumbled 56.49% to Rs 2.98 crore in Q1 FY26 as against Rs 6.85 crore posted in Q1 FY25. However, revenue from operations rose 12.31% to Rs 158.70 crore in the first quarter of FY26 from Rs 141.30 crore recorded in Q1 FY25. Godawari Power & Ispat surged 2.79% after the company received a crucial environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
FIIs net sold over 68,000 Nifty futures in July series; what to expect now?
FIIs have been net sellers in index futures for 11 straight days. Their open positions in Nifty futures jumped by 47% thus far in July series, implying significant short build-up; suggests F&O data. Rex Cano Mumbai Listen to This Article Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been net sellers in the index futures, particularly Nifty futures in the derivatives segment, for almost the entire July series thus far. The NSE futures & options (F&O) data shows that FIIs have net sold index futures to the tune of ₹16,844.97 crore, which includes a total of 87,554 contracts of Nifty, Bank Nifty and Nifty MidCap futures, thus far (11 trading days) in the July series. FIIs were net buyers only on June 27 during the July series. Foreign investors have been aggressive sellers in Nifty futures, almost 78 per cent or
Economic Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Coping with loss
The recent events, including wars, terrorist attacks, accidents and stampedes, bring home the point that life is like a flicker of a candle that may be blown out at any time. It is painful to watch the death of dear elderly relatives. Sudden deaths that come without warning or through terminal illnesses are heartbreaking for those left behind. Grief is sharply felt when pet animals die. It is said that a parent's sorrow for a child's loss continues ad mention King Chitraketu, who, after many years of childlessness, performs a sacred yajna to beget a son. However, the child is poisoned by his jealous stepmother. Chitraketu becomes inconsolable and bemoans his terrible fate when sage Narad, along with sage Angirasa, summons the child's soul to soothe his father. The king is speechless when the spirit soul questions the rishi, to whom the sage is referring, as it has had numerous parents in its multiple lives. The king realises that the soul is infinite while the body is for a predetermined period as per karmic deserts, and he retires into penance. The Ishopanishad says, for one who realises that life is the journey of souls that are connected, although each is different, there is no cause for attachment or sorrow. One can only strive for realisation, especially in times of distress. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. The 10-second mystery: Did the Air India crash report hide more than what it revealed? Can Indian IT's 'pyramid' survive the GenAI shake-up? Zee promoters have a new challenge to navigate. And it's not about funding or Sebi probe. The deluge that's cooling oil prices despite the Iran conflict Stock Radar: Natco Pharma stock showing signs of momentum after falling over 30% from highs – what should investors do? In mid-caps, 'just hold' often creates wealth: 10 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 44% F&O Talk | Foreign outflows, IT drag pull nifty lower; next support at 24,500: Rahul Ghose How to use dividend yield in volatile times: 6 stocks where this strategy has a high chance of giving much better returns
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nifty tumbles 182 pts from day's high on F&O expiry; Sensex down over 600 pts from peak
Transcript Hi, you're listening to ET Markets Radio, I am your host Neha Vashishth. Welcome to a fresh episode of ET Market Watch -- where we bring you the latest news from the world of stock markets every single day. Let's get to it: Nifty tumbled 182 points from the day's high. Sensex? Down over 600 points from peak. But why the sudden fall? Thursday's F&O expiry brought heightened volatility. Nifty closed at 25,405, down 48 points. Sensex ended at 83,239, losing 170 points. Profit booking hit financial stocks hard, Kotak Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, SBI all in the red. Key Movers While financials dragged, broader markets showed strength. Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 0.3%. Midcaps held flat. HDB Financial gained another 3% after its blockbuster debut. Global & Trade Cues Markets are jittery as US-India trade talks continue, still no final deal. Global equities are flying high, but oil is cooling off. Brent slipped to $68.53 over demand worries. Currency Action Rupee hit 85.20, its strongest in over a month. Helped by dollar selling and trade optimism. Experts call this a range-bound phase, a consolidation before the next big move. But if Nifty falls below 25,200, caution ahead.
