Market Spotlight: Titan, L&T, Paytm, BPCL, and Suzlon Stocks to Watch Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

On Friday, the Indian stock market is anticipated to experience a significant decline, largely driven by rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. The GIFT Nifty also signals a lower opening for key indices such as Sensex and Nifty 50. Investors should keep a close eye on several prominent stocks during today’s trading session.

Key Stocks to Monitor

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Larsen & Toubro, a leading player in the engineering and construction sector, has reported a remarkable 25% year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹5,497 crore in Q4 FY25, up from ₹4,396 crore. Their revenue climbed by 11% to ₹74,392 crore, while EBITDA rose by 13% to ₹8,203 crore. The company also announced a final dividend of ₹34 per share.

Britannia Industries

In the FMCG sector, Britannia Industries recorded a 4.2% increase in net profit for Q4 FY25, totaling ₹559.1 crore. Revenue surged by 8.9%, reaching ₹4,432.2 crore, and the firm declared a final dividend of ₹75 per share.

Titan Company

Titan Company, part of the Tata Group, reported a 10.7% rise in Q4 net profit, amounting to ₹870 crore, with revenues soaring 19.7% to ₹13,477 crore. Their EBITDA also saw a substantial increase of 29.7%, leading to a margin expansion to 10.7%. A dividend of ₹11 per share was recommended by the board.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises

In a remarkable turnaround, Zee Entertainment Enterprises saw its net profit in Q4 FY25 jump to ₹188.6 crore, up from just ₹12.2 crore the previous year. Revenue showed a slight increase of 0.65% to ₹2,184.1 crore.

Coal India

Coal India has partnered with AM Green, signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply renewable energy over the long term.

Noteworthy Developments

Adani Power and Adani Green Energy have teamed up with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation to develop 5,000 MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan.
One97 Communications’ CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, along with his brother, has resolved a case with SEBI concerning the company’s Employee Stock Options (ESOPs), resulting in a payment of ₹2.8 crore.
Lupin, a major player in pharmaceuticals, has received approval from the US FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug Application concerning Raltegravir tablets.

Other Corporate Updates

Bharat Petroleum Corporation has initiated the development of 100 MW wind farm projects, divided equally between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Venus Pipes & Tubes has secured a Letter of Intent valued at ₹190 crore from a prominent power plant equipment manufacturer.
Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services has approved a rights issue for 15.44 crore shares, aiming to raise ₹2,996.16 crore.
Brigade Enterprises has acquired an 11-acre plot in Whitefield, Bengaluru, intended for a premium commercial project with a projected development value exceeding ₹2,000 crore.
Viceroy Hotels has inked a 30-year Operating Agreement with Marriott for a new property in Hyderabad.
Suzlon Energy received a Letter of Award for a 50 MW wind project from BPCL.
Quick Heal has secured a significant order worth ₹18 crore for a Cyber Literacy Program.