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.
As the market opens today, investors will be keen to see how these developments impact stock performance amid the prevailing geopolitical context.
