Stocks To Watch Today: Which Share on the Dalal Street Maters Today?
The initial trading session in Indian markets is expected to start with uncertainty, as GIFT Nifty indicates that Thursday’s market declines may continue into the morning. Futures at 7:26 AM showed a drop of 134.70 points (0.52%), bringing the total to 25,723.50, signaling that traders should approach the market with both coffee and caution before making any decisions.
Most Asia-Pacific markets followed Wall Street’s lead, which was affected by AI-related concerns. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.9% from its all-time high, while China’s CSI 300 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 0.41% and 1.33%, respectively. However, there was some positive news: South Korea’s Kospi reached new record levels, and Taiwan’s Taiex advanced over 1% following a new US trade agreement.
In commodities, gold and silver prices rose 1% and 1.2%, offering a safe-haven option for cautious investors. US markets remained subdued, with Dow Jones and S&P 500 falling 1.34% and 1.6%, creating a cautious global atmosphere. Investors are advised to remain patient before executing specific stock transactions today.
Stocks to Watch Today
Banking & Financial Services
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AU Small Finance Bank – RBI approved the reappointment of Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO for three years from April 19, 2026.
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Tata Capital – BNP Paribas acquired 9.9 lakh shares via block deal.
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Mindspace Business Parks REIT – BNP Paribas acquired 7.3 lakh units.
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Dam Capital Advisors – Clover Media acquired 0.5% stake.
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Muthoot Finance – Q3 profit up 94.9% YoY.
IT & Technology
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Infosys – Expanded collaboration with ExxonMobil on immersion fluids. ADR down 9.8%.
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Wipro – ADR down 4.6%; salary hikes effective March 1.
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Netweb Technologies India – Promoters sold 3.67% stake (bulk deal).
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Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services – Q3 profit up 84.2%.
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Sonata Software – Trades ex-dividend.
Infrastructure & Construction
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NBCC (India) – Redevelopment project awarded to J Kumar Infraprojects (₹615.53 crore).
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Hindustan Construction Company – Returned to profit in Q3.
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Engineers India – Q3 profit up 219%.
Energy, Oil & Gas
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Coal India – Q3 profit down 15.6% YoY.
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) – Q3 profit up 22.6%; interim dividend ₹6.25 per share.
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GAIL India – Deepak Gupta appointed CMD.
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Petronet LNG – Q3 profit down 3.6%.
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Mahanagar Gas – Trades ex-dividend.
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Hindustan Copper – Ex-dividend.
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NMDC – Ex-dividend.
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
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Biocon – Q3 profit nearly six-fold YoY.
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Natco Pharma – Incorporating new subsidiary in Chile (investment up to $3 million).
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Ipca Laboratories – Q3 results today.
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Alkem Laboratories – Q3 results today.
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Cohance Lifesciences – Q3 profit down 76%.
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Fortis Healthcare – Results today.
Real Estate
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Puravankara – Turned profitable in Q3.
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Mindspace Business Parks REIT – Block deal activity.
Auto & Industrial
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Mahindra & Mahindra – ₹196 crore investment in R&D expansion at Mahindra Research Valley, Chennai.
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Endurance Technologies – Q3 profit up 20%.
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Ingersoll Rand – Q3 profit slightly lower.
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Schneider Electric Infrastructure – Revenue up 20%, profit down 12%.
Aviation & Travel
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SpiceJet – Reported Q3 net loss.
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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) – Q3 profit up 15.6%.
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Travel Food Services – Q3 profit up 35.7%.
Consumer, Retail & Lifestyle
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Honasa Consumer – Q3 profit up 92.9%.
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Senco Gold – Q3 profit surged sharply.
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Vedant Fashions – Q3 profit down 14.6%.
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MRF – Ex-dividend.
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KPR Mill – Ex-dividend.
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Gulf Oil Lubricants India – Ex-dividend.
Metals & Mining
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Hindalco Industries – Profit down 45%, revenue up 13.9%.
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Mishra Dhatu Nigam – Q3 profit up 8.3%.
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Tega Industries – Q3 profit down 63.7%.
Corporate Actions
- Ex-Dividend Stocks: BEML, BLS International Services, BLS E-Services, Dynamatic Technologies, Esab India, Gothi Plascon India, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, HBL Engineering, Hindustan Copper, KPR Mill, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mahanagar Gas, Minda Corporation, MRF, NMDC, NRB Bearings, Route Mobile, Shivalik Bimetal Controls, S H Kelkar and Company, Sonata Software, SP Capital Financing, Sreeleathers, Suprajit Engineering, United Van Der Horst, VRL Logistics
- Ex-Bonus: Axita Cotton
- Ex-Split and Bonus: Delphi World Money
- Stocks in F&O Ban: SAIL, Sammaan Capital
(With Inputs)
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