Dalal Street ended its 7-day winning run on a weak note on Thursday. Stock market indices fell due to profit booking by investors after a strong rally in the previous sessions. As investors look for fresh cues, several major companies are in focus today, especially with March quarter results coming in.
Here are the key stocks to watch on April 25 as Sensex and Nifty are expected to open higher over positive global cues:
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
Reliance Industries will announce its results for the March 2025 quarter today. The market will be watching closely for updates on its energy, telecom, and retail businesses.
MARUTI SUZUKI
Maruti Suzuki India is also set to announce its Q4 earnings. Investors will focus on vehicle sales numbers, profit margins, and future outlook, especially after strong monthly sales data earlier this year.
AXIS BANK
Axis Bank reported a slight 0.2% fall in its net profit at Rs 7,115.7 crore in the March quarter. However, its net interest income rose 5.5% to Rs 13,810.5 crore. The bank showed improvement in asset quality, with gross NPA dropping to 1.28% and net NPA at 0.33%. The stock may react to the stable performance and lower bad loans.
GENSOL ENGINEERING
Shares of Gensol Engineering may come under pressure after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) detained the company’s promoters, Anmol and Puneet Singh Jaggi. They have been held under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) over allegations of financial misconduct and fund diversion. The news could have a negative impact on investor sentiment.
INDUSIND BANK
IndusInd Bank is in focus after reports claimed the bank had stopped taking in new microfinance customers. The bank denied this, saying it had received no such direction from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The clarification may bring some relief to the stock.
TECH MAHINDRA
Tech Mahindra reported a 76% rise in net profit year-on-year at Rs 1,167 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Revenue rose 4% YoY to Rs 13,384 crore. Ebit stood at Rs 1,405.3 crore, up 4.1%, with margins improving to 10.5%. The company also announced a new GitHub Center of Excellence in Bengaluru to drive AI development.
L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
L&T Technology Services posted a 3.5% drop in net profit at Rs 311.1 crore for the March quarter. Revenue rose 12.4% YoY to Rs 2,982.4 crore. Ebit fell 6.6%, and margins stood at 13.2%. The company declared a final dividend of Rs 38 per share for the year ended March 2025.
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a fire incident at its Bhopal unit. The fire broke out on a garbage heap but was quickly brought under control by the CISF and local fire teams. No damage was reported. The news is unlikely to have a big impact on the stock.
POWER GRID CORPORATION
Power Grid’s unit, POWERGRID Energy Services, has started commercial operations at an 85 MW solar plant in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, from April 24. The new plant adds to its renewable energy capacity and may bring some investor interest.
SBI LIFE INSURANCE
SBI Life Insurance posted a small 0.3% rise in net profit to Rs 813.5 crore for the January–March period. However, its net premium income fell 5% to Rs 23,860.7 crore. On the other hand, its net commission income grew 17.2% to Rs 997.8 crore.
ADANI ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Adani Energy Solutions reported a 79% rise in net profit to Rs 647 crore for the fourth quarter. The company’s results show strong earnings growth, and the stock may see some movement today.
GUJARAT INDUSTRIES POWER
Gujarat Industries Power has commissioned the first phase (25 MW) of its 75 MW group captive solar project at Vastan. The move adds to the company’s green energy push and supports its long-term plans in the solar sector.
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