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Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like JSW Steel, Wipro, Axis Bank, RIL, Vedanta, DLF, IHCL, and others will be in focus on Friday’s trade
Stock Market Today
Stocks to Watch on July 18, 2025: Markets on Thursday ended nearly 0.5% lower on the weekly F&O expiry day amid mixed global and domestic cues. In today’s session, the following stocks are likely to remain in focus:
Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Bandhan Bank
These companies are set to announce their Q1FY26 results today, keeping their stocks in the spotlight.
Wipro
Wipro posted a 10.9% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit at ₹3,330.4 crore for Q1FY26, compared to ₹3,003.2 crore in Q1FY25. However, the net profit declined 6.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Revenue grew marginally by 0.8% YoY to ₹22,134.6 crore but fell 1.6% sequentially.
Axis Bank
Axis Bank reported a 3.8% YoY drop in Q1 net profit to ₹5,806.14 crore, while sequentially, it fell 18%. Operating profit rose 14% YoY to ₹11,515 crore. Net Interest Income (NII) grew 0.8% YoY to ₹13,560 crore but declined 2% QoQ.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)
IHCL reported a 19% YoY rise in Q1 net profit at ₹296 crore. Consolidated revenue grew 32% YoY to ₹2,041 crore. EBITDA margin stood at 28.3%, down 80 bps YoY.
LTIMindtree
The IT firm reported an 11% YoY increase in net profit at ₹1,255 crore for Q1FY26, up from ₹1,135 crore a year ago.
Vedanta
US short-seller Viceroy Research has alleged that Vedanta violated its agreement with the government over how it charges brand fees from Hindustan Zinc (HZL), potentially triggering costly legal clauses.
DLF
Realty major DLF is planning to expand into Mumbai’s ultra-luxury residential market following its entry into the city with a premium project.
ONGC
ONGC signed an MoU with bp plc to collaborate on drilling stratigraphic wells in offshore sedimentary basins including Andaman, Mahanadi, Saurashtra, and Bengal.
Adani Wilmar (AWL Agri Business)
Adani Group will fully exit AWL Agri Business in a ₹10,874 crore deal, transferring full control to JV partner Wilmar International, which will now hold a 64% stake.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
The company has commissioned a new continuous galvanising line (CGL) at its Hazira facility as part of its ₹60,000 crore expansion plan.
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Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More
Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More
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