BHEL’s total outstanding order book at the end of FY2025–26 stands at around Rs 2.4 lakh crore, the firm said
In addition to the bonus proposal, Trent board will also announce the March quarter results
The state plans to introduce an alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty structure that taxes alcohol based on its strength
Among the most active stocks on the NSE by traded value, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited saw transactions worth Rs 107 crore, even as the stock declined 1.10 percent. CDSL recorded turnover of Rs 108 crore, while Cochin Shipyard and NALCO saw trading activity of Rs 114 crore and Rs 117 crore, respectively.
Soma Textile surged 8.28 percent to Rs 106.11, crossing above its key short-term moving averages, signalling renewed buying interest. Kandarp Digi Smart jumped 5.69 percent to Rs 149.95, trading above all major moving averages, indicating strong bullish momentum across timeframes.
HDFC Bank slipped 1 percent after reporting earnings that missed expectations on net interest income. The lender posted a 9.1 percent rise in profit to Rs 19,221 crore, while net interest income grew 3.2 percent to Rs 33,081.6 crore.
Aurobindo Pharma Share Price | The company received USFDA approval for Dextromethorphan Polistirex extended-release oral suspension, with planned launch in Q2 FY27.
Lemon Tree Hotels Share Price | With this addition, the company’s portfolio will expand to 32 properties in Gujarat.
Dredging Corporation of India Share Price | The stock has delivered a strong 62% return over the past six months.
Stocks to Watch, 20 Apr: Stocks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Mastek, HG Infra Engineering, EMS, Lupin, Amagi Media Labs, Cipla, Uno Minda, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Aurobindo Pharma, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bharat Wire Ropes, and Ind-Swift Laboratories will be in focus on April 20.
Bharat Wire Ropes shares were locked in 20 percent upper circuit (for the first time since October 27, 2025) at Rs 221.96, the highest level since July 10, 2025, forming long bullish candle on the daily charts.
The licence covers arms of calibre above 12.7 mm, including missiles, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), torpedoes and loitering munitions.
Revenue from operations rose 30 percent to Rs 1,058 crore from Rs 813.2 crore a year earlier.
Nifty FMCG index was the top performer, with all its constituents trading in the green.
Among Sensex gainers, Maruti Suzuki India rose 2 percent, while Hindustan Unilever and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone gained over 1 percent each. ITC and Trent were up around 0.9 percent each.
On the positive side, Gujarat State Petronet led the rally, surging 10.15 percent to Rs 284.02 after crossing above its 30-day and 50-day simple moving averages of Rs 257.85 and Rs 276.69, respectively.
City gas and gas transmission stocks traded higher after Donald Trump signalled that the Iran war is “very close to over,” lifting sentiment.
Stocks to Watch, 17 Apr: Stocks like Wipro, HDFC Life Insurance Company, Angel One, Waaree Renewable Technologies, VST Industries, CESC, Rail Vikas Nigam, Kalyani Steels, Sudarshan Chemical Industries, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, M & B Engineering, Ind-Swift Laboratories, and Om Power Transmission will be in focus on April 17.
Sudarshan Chemical shares may have reacted to the deal, soaring sharply by 7.74 percent to Rs 878.6 on the National Stock Exchange and forming long bullish candle on the daily charts after breakout of more than a month of consolidation.
MosChip said it will execute a shareholders’ agreement with Vayavya Labs’ shareholders for acquisition of the remaining 27 percent stake after March 31, 2028.
Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd is a processor and exporter of basmati rice in India. The company markets its products under the flagship brand 'Aeroplane'
Revenue from operations fell 82.55% to Rs 332.69 crore in the quarter under review
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation rose 8.2 percent to Rs 673.55 from Rs 622.30, with trading volume at 4.14 million shares, five times its 20-day average of 798,986 shares for this time of day.
In a market short on fresh triggers, several stocks quietly stole the spotlight on April 16, driven purely by price action, technical breakouts and sustained buying momentum.
HDB Financial Services surged 10 percent after reporting a 41.4 percent rise in net profit to Rs 750.6 crore, compared with Rs 530.9 crore a year ago. Net interest income rose 21.6 percent to Rs 2,398.8 crore from Rs 1,972.8 crore.