Stocks to Watch on April 21, 2026: PNB Housing Finance, NELCO, Ugro Capital, TVS Motor, JSW Steel, Indosolar and Others

In the previous trading session, benchmark indices exhibited mixed trends as investors remained cautious ahead of key quarterly earnings and tracked global cues alongside domestic corporate developments. 

Market participants are closely monitoring company-specific updates such as earnings performance, joint ventures, management changes and expansion plans, which are likely to drive stock-specific movements in today’s session. 

PNB Housing Finance Ltd 

PNB Housing Finance reported a 19% year-on-year rise in quarterly profit, supported by improved operating leverage. Net interest income also registered steady growth, while the board recommended a final dividend of ₹8 per share for FY26. 

NELCO Ltd 

NELCO returned to profitability during the quarter, reporting a consolidated profit compared to a loss in the previous year. Revenue growth remained strong, indicating improving business momentum. 

Ugro Capital Ltd 

Ugro Capital reported a decline in profit despite a healthy increase in net interest income. Additionally, the company re-appointed Shachindra Nath as Vice Chairman and Managing Director, ensuring leadership continuity. 

Indosolar Ltd 

Indosolar posted a modest increase in profit, although revenue declined sharply year-on-year. The company also announced the appointment of Abhishek Pareek as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 20. 

TVS Motor Company Ltd 

TVS Motor Company entered into a joint development agreement with Hyundai Motor Company to develop electric micromobility three-wheelers. The company also expanded its international presence by entering the Zambian market through a distribution partnership. 

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JSW Steel Ltd 

JSW Steel signed a joint venture agreement with South Korea’s POSCO to establish a 6 MTPA greenfield steel plant in Odisha, strengthening its long-term growth pipeline in the steel sector. 

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd 

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels signed two hotel management agreements to develop properties in Ayodhya and Ujjain under its Zone Connect brand, marking expansion into key religious tourism destinations. 

RPP Infra Projects Ltd 

RPP Infra Projects appointed Venkatesan Elliah Naidu as Chief Executive Officer for a one-year term, effective April 20, signalling a leadership change at the operational level. 

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd 

AU Small Finance Bank announced that its board will consider fundraising options, including a qualified institutional placement and preferential allotment, on April 27. It will also declare its financial results and may recommend a dividend. 

Vedanta Ltd 

Vedanta stated that its demerger scheme will become effective on May 1. Following the restructuring, multiple business verticals including aluminium, power and steel will operate as independent entities. 

Bulk Deals and Other Updates 

Ind-Swift Laboratories witnessed stake sales by HCP Investments over multiple sessions, while HEG saw GDN Ventures offload shares via bulk deals, reflecting notable institutional activity. 

Conclusion 

Earnings announcements, strategic joint ventures, leadership changes and expansion initiatives across sectors are expected to drive stock-specific action and keep investors focused on select counters during today’s trading session. 

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