Stocks to Watch on August 13, 2025: Suzlon Energy, NSDL & More in Focus

On August 12, India’s benchmark BSE Sensex closed at 80,235.59, down 368.49 points or 0.46%, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended at 24,487.40, falling 97.65 points or 0.40%.

Looking ahead to August 13, Indian equities are expected to open on a positive note, supported by strong global trends. Domestic investors will closely monitor the latest retail inflation data and corporate earnings to guide market sentiment.

1. Suzlon Energy Ltd

Suzlon Energy’s Q1 FY26 revenue surged 55% year-on-year to ₹3,132 crore, with net profit increasing 7.3% to ₹324 crore. EBITDA jumped 62.1%, with margins at 19.13%. The company also saw the resignation of CFO Himanshu Mody after 4 years.

2. National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL)

NSDL reported a 15.1% rise in Q1 FY26 net profit to ₹89.6 crore, driven by an 18.3% increase in EBITDA to ₹95.6 crore through cost efficiencies. Revenue dipped 7.4% to ₹312 crore, but margins improved to 30.6%.

3. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd

Apollo Hospitals posted a strong 42% year-on-year jump in Q1 net profit to ₹433 crore, supported by 14.9% revenue growth to ₹5,842 crore. EBITDA rose 26.3% to ₹851.5 crore, with margins improving to 14.6%. The board also approved acquiring the remaining 50% stake in Apollo Gleneagles PET-CT for ₹8.5 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

4. Jindal Steel Ltd

Jindal Steel reported an 11.9% year-on-year increase in Q1 net profit to ₹1,496 crore, surpassing estimates. Revenue declined 9.7% to ₹12,294 crore, but EBITDA grew 5.8% to ₹3,005 crore, with margins improving to 24.4% from 20.85%.

5. Oil India Ltd

Oil India posted a strong 44.7% quarter-on-quarter rise in net profit to ₹1,896 crore. However, revenue fell 10% to ₹7,928 crore and EBITDA decreased 17.8% to ₹2,351 crore. Margins narrowed to 29.6% from 32.4%.

6. Cochin Shipyard Ltd

Cochin Shipyard recorded a 7.9% year-on-year rise in Q1 FY26 net profit to ₹187.8 crore. Revenue jumped 38.5% to ₹1,068 crore, with EBITDA up 35.7% to ₹241.3 crore. Margins slipped slightly to 22.5%.

7. Vodafone Idea Ltd

Vodafone Idea plans to acquire a 26% stake in Aditya Birla Renewables SPV 3 for ₹1.56 crore over the next six months to secure captive power supply. The transaction is approved by the company’s board and audit panel.

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Conclusion

Earnings reports from companies like Apollo Hospitals, Suzlon Energy, and NSDL reflect a mixed bag of strong growth and cautious margins. Combined with global optimism and upcoming inflation data, these developments will influence investor sentiment and market movements.

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