Stocks to Watch Today: Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Nykaa, MCX and Others (August 5, 2026)

Indian equity markets are expected to witness stock-specific action today as investors react to a series of quarterly earnings announcements, corporate developments, listings and block deal activity. 

Market participants will closely monitor companies reporting strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions and important market events that could influence trading sentiment during today's session. 

Bharti Airtel Ltd 

Bharti Airtel reported a strong set of consolidated first-quarter results. Net profit increased 37.3% year-on-year to ₹8,167.4 crore from ₹5,947.9 crore, while revenue rose 18.4% to ₹58,539.1 crore. EBITDA grew 19.3% to ₹33,599 crore, with EBITDA margin improving to 57.4% from 56.9%. The company's average revenue per user (ARPU) also increased to ₹264 from ₹250. 

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) 

ONGC delivered a robust quarterly performance as standalone net profit surged 112.3% year-on-year to ₹17,034 crore. Revenue climbed 45.2% to ₹46,460 crore, supported by a sharp rise in crude oil price realisation, which increased to $99.45 per barrel from $66.13 a year ago. 

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) 

Nykaa posted impressive first-quarter earnings, with net profit more than tripling to ₹79.8 crore compared with ₹24.5 crore last year. Revenue increased 29.1% to ₹2,782 crore. The company also acquired a 51% stake in Aminu Wellness for ₹32 crore, strengthening its premium skincare portfolio. 

Marico Ltd 

Marico reported healthy quarterly growth, with consolidated net profit rising 27.1% year-on-year to ₹652 crore. Revenue increased 22.9% to ₹3,957 crore, reflecting strong demand across its consumer products portfolio. 

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd 

Kalyan Jewellers registered strong growth during the quarter, with net profit rising 32% to ₹348.7 crore. Revenue surged 45.7% year-on-year to ₹10,588.9 crore, driven by robust jewellery demand. 

Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) 

MCX posted an excellent quarterly performance as consolidated net profit jumped 103.5% to ₹413.4 crore, while revenue increased 88.1% to ₹702 crore, reflecting strong trading activity. 

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Sheela Foam Ltd 

Sheela Foam reported a significant improvement in earnings. Consolidated net profit rose more than nine-fold to ₹61.4 crore from ₹6.5 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, while revenue increased 25.6% to ₹1,031.9 crore. 

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd 

Metropolis Healthcare recorded healthy growth, with consolidated net profit rising 25.7% year-on-year to ₹56.9 crore. Revenue increased 16.6% to ₹450.2 crore, supported by improved diagnostic demand. 

Deepak Nitrite Ltd 

Deepak Nitrite reported strong first-quarter earnings as consolidated net profit more than tripled to ₹345 crore. Revenue grew 36.4% year-on-year to ₹2,577.6 crore, indicating healthy operational performance. 

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) 

The Government of India has exercised the oversubscription option for LIC's offer for sale, increasing the issue by an additional 4% stake through the sale of 50.59 crore equity shares. This is over and above the base issue size of 2.5%, making LIC one of the key stocks to watch. 

Manipal Health Enterprises 

Manipal Health Enterprises is set to make its mainboard market debut today. The listing will be closely watched by investors to gauge market appetite for newly listed healthcare companies. 

Bulk and Block Deals 

One 97 Communications (Paytm), Poonawalla Fincorp, Sudeep Pharma, Zota Health Care, Rajgor Castor Derivatives, Aimtron Electronics and Apollo Pipes witnessed significant bulk and block deal activity. Investors are likely to track these transactions for any impact on stock prices. 

Conclusion 

Quarterly earnings, strong financial performances, strategic acquisitions, IPO listings, government stake sales and bulk deal activity are expected to drive stock-specific movements in today's trading session. 

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