Stocks to Watch Today: NTPC, Waaree Renewable, Lodha Developers and Others (July 27, 2026)

Indian equity markets are expected to witness stock-specific action today as investors track quarterly earnings, fresh order wins, corporate developments and regulatory updates announced by listed companies. 

Apart from earnings released by several companies, infrastructure contracts, renewable energy projects and banking sector developments are likely to influence investor sentiment throughout the trading session. 

NTPC Ltd 

NTPC reported an 11.9% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹5,342.4 crore for the first quarter, while revenue rose 3% to ₹43,831.9 crore. The company remains in focus following its steady earnings performance and continued growth in operations. 

Tata Consumer Products Ltd 

Tata Consumer Products posted a 27.8% rise in consolidated quarterly profit to ₹427 crore, supported by an 11.9% increase in revenue to ₹5,348.9 crore. The India branded business recorded 13% underlying volume growth, while the international business expanded 16%. 

Jindal Steel Ltd 

Jindal Steel reported a 43.6% decline in consolidated quarterly profit to ₹843.9 crore despite a 25.9% rise in revenue to ₹15,482.1 crore. The company also announced key leadership appointments, including a new Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. 

REC Ltd 

REC reported a 6.1% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹4,192.8 crore, while net interest income fell 3.6% year-on-year to ₹5,453 crore during the quarter. 

Bank of Baroda Ltd 

Bank of Baroda posted a 71.9% decline in standalone quarterly profit to ₹1,278.4 crore due to a one-time exceptional loss of ₹5,680.2 crore related to the settlement of NMC Group litigation. Net interest income increased 9.5%, although gross and net NPAs edged higher sequentially. 

Bank of India Ltd 

Bank of India reported a 36.2% increase in quarterly profit to ₹3,067.9 crore, supported by higher net interest income and improved asset quality, with both gross and net NPAs declining on a quarter-on-quarter basis. 

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IDFC First Bank Ltd 

IDFC First Bank delivered strong quarterly performance with net profit surging 132.4% year-on-year to ₹1,075 crore. Net interest income rose 21.1%, while asset quality improved as both gross and net NPAs declined. 

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd 

AU Small Finance Bank reported a 37% increase in quarterly profit to ₹796 crore, driven by a 31.8% growth in net interest income and lower provisions. However, gross and net NPAs witnessed a marginal sequential increase. 

DCB Bank Ltd 

DCB Bank posted a 35.6% rise in quarterly profit to ₹213.2 crore. Net interest income increased 17.8%, while provisions reduced significantly and asset quality improved during the quarter. 

Lodha Developers Ltd 

Lodha Developers reported robust quarterly results with consolidated profit jumping 103.4% year-on-year to ₹1,372.1 crore, while revenue increased 43.1% to ₹4,996.7 crore. 

Vedant Fashions Ltd 

Vedant Fashions recorded a 14.7% rise in quarterly profit to ₹80.6 crore, while revenue grew 7.2%. The board also approved the reappointment of Ravi Modi as Chairman and Managing Director for another five-year term. 

Zen Technologies Ltd 

Zen Technologies reported a 40% decline in quarterly profit and a 10.5% fall in revenue. The company also introduced its first high-altitude man-portable anti-drone system designed for mountain warfare applications. 

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd 

Waaree Renewable Technologies secured two Letters of Award for engineering, procurement and construction work relating to two ground-mounted solar photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 800 MWac (1,082 MWp). The project further strengthens the company's renewable energy order book. 

Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd 

Authum Investment & Infrastructure informed that the Income Tax Department has concluded search operations at its corporate office and commercial premises. The company stated that it fully cooperated with authorities by providing all required documents and information. 

Landmark Cars Ltd 

Landmark Cars received a Letter of Intent from JSW MG Motor India to establish a new MG Experia dealership in Ahmedabad through its wholly owned subsidiary, Aeromark Cars. 

NBCC (India) Ltd 

NBCC secured two work orders worth ₹20.42 crore and ₹88.43 crore from the National Horticulture Board and the Directorate of Technical Education & Training, Odisha, respectively. 

Hirect Ltd 

Hirect secured its first development order worth ₹60 crore for the Vande Metro (Namo Bharat) trainset from Indian Railways. The company also received a separate ₹60 crore order to supply propulsion systems for Mainline Electric Multiple Unit trainsets. 

Sarda Energy and Minerals Ltd 

The board of Sarda Energy and Minerals wholly owned subsidiary approved a capital expenditure of ₹300 crore for a waste heat recovery power plant and expansion of its mineral wool manufacturing facility as part of its sustainability initiatives. 

Conclusion 

Quarterly earnings, renewable energy contracts, banking sector updates, infrastructure project wins and regulatory developments are expected to drive stock-specific movements and keep investors focused on these companies during today's session. 

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