Stocks to Watch on May 7, 2025: HPCL, Paytm, BSE, Tata Motors and More in Focus

Indian stock markets are likely to get impacted today due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Early this morning, India launched precision airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This move came in response to a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. As of 7:33 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down by 59 points at 23,373, signalling a weak start for the markets.

Markets ended lower on May 6 as investors turned cautious

On Tuesday, the BSE Sensex dropped 155.77 points to close at 80,641.07. The NSE Nifty50 also fell, ending 81.55 points lower at 24,379.60. Both indices showed signs of investor caution ahead of geopolitical developments and global uncertainties.

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Global markets showed mixed trends ahead of key US-China trade talks

Asian markets were mixed in early trade. China’s CSI 300 rose 0.72%, Shanghai gained 1.17%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng increased by 1.24%. However, Japan’s Nikkei was slightly down by 0.03%, and Australia’s ASX 200 edged up by 0.23%. In the US, Wall Street indices closed in the red as the Federal Reserve began its two-day policy meeting. The Nasdaq slipped 0.87%, the S&P 500 declined 0.77%, and the Dow Jones fell 0.95%.

Several companies announced their Q4 FY25 results, showing mixed performances

• Mahanagar Gas reported a net profit of ₹252 crore for the March quarter, down from ₹265 crore last year, despite an 18.6% increase in revenue. 
• BSE posted a huge jump in profit to ₹494 crore compared to ₹107 crore in the same quarter last year. 
• Godrej Consumer Products made a strong comeback with a consolidated net profit of ₹411.9 crore, reversing a loss of ₹1,893.2 crore a year ago. 
• Aadhar Housing Finance saw a 21% rise in net profit to ₹245 crore, with interest income increasing to ₹722 crore. 
• HPCL’s profit rose 18% to ₹3,355 crore, helped by higher refining margins of $8.44 per barrel. 
• Meanwhile, Paytm reduced its loss to ₹540 crore from ₹550 crore a year ago.

Tata Motors 

Tata Motors has received shareholder approval to divide its operations into two separate listed companies. One will handle passenger vehicles and the other will manage commercial vehicles. This is expected to bring better focus and growth in both segments.

Gensol Engineering 

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched an investigation into Gensol Engineering. The company is accused of financial misconduct, including fund diversion and poor governance. Earlier, SEBI had barred its promoters from the securities market.

Union Bank of India 

Union Bank has admitted to irregularities in buying the book India@100, authored by former Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian. The bank is currently looking into the issue.

Adani Power 

Adani Power has secured a 25-year contract to supply 1,500 MW of electricity to Uttar Pradesh. The power will be delivered at a rate of ₹5.383 per unit, following a competitive bidding process.

Bharti Airtel 

Airtel Africa has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite-based internet services to the continent. This is expected to boost high-speed connectivity in remote areas.

JSW Steel 

JSW Steel has decided to file a review petition after the Supreme Court rejected its resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. The company is seeking reconsideration of the order.

Conclusion

As geopolitical risks rise and companies reveal mixed Q4 results, investors are expected to stay cautious. Keep an eye on key corporate moves and global signals that may guide the market’s direction in the coming days.

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