Indian equity benchmarks closed in the green on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex ended at 81,596.63, up 410.19 points (0.51%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,813.45, gaining 129.55 points (0.52%).
As of 8:30 AM on Thursday, May 22, Gift Nifty was marginally lower by 0.01% at 24,759, down just 3.50 points, suggesting a muted start for the trading session.
Let’s take a look at the stocks that may see movement on May 22, 2025:
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, posted a robust set of numbers for Q4. Net profit soared to ₹3,067.5 crore, well above estimates and up from ₹1,894.8 crore a year earlier. Revenue grew by 24% year-on-year to ₹22,152 crore, beating street expectations.
Colgate-Palmolive reported a subdued Q4 with net profit falling 6.5% YoY to ₹355 crore, missing analyst projections. Revenue declined 1.9% YoY to ₹1,462.5 crore, falling short of estimates as well.
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd saw its net profit dip by 4% YoY to ₹459 crore in Q4FY25, down from ₹478.4 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations also declined 4.3% to ₹6,426.9 crore, indicating a moderate performance.
National Aluminium Company (Nalco) reported a significant jump in profitability. Net profit nearly doubled to ₹2,067.23 crore for Q4FY25, compared to ₹996.7 crore last year. Revenue surged 47.2% YoY to ₹5,267.8 crore, driven by robust operational performance.
Oil India posted a 22% YoY decline in Q4 net profit, which came in at ₹1,591.5 crore. Revenue remained largely flat at ₹5,518.8 crore. For the full FY25, PAT rose 10.13% YoY to ₹6,114.19 crore.
Mankind Pharma saw its Q4FY25 net profit decline 10.7% YoY to ₹420.8 crore. However, revenue grew strongly by 27.1% to ₹3,079.4 crore, supported by momentum in chronic therapies, consumer healthcare, and the addition of BSV.
HG Infra Engineering reported a sharp fall in quarterly results. Net profit slumped 22.6% YoY to ₹147 crore, while revenue declined 20.3% YoY to ₹1,360.9 crore, suggesting a slowdown in project execution.
IRCON continues to remain in focus following recent order wins. Market participants are watching for follow-through action after the announcement of key infrastructure projects.
A mix of strong earnings, strategic deals, and operational updates across sectors like aviation, infrastructure, pharma, and oil & gas could steer market sentiment today. Stock-specific action is expected to be driven by earnings performance and investor sentiment around key sectors.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: May 22, 2025, 8:38 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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