Stocks to Watch Today, Monday, May 5, 2025: DMart, SBI, Kotak, Tata Motors in Focus

Indian stock markets are likely to begin the week on a positive note, supported by favourable cues both globally and within the country.

The GIFT Nifty, which gives early signals of the Nifty50’s performance, was trading 124 points higher at 24,519 as of 8:00 AM, indicating a strong opening for domestic markets.

Several major Asian markets — Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China — are closed today due to public holidays. In contrast, the Australian market traded lower after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a second term in office — the first time in 21 years that an incumbent has been re-elected. The S&P/ASX 200 index was down by 0.24%.

Wall Street Ends Higher on Friday

On Friday, US markets closed on a strong note:

• The Nasdaq led the rally, gaining 1.51% 
• The S&P 500 rose 1.47% 
• The Dow Jones went up by 1.39% 

Indian Markets Ended Higher on Friday

Back home, Indian benchmark indices also saw gains:

• The BSE Sensex rose 259.75 points or 0.32% to close at 80,501.99 
• The NSE Nifty 50 gained 12.50 points or 0.05%, ending at 24,346.70 

Stocks Likely to Be in Focus Today

DMart (Avenue Supermarts)

Avenue Supermarts, the company that owns DMart, reported its Q4 FY2025 results. The company posted a 2.6% year-on-year growth in standalone net profit, reaching ₹619.71 crore.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank

Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank released its results for the March quarter of FY25. The bank reported a 14% drop in standalone profit after tax (PAT), which now stands at ₹3,551 crore compared to the same period last year.

State Bank of India (SBI)

SBI, India’s largest public sector bank, also announced its Q4 FY25 results. The bank recorded a 10% decline in net profit, amounting to ₹18,642 crore on a year-on-year basis.

Azad Engineering

Azad Engineering, a company specialising in precision engineering, announced a significant international deal. It has signed a USD 53.5 million agreement with GE Vernova’s Steam Power Services to supply airfoils. These components will be used in the nuclear and thermal power sectors.

NMDC

The government-run mining company NMDC reported a 15% increase in iron ore production for April, along with a 3% rise in mineral sales.

Tata Motors

Tata Motors has announced its plan to raise up to ₹500 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs).

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)

BSE has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to sell its 100% stake in BSE Institute Ltd (BIL) to AV Financial Experts Network for ₹16.9 crore. The deal is subject to the completion of certain pre-closing conditions.

JSW Steel

JSW Steel informed that a ₹702 crore demand notice from the Deputy Director of Mines has been annulled by the Revisionary Authority, offering some relief to the company.

Conclusion

With upbeat global cues and key corporate earnings in play, Indian markets are set for an active start to the week. All eyes will be on stock-specific developments and Q4 results.

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