On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open flat, tracking positive global market cues. Check out a few stocks that might be in focus during the trading session.
One 97 Communications has incorporated a step-down subsidiary named Paytm Company in Saudi Arabia. This marks a significant move towards international expansion, enabling the company to explore digital payment opportunities in the Middle East region.
Afcons Infra has emerged as the lowest bidder for two major road construction contracts worth ₹4,535 crore from Croatian Motorways. This development highlights the company’s growing footprint in global infrastructure projects and its competitive edge in the sector.
Jio Financial Services reported a 3.8% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY26, reaching ₹325 crore compared to ₹313 crore in the same period last year. Total income rose significantly by 48.3%, standing at ₹619 crore against ₹418 crore previously, reflecting strong operational momentum. Additionally, the Assets Under Management (AUM) of its joint venture, JioBlackRock Asset Management, surpassed ₹17,800 crore, indicating robust traction in the asset management space.
The logistics arm of Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Logistics, has secured board approval for a rights issue valued at ₹749 crore. The issue price has been set at ₹277 per share, and the capital raised is expected to support future expansion and strategic initiatives.
Axis Bank reported its standalone results for Q1 FY26, showing a modest 1% year-on-year increase in net interest income (NII) to ₹13,560 crore, compared to ₹13,448 crore in the same period last year, but below street expectations of ₹13,970 crore. The net profit declined by 3.8% to ₹5,806 crore, falling short of the estimated ₹6,376 crore. A sharp rise in provisions, which surged 94% year-on-year to ₹3,948 crore from ₹2,039 crore, weighed on the bank’s overall profitability.
Wipro’s consolidated results for Q1 FY26 reflected a challenging quarter, with revenue slipping 1.65% sequentially to ₹22,134 crore from ₹22,504.2 crore, though it slightly exceeded the estimated ₹22,078 crore. The company’s EBIT fell 9.09% quarter-on-quarter to ₹3,548 crore, against an expectation of ₹3,783 crore. The EBIT margin also narrowed by 132 basis points to 16.02% from 17.3%. Net profit declined 7.02% to ₹3,336 crore compared to ₹3,588 crore in the previous quarter, but remained above the expected ₹3,249 crore.
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Apart from these, several other stocks may remain in focus throughout the day due to market trends and company-specific developments. Keep an eye on key updates and market movements.
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Published on: Jul 18, 2025, 8:21 AM IST
Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 6+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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