Indian markets are expected to remain stock-specific on August 5, with a packed earnings calendar, major block deals, and key listings driving investor sentiment. Here’s a round-up of the top stocks to watch in today’s session:
🔍 Key Stocks in Focus
Paytm (One 97 Communications)
Antfin, part of Alibaba Group, is likely to offload its remaining 5.84% stake in Paytm via block deals worth approximately ₹3,800 crore, according to CNBC-TV18. As of June 2025, Antfin (Netherlands) Holding BV held this stake.
Aurobindo Pharma
The pharma company reported a 10.2% year-on-year decline in Q1 net profit to ₹824.2 crore, while revenue rose 4% to ₹7,868.1 crore. Investors may react to the mixed performance.
Siemens Energy India
Q3FY25 results showed an 80% jump in profit at ₹263 crore and a 20% rise in revenue to ₹1,785 crore. New orders surged 94% to ₹3,290 crore, signaling strong business momentum.
DLF
Real estate major DLF posted an 18.1% YoY rise in Q1 profit to ₹762.7 crore. Revenue nearly doubled to ₹2,716.7 crore, reflecting robust demand in the sector.
Azad Engineering
Q1 net profit rose sharply by 73.6% to ₹29.7 crore, while revenue increased 39.3% to ₹137.1 crore. The strong performance could attract investor attention.
Inox India
The company posted a 16.1% rise in Q1 profit to ₹61.1 crore with revenue up 14.6% at ₹339.6 crore.
Godfrey Phillips
Q1 net profit jumped 55.9% to ₹356.3 crore, while revenue rose 36.5% to ₹1,486.2 crore.
🧾 Earnings to Watch Today
Quarterly results are expected from several large- and mid-cap firms, including:
- Bharti Airtel
- Adani Ports
- Lupin
- Britannia Industries
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals
- Gland Pharma
- Torrent Power
- Berger Paints
- Prestige Estates
- Gujarat Gas
- NCC, and others
🏗️ Corporate Announcements & Deals
Kaynes Technology
Its subsidiary Kaynes Circuits India signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government for a ₹4,995 crore investment over six years. The funds will be used for greenfield projects and capacity expansion.
PSP Projects
Adani Infra acquired an additional 21.83% stake (86.55 lakh shares) at ₹640 per share, totaling ₹553.9 crore. Promoter Prahalad Patel offloaded a 24.47% stake for approximately ₹620 crore.
Yatharth Hospital
Purnartha Investment Advisers acquired a 0.6% stake by purchasing 5.8 lakh shares at ₹649.9 per share, totaling ₹37.6 crore.
📈 New Listings on August 5
- Mainboard: Aditya Infotech, Laxmi India Finance
- SME: Kaytex Fabrics
💸 Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend Today
Key stocks trading ex-dividend include:
- Hyundai Motor India
- Ipca Laboratories
- Chambal Fertilisers
- Berger Paints
- DCM Shriram
- Tips Music
- Century Enka
- Prima Plastics
- Share India Securities, and others
🚫 F&O Ban
- PNB Housing Finance remains under the F&O trading ban.
Takeaway: Today’s trade will be driven by earnings reactions, key bulk deals, and market listings. Paytm, DLF, Aurobindo Pharma, and Siemens Energy will likely stay in the spotlight as investors digest corporate developments and financial results.
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