The global markets are trading on a mixed note, indicating that the domestic markets will open with a subdued tone. If you’re unsure which stock to focus on in Wednesday’s trade. Here are updates on all the stocks making headlines. You can check these stocks to stay informed about all the key developments.
Earlier on Tuesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 140 points or 0.57% higher at 24,821, while the BSE Sensex rose 447 points or 0.55% to close at 81,338.
Stocks to watch on July 30, 2025
Varun Beverages
PepsiCo bottler Varun Beverages reported a higher-than-expected increase in its net profit during April-June, even as revenue fell on account of unseasonal rains dampening sales. The company’s consolidated net profit came in at Rs 1,317 crore in the first quarter of FY26. This was a growth of 5.1% YoY, compared to a net profit of Rs 1,253 crore posted in the same quarter a year ago.
The National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) Ahmedabad branch initiated insolvency proceedings against cab-hailing platform BluSmart Mobility over a plea filed by financial creditor Catalyst Trusteeship, for a loan default totalling Rs 1.3 crore. The Tribunal, comprising of Judicial Member Shammi Khan and Technical Member Sanjeev Kumar appointed NPV Insolvency Professionals Private Limited as the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) for the insolvency process and ordered the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), imposed a moratorium under Section 14 and directed NPV to take charge of BluSmart’s assets within 7 days.
Asian Paints
Asian Paints‘ first-quarter profit and revenue were down amid subdued demand and competitive intensity, but met street estimates. Country’s largest paint-maker reported a 6% fall in consolidated net profit YoY to Rs 1,100 crore in Q1FY26. While revenue fell 0.3% YoY to Rs 8,939 crore, something analysts had factored in given the heightened competition in recent quarters.
Gail India
Gail India is expecting global natural gas prices to soften going forward, aiding its growth, and has charted out a capex plan of Rs 12,000 crore for the financial year 2026-27. “This is actually not a normal situation in which we are experiencing that Henry Hub prices are higher. So we believe that these prices will soften. We are also regularly tracking the market and taking positions in the paper market to keep the cost down,” the company said.
Arvind
Textile and apparel company Arvind Ltd posted its Q1 FY26 results on Tuesday, garnering a consolidated revenue of Rs 2,006 crore, up 10% from the corresponding period’s Rs 1,831 crore. Profit after taxes (PAT) grew 30% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 53 crore from the previous period’s Rs 39 crore, while Arvind’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 14% to Rs 186 crore from Q1 FY25’s Rs 163 crore.
Larsen & Toubro
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a net profit of Rs 3,617.19 crore, a growth of 29.85% YoY, surpassing estimates. It had posted a profit of Rs 2,785.72 crore during the first quarter of the previous financial year. The company’s EBITDA stood at Rs 6,316 crore. The company recorded revenue from operations at Rs 63,678.92 crore, with healthy execution witnessed in its key Projects & Manufacturing (P&M) portfolio. This was 15.53% higher than Rs 55,119.82 crore reported during the corresponding quarter of FY25.
Procter & Gamble Health
Shailesh Jejurikar made history on Tuesday when he was appointed the first Indian-origin president and CEO of Procter & Gamble (P&G) in its 187-year existence. Jejurikar, 58, currently the chief operating officer at P&G, will succeed incumbent Jon Moeller, effective January 1, 2026. P&G has also nominated Jejurikar for election to the director’s post at the annual shareholder meeting in October.
Happiest Minds Technologies
Happiest Minds Technologies has reported a solid start to FY26 with an 11.9% jump in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter. The company posted a profit of Rs 57.13 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 34 crore in the previous quarter and Rs 51.03 crore in Q1 last year. The IT services firm saw revenue from operations rise to Rs 549.9 crore, up 1% sequentially and 18.6% on a YoY basis. Total income, including other income, stood at Rs 57,993 lakh.
Reliance Infrastructure
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has deposited Rs 560.21 crore with the Registry of the Bombay High Court in an arbitration matter that involved Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL). MMOPL, a subsidiary of Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Infrastructure (R-Infra), is a joint venture between the company and MMRDA. While Reliance Infra holds a 74% stake in the joint venture, the remaining 26% is held by MMRDA.
Jubilant Pharmova
Jubilant Pharmova reported a sharp profit decline of 78.66% YoY on a high base from last year and due to an improvement in operating performance and reduced finance cost. Profit for the quarter stood at Rs 102.90 crore in comparison to Rs 482.10 crore reported during the corresponding quarter of FY25. The Q1FY25 profit at Rs 482.10 crore was higher because of one-time net exceptional income of Rs 396 crore.
Star Health and Allied Insurance
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company reported a 17.7% YoY decline in net profit at Rs 262.5 crore for the first quarter that ended June 30, 2025. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company posted a net profit of Rs 318.9 crore. The company reported an underwriting profit of Rs 71.7 crore for the June quarter, marking a 48.9% decline from Rs 140.3 crore a year ago. Net premium earned during the quarter rose 11.8% YoY to Rs 3,938 crore from Rs 3,520.
NTPC
NTPC posted a 5.85% YoY increase in standalone net profit at Rs 4,774 crore for the first quarter. In Q1FY25, NTPC had posted a net profit of Rs 4,511 crore. The company’s standalone revenue from operations fell 4.2% YoY to Rs 42,572 crore against Rs 44,427 crore a year ago.