The stock market will experience a lot of volatility and action following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor on terror camps based in Pakistan and Pakistan is yet to retaliate full-fledgedly. 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 Wednesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 35 points or 0.14% higher at 24,414, while the BSE Sensex rose 106 points or 0.13% to close at 80,747.

Stocks to watch on May 08, 2025

Coal India

Coal India reported a 12.04% year-on-year growth in Q4FY25 consolidated net profit to Rs 9,604.02 crore, compared with Rs 8,572.14 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year. The company’s revenue from operations for Q4FY25 slipped 1% YoY to Rs 37,824.54 crore as against Rs 38,213.48 crore in Q4FY24. 

Dabur India

Dabur India reported an 8.4% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 320.13 crore in Q4FY25. The FMCG major reported a net profit of Rs 349.53 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Its revenue from operations was up 0.5% to Rs 2,830 crore for Q4FY25. It was Rs 2,814.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal year.

United Breweries

United Breweries posted a 20.5% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit at Rs 97.4 crore for Q4FY25, as against Rs 80.80 crore in Q4FY24. The company’s revenue from operations was up 8.9% YoY to Rs 2,321.3 crore compared with Rs 2,131.5 crore in the past year. 

Sapphire Foods

Sapphire Foods’ profit remained flat at Rs 2.02 crore in Q4FY25. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 711.34 crore. This was 12.61% higher in comparison to Rs 631.70 crore recorded during the corresponding quarter of FY24, led by KFC India and Pizza Hut Sri Lanka. The company’s EBITDA stood at Rs 106 crore, down 5.2%.

Blue Star

Blue Star reported a 20.6% rise in Q4FY25 net profit, reaching Rs 193.6 crore, compared with Rs 160.5 crore in the same period last year. Its revenue from operations increased by 20.8% YoY to Rs 4,019 crore.

Tata Chemicals

The company reported a net loss of Rs 56 crore for Q4FY25, down more than 15-fold from Rs 850 crore in Q4FY24. Its revenue from operations increased 1% YoY to Rs 3,509 crore as against Rs 3,475 crore. At the operating level, EBITDA tanked 26% to Rs 327 crore in Q4FY25 over Rs 443 crore a year ago

Lupin

Lupin launched eslicarbazepine acetate tablets in the US after securing approval from the US FDA for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA). The product, which is available in 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg strengths, is the generic equivalent of Sumitomo Pharma America’s Aptiom. It is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients aged four years and above. Lupin is among the first ANDA applicants for the drug and is eligible for 180 days of shared generic exclusivity in the US market.

Earnings today

Larsen & Toubro, Asian Paints, Titan Company, Britannia Industries, Biocon, Bharat Forge, Escorts Kubota, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Aarti Industries, Dilip Buildcon, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals, IIFL Finance, Kalyan Jewellers India, Jindal Stainless, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, REC, Pidilite Industries, and Zee Entertainment Enterprises will be reporting their quarterly earnings for the last quarter of the financial year 2024-25.