The global markets are trading on a higher note, indicating that the domestic markets will open with a positive tone. If you’re unsure which stock to focus on in Friday’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 Thursday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 100 points or 0.40% lower at 25,111, while the BSE Sensex surged 375 points or 0.45% to close at 82,259.
Stocks to watch on July 18, 2025
Wipro
Wipro reported a 10.9% year-on-year(y-o-y) rise in net profit to Rs 3,330.4 crore for Q1 FY26, up from Rs 3,003.2 crore in Q1 FY25. However, the profit declined 6.7% sequentially from Rs 3,569.6 crore in the previous quarter. Revenue from operations for Q1 FY26 stood at Rs 22,134.6 crore, up 0.8% YoY from Rs 21,963.8 crore. On a sequential basis, revenue declined 1.6% from Rs 22,504.2 crore in Q4 FY25.
Axis Bank
Axis Bank reported a 3.8% decline in Q1 net profit to Rs 5,806.14 crore from Rs 6,034.64 crore in the year-ago period. On a sequential basis, net profit fell 18%. The bank’s operating profit for the quarter grew 14% YoY to Rs 11,515 crore. The net interest income (NII) grew marginally by 0.8% to Rs 13,560 crore in the quarter under review against Rs 13,448 reported in the year ago period. On a sequential basis, net interest income fell by 2%.
Indian Hotels Company
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), one of India’s biggest hotel companies, saw its net profit rise 19% YoY to Rs 296 crore in the June quarter, driven by strong growth in revenues. The Mumbai-based Tata group company saw its consolidated revenue from operations jump 32% YoY to Rs 2,041 crore. Operating EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) margin stood at 28.3%, down 0.8% YoY.
Vedanta
US short seller Viceroy has accused Vedanta in a fresh report of violating its agreement with the government on how the mining conglomerate collects ‘brand fees’ from Hindustan Zinc (HZL). The report, citing a whistleblower, claims that the fees are not only unjustified but may also trigger legal clauses that could cost Vedanta billions of dollars. Both Vedanta and the government have shareholding in HZL.
DLF
DLF, India’s largest listed real estate developer, is considering entering Mumbai’s super-premium and ultra-luxury residential segments following its maiden premium project in the city. “We have done a lot of premium projects in Gurugram, along with luxury and super premium. We will get into luxury and super premium here, but right now our focus is on the current project,” said Aakash Ohri, joint managing director and chief business officer at DLF.
ONGC
Oil and Natural Gas Corp signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with bp plc to collaborate on drilling stratigraphic wells in India’s Category II & III offshore sedimentary basins: Andaman, Mahanadi, Saurashtra, and Bengal.
AWL Agri Business
The Adani Group will fully exit AWL Agri Business for Rs 10,874 crore, it said on Thursday, ceding control to its Singapore-based joint venture partner Wilmar International. The latter’s stake in AWL Agri, formerly Adani Wilmar, will rise to 64% bringing to an end one of the longest-running joint ventures in India.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has commissioned a new continuous galvanising line (CGL) at its flagship Hazira facility in Gujarat, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. This marks a significant milestone in its Rs 60,000-crore expansion project for the facility.