The global markets are trading on a lower note, indicating that the domestic markets will open with a negative 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 113.50 points or 0.45% higher at 25,195.80, while the BSE Sensex surged 317 points or 0.39% to close at 82,571.
Stocks to watch on July 16, 2025
HDB Financial Services
HDB Financial Services’ net profit for the quarter ended June fell over 2% on year to Rs 568 crore due to a sharp rise in loan loss provisions, gross stage-3 assets and lower disbursements. Sequentially, however, the net profit rose by 7%. This is first quarterly earnings of the non-bank lender after listing on the stock exchanges.
Star Health & Allied Insurance
Star Health & Allied Insurance, India’s largest standalone health insurer, is ready to enter the life insurance space. MD & CEO Anand Roy tells Narayanan V that the target premium for FY26 is Rs 20,000 crore. Moreover, the company will deepen its presence in Tier II and III cities.
HDFC Life
HDFC Life reported a 14.4% rise in net profit for Q1FY26. Net profit stood at Rs 547 crore, up from Rs 478 crore a year ago. The insurer’s total Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE) came in at Rs 3,225 crore. Retail APE stood at Rs 2,777 crore, also above the poll estimate of Rs 2,717 crore.
ICICI Lombard
ICICI Lombard’s net profit rose 29% YoY in Q1 FY26 to Rs 747.08 crore, up from Rs 580.37 crore in Q1FY25, supported by healthy growth in premium and investment income. Its Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) stood at Rs 7,735 crore in Q1FY26, a 0.6% increase compared to Rs 7,688 crore in Q1FY25.
AWL Agri Business
AWL Agri Business, formerly Adani Wilmar, is looking to beef up its presence in the southern and central markets of India via the acquisition of food companies in condiments and kitchen essentials, MD & CEO Angshu Mallick said in an interaction with FE on Tuesday. The need to enter these markets comes as AWL Agri Business eyes geographic expansion of its operations across the country.
Dixon Technologies
Dixon Technologies, the leading electronics manufacturer, has entered into a binding agreement with Singapore’s Q Tech group to acquire a 51% stake in its India business. The company is looking to expand its camera and fingerprint module manufacturing business through the proposed majority acquisition of Q Tech India.
Just Dial
Just Dial reported a 13% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit at Rs 160 crore for Q1 FY26. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Just Dial posted a net profit of Rs 141 crore. The company’s revenue from operations grew 6.2% YoY to Rs 298 crore as against Rs 281 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank has completed its first full financial year since the merger with HDFC. The merger significantly increased the size of the bank’s balance sheet but also added a substantial amount of debt that needed to be pared down. “With the merger of differently regulated entities, the liability side brought in a considerable amount of debt that had to be reduced,” said Atanu Chakraborty, Chairman of HDFC Bank, in his message to shareholders in the FY25 integrated annual report.
SK Finance
SK Finance, a non-banking financial company, has reported a 27% rise in its loan book to Rs 13,261 crore for FY25, compared to Rs 10,476 crore in the previous year. The NBFC saw its profit after tax increase by 21.72% YoY to Rs 380 crore, while total income rose 32.7% to Rs 2,386 crore.
Geojit Financial Services
Geojit Financial Services posted a 37% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 28.67 crore for Q1FY26. Net profit also saw an 11% decline quarter-on-quarter. The company’s consolidated revenue fell 15% to Rs 153.30 crore, compared to Rs 181.18 crore in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, revenue was down 14%.