The week is finding its rhythm, and fresh earnings and market news are giving traders plenty to talk about. A few stocks are already turning heads with their latest moves. Let’s take a look at the ones in focus today.
Market Recap
Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on August 11, with the Nifty closing near the 24,600 mark. The Sensex gained 746.29 points, or 0.93%, to settle at 80,604.08, while the Nifty rose 221.75 points, or 0.91%, to end at 24,585.05.
Stocks to watch on August 12, 2025
Adani group stocks
Adani Defence & Aerospace, teaming up with Prime Aero, has struck a deal to fully acquire Indamer Technics Private Limited, a major private player in India’s aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry.
The acquisition will take place via Horizon Aero Solutions, a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Defence and Prime Aero, headed by Prajay Patel of Indamer Technics.
IHCL
In the hospitality space, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), part of the Tata Group is set to take controlling stakes in two hotel firms: ANK Hotels Private Limited and Pride Hospitality Private Limited.
The combined deal is worth up to Rs 204 crore, with IHCL picking up around 51% in ANK Hotels for up to Rs 110 crore.
Hindalco
Aluminium giant Hindalco’s US-based arm Novelis posted a 36% drop in net income to $96 million for Q1FY26. Adjusted EBITDA slipped 17% to $416 million.
Still, net sales rose 13% to $4.7 billion, supported by higher aluminium prices and a modest increase in shipments.
Ashoka Buildcon
Infrastructure major Ashoka Buildcon posted a strong 44.6% jump in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 217.3 crore. However, revenue fell sharply by 23.5% to Rs 1,887 crore due to slower project execution.
EBITDA held steady at Rs 599 crore.
Tilaknagar Industries
Indian-made foreign liquor producer Tilaknagar Industries reported a stellar 121% surge in net profit to Rs 88.5 crore in the June quarter. Revenue jumped nearly 31% to Rs 409 crore.
EBITDA soared 89%, with margins widening to 23.1% from 16% a year ago.
Bata India
Footwear giant Bata India saw its Q1FY26 net profit slump 70% to Rs 52 crore as weather disruptions and subdued demand hit sales.
While revenue stayed flat at Rs 942 crore, disciplined cost management pushed EBITDA up 7.6% to Rs 198.8 crore, with margins improving to 21.1%.
Astral
Plastic and PVC pipe maker Astral reported a 32.7% decline in net profit to Rs 81 crore for the June quarter. Revenues dipped slightly to Rs 1,361 crore, as weaker demand weighed on performance.