A mix of earnings from different sectors is likely to guide the markets today. Some companies have reported higher profits and strong sales, while others have seen losses due to rising costs or weak demand. With numbers out from auto, energy, defence, and infrastructure firms – let’s take a look at the stocks that are in focus today.
Market recap
After two days of losses, stock markets bounced back on Thursday. The Sensex rose 320 points to close at 81,633 in a choppy session. The Nifty also ended higher, gaining 81 points to settle at 24,834.
Stocks to watch on May 30, 2025
Bajaj Auto
Two-wheeler stalwart Bajaj Auto delivered a tidy 5.9 % profit rise to Rs 2,049 crore. The company’s revenue rose 5.8% to Rs 12,148 crore from Rs 11,485 crore.
Ola Electric Mobility
Ola Electric Mobility reported a net loss of Rs 870 crore in Q4FY25, compared to Rs 416 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s losses widened due to falling sales and higher discounts to stay competitive. Competitive heat from legacy two-wheeler brands and regulatory scrutiny continue to weigh on India’s first listed pure-play EV firm.
Mazagon Dock
Shipyard Mazagon Dock sailed beyond its full-year revenue and margin targets, yet quarterly profit was chopped in half to Rs 325 crore as project-related costs swelled. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders reported a 2.3% increase in revenue for the March quarter, which stood at Rs 3,174 crore, up from Rs 3,103 crore in the previous year. However, net profit dropped to Rs 325 crore, from Rs 662 crore in the same quarter last year.
NBCC
Construction and engineering PSU NBCC (India) posted a net profit of Rs 176 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, a 29.4% rise from Rs 136 crore in Q4FY24. Revenue increased 16.2% year-on-year to Rs 4,642.5 crore from Rs 3,996.3 crore.
SJVN
A spike in expenses pushed state-run hydropower major SJVN to a net loss of Rs 127.7 crore, reversing last year’s Rs 61 crore profit. The company’s income for the quarter declined to Rs 548.84 crore from Rs 573.23 crore. Total expenses rose sharply to Rs 697.96 crore, compared to Rs 606.60 crore in the year-ago quarter. The board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 0.31 per equity share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval.
Gujarat Pipavav Port
Even with revenue flat at Rs 251.7 crore, Gujarat Pipavav Port boosted net profit 70.7 % to Rs 112.3 crore. Revenue from operations remained nearly unchanged at Rs 251.7 crore compared to Rs 251.2 crore.
MSTC
State-owned MSTC saw its net profit fall 70% year-on-year to Rs 75.5 crore in Q4FY25, down from Rs 251 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue from operations rose by 9.9% to Rs 89 crore.
Earnings to watch today
Around 339 companies are set to announce their quarterly results today. Key names to watch include Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises, and Nykaa’s parent company FSN E-Commerce Ventures. The list also features precision engineering firm PTC Industries and pharma major AstraZeneca Pharma.
Energy and infrastructure sectors are represented by Swan Energy, Ingersoll Rand (India), and Genus Power Infrastructures. Construction and EPC companies like PNC Infratech and Ahluwalia Contracts India will also report. Meanwhile, diversified manufacturers such as FIEM Industries, Ashapura Minechem, TCPL Packaging, and Marsons are on the earnings radar.