Stocks to Watch today, April 20, 2026: From HDFC Bank to Trent, here is a list of stocks to remain in focus
Auto companies are likely to post strong volume-led growth in Q4FY26, but rising input costs and commodity inflation are beginning to weigh on margins across segments
Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has recorded around 29 per cent growth in revenue to Rs 4,228 crore on constant currency basis during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, according to financial data released by the company. The company had posted revenue of around Rs 3,272 crore in the same quarter a year ago calculated based on average foreign exchange rate during the corresponding quarter. Ericsson India, the second largest market of the Swedish firm, contributed 8 per cent to the consolidated revenue of the firm in the March quarter and 7 per cent in the year-ago period. Global net sales of Ericsson grew 6 per cent organically to 49.3 billion Swedish Krona (SEK) while the reported growth declined 10 per cent year-on-year due to the impact of forex, the company said in the financial results released on Friday. "Our Q1 results demonstrate continued resilience in a dynamic environment, with organic sales growth of 6 per cent," Ericsson President and CEO Borje Ekholm said. Ericsso
Bank reports steady margin expansion, stronger CASA base and improved asset quality as FY26 net profit climbs to ₹3,476 crore, with RoA at 1%
Private sector lender reports strong Q4 with 44.7 per cent rise in profit, aided by lower provisions, steady income growth and improving asset quality metrics
India's largest private lender posts 9 per cent rise in Q4FY26 net profit, supported by lower provisions, while net interest income growth remains muted and margins stay stable
Private sector lender posts 8.5 per cent rise in Q4FY26 net profit, supported by lower provisions and steady income growth, while asset quality continues to improve
Network18 Media & Investments Ltd on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 29.61 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2026. The company reported a net loss of 29.09 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Network18 Media, a subsidiary of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. Its consolidated revenue from operations rose by 9.7 per cent to Rs 615.78 crore in the March quarter compared to Rs 561.32 crore in the corresponding quarter in the last fiscal. Consolidated operating revenue for the quarter increased by 9.7 per cent "despite the multiple headwinds in the macro environment. On a QoQ basis, the revenue grew 14.2 per cent," said Network18 Media & Investments in its earnings statement. Advertising inventory demand for the TV news industry declined by 10 per cent YoY, but Network18's inventory grew 4.5 per cent, helping the company perform better than the industry. "Company's diversified portfolio, ...
ICICI Bank's consolidated net profit increased by 9.28 per cent to Rs 14,755 crore in the March quarter, according to an exchange filing on Saturday. It had reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 13,502 crore in the year-ago period. On a standalone basis, the second-largest private sector lender's net profit rose 8.5 per cent to Rs 13,702 crore compared to Rs 12,630 crore in the year-ago period. For the recently ended fiscal year 2025-26, its post-tax profit increased 6.2 per cent to Rs 50,147 crore from Rs 47,227 crore in FY25. In the reporting quarter, the bank posted an 8.4 per cent increase in the core net-interest income to Rs 22,979 crore, while the non-interest income, excluding treasury, rose 5.6 per cent to Rs 7,415 crore. The operating expenses grew 12 per cent to Rs 12,089 crore for the reporting quarter. From an asset quality perspective, the gross non-performing assets ratio improved to 1.40 per cent from 1.53 per cent in December and 1.67 per cent a year ago. Its
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Yes Bank, Mangalam Global Enterprise, and Suryachakra Power Corporation are also to release their January-March earnings today
Stable margins and deal wins offer support, but weak guidance, BFSI slowdown and slow deal conversion weigh on near-term outlook
Among them, spirits firms seen reporting steady performance
The company declared a dividend of Rs 0.60 per equity share of ₹10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
The buying on the counter came after Angel One posted its January-March quarter (Q4FY26) results on Thursday, after market hours
FMCG firm Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd on Friday reported over two-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 63.59 crore for March quarter FY26. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 30.98 crore in January-March FY25, as per a regulatory filing from Bajaj Consumer Care, part of the Bajaj Group of companies. Revenue from operations was at Rs 326.65 crore, up 30.4 per cent in the March quarter. Total expenses were up 15.22 per cent to Rs 255.08 crore. In the entire FY26, the profit was up 51.8 per cent to Rs 190.18 crore. Revenue from operations was higher by 20.7 per cent at Rs 1,164.71 crore. The company mainly operates in the beauty care segment with its hair oil brands as Almond Drops, Bajaj Pure Coconut Oil, Brahmi Amla Hair Oil etc. Shares of Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd on Friday settled at Rs 470.45, up 9.80 per cent from the previous close.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.27 per cent and 1.48 per cent higher, respectively
Nestle India will announce its Q4FY26 results on April 21 (Tuesday). The company could also recommend a final dividend for shareholders.
Bajaj Consumer Care reported a net profit of ₹78.08 crore, as compared to ₹38.14 crore a year ago
HDFC Life share price fell 4 per cent today, after weak Q4FY26 results. Analysts have cut earnings estimates but remain cautiously optimistic on FY27 growth outlook and margin recovery.
The selling on the counter came after Wipro posted its January-March quarter (Q4FY26) results on Thursday, after market hours