Here is the complete list of stocks in focus as markets open on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Stocks with positive triggers
HDFC Bank has received RBI approval to acquire aggregate holdings of up to 9.95% each in ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank — a significant regulatory green light that expands the bank’s cross-holding flexibility. Bajaj Auto reported a strong all-round beat in Q4 FY26 and announced a share buyback of Rs 5,633 crore at Rs 12,000 per share — one of the largest buybacks in the two-wheeler sector. Paytm swung to a net profit against a loss in the year-ago period, with revenue rising 18.4% year-on-year, marking a pivotal turnaround milestone for the fintech company.
PB Fintech reported premium growth of 45.6% and adjusted EBITDA up 89.2% year-on-year — a standout performance from the Policybazaar parent. Kansai Nerolac’s EBITDA rose 30.6% with margin expanding to 11.08% from 9.12% year-on-year. Greaves Cotton posted EBITDA growth of 48.3% with margin improving to 6.8% from 5.6%. Blue Star’s margin and PAT came in above estimates, with margin at 8.1% versus 6.9% year-on-year. Godrej Consumer Products delivered EBITDA growth of 10.8% year-on-year with domestic volume growth of 8%, in line with estimates of 7-9%. Shree Cement’s Q4 was in line with estimates, with volume growth of 9% hitting a nine-quarter high.
Brigade Enterprises announced a bonus issue of one share for every three shares held, with average realisation up 7% year-on-year. Arvind confirmed a newsbreak, disclosing plans to acquire a 61% stake in US-based Dalco-GFT at a valuation of $136 million. Samvardhana Motherson‘s ADIA partnership for a large-scale manufacturing unit in Kezad adds to its international expansion story. Mahindra Lifespace launched Mahindra BeaconHill in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, with a gross development value of Rs 1,650 crore.
Waaree Energies‘ arm signed a power purchase agreement with SEC India for a 300 MW wind power project. Clean Max partnered with Apple to boost renewable energy in India with a Rs 100 crore investment. NBCC saw SCI sign an MoU for upgradation of its Maritime Training Institute in Powai. Servotech RE bagged a 1,415 kW solar rooftop project from South Central Railway. Amara Raja entered the automotive and battery services segment with the Amaron Assist brand. Zaggle secured a three-year contract from Supreme Industries for its Zaggle Propel reward platform. Allied Blenders received a revised letter of intent from the Andhra Pradesh government to set up an IMFL bottling plant. TD Power Systems will consider a stock split at its board meeting on May 14. Home First Finance reported a strong Q4 with improving asset quality. Aptus Value Housing’s Q4 AUM grew 21% with disbursements rising 17% year-on-year. Muthoot Microfin swung to a net profit against a loss, with NII up 20% year-on-year. Raymond Lifestyle delivered an operationally good quarter, though results were weighed down by exceptional items.
Stocks with negative triggers
Mphasis has filed a lawsuit against Coforge in a US court over alleged employee hiring violations and alleged access to client data — a development that adds legal uncertainty to Coforge’s otherwise strong Q4 results. Birlasoft reported weak revenue growth with dollar revenue down 3.6% sequentially. Hexaware’s dollar revenue and adjusted EBIT were flat quarter-on-quarter, though the company maintained its CY26 revenue growth guidance. CESC reported EBITDA down 8.5% with margin contracting to 18.14% from 20.94% year-on-year. Sula Vineyards saw EBITDA fall 2.6% with margin at 19.5% against 21.4% year-on-year. Meesho reported weak Q4 numbers with net losses expanding. Gallant Ispat’s EBITDA per tonne declined 2% with margin at 17.3% versus 18.25% year-on-year. Snowman Logistics posted flat EBITDA with margin slipping to 16.7% from 17.6%.
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