Indian equity markets are expected to open on a weak note on Friday, tracking negative global cues after rising geopolitical tensions and weakness in Gift Nifty, which indicates a gap-down start.
Here are the key stocks likely to remain in focus today:
Reliance Industries
Reliance Industries will be closely tracked after the company denied reports suggesting it had been purchasing Iranian crude oil, calling them “baseless and misleading.”
Infosys
Infosys announced two acquisitions — Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million and Stratus Global for $95 million — signaling continued expansion in the US healthcare IT segment.
LIC
Life Insurance Corporation received an income tax demand order, which the company plans to challenge through appropriate legal channels.
IREDA
IREDA declared an interim dividend of Rs 0.6 per share for FY26, with April 2 set as the record date.
Chennai Petroleum
Chennai Petroleum announced an interim dividend of Rs 8 per share, drawing attention amid volatile crude oil prices.
Azad Engineering
The company signed an eight-year agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to supply turbine components, offering long-term revenue visibility.
Bharat Dynamics
Bharat Dynamics is expanding capacity with new manufacturing facilities in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, backed by a strong order book.
NHPC
NHPC’s board approved plans to raise up to Rs 8,000 crore through bonds and loans in FY27.
HFCL
HFCL will invest Rs 580 crore to set up a new fibre preform manufacturing facility through its subsidiary.
Sadbhav Engineering
Sadbhav Engineering signed a restructuring agreement with lenders as part of its debt resolution plan.
The broader market sentiment remains cautious amid geopolitical developments, rising crude oil prices, and continued foreign institutional selling, making today’s session highly event-driven.
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