Indian stock markets are expected to open on a cautious note on Tuesday, April 9, following a sharp rebound on Monday. The Sensex surged 1,089 points in the previous session, recovering from its steepest fall in 10 months. However, early indicators show a mixed outlook as Gift Nifty was down 0.28%% at 22,455 as of 8:25 AM, pointing to a soft start.

Several stocks are likely to be in focus today due to sectoral movements, corporate announcements and global developments.

Key Stocks to Watch on April 9

Oil & Gas, Paint Companies

  • OMCs (BPCL, ONGC, OIL) and paint manufacturers may be impacted as US Crude (WTI) fell 4% to a four-year low. Brent crude is nearing the $60/bbl mark, potentially affecting input costs and margins.

BPCL

  • Signed a joint venture agreement with Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

IRB Infrastructure

  • Reported a 15.8% YoY rise in toll collections for March 2025. The company expects the growth momentum to continue.

HUDCO

  • Received approval from the Finance Ministry to issue capital gain bonds under Section 54EC for infrastructure financing.

Phoenix Mills

  • Consumption across all operational malls rose 15% year-on-year in Q4.

Senco Gold

  • Reported 23% revenue growth in Q4, supported by an 18.4% increase in same-store sales.

Cochin Shipyard

  • Signed an MoU with Drydocks World to develop ship repair clusters.

Signature Global

  • Exceeded its FY25 pre-sales guidance, with a 42% year-on-year increase in pre-sales.

Home First Finance

  • Launched a ₹1,250 crore Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). Sources indicate a price range of ₹968–₹988 per share.

Symphony

  • Board to consider the divestment of its Australian and Mexican subsidiaries.

Shyam Metalics

  • Reported 13% YoY growth in stainless steel volumes for March. Average realization for aluminium foil also rose 14% YoY.

Concord Biotech

  • Received final approval from the US FDA to market Teriflunomide, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis, in the US. The market size is estimated at $402 million.

Pharma Sector

  • US President reiterated plans to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, including pharmaceuticals. An official announcement is expected soon.

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