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Stocks in Spotlight May 25: Quarterly Results, Dividends, Index Shifts

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Indian equity markets gained on Friday, setting the stage for Monday's trading. Companies like NTPC, Hindalco, and Divis Labs announced Q4FY26 results. Others, including TCS, declared dividends, while Lenskart and Groww were added to global indices, placing them in focus for May 25, 2026.

Several prominent Indian companies are set to capture investor attention on Monday, May 25, 2026, driven by recent quarterly earnings, significant corporate actions, and index rebalancing. The preceding trading session on Friday saw Indian equity benchmark indices close with modest gains, buoyed by supportive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. The BSE Sensex advanced 231.99 points (0.31%) to 75,415.35, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed 64.60 points (0.27%) to finish at 23,719.30.

Key Quarterly Results Announced

Several companies reported their financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, influencing their stock outlook for the upcoming week:

  • NTPC: The state-run power major posted a 34.4% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit, reaching Rs 10,615 crore, despite a marginal 0.3% YoY revenue dip to Rs 49,687.8 crore. EBITDA fell 15.2% YoY to Rs 12,504 crore, with margins at 30%. A final dividend of Rs 3.5 per equity share was declared.
  • Hindalco Industries: The metal giant reported a sharp 50.8% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 26.7 crore, primarily due to an exceptional loss. Revenue, however, grew 20.4% YoY to Rs 78,133 crore. EBITDA stood at Rs 10,018 crore, and a final dividend of Rs 5 per share was announced.
  • Divis Laboratories: The pharmaceutical firm saw a 13.4% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 751 crore, with revenue increasing 9.5% YoY to Rs 2,831 crore. EBITDA was up 5.4% at Rs 934 crore, though margins compressed to 33%. A final dividend of Rs 30 per equity share was recommended.
  • Eicher Motors: The two-wheeler manufacturer recorded an 11.6% YoY profit increase to Rs 1,520 crore, alongside a 16% YoY revenue growth to Rs 6,080.1 crore. EBITDA surged 20% YoY to Rs 1,514 crore, and margins expanded significantly to 24.9%. A final dividend of Rs 82 per share was declared.
  • NTPC Green Energy: This renewable energy arm reported a 15.51% YoY fall in net profit to Rs 197.05 crore, while revenue soared 46.66% YoY to Rs 912.63 crore. EBITDA increased 38.3% YoY to Rs 774.5 crore, with strong margins of 84.9%.
  • Colgate Palmolive (India): The FMCG player reported a slight dip in net profit to Rs 353.3 crore, but revenue rose 9.1% YoY to Rs 1,595.4 crore. EBITDA was down 2.3% YoY at Rs 510 crore. A dividend of Rs 24 per share is payable on June 17.
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals: The drugmaker's net profit declined 21.9% YoY to Rs 389 crore, while revenue surged 41.8% YoY to Rs 4,197 crore. EBITDA grew 40.7% YoY to Rs 1,356 crore, maintaining stable margins at 32.3%. A final dividend of Rs 9 per equity share was announced.
  • IndiGo Paints: The paint manufacturer saw a 9.75% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 425.32 crore for Q4FY26, with overall net profit increasing 1.35% YoY to Rs 57.67 crore. Operating margins stood at 18.87%, and a final dividend of Rs 5 per share was declared.
  • Belrise Industries: The auto ancillary firm reported a 17.2% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 128.95 crore and a 12.2% YoY revenue increase to Rs 2,552.82 crore. EBITDA was up 5.1% YoY at Rs 290.13 crore, with margins at 11.4%.
  • Sarda Energy & Minerals: The metal player's net profit rose 53% YoY to Rs 155 crore, despite a 2.2% YoY revenue drop to Rs 1,258 crore. EBITDA increased 10.8% YoY to Rs 352 crore.
  • Anupam Rasayan India: The specialty chemical company reported an 11% YoY fall in net profit to Rs 56 crore, even as revenue increased 26% YoY to Rs 639.2 crore. EBITDA declined 6% YoY to Rs 140.7 crore, with margins down 800 bps to 22%.

Corporate Actions and Other Major News

  • Dividend & Ex-Bonus: Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Consumer Products, LTM, and Siyaram Silk Mills will trade ex-date for dividend on Monday. PAE shares will trade ex-bonus.
  • Global Index Inclusion: Global index provider FTSE will add Lenskart Solutions, Groww (Billionbrains Garage Ventures), Tata Capital, LG Electronics, Meesho, and ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company to its FTSE All World and FTSE All Cap indices, effective June 22.
  • Aurobindo Pharma: The USFDA classified the inspection status of Eugia Pharma Specialities' Unit-I facility in Telangana as Official Action Indicated (OAI) following an inspection that concluded with four observations.
  • RBL Bank: Emirates NBD Bank has announced an open offer to acquire up to 26% (41.55 crore shares) of the private lender's expanded voting share capital from public shareholders at Rs 282.38 per share, valuing the offer at Rs 11,735.3 crore.
  • Federal Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved Elias George's appointment as Part-Time Chairman for three years, effective May 23.
  • Glenmark Pharma: Its US subsidiary agreed to a $29.628 million settlement with state attorneys general, payable over five years, to resolve allegations. Glenmark USA denies all claims, and the settlement awaits court approval.
  • NSE F&O Segment Removal: National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) will remove Exide Industries and Nuvama Wealth Management from the Futures & Options (F&O) segment, effective July 29.
  • Lemon Tree Hotels: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of certain equity shares of Fleur Hotels by Coastal Cedar Investments BV and the internal restructuring of the Lemon Tree Hotels group.

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