The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Friday, tracking upbeat global market cues, amid optimism easing US-China trade tensions and expectations of India-US trade deal.
A slew of stocks will be in focus today, 24 October 2025. Here are the stocks to watch today:
Stocks to Watch
Colgate Palmolive (India): reported Q2FY26 net profit of ₹327.5 crore, down 17.1% YoY, while its revenue declined 6.2% YoY to ₹1,519.5 crore. EBITDA fell 6.4% to ₹465.4 crore, while EBITDA margin dropped 10 bps YoY to 30.6%. The company declared its first interim dividend of ₹24 per equity share for FY26.
: The company’s consolidated net loss in Q2FY26 narrowed to ₹44.17 crore from ₹56.98 crore, YoY, while revenue rose 26.7% YoY to ₹601.9 crore. EBITDA jumped 157.6% YoY to ₹51.3 crore, while EBITDA margin expanded to 8.52% from 4.19%. YoY.
Defence Stocks: Defence stocks will be in focus after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared defence procurement proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore for the armed forces.
Hero MotoCorp: has signed a partnership with MotoGB to bring its premium motorcycles to the UK market. The company will introduce its advanced Euro 5+ range, featuring the highly anticipated Hunk 440.
Kotak Mahindra Bank: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with to enhance financial and non-financial support for startups across India.
Syrma SGS Technology, : The companies have entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% ownership of KSolare Energy, in the ratio of 51:49, respectively, for a total consideration of ₹170 crore.
Kaynes Technology India: The company’s subsidiary, Kaynes Holding (Kaynes Singapore), has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH for the further acquisition of a 7% stake in Sensonic GmbH.
NTPC Green Energy: The company has announced the commercial operation of 9.9 MW wind capacity in Bhuj, Gujarat.
: The company has infused $25 million as equity in its wholly owned subsidiary in the Netherlands, IHOCO BV.
Hexaware Technologies: The company appointed Eravi Gopan as President and Global Head – High Tech, Products, and Platforms.
AGI Infra: The company’s board approved raising funds of up to ₹500 crore through the issuance of equity shares.
Himatsingka Seide: The company’s board of directors approved the issuance of equity shares worth up to ₹500 crore.
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