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Stocks to watch, April 21: Vedanta, HCLTech, Cyient DLM, CMPDI, PNB Housing Fin, Hindustan Copper

Swati Verma

9 min read | Updated on April 21, 2026, 09:08 IST

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Stocks to watch: IT services company HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Monday announced the appointment of Kimsuka Narsimhan as an independent director with immediate effect. Besides, the company is slated to announce its March quarter numbers today.

Stocks in focus, April 21, 2026

The GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 64 points higher. Image: Shutterstock

Stocks to watch: The domestic stock market is expected to open in the green on Tuesday, April 21. The GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 64 points higher.
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Here is a list of stocks that may remain in focus today.
Earnings today: As many as 16 companies are slated to report their March-quarter numbers. The list includes names such as HCL Technologies, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI), Cyient DLM, Nestle India, Persistent Systems, Sunteck Realty, Transformers and Rectifiers (India), Tata Elxsi, and Tata Investment Corporation.
HCL Technologies (HCLTech): IT services company HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Monday announced the appointment of Kimsuka Narsimhan as an independent director with immediate effect.

A chartered and cost accountant by qualification, Narsimhan brings over 35 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, having held senior leadership roles across finance, risk management, strategy, and business transformation at leading global organisations.

"HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the appointment of Kimsuka Narsimhan as an independent director with effect from April 20, 2026," according to a release.

Vedanta: Mining major Vedanta on Monday said its board has approved May 1, 2026, as the effective date for the demerger of its aluminium, merchant power, oil and gas, and iron ore verticals into separate listed entities.

In a filing to BSE, the company said that "the board of directors of the company at its meeting held on April 20, 2026, as part of the ongoing reorganisation process, has, inter alia, approved to make the scheme effective on May 1, 2026."

The company also added that in consultation with other entities involved, the board has fixed May 1 as the record date for determining the shareholders eligible to receive consideration pursuant to the scheme.

"The board … as part of the ongoing reorganisation process, has, inter alia, approved. In consultation with VAML, TSPL, MEL, and VISL, the Board has fixed May 1, 2026, as the record date for determining the shareholders eligible to receive consideration pursuant to the Scheme," it said.

Narsimhan has worked across multiple geographies, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Banking stocks: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday withdrew certain restrictions it had imposed earlier this month on foreign exchange derivatives, partially easing curbs introduced during a bout of sharp rupee volatility.
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PNB Housing Finance: PNB Housing Finance on Monday reported a 19% rise in net profit to ₹656 crore in the March quarter.

The housing finance company promoted by the Punjab National Bank had earned a net profit of ₹550 crore in the same quarter a year earlier.

Total income during the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year rose to ₹2,172 crore from ₹2,037 crore logged in the year-ago period, PNB Housing Finance said in a regulatory filing.

The lender's interest income in Q4FY26 was higher at ₹2,054 crore, as against ₹1,906 crore seen in the same period a year ago.

Net interest income grew 11% to ₹813 crore at the end of March 2026, as against ₹734 crore logged a year ago.

However, the net interest margin (NIM) declined to 3.69% from 3.75% in Q4 FY25.

Thomas Cook (India) and its group company SOTC Travel on Monday announced the launch of trip cancellation due to visa rejection cover in collaboration with ICICI Lombard.

Under this cover, if a customer's visa application (other than an immigrant or employment visa) is rejected, the company will indemnify the insured for non-recoverable advance payments toward accommodation and travel, including applicable official cancellation charges, Thomas Cook (India) said in a statement.

"In today's ever-evolving global travel environment, financial protection has become a critical element in travel planning. Visa decisions remain beyond a traveller's control, and a rejection can have significant financial implications.

Hindustan Copper: The company shared its annual plan meeting for FY 2026–27 & 2027–28. A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of the company's corporate plan – Vision 2030, a comprehensive roadmap designed to steer the company into its next phase of growth and transformation.

Hindustan Copper aims to significantly ramp up production capacity and improve its operations. The successful execution of this plan is expected to deliver transformative outcomes across operational, financial, and strategic dimensions.

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL): The company has signed two hotel management agreements for the development of Zone Connect by The Park, Ayodhya, and Zone Connect by The Park, Ujjain, thereby strengthening the company’s presence in two of India’s most prominent spiritual destinations, known for their religious significance and growing tourism demand.
Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company: Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company on Monday said they have signed a joint development agreement to advance the development and commercialisation of electric three-wheeler solutions designed specifically to address India's last-mile mobility needs.

Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor will lead the design of and co-develop the electric three-wheeler (E3W) by leveraging its research and development expertise, advanced mobility technologies, and human-centric design approach, the two companies said in a joint statement.

On the other hand, TVS Motor will co-develop the product using its leading-edge electric platform, extensive three-wheeler engineering expertise, and deep local market knowledge, the statement said.

Leveraging its long legacy of trust and quality focus, TVS will also lead local sales, with its manufacturing operations in India catering to Indian market demand and future exports, it added.

The partnership has been formalised after the successful presentation of the E3W concept at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the statement said.

JSW Steel: Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel has entered into a joint venture agreement with South Korean steel major POSCO to set up a 6 million tonnes per annum steel plant in Odisha, a statement said on Monday.

The announcement was made at the India-Korea Business Forum in the national capital. India and Korea on Monday discussed revamping the existing free trade agreement, CEPA, to boost economic ties.

In the statement, JSW Steel said that the land for the project has already been secured, and once commissioned, the project will be capable of manufacturing high-grade flat steel products for automotive and other applications.

In 2005, POSCO signed a memorandum of understanding with the Odisha government to set up a $12 billion mega-steel project, but dropped the project more than a decade later due to land acquisition issues and other clearances.

JSW Steel said the agreement marks a significant step towards deepening strategic collaboration between the two steel companies.

Suzlon Energy: Suzlon Energy and Korean firm GS E&C on Monday exchanged an initial pact for a partnership in India's renewable energy business and the optimisation of related solutions.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was exchanged during the India-Korea Business Forum in the presence of Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his Korean counterpart, Yeo Han-koo.

A document showed that the partnership will focus on mutual cooperation in developing renewable energy projects in India and optimising related solutions (total project size: approximately KRW 80 billion; specific investment amount to be determined; around 300 direct and indirect jobs expected).

The GS E&C is engaged in engineering and construction.

The Korean firm has also exchanged an initial pact with Arie Energy LLP for business cooperation for India Wind Repowering.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): South Korean tech giant NAVER Corp and India's largest IT company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding for mutual cooperation in map services.

The MoU was one among 16 agreements signed at the India-Korea Business Forum, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.

NAVER Corp. is a global ICT company behind South Korea's leading search portal 'NAVER' and has business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, content, community, and map services.

NAVER's sustained investment in research and development across proprietary AI, cloud computing, robotics, mobility, and other cutting-edge technologies is enabling the company to bring future innovations into everyday use.

The MoU with TCS involves mutual cooperation in map services.

TVS Motor Company: TVS Motor Company on Monday announced its foray into the Zambian market, appointing Zamoto Manufacturing Ltd as its official distributor.

The entry into Zambia is a strategic move to bolster its African footprint, and Zamoto Manufacturing will be responsible for sales, service, and the spare parts network across the country, TVS Motor Company said in a regulatory filing.

With a young, rapidly urbanising demographic, Zambia represents a high-potential market for efficient mobility. The company is introducing a diverse lineup of eight products, curated to meet the specific needs of Zambian commuters and businesses, it added.

SML Mahindra: Mahindra Group entity SML Mahindra on Monday said its profit after tax increased 2% to ₹54 crore in the March quarter compared to ₹53 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year.

Revenue for the quarter under review grew 18% at ₹898 crore from ₹771 crore in the March quarter of FY25, it said.

During the March quarter of FY26, the company said cargo vehicle volumes stood at 1,592, while passenger vehicle volumes were recorded at 3,705, growing 16% year-on-year, adding that market share in cargo vehicles was down 2% year-on-year at 3.3% while passenger vehicles' market share rose 1.7% year-on-year to 16% in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal.

For the full 2025-26 fiscal, the profit was at ₹160 crore and revenue at ₹2,838 crore, the company said.

Calcom Vision: Calcom Vision Ltd, which operates in the domestic LED lighting industry, has reported a 39% growth in sales to ₹218 crore for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026.

Its revenue in the March quarter was at ₹68 crore, up 13% year-on-year, the company informed in its quarterly updates.

This was the "highest ever Q4 & annual revenues", Calcom Vision said in statements and a regulatory filing to the bourses.

Besides, early traction from customers across new product ranges such as professional lighting, industrial lighting and solar lighting products also contributed to growth.

With inputs from PTI
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Swati Verma
Swati Verma is a business journalist with over 11 years of experience. She writes on equities, corporate earnings, sectoral trends, and industry outlook, among others. At Upstox, she leads financial markets coverage.

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