Stocks to watch: Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum will be in focus as the government has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel.
The GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 136 points lower. | Image: Shutterstock
Stocks to watch: The domestic stock market is expected to open in the red on Friday, March 27. The GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 136 points lower.
Here is a list of stocks that may remain in focus today.
Oil marketing companies (OMCs): Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum will be in focus as the government has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel.
Infosys: Shares of Infosys, the IT services major, will be in focus on Friday, March 27, as the company's board approved two acquisitions on March 25. One is the acquisition of Optimum Achieve Holdings, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, including Optimum Healthcare IT, LLC. Another one is the acquisition of Stratus Global LLC (Stratus), USA.
Reliance Industries (RIL): The company has issued a clarification rejecting recent media reports alleging the purchase of crude oil of Iranian origin. "These claims are entirely baseless, factually incorrect, and misleading," the company said.
Tata Motors PV: Shares of Tata Motors PV may be in focus after media reports indicated that its luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover, will temporarily suspend production at its Solihull plant due to a supplier-related issue.
According to a report by the Financial Times, the production halt—affecting key models such as the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport—is expected to last for less than two weeks and includes a pre-scheduled shutdown for the Easter holidays.
The company has reportedly informed suppliers that production will remain paused until April 8, incorporating a planned five-day closure over the Easter weekend.
LTTS: L&T Technology Services on Friday announced it was doubling down on its focus across manufacturing, industrial, and technology-led sectors, pivoting on Engineering Intelligence (EI) as part of its next 5-year roadmap, and has divested the erstwhile Smart World and Communication (SWC) business to AMI Paradigm Solutions Private Limited (AMI Paradigm).
AMI Paradigm, a special-purpose entity established between ParadigmIT Technology Services Private Limited and AM Intelligence Labs Private Limited (promoted by the founders of the Greenko Group), focuses on advancing AI for public systems and critical infrastructure services.
The entity has signed a binding agreement to acquire the SWC businesses from LTTS. The SWC capabilities across India and other geographies are expected to complement the long-term growth strategy for AMI Paradigm.
Bharat Dynamics (BDL): The company said it has successfully completed the First-of-Production Model (FOPM) of the Advanced Akash Weapon System with upgraded sub-systems, thereby enhancing the performance and bolstering the combat capability of the Indian Armed Forces.
Besides, the company said that given the current scenario and requirements of the Indian armed forces, BDL is currently establishing two additional manufacturing facilities at Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana, and Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Fino Payments Bank: The lender said that the special judge for economic offences has granted bail to Rishi Gupta, MD & CEO. It added that the bank continues to witness healthy momentum in its core business, reflected in a sustained increase in deposits and growth in referral assets, reinforcing the underlying strength of its operating model.
Aurobindo Pharma: CuraTeQ Biologics Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and focused on biosimilars, on Wednesday announced that it has entered into a marketing and distribution agreement with a leading European healthcare and pharmaceuticals company, STADA Arzneimittel AG.
Sula Vineyards: The company has signed a definitive agreement with Moet Hennessy India to acquire Chandon’s world-class estate in Dindori, Nashik, unlocking a high-quality, scalable platform for the company’s next phase of growth. "Spread across 19 acres, the estate comprises a highly advanced wine production facility with an annual capacity of 4.5 lakh litres, scalable up to 13 lakh litres," it added.
IREDA: The company's board has declared an interim dividend of ₹0.60 per equity share, i.e., @ 6% (subject to deduction of TDS) on the face value of the paid-up equity shares of ₹10/- each for the FY 2025-26. The record date for the said interim dividend is fixed as Thursday, April 02, 2026.
The said interim dividend shall be paid within 30 days of the declaration of the dividend.
Ola Electric Mobility: Ola Electric has announced the launch of its #EndICEAge campaign, a decisive push to accelerate India’s transition to electric mobility by combining category-leading products, breakthrough pricing, and assured ownership experience.
"As part of the campaign, the company is offering its Gen 3 S1 X (2 kWh) and Roadster X (2.5 kWh) at just ₹49,999, along with benefits of up to ₹50,000 across the portfolio – only valid till 31st March 2026. With this, Ola is making electric vehicles the most compelling choice for Indian consumers, especially as fuel prices continue to rise structurally," the company said.
NHPC: The company's board has approved the proposal regarding the borrowing plan for raising debt up to ₹8,000 crore during FY 2026-27 through secured/unsecured, redeemable, taxable, non-cumulative, non-convertible corporate bonds in one or more series/tranches on a private placement basis and/or raising of term loans/external commercial borrowings (ECB) in suitable tranches.
HFCL: HFCL Limited has undertaken a major strategic initiative to expand and strengthen its defence business, in line with its long-term growth strategy and evolving opportunities in the defence sector, including in aeronautics and aerostructure segments.
The Board has also approved the delivery and performance of a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) signed by and amongst HFCL, HFCL Advance Systems Private Limited (“HASPL”), a non-material wholly owned subsidiary of HFCL, Anant Nahata, Sushant Mohan Gupta, Shubhra Gupta, Spiral EHL Engineering, and Defsys Solutions.
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.
