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Stocks to watch, May 26: RVNL, Amara Raja, ONGC, IRCTC, Global Health, Hitachi Energy, Surya Roshni, BEL

Swati Verma

12 min read | Updated on May 26, 2026, 09:24 IST

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Stocks to watch: State-owned Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) on Monday signed an agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd to refinance the debt obligations of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project.

he GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 34 points lower. | Image: Shutterstock

he GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 34 points lower. | Image: Shutterstock

The domestic stock market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, May 26. The GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 34 points lower.

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Here is a list of stocks that may remain in focus today.
Earnings today: Nearly 270 companies are slated to report their March-quarter earnings. The list includes names such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), IRCTC – Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp, Gujarat Gas, AstraZeneca Pharma, AIA Engineering, Authum Investment & Infrastructure, Siemens, EIH, Brainbees Solutions, JK Tyre and Industries, Transport Corporation of India, and Transrail Lighting, among others. Read More.
JSW Energy: JSW Energy on Monday said it has raised ₹4,000 crore through the issuance of 7.61 crore shares on a qualified institutions placement basis.

The finance committee of the board, at its meeting held on May 25, inter alia, passed the resolutions to approve the closure of the issue pursuant to the receipt of application forms and funds in the escrow account from the eligible qualified institutional buyers in accordance with the terms of the issue, JSW Energy said in a statement.

The company's board has approved the allocation of 7,61,90,476 equity shares at an issue price of ₹525 apiece, which is at a discount of ₹9.05 per share, i.e., 1.69% to the floor price of ₹534.05, it said.

Global Health: HDFC Mutual Fund on Monday bought 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which runs a healthcare chain under the Medanta brand, from its co-founder Sunil Sachdeva for more than ₹122 crore through open market transactions.

According to the block deal data on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), HDFC Mutual Fund purchased 10 lakh shares, representing a 0.37% stake in Global Health.

The shares were picked up at an average price of ₹1,225 apiece, taking the transaction value to ₹122.50 crore.

BGR Energy Systems: BGR Energy Systems on Monday said its consolidated net loss widened to ₹770.59 crore during the March 2026 quarter, impacted by increased expenses.

It had posted a net loss of ₹332.36 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in an exchange filing.

During January-March, the company's total income reduced significantly to ₹119.91 crore from ₹317.12 crore in the fourth quarter of 2024-25.

Its expenses surged to ₹890.50 crore from ₹649.48 crore logged in the last quarter of FY25.

TVS Supply Chain Solutions: TVS Supply Chain Solutions on Monday reported a profit of ₹18.4 crore in the March quarter of FY26.

The supply chain solution provider had posted a loss of ₹3.9 crore in the corresponding quarter of the preceding fiscal.

The consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter under review increased by 21.3% to ₹3,032 crore from ₹2,499 crore logged in Q4 FY25, the company said.

For the full financial year (2025-26), its PAT was ₹117 crore compared to a loss of ₹9.6 crore in FY25.

Its revenue from operations stood at ₹11,003 crore in FY26 compared to ₹9,996 crore in the year-ago period.

The company delivered strong double-digit growth in revenue, EBITDA, and profitability during the quarter, while full-year revenue crossed the ₹11,000 crore milestone, TVS Supply Chain Solutions said.

Hitachi Energy India: Hitachi Energy India on Monday posted a nearly 80% rise in net profit to ₹330.5 crore during the March quarter of FY26, mainly on account of higher revenues.

It has clocked a net profit of ₹183.9 crore during the same period a year ago, the company said in a statement.

During the latest January-March period, the company's revenue from operations rose 46.2% to ₹2,754.1 crore from ₹1,883.7 crore recorded in the fourth quarter of the preceding 2024-25 financial year.

For the entire FY26, its net profit rose to ₹987.8 crore from ₹384 crore in FY25. Revenues from operations also increased to ₹8,147.7 crore from ₹6,384.9 crore in FY25.

The company's board has approved a final dividend of ₹8 per share for FY26.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC): State-owned Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) on Monday signed an agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd to refinance the debt obligations of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project.

Under the agreement, IRFC will provide a term loan of ₹13,527 crore to refinance the debt obligations of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project.

IRFC will disburse ₹13,500 crore to Hyderabad Metro by June this year, as per the agreement, IRFC Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Kumar Dubey said.

Hyderabad Metro is the first metro project financed by IRFC, and the Railway Ministry PSU expects to finance more such brownfield projects in the near future.

Yatharth Hospital: Yatharth Hospital & Trauma Care Services Ltd on Monday reported a 15.43% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹44.7 crore for the March quarter of FY 2025-26.

The company had reported a net profit of ₹38.72 crore for the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing.

Its revenue from operations increased 46.57% to ₹341.56 crore in the March quarter of FY26, compared to ₹233 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

The revenue growth was aided by “strong traction across newer hospitals in Greater Faridabad, Faridabad and Agra, contributing ₹75.3 crore in revenue, or 22% of the Group’s revenues”, the company said in its earnings statement.

Its existing hospitals reported 29% YoY revenue growth, the statement added.

Total expenses of Yatharth Hospital in the March quarter were up 57.33% at ₹296.7 crore.

Aditya Birla Fashion: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd on Monday said its consolidated net loss widened year-on-year to ₹163.81 crore for the March quarter of FY26.

The company had posted a net profit of ₹23.55 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL).

However, its revenue from operations grew 15.74% to ₹1,990.13 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was ₹1,719.48 crore in the year-ago period.

This is the "highest organic growth in the last 12 quarters for the company", the company said in its earnings presentation.

The "consumption trend remains stable" as demand was in line with the last quarter, it added.

The quarter witnessed low wedding dates compared to the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal year. However, value retail continues to grow, driven by small-town expansions, it noted.

Ajmera Realty: Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd on Monday reported a more than two-fold jump in its consolidated net profit to ₹58.53 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

The company’s net profit stood at ₹24.24 crore in the year-ago period.

The total income rose to ₹433.93 crore during the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26 from ₹153.69 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding financial year, according to a regulatory filing.

During the full 2025-26 fiscal year, the company's net profit rose to ₹157.08 crore from ₹126.43 crore in the preceding fiscal. Total income climbed to ₹1,098 crore in FY26 from ₹753.11 crore in FY25.

Founded in 1968, Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd is one of the leading real estate developers in the country.

Sarda Energy & Minerals: Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd (SEML) has posted a 53% rise in the March quarter net profit at ₹155 crore.

In the year-ago period, the profit stood at ₹101 crore, a company statement said.

Total income, however, slipped to ₹1,258 crore in the fourth quarter from ₹1,286 crore a year ago.

In the full 2025-26 fiscal year, the profit after tax rose 58% to ₹1,109 crore compared to ₹702 crore in the previous financial year. Total income jumped 23% to ₹5,928 crore year-on-year.

"FY26 marked a strategic inflection point for the company, with EBITDA crossing the ₹2,000 crore mark led by the increased contribution from the energy segment," Managing Director Pankaj Sarda said.

SEML is an integrated energy and minerals company with interests spanning power generation, mining, steel, and ferroalloys.

Surya Roshni: Steel GI pipes and lighting products maker Surya Roshni on Monday reported a 24.43% decline in consolidated net profit at ₹98.3 crore for the March quarter of FY26.

The company had logged a profit of ₹130.09 crore in January-March FY25, according to a regulatory filing from Surya Roshni.

Revenue from operations in the quarter was marginally up at ₹2,163.25 crore as compared to ₹2,145.83 crore a year ago.

Revenue from the 'Steel Pipe & Strips' segment was down 1.55% to ₹1,662.11 crore in January-March FY26 from ₹1,688.44 crore a year ago.

Awfis Space Solutions Ltd: Realty firm Awfis Space Solutions Ltd on Monday reported more than a two-fold increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹23.24 crore for the quarter ended March 2026 on higher income amid strong demand for managed workspaces.

Its net profit stood at ₹11.23 crore in the year-ago period.

Total income rose to ₹429.16 crore during the fourth quarter of 2025-26 from ₹359.45 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding financial year, according to a regulatory filing.

For the full 2025-26 fiscal year, the company's net profit rose to ₹70.85 crore from ₹67.87 crore in the preceding financial year.

Total income climbed to ₹1,586.12 crore from ₹1,260.74 crore in the 2024-25 fiscal.

Awfis has a presence in 18 cities with more than 250 co-working centres.

Paytm: Fintech firm One 97 Communications, which operates under the Paytm brand, on Monday said its wholly owned subsidiary Paytm Cloud Technologies will invest 9 million euros in its European payment entity.

“...The Board of Directors of PCTL (Paytm Cloud Technologies Limited)...has approved an additional investment by way of subscription to 9 million equity shares of EUR 1 (one euro only) each at a total consideration of EUR 9 million (nine million euros) in its wholly owned subsidiary, Paytm Europe Payments S.A. (Paytm Europe),” the company said in a filing.

The transaction is aimed at increasing the paid-up capital of Paytm Europe to support the funding requirements for its business. The transaction is expected to be completed on or before June 30, 2026, the company said.

Ashok Leyland: Chennai-based commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland on Monday announced that it has bagged a significant order for 715 vehicles from domestic logistics major VRL Logistics.

The financial details of the order were not disclosed.

The order comprises a mix of AVTR 3120 haulage trucks, BOSS 1615 trucks, and Oyster staff buses, Ashok Leyland said in a statement.

The Hinduja Group's flagship company stated that the contract marks a significant step in strengthening its decades-long partnership with VRL Logistics.

Deliveries under the contract are already progressing as planned, with 300 trucks having been delivered so far. The remaining 415 vehicles are scheduled to be delivered within the current year, the company added.

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility: The company reported a 94% growth in its consolidated net profit at ₹314 crore on Monday, May 25, for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q4 FY26) as compared to ₹162 crore in the same period last year.

The auto components and equipment firm’s revenue from operations increased 16% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹3,536 crore in the January-March period from ₹3,060 crore in the year-ago period.

The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 13% annually to ₹384 crore as against ₹341 crore in Q4 FY25. Its operating profit margin contracted to 10.86% in contrast to 11.14% on a yearly basis.

The firm stated that during the quarter, it received ₹186.72 crore from the insurance company as full and final settlement of its claim related to damage to property, plant, and equipment caused by a fire accident at its Chittoor manufacturing facility on January 30, 2023.

Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL): Indian Railways' construction arm Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), on Monday, May 25, reported its earnings for the January-March quarter of the 2025-26 financial year (Q4 FY26), posting a 58.92% year-on-year (YoY) fall in its consolidated net profit to ₹187.07 crore.

In the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal year, the company had logged a profit of ₹455.42 crore, according to a regulatory filing.

However, the Navratna PSU recorded a 4.18% YoY increase in its revenue from operations to ₹6,695.91 crore during the quarter under review, compared with ₹6,427.11 crore in the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year (Q4 FY25).

At an operational level, its EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation), also known as operating profit, stood at ₹269 crore in Q4 FY26, marking a 38.42% YoY drop from ₹436 crore in the year-ago period.

Bharat Electronics (BEL): Shares of defence electronics company Bharat Electronics (BEL) will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, May 25, as the company said it has bagged orders worth ₹608 crore.

In a regulatory filing dated May 24, the Navrantna PSU stated that it secured additional orders worth ₹608 crore since its last disclosure on May 5, 2026.

The major orders received include communication equipment, avionics, information fusion centre, coastal surveillance radar system, seekers, jammers, tank subsystems, laser-based fuses, simulators, medical electronics, batteries, spares, service, etc.

Previously, on May 5, the company signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence valued at ₹1,251 crore, excluding taxes, for the supply of the Ground-Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES) to the Indian Army.

Premier Energies: Promoter group entities of the company on Monday (May 25) offloaded 2.4 crore shares, equivalent to a 5.3% stake, through a block deal worth ₹2,291 crore, according to reports. The transaction was executed at an average price of ₹955 per share.
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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