Let's catch up on the latest news from the stock market. From significant investments to major deals, acquisitions, appointments, and order wins, here’s a quick look at which stocks will be in focus in today's trade:

Stocks to Watch

Auto Stocks to be in focus

Auto stocks, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai Motor India, Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto, and TVS Motor, will be in focus today as companies are set to announce their sales volumes for the month of March.

NTPC Green Energy

The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PTC India to explore the possibilities of selling renewable energy through bilateral arrangements and other market mechanisms.

Additionally, the company’s subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy, has signed a Green Ammonia Purchase Agreement (GAPA) with Solar Energy Corporation (SECI) for the supply of green ammonia.

Sammaan Capital

IHC, through its affiliate Avenir Investment RSC, will become the promoter of Sammaan Capital by acquiring a 41.5 percent stake via a preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants.

The company has received an initial tranche of Rs 5,652 crore towards the allotment, with an additional Rs 3,198 crore to be received within 18 months upon conversion of the warrants into fully paid equity shares.

Granules India

The company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Granules Life Sciences (GLS), has concluded a recent US FDA inspection of its manufacturing facility at Shamirpet, Telangana, with a classification of Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI).

The Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) was issued following a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and pre-approval inspection (PAI) of oral solid dosage manufacturing operations conducted between December 15 and 19, 2025.

InterGlobe Aviation

The board of InterGlobe Aviation has appointed William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals.

Walsh’s tenure at IATA will conclude on July 31, 2026, and he is expected to join no later than August 3, 2026.

Bharti Airtel

The company has announced an investment of US$1 billion by Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, through their affiliates, in its subsidiary Nxtra Data to expand its network across India and accelerate growth. Airtel will also participate in this round.

Alpha Wave Global will invest US$435 million, Carlyle US$240 million, and Anchorage Capital US$35 million, with the remaining amount to be infused by Airtel.

Corona Remedies

The company has announced the acquisition of Wokadine from Dr Reddy’s Laboratories.

With this acquisition, Corona Remedies enters the Rs 648 crore povidone-iodine market.

Kwality Wall’s

The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands BV has completed the acquisition of a 61.9 percent stake in Kwality Wall’s (India) under the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement with Unilever dated June 25, 2025.

Additionally, Kwality Wall’s has announced the appointment of Abhijit Bhattacharya and Tahir Toloy Tanridagli to its Board of Directors.

Jubilant Ingrevia

The company has acquired a 100 percent equity stake in Remidex Pharma pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement entered into with Remidex.

Pace Digitek

The company has received a Letter of Acceptance worth Rs 494.5 crore from NTPC.

The order involves comprehensive annual maintenance for the entire design life of the BESS system for the EPC package related to BESS implementation at the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Station, along with associated services.

Jubilant FoodWorks

The board has approved the non-renewal of development rights granted under the Multiple Unit Development Franchise Agreement (MUDFA) for the Dunkin’ brand in India upon expiry of its current term on December 31, 2026.

Consequently, the company will evaluate and undertake actions in an orderly and phased manner with respect to its existing Dunkin’ operations.

G R Infraprojects

The company has received a Letter of Acceptance for the upgradation of an existing two-lane carriageway to a four-lane divided carriageway on a section of NH-56 in Gujarat under the HAM model.

Swaraj Engines

The board has appointed Sanjay Kshirsagar as Chief Executive Officer (Designate), effective April 10.

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company

N Sivalai Senthilnathan has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 28, 2026, due to personal reasons.

BirlaSoft

Manjunath Kygonahally has resigned as Chief Executive Officer – Rest of the World and Global Head – Strategic Growth Initiatives, effective March 31, due to personal reasons.

Further, Selvakumaran Mannappan has resigned as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 31. Vikram Puranik has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1.

Diamond Power Infrastructure

The company has received a significant order for the supply of 66 kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) cables from Gujarat Energy Transmission Company.

Matrimony

Vaitheeswaran S has resigned as Vice President – Personalised Services, effective March 31.

Oil India

The company has signed an MoU with CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) to pursue joint research and development projects in the field of critical minerals.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

IREDA has signed a facility agreement to raise external commercial borrowing (ECB) from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for JPY 28 billion, including a greenshoe option of JPY 12 billion.

Hindustan Copper

The board has approved the company’s proposal to place a work order with Ardee Engineering for the construction of a new 3.0 MTPA copper concentrate plant at the Malanjkhand Copper Project (MCP), Madhya Pradesh, on a turnkey basis over a period of 27 months, with a financial implication of Rs 469.55 crore.

Lupin

The company has received tentative approval from the US FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Sugammadex injection.

The drug has been approved as bioequivalent to Merck’s Bridion injection for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide in adults and pediatric patients aged two years and older undergoing surgery.

Coforge

The company has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India for overseas direct investment of up to US$1 billion under FEMA rules for the Encora acquisition.

Other regulatory approvals across jurisdictions are currently in advanced stages of processing.

Manappuram Finance

The board has approved the borrowing programme for FY27, including the issuance of redeemable non-convertible debentures up to Rs 7,400 crore via private placement and/or public issue.

The board also approved an additional investment of Rs 790.59 crore in equity shares of its subsidiary Asirvad Micro Finance and Rs 150 crore in Manappuram Home Finance.

RailTel Corporation of India

The company has received orders worth Rs 29.69 crore from Jharkhand Education Project Council and Rs 21.92 crore from Jharkhand Public Service Commission.

Texmaco Rail and Engineering

The company has received an order worth Rs 357.11 crore from JSW Group for the supply of BLSS, BLCS, BFNV rakes, and BVCM wagons.

Additionally, it has secured an order worth Rs 41.31 crore from South Central Railway for the replacement of panel interlocking with electronic interlocking and outdoor gear at stations in the Vijayawada division.

Servotech Renewable Power System

The company has appointed Prem Prakash as Chief Operating Officer and elevated Vipin Kaushik as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1.

Nazara Technologies

The company has announced a preferential issue of warrants worth Rs 500 crore, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Riambel Capital PCC, S Gupta Family Investments, Plutus Investment and Holding, Classic Enterprises, and the founders participated in the funding round.

Cipla

Umang Vohra has resigned as Managing Director and Global Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1.

Achin Gupta has taken charge as Managing Director and Global Chief Executive Officer.

KSH International

The company has appointed Hukumchand Lakhotiya as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2.

Bulk and Block Deals

Cube Highways Trust

Cube Mobility Investments (a Singapore-based infrastructure platform owned by I Squared Capital) sold 2.33 crore units for Rs 340.91 crore, while I Squared Capital and International Finance Corporation-owned Cube Highways and Infrastructure III offloaded 1.32 crore units for Rs 192.72 crore. In total, they sold a 2.7 percent stake for Rs 533.6 crore.

However, Infrastructure and Real Assets Fund acquired 61.75 lakh units for Rs 90.15 crore, Kotak Mahindra Bank acquired 1.9 crore units for Rs 278.49 crore, and ASK Financial Holdings bought 41.5 lakh units for Rs 60.59 crore.

Further, Neo Real Asset Yield Fund acquired 37.5 lakh units for Rs 54.75 crore, and Mahindra & Mahindra bought 34 lakh units for Rs 49.64 crore.

Shree Digvijay Cement Company

True North Fund VI LLP, which held a 9.54 percent stake as of December 2025, sold 65.95 lakh shares (4.46 percent of paid-up equity) at Rs 64 per share, valued at Rs 42.2 crore.

India Resurgence Fund, the current promoter, acquired an additional 4.2 percent stake. India Resurgence Fund – Scheme 1 bought 12.19 lakh shares at Rs 63.91 per share for Rs 7.79 crore, while India Resurgence Fund 2 – Scheme 2 purchased 50.32 lakh shares at Rs 63.99 per share, valued at Rs 32.2 crore.

IRM Energy

Promoter entity IRM Trust has acquired an additional 2.56 lakh shares (0.62 percent stake) at Rs 177.31 per share, valued at Rs 4.5 crore.

SME Listing

Tipco Engineering India