On Thursday, 1690 stocks advanced, 2504 declined, and 154 remained unchanged on the Bombay Stock Exchange with an advance-decline ratio of 0.67, indicating a negative closing. The trend of the major indices on Thursday’s trading is given in the table below.
On NSE, 27 securities advanced and closed at a new 52-week high, whereas 62 securities sank to close at their new 52-week lows. Nifty PSU Bank was the only gainer. Nifty India Defence, Nifty Metal and Nifty Auto were the biggest losers.
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) (-4.31%) issued a clarification on the delivery status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Mk1A), reassuring stakeholders on timelines and engine availability. Five LCA Mk1A aircraft are fully ready for delivery, incorporating all contracted capabilities and meeting operational requirements, pending formal handover. Nine additional aircraft have been built and successfully flown; they will be delivery ready once engines from GE are installed. HAL has already received five GE engines, with supply outlook remaining positive.
Adani Energy Solutions (+2.36%) announced a historic milestone, having successfully delivered 1 crore electricity smart meters across multiple discoms in India — becoming the first player in the country, and potentially worldwide, to achieve this scale. As India’s leading Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP), the company holds a mandate to install ~2.5 crore smart meters across five states. Current installation pace stands at ~25,000 smart meters per day, highlighting industry leading execution speed.
Lupin (+1.06%) announced the launch of Topiramate Extended Release Capsules in the US, following FDA approval of its ANDA (Abbreviated New Drug Application). IQVIA data (MAT December 2025) estimates annual US sales of USD 164 million for Topiramate Extended‑Release Capsules.
Concord Control Systems (+2.35%) announced that its associate company Progota India Pvt Ltd has secured a ₹185.09 crore contract from Indian Railways for KAVACH 4.0, India’s indigenous railway safety technology. The order involves supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of on board KAVACH 4.0 locomotive equipment.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI), India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has secured a defence export order from the Government of Oman. Under the contract, SDHI will design and deliver a state‑of‑the‑art naval training ship for the Royal Navy of Oman, with delivery scheduled within 18 months.
Strides Pharma Science (-0.54%) announced that its step down wholly owned US subsidiary, Strides Pharma Inc. (SPI), has received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the USFDA for its formulations facility at Chestnut Ridge, New York. The EIR confirms that the inspection has been officially closed, marking a key regulatory milestone for Strides’ US operations. A Form 483 was issued, to which SPI submitted timely responses, leading to closure of the inspection.
Minda Corporation (+2.29%) reported its Q3 FY25‑26 results with net profit rising 32.3% y‑o‑y to ₹85.7 crore, compared with ₹64.8 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹1,560.3 crore, up 24.6% y‑o‑y, against ₹1,252.6 crore in Q3 of the previous financial year.
Godrej Properties (-1.28%) reported its Q3 FY25 26 results with net profit rising 20% y o y to ₹195.2 crore, compared with ₹162.6 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. However, revenue declined sharply by 48.6% y o y to ₹498.4 crore, down from ₹969 crore in Q3 of the previous financial year.
Uno Minda (+2.16%) reported its Q3 FY26 results with revenue from operations at ₹5,018.06 crore, compared with ₹4,183.99 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, marking strong topline growth. After accounting for tax expenses, net profit stood at ₹300.48 crore, registering a notable increase from ₹254.37 crore in Q3 FY25.
Indian Oil Corporation (+1.73%) reported its Q3 FY25 26 results with net profit rising 59.3% q o q to ₹12,126 crore, compared with ₹7,610.5 crore in the previous quarter. Revenue from operations stood at ₹2.04 lakh crore.
Voltamp Transformers (+3.66%) reported its Q3 FY25 26 results with net profit at ₹99 crore, marking a 34.8% increase y o y compared with ₹73.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 30.4% y o y to ₹630.3 crore, up from ₹483.5 crore in Q3 of the previous financial year.
Page Industries (+3.53%) reported its Q3 FY25 26 results with net profit at ₹189.5 crore, marking a 7.4% decline y o y compared with ₹204.6 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations, however, rose 5.6% y o y to ₹1,386.8 crore, up from ₹1,313 crore in Q3 of the previous year.
Dredging Corporation of India (-9.53%) reported its Q3 FY25 26 results with a net loss of ₹24.6 crore, compared with a net profit of ₹16 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter declined 15% y o y to ₹276 crore, down from ₹324.4 crore in Q3 of the previous financial year.
Rail Vikas Nigam (-1.37%) (RVNL) reported its Q3FY25‑26 results with consolidated net profit rising 3.7% y‑o‑y to ₹323 crore, compared with ₹311 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Consolidated revenue for the quarter stood at ₹4,684 crore, marking a 2.6% growth y‑o‑y from ₹4,567 crore in Q3 of the previous financial year.
Bharti Airtel (-1.65%) reported its Q3 FY25‑26 results with net profit at ₹6,630.5 crore, marking a 2.4% decline quarter‑on‑quarter compared with ₹6,791.7 crore in the previous quarter. On the topline front, revenue rose 3.5% q‑o‑q to ₹53,981.6 crore, up from ₹52,145.4 crore.
The top gainers and top losers of the major indices are given in the table below:
The closing values of the major Asian indices are given in the table below:
