Stocks in Focus: TCS, Bosch, NTPC, NHPC Among Top Shares to Watch Today

Indian Stock Market Expected to Open on a Weaker Note on Thursday

The Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a weaker note on Thursday, mirroring mixed global market signals. Optimism surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire has waned, and investors have grown wary of potential escalation in the conflict. The Nifty trends suggest a subdued start for domestic equities, with the index hovering around the 23,973 mark, nearly 84 points below the previous close of Nifty futures.

Indian markets are likely to open on a flat to mildly negative note, as strong global cues are being tempered by fresh uncertainty around the durability of the recent geopolitical de-escalation. While US markets rallied sharply, with the Dow surging over 1,300 points on easing oil prices and ceasefire optimism, Asian markets are showing mixed trends, reflecting a more cautious undertone.

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally following the announcement of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The Nifty 50 ended close to the 24,000 level, with the Sensex surging 2,946.32 points, or 3.95%, to settle at 77,562.90, while the Nifty 50 advanced 873.70 points, or 3.78%, to close at 23,997.35.

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Stocks to Watch

The following stocks are likely to remain in focus on Thursday, April 9, 2026:

Key Developments

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• Bosch: The technology and services provider has approved acquiring a 100% stake in Bosch Chassis Systems India from its group entities for ₹9,068.68 crore.
• NHPC: The state-run company said the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has cleared an investment of ₹26,070 crore for the Kamala Hydroelectric Project.
• NTPC: The company announced that it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Electricite de France (EDF) to evaluate potential collaboration on new nuclear power projects in India, subject to necessary government approvals.
• KEC International: The company secured orders totaling ₹2,518 crore, including its biggest civil segment commercial real estate project and a joint venture contract under the Kavach train safety programme.
• ITC Hotels: GQG Partners Equity Fund reduced its stake in ITC Hotels by offloading 1.3 crore shares, representing a 0.62% equity stake, for ₹197 crore at an average price of ₹152.67 per share.
• Lupin: The pharmaceutical company has secured approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for its Dapagliflozin and Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets, offered in strengths of 5 mg/500 mg, 5 mg/1,000 mg, 10 mg/500 mg, and 10 mg/1,000 mg.
• RedTape: The footwear company announced that it has acquired the rights to the international sports footwear brand SPRANDI across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
• Info Edge: The company posted a stable Q4 performance, with standalone billings increasing 7.45% year-on-year to ₹1,057.1 crore.
• RITES: The company announced that it has received a ₹119 crore Letter of Acceptance from National Aluminium Company Limited for providing project management consultancy (PMC) services.