Stocks to Watch: HDFC Bank, Wipro, RVNL Among Top 10 Shares in Focus Today
Indian Stock Market Expected to Open Lower Amid Global Cues
The Indian stock market is likely to open lower on Monday, April 6, 2026, amid mixed global cues, as investors evaluate recent developments in the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East. Gift Nifty trends point to a gap-down opening for the domestic markets, with the index trading around the 22,641 mark, down nearly 67 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.
Market analysts expect a muted start to the week, with the index trading in the 22,690-22,700 zone. The Indian stock market remained shut on Friday, April 3, 2026, due to the Good Friday holiday. On Thursday, the market rebounded from steep losses, closing higher for the second straight session, supported by late buying activity. The Sensex rose 185.23 points, or 0.25%, to end at 73,319.55, while the Nifty 50 advanced 33.70 points, or 0.15%, to settle at 22,713.10.
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In the backdrop of the US-Iran war, several stocks are likely to remain in focus on Monday, April 6, 2026. Some of the key stocks to watch include:
| Stock | Recent Development |
|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | Q4 business update: Average advances under management rose to ₹29.64 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of about 10% from ₹26.96 lakh crore in the same period a year ago. |
| Wipro | Long-term transformation deal with Olam Group, projected to exceed $1 billion in total contract value, including a committed spend of $800 million. |
| YES Bank | Stable balance sheet growth in the March quarter, with advances and deposits rising at a healthy pace, driven by improvements in its low-cost deposit base. |
| RBL Bank | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Emirates NBD Bank's proposal to acquire up to a 74% stake in RBL Bank, signaling a possible change in ownership and future strategic direction. |
| Tata Motors PV | Britain's Jaguar Land Rover reported a 61.1% jump in fourth-quarter sales on Thursday, as production returned to normal following disruptions caused by a cyber incident last year. |
| Hindustan Zinc | Mixed operational performance in Q4, with mined metal production increasing 2% year-on-year (and 14% quarter-on-quarter), while refined zinc output grew 6% compared to the same period last year. |
| RVNL | Won a fresh contract valued at ₹242 crore from South Central Railway, strengthening its order book and enhancing its project pipeline. |
| Emami | Poised to take complete ownership of Axiom Ayurveda Pvt Ltd, signaling a strong move into the rapidly expanding health and wellness beverage space. |
| Marico | Marico's subsidiary, Marico South East Asia Corporation (MSEA), has acquired a 75% stake in Vietnam-based Skinetiq Joint Stock Company, which owns the digital-first skincare brand 'Candid' and holds exclusive rights to distribute the 'Murad' brand in Vietnam. |
| Tata Steel | Served a demand notice of ₹1,755.1 crore by the District Mining Office in Jharkhand, alleging that it extracted around 16.24 million tonnes of coal from the West Bokaro Colliery beyond the permitted limits between FY2000-01 and FY2006-07. |
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