Stocks To Watch Today on April 01, 2025: Vodafone Idea, Vedanta, Suzlon, Auto Stocks and More in Focus

Indian markets are expected to be under pressure today. At 7:09 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down by 191 points, standing at 23,446.50.

In the previous session, the Sensex dropped by 191.51 points (0.25%) to close at 77,414.92, while the Nifty50 fell by 72.60 points (0.31%) to end at 23,519.35.

Here are the key stocks to watch today on April 01, 2025:

Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea, a debt-ridden telecom provider, is set to see the Indian government become its largest shareholder. The company has decided to convert its outstanding spectrum dues into equity, increasing the government’s stake to 48.99% from the current 22.6%. This move aims to ease the company’s financial burden.

IREDA

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has raised JPY 26 billion through external commercial borrowings from the State Bank of India’s Tokyo branch. Signed on March 27, 2025, the agreement includes a Green Shoe Option of JPY 10 billion, providing additional financial flexibility for renewable energy projects.

HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) has secured two contracts from the Defence Ministry worth ₹62,700 crore for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs). The five-year deal includes 66 LCHs for the Indian Air Force and 90 for the Indian Army, with deliveries starting in the third year.

Vedanta

Vedanta Ltd. has extended the deadline for securing necessary approvals for its planned demerger from March 31 to September 30. The decision comes as the company awaits clearances from the National Company Law Tribunal and other key government authorities.

Brigade Enterprises

Brigade Enterprises expects ₹300 crore in revenue from a new luxury housing project in Mysuru. The company has signed a Joint Development Agreement for a 5-acre residential project on Bogadi Road near the proposed Outer Ring Road. With a developable area of 4.5 lakh square feet, the project will feature 25% senior living spaces and 75% luxury apartments.

Auto Stocks

Investors will closely track updates from leading auto companies, including Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, Hyundai India, and Tata Motors, as they report their March 2025 sales figures.

AU Small Finance Bank

AU Small Finance Bank has raised ₹770 crore through the issuance of Tier-II bonds at a 9.2% interest rate. The bank allotted 77,000 lower Tier-II bonds, structured as non-convertible debentures, via private placement. Each bond carries a face value of ₹1 lakh.

Adani Green Energy

Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Seven Ltd., a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy, has commissioned an additional 37.5 MW solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat. With this expansion, Adani Green Energy’s total operational renewable energy capacity has increased to 13,737.8 MW.

Suzlon

Suzlon Energy‘s order book stood at 5,622 MW as of March 28. The company saw cancellations of a 99 MW order from Vibrant Energy and a 100.8 MW order from a global utility. Additionally, a 201.6 MW order from O2 Power was reduced to 100.8 MW and reassigned to Solalite Power.

Power Grid Corp

Power Grid Corporation has approved an investment of ₹673.1 crore for the purchase of six 397 MVA converter transformers. This procurement will support the Talcher-Kolar HVDC link under the additional capital expenditure for the 2024-29 tariff block.

BHEL

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) has received an ₹11,800 crore order from Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company. Additionally, the company has filed a claim before the Bengaluru City Civil Judge to recover ₹542 crore under an EPC contract for a unit at Bellary Thermal Power Station from Karnataka Power Corporation.

Conclusion

Indian markets are expected to face pressure today, with global cues indicating a decline. Key stocks to watch include Vodafone Idea, which sees a significant government stake increase, and IREDA, which raised funds for renewable energy projects.

Other notable updates come from HAL, Vedanta, Brigade Enterprises, and auto companies, all reporting important developments. Investors should stay cautious and monitor these stocks closely for potential market impacts.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.