Stocks to watch today, May 22: Indian shares are likely to see stock-specific action on May 22 as investors react to a slew of quarterly earnings and corporate developments. Nykaa, Life Insurance Corporation of India and VA Tech Wabag reported strong earnings growth, while GAIL (India) and Sun TV Network posted weaker quarterly numbers.
Meanwhile, corporate announcements from Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki India and Aurionpro Solutions are also expected to keep the stocks in focus.
Here’s the list of stocks to watch in today’s trading session:
Stocks to Watch Today
| Stocks in focus | Why in focus? |
| GAIL (India) | Profit Drops Sharply Amid Revenue Dip |
| LG Electronics India | Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profit |
| Sun TV Network | Earnings Weaken on Lower Revenue |
| Nykaa | Delivers Strong Profit Surge |
| Max Healthcare Institute | Healthcare Growth Drives Earnings Higher |
| Aurobindo Pharma | Profit Growth Remains Modest |
| VA Tech Wabag | Strong Execution Boosts Earnings |
| LIC | Posts Strong Quarterly Performance |
| Aurionpro Solutions | Bags Largest US Order |
| Eicher Motors | Approves JV Investment with Volvo |
| Zydus Lifesciences | Expands Oncology Market Reach |
| Coforge | Drives Surge in Overseas Investments |
| Cochin Shipyard | Backs Maritime Deeptech Startup |
| Maruti Suzuki India | Announces Price Hike |
Profit Drops Sharply Amid Revenue Dip
GAIL (India) reported a 38.4 per cent decline in Q4 profit to Rs 1,262.2 crore from Rs 2,049 crore. Revenue also slipped 2.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 34,772.5 crore amid weaker operational performance.
Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profit
LG Electronics India posted an 8.2 per cent fall in Q4 profit to Rs 692.7 crore despite revenue rising 8.1 per cent to Rs 8,053.6 crore, driven by higher sales across consumer appliance segments.
Earnings Weaken on Lower Revenue
Sun TV Network reported a 37.4 per cent decline in Q4 profit at Rs 232 crore compared to Rs 370.8 crore. Revenue also fell 6.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 882.5 crore.
Nykaa
Delivers Strong Profit Surge
Nykaa posted a massive 286.5 per cent jump in Q4 profit to Rs 78.4 crore from Rs 20.3 crore. Revenue surged 28.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2,648.2 crore on robust demand.
Healthcare Growth Drives Earnings Higher
Max Healthcare Institute reported a 7.3 per cent rise in Q4 profit to Rs 342.2 crore. Revenue increased 12.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2,142.9 crore supported by strong hospital operations.
Profit Growth Remains Modest
Aurobindo Pharma posted a 2 per cent increase in Q4 profit to Rs 921.3 crore compared to Rs 903.5 crore. Revenue rose 5.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 8,853.3 crore.
Strong Execution Boosts Earnings
VA Tech Wabag reported a 28.9 per cent rise in Q4 profit to Rs 128.3 crore. Revenue climbed 22.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,414.4 crore driven by healthy project execution.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Posts Strong Quarterly Performance
LIC reported a 23 per cent increase in Q4 net profit to Rs 23,420 crore. Total income during the quarter rose to Rs 2,53,592 crore, reflecting steady insurance business growth.
Bags Largest US Order
Aurionpro Solutions secured its biggest-ever order worth USD 33 million in the US market. The deal marks a significant milestone for the company’s international expansion and technology business growth.
Approves JV Investment with Volvo
Eicher Motors approved an investment of up to Rs 750 crore to acquire a 50 per cent stake in Volvo Financial Services India, forming an equal joint venture partnership.
Expands Oncology Market Reach
Sakar Healthcare signed an agreement with Zydus Lifesciences for supplying oncology products across GCC nations and other emerging markets, strengthening the company’s pharmaceutical presence internationally.
Coforge
Drives Surge in Overseas Investments
Coforge emerged as a key contributor to India’s overseas direct investment doubling to USD 3.369 billion in April, despite geopolitical tensions and sharp rupee depreciation pressures.
Backs Maritime Deeptech Startup
Cochin Shipyard signed an agreement to acquire a 5 per cent stake in Maritech Integrated Maritime under its USHUS startup programme, supporting innovation in maritime deep technology solutions.
Announces Price Hike
Maruti Suzuki India will increase vehicle prices by up to Rs 30,000 across its portfolio from June 2026, citing continued pressure from rising input and operational costs.
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