Stocks To Watch Today: RBI Decision Is the Main Focus as Markets Try for a Positive Start. Indian share markets are likely to kick off Friday with a firmer tone, with attention squarely on the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy announcement.

At the start of trade, things look a bit hopeful but not too loud, because GIFT Nifty futures were seen up about 36 points to 23,549 near 7:34 AM. Even though the RBI's rate call is the big moment, traders will also be reading the bank's remarks very carefully for hints around inflation pressures, liquidity conditions, and the wider growth picture, you know, the usual stuff.

Global Market Cues: Asia Looks Uneasy Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty: Still, global cues are not clean; it's more like a mixed bag. Most Asian markets slipped as geopolitical headlines kept rattling sentiment, and at the same time, energy prices stayed elevated. Japan's Nikkei slid 2.05%, South Korea's Kospi fell 4.59%, while China's CSI 300 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng inched down 0.28% and 0.38%, respectively.

Wall Street OvernightMeanwhile, Wall Street ended a session that was mixed but broadly steady. The Dow Jones rose 1.73% and the S&P 500 added 0.41%; however, the Nasdaq dipped a small 0.09%, signaling a cautious but still constructive mood among global investors overall.

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Rate-sensitive sectors are expected to still be in the spotlight ahead of the RBI monetary policy announcement, I guess. Investors will be watching almost obsessively the central bank's stance on interest rates and liquidity, with auto, consumer durables, realty, and banking stocks likely to see more movement as markets react to policy cues and economic outlook signals.

• Auto
• Consumer durables
• Realty
• Banking stocks

Stocks To Watch Today

Banking & Financials

• ICICI Bank: SEBI has warned the bank over a VRR-related compliance lapse after an FPI was allowed an early fund withdrawal.
• Vodafone Idea: Vodafone Idea partnered with Meta to launch silent mobile verification, aiming to improve customer authentication across platforms.
• IIFL Finance: The company raised $500 million through a social bond issuance, marking its return to international debt markets.

Energy & Industrials

• Tata Steel: A major fire at the Port Talbot plant in Wales caused damage and remains a key development for investors.
• Suzlon Energy: Suzlon is expanding into integrated clean energy parks that combine wind, solar, and battery storage solutions.
• CG Power: The company commissioned a new EHV switchgear facility in Nashik, boosting its manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities.

Pharma

• Aurobindo Pharma: The company secured final USFDA approval for Tofacitinib Tablets and plans to launch the product immediately.

Aviation

• IndiGo: IndiGo will temporarily suspend selected international routes from July to September due to weaker seasonal demand.

Auto & EV

• Hyundai Motor India: Hyundai plans to develop Tamil Nadu as its flagship electric vehicle manufacturing and supply-chain hub.
• Ola Electric: The EV manufacturer raised approximately ₹780 crore through a QIP, surpassing its earlier fundraising target.