Early signals from GIFT Nifty suggest a flat start with a slight positive bias. Global cues remain mixed. While optimism has increased over easing geopolitical tensions after comments by Donald Trump on ceasefire talks, Asian markets are trading lower. Meanwhile, oil prices have declined and US markets ended slightly higher overnight.

Stocks to Watch Today, April 17, 2026

Markets are likely to stay focused on a packed lineup of earnings announcements, corporate developments, and policy updates on Friday. The Ministry of Coal is set to kick off the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions, which is expected to see strong participation from major energy and mining companies.

Wipro

Wipro reported a marginal decline in its Q4FY26 net profit at ₹3,501.8 crore year-on-year. However, revenue grew by 7.6% to ₹24,236.3 crore. For the full financial year, the company posted a profit of ₹13,197.4 crore and revenue of ₹92,624 crore. It also announced its largest-ever buyback worth ₹15,000 crore at ₹250 per share.

HDFC Life Insurance

HDFC Life posted a 4% increase in Q4 profit at ₹495.65 crore. Net premium income stood at ₹25,829 crore. For FY26, profit rose 6% to ₹1,910 crore, while total premium grew 12% to ₹79,387 crore. The company has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.10 per share.

Waaree Renewable Technologies

The company reported strong growth with Q4 net profit rising over 66% to ₹155.72 crore. Revenue more than doubled to ₹1,102.40 crore. For the full year, profit stood at ₹478.65 crore and revenue surged to ₹3,331.42 crore, although margins were impacted due to higher costs.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

BPCL announced that its subsidiary Bharat PetroResources Ltd will invest about $2.8 billion in a Brazil-based oil and gas project. The final investment decision has been approved by Petrobras.

15th Coal Auction Round to Be Launched

The Ministry of Coal is set to roll out the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions, as part of the government's ongoing effort to boost private sector participation in coal mining. The move is expected to strengthen long-term coal supply and draw interest from major mining companies.

HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank will hold a Nomination and Remuneration Committee meeting to appoint a new chairman. The bank has also approved an investment of ₹1,000 crore in HDFC Life through a preferential issue.

Aurobindo Pharma

The stock will be in focus as it trades ex-date for its buyback of 54.23 lakh shares at ₹1,475 per share via the tender offer route.

Muthoot Finance

Muthoot Finance will turn ex-date for its interim dividend of ₹30 per share, which may attract investor attention.

Alok Industries

The company reported a widening net loss of ₹192.54 crore in Q4FY26 compared to ₹74.47 crore last year. However, revenue increased slightly by 3.14% to ₹982.97 crore.

VST Industries

VST Industries delivered strong performance with significant growth in profit and revenue. Margins improved sharply, and the company announced a final dividend of ₹12 per share.

Angel One

Angel One posted robust Q4 results with revenue rising 38.2% to ₹1,459 crore and net profit jumping 83.5% to ₹320 crore. The client base expanded to 3.74 crore, and assets under management increased to ₹3.6 lakh crore, indicating strong business momentum.

In short, overall, markets are expected to remain range-bound at the opening, with stock-specific action driving movement through the day, especially in companies reporting earnings, dividends, and corporate actions.