Stocks To Watch Today: Maruti Suzuki, Varun Beverages, Hero MotoCorp, Indian Oil, Bosch, HCC in Focus

Stocks To Watch Today: Maruti Suzuki, Varun Beverages, Hero MotoCorp, Indian Oil, Bosch, HCC in Focus​

Key Stocks Likely to Drive Market Action on Thursday​

Several frontline and midcap stocks are expected to remain in focus during Thursday’s trading session, following a series of corporate updates and operational announcements released after market hours on Wednesday. Key companies on investors’ radar include Maruti Suzuki India, Varun Beverages, Hero MotoCorp, Indian Oil Corporation, Bosch, and Hindustan Construction Company.

Maruti Suzuki Reports Strong Production Growth​

Maruti Suzuki India recorded a 19 percent year-on-year rise in production for March, with total output reaching 2.32 lakh units. The growth was largely driven by higher passenger vehicle production, indicating steady demand momentum.

Varun Beverages Sets Record Date for Dividend​

Varun Beverages has fixed April 8 as the record date for its final dividend. The announcement is likely to attract attention from dividend-focused investors in the near term.

Hero MotoCorp Sees Sales Growth, Expands Investment​

Hero MotoCorp reported an 8.8 percent year-on-year increase in total two-wheeler sales for March, reaching 5.98 lakh units. Growth was supported by strong domestic demand and a sharp 53 percent rise in scooter sales. Additionally, the company acquired 2.7 lakh shares in Euler Motors for Rs. 210 crore, maintaining its stake at 36.67 percent.

Indian Oil Highlights FY26 Operational Performance​

Indian Oil Corporation shared its FY26 business update, reporting refinery crude throughput of 75.4 million metric tonnes and pipeline throughput of 105.3 million metric tonnes. Petroleum product sales rose 4 percent year-on-year to 104.4 million metric tonnes, while petrochemical sales stood at 3.22 million metric tonnes. The company also commissioned 909 new retail outlets during the year.

Bosch Board to Consider Preference Share Issue​

Bosch announced that its board will meet on April 8 to consider a proposal for issuing preference shares. The development is expected to keep the stock in focus ahead of the board decision.

HCC Transfers Major Project Awards​

Hindustan Construction Company has transferred project awards worth Rs. 1,979 crore to HCC Contract Solutions, marking a significant operational update.

Other Notable Corporate Updates​

Eicher Motors: Reported total Royal Enfield sales of 1.12 lakh units in March, in line with estimates. Motorcycle sales rose 11 percent year-on-year, while exports grew 8 percent.

NMDC: Posted strong operational growth in March, with total production rising 51 percent year-on-year to 5.35 million tonnes and sales increasing 40 percent to 5.90 million tonnes.

SJVN: Generated 1,330 crore units of energy during FY26, reflecting its annual operational output.

TVS Motor: Reported a 25 percent year-on-year increase in total sales to 5.2 lakh units in March, supported by growth across segments. Three-wheeler sales surged 46 percent, while electric vehicle sales rose 44 percent.