Stocks to Watch Today: These stocks will be under watch on March 2…
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- Volatility may increase in the Indian market due to geopolitical events arising from Iran-America.
- In such an environment, investors should keep an eye on oil prices, international news and the movement of the rupee.
- In the trading session of March 2, many big stocks of auto, pharma, telecom, infrastructure and retail sectors will be in focus.
The news of attacks on Iran by America and Israel and subsequent retaliation by Iran has affected investors. Additionally, geopolitical uncertainty has deepened with the confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Apart from this, the possibility of closure of the Strait of Hormuz may affect the supply of crude oil, due to which there may be a sharp rise in the prices of crude oil in the international market. The impact of these developments can be seen on many sectors of the Indian stock market on Monday.
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Keep an eye on oil related stocks
In case of increase in crude oil prices, upstream companies can benefit. In such a situation, companies like ONGC and Oil India seem to be benefiting. The income of these companies is directly linked to oil prices, so the rise in prices can be positive for them.
Impact on aviation and tourism sectors
Due to increasing tension in the Middle East, there is a possibility of airspace being closed or flight routes being changed. This may affect the operating expenses and schedules of aviation companies.
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), SpiceJet may be impacted by fuel costs and flight disruptions.
Travel and hospitality companies
- Indian Hotels Company Limited
- ixigo
- Yatra Online
If international travel is affected, there may be fluctuations in bookings and demand.
Auto sector also in focus
These companies have released sales figures for the month of February.
The telecom company has announced partnership with Google. Under this agreement, Airtel users will get Google’s RCS (Rich Communications Services) messaging facility, which will improve the experience of high-quality photos/videos and interactive messaging. Besides, spam and digital fraud will also be banned.
Deepak Gupta has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of the company from March 1. He has replaced Sandeep Kumar Gupta, who has retired.
The defense PSU has declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.95 per share for FY 2025-26. With this, investors can remain focused on the stock.
The company has launched ‘Brigade Stellaris’, a residential project in Chennai with a gross development value of Rs 1,700 crore. This project will be developed on 5.19 acres of land.
Niva Bupa Health Insurance
IRDAI had inspected the company in February 2025 and issued a show-cause notice on 26 February 2026. The company said it is in the process of responding and there is no impact on its financials or operations at this time.
US drug regulator US FDA inspected the Telangana-based Unit-I of the company’s subsidiary Eugia Pharma. The investigation took place between 16 and 27 February and four observations have been issued.
Promoter organization Samayat Services LLP sold 13.96% stake. Overall, shares worth thousands of crores were sold at around Rs 117 per share. At the same time, other institutional investors including HDFC Mutual Fund and Singapore Government bought a large amount of stake.
Gaudium IVF and Women Health
GDN Investments and Param Capital bought stake in the company, while Minerva Emerging Fund and Neomile India Opportunity Fund reduced partial stake.
BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a 0.59% stake.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice in any way. ET NOW Swadesh recommends its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money-related decisions.
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