The Indian stock market opened flat on November 13, 2025. Tata Steel, Ashok Leyland, and Asian Paints reported an increase in net profit. MSTC saw a rise in profit, while SpiceJet and Reliance Infrastructure experienced a decline in profit.
Stocks to Watch: The Indian stock market is signaling a flat opening on Thursday, November 13, 2025, amidst mixed global market trends. GIFT Nifty futures were largely stable at 25,955 points at 8:20 AM. In this situation, investors are advised to keep an eye on some key stocks.
Tata Steel's Profit Rises
Tata Steel reported a 272 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit in the second quarter of FY2026. Profit surged to Rs 3,101.75 crore. Increased sales volumes in the country and planned cost reductions were the main reasons for this growth. In the same period last year, the company's net profit was Rs 833.45 crore.
Ashok Leyland's Net Profit Increases
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland's net profit rose by seven percent to Rs 820 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. This improvement in profit was due to b sales and better performance across various segments. In the July-September quarter of the previous fiscal year, the company's net profit was Rs 767 crore.
Asian Paints Records Profit Surge
Asian Paints' net profit increased by 43 percent to Rs 993.6 crore in the September quarter. The volume of the country's largest paint manufacturer's decorative paint business (India) grew by 10.9 percent. The company's total revenue was Rs 8,531.3 crore, marking a 6.3 percent increase.
Shalimar Paints Reduces Loss
Shalimar Paints reduced its consolidated net loss to Rs 13.93 crore in the September quarter of the current fiscal year. In the same period last year, the company's loss was Rs 19.37 crore. Operating revenue was also Rs 133.81 crore, down from Rs 144.74 crore last year.
Reliance Infrastructure's Profit Declines
Reliance Infrastructure's net profit in the July-September quarter fell by 50 percent to Rs 1,911.19 crore. In the same period last year, the profit was Rs 4,082.53 crore. The company's total income was Rs 6,309.48 crore, while expenses decreased to Rs 5,991.49 crore.
MSTC's Profit Increases
Public sector MSTC's net profit in the September quarter increased by over 12 percent year-on-year to Rs 47.49 crore. In the same period of the previous fiscal year, it was Rs 42.34 crore. This profit was made possible due to an increase in revenue.
SpiceJet's Loss Widens
Aviation company SpiceJet, facing financial crises, saw its net loss widen by 35.6 percent to Rs 621.5 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. The depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, grounding of several aircraft, and restrictions on airspace were the main reasons for this.
Indraprastha Gas Takes New Initiative
IGL's board approved an alliance with Saudi Arabia's Masah Construction Company. This alliance aims to jointly bid for licenses to develop natural gas distribution networks in industrial cities of the state.
Grasim Industries Commences Production
Grasim Industries commenced commercial production at its Kharagpur paint plant with a capacity of 24 MLPA. With this, the company's total resin production capacity will reach 92 MLPA.
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