A positive start is expected in the Indian stock market today. Stocks like Lenskart, Groww, Waaree Energies, MTNL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and HG Infra are likely to remain in focus during the trading session due to major business updates and sectoral signals.
Stocks to Watch Today: On Monday, December 1, 2025, the Indian stock market is likely to show a positive opening in the first trading session of the week. Strong signals from Asian markets are also influencing domestic sentiment. At 7:50 AM, Gift Nifty Futures was trading at 26,502, up by 115 points. This indicates that the Nifty-50 index could start with a rally when the market opens.
Today, several major updates related to the automobile, eyewear, renewable energy, banking, and infra sectors will emerge in the market, which could directly impact stock movements. Investors and traders are advised to keep a close watch on these stocks.
Increased Focus on Auto Sector
Automobile sales figures for the month of November will be released today. Due to this, increased activity is expected in Auto Stocks. Data from the car, bike, commercial vehicle, and electric vehicle segments will significantly influence market sentiment.
If sales in November remain b, leading auto stocks such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor, and Bajaj Auto could see a rally. Conversely, weak sales could directly put pressure on these shares.
Market Focus on Lenskart Solutions' Strong Results
Eyewear retailer Lenskart has released impressive results for the September quarter. The company's Net Profit has increased by approximately 20 percent year-on-year to ₹103.5 crore, up from ₹86.3 crore in the same period last year.
Furthermore, Lenskart had reported a profit of ₹61.2 crore in the previous quarter. Thus, the company has shown consistent improvement in performance over two consecutive quarters.
Lenskart's business model, Omnichannel Expansion, and Tech-enabled Retail Services make it attractive to investors. A positive trend is expected in the company's stock during today's trade.
Major Investment by Groww's Parent Company
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's parent company, has made a fresh investment of ₹104.467 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Finwizard Technology Pvt. Ltd., through a rights issue.
This investment reflects the company's confidence in the fintech business model. Groww is continuously strengthening its Technology Infrastructure, Compliance Framework, and Product Offerings.
This investment will boost the company's Growth Strategy and could further solidify its market position. Investors will keep an eye on potential movements related to Groww today.
Market Regulators Impose Penalty on MTNL
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. (MTNL) is once again in the spotlight. Both NSE and BSE have imposed a penalty of ₹5,42,800 on the company for non-compliance with Corporate Governance Norms.
MTNL states that it is requesting a waiver of this penalty, as all key board appointments, especially those of Independent Directors, are made by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.
Waaree Energies Secures Large 140 MW Solar Module Order
Today is considered a very positive day for Waaree Energies, a leading company in the renewable energy sector. The company has secured an order from a major client for the supply of 140 MW Solar Modules.
The expansion of renewable energy in India is continuously accelerating. In such a scenario, orders related to new projects further strengthen future revenue for large players like Waaree Energies.
HG Infra Engineering's Major Battery Storage Agreement
HG Infra Engineering, a leading company in the infrastructure sector, has released a significant update. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, HG Chorania Base Pvt. Ltd., has entered into a long-term agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to purchase a Battery Energy Storage System.
This agreement pertains to a total capacity of 300 MW/600 MWh. This is a significant step towards meeting the country's growing energy needs and advancing Renewable-based Storage Solutions. This project from HG Infra will strengthen long-term revenue and its Order Book. This stock will be in discussion today.
ICICI Bank Allots Debentures
ICICI Bank has informed that it has allotted a total of 3,945 Unsecured, Sub-ordinate, Listed, Non-Convertible, Tier-2, Basel-III Compliant Debentures.
Each debenture has a face value of ₹1 crore. Thus, the total allotment value amounts to ₹39.45 crore. This allotment was made on a Private Placement Basis.
RBI Imposes Penalty on HDFC Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹91 lakh on HDFC Bank for violating certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act.
Although this penalty does not directly affect the bank's Customers or Bank Operations, slight volatility in the stock is possible due to compliance-related negligence.
Brigade Enterprises Launches New Project
Brigade Enterprises, a leading company in the Real Estate sector, has signed a Joint Development Agreement to launch a major Premium Residential Project in Begumpet, Hyderabad.
This project will have a total Development Potential of approximately 5 lakh Sq Ft, with an estimated Revenue exceeding ₹800 crore. Real estate demand in Hyderabad has remained b over the past few years, making this project a potential Growth Enabler for the company.
