Stocks to Watch Today, May 13: Tata Power, Dr Reddys Labs, Texmaco Rail, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Zinc and others

Stocks to Watch Today, May 13: Indian equities are set for stock-specific action on May 13 as markets digest a mixed batch of earnings and corporate updates. Dr Reddy’s, Tata Power and Torrent Power reported sharp profit declines, while Pfizer and Dixon Technologies showed margin pressure despite revenue resilience. Texmaco Rail posted strong profit growth.

On the corporate front, Tata Power’s nuclear plans, Maruti Suzuki’s startup push, HPCL’s lubricant deal, and key developments from PNC Infratech, RVNL and United Breweries will remain in focus.

Here's the list of stocks to watch in today's trading session:

Revenue slump drags earnings lower

Tata Power Company posted a 4.5 per cent decline in profit to Rs 995.9 crore with revenue falling 12.8 per cent to Rs 14,900.2 crore, indicating softer business performance.

Steep profit decline despite stable revenue

Torrent Power saw profit plunge 70 per cent to Rs 318.2 crore while revenue stayed largely flat, slipping just 0.8 per cent to Rs 6,406.1 crore.

Revenue growth fails to lift profits

Pfizer reported a 39.6 per cent drop in profit to Rs 199.8 crore despite a 6.3 per cent rise in revenue to Rs 629.2 crore, signaling margin pressure.

Higher revenue, weaker profitability

Dixon Technologies posted a 36 per cent fall in profit to Rs 256.4 crore even as revenue rose 2.1 per cent to Rs 10,510.5 crore, indicating margin compression.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering

Corporate Update

Tata Power

Exploring nuclear energy expansion

Tata Power Company is in discussions with three states for nuclear power projects and is currently conducting feasibility studies, with a detailed project report expected in six months.

Boosting innovation via startup collaboration

Maruti Suzuki India has selected six startups under its 10th accelerator cohort to co-develop new-age technology-based business solutions.

HPCL

Partnership for lubricant expansion

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has signed an agreement with LANXESS to market aviation and industrial lubricants across India and the SAARC region.

Wins Rs 235 crore settlement under Vivad scheme

PNC Infratech has executed a settlement agreement with NHAI worth Rs 234.99 crore under the government’s Vivad Se Vishwas II scheme.

New zinc wire manufacturing venture

Hindustan Zinc has partnered with Group Nirmal to establish a zinc wire manufacturing unit in Rajasthan, strengthening downstream expansion.

Emerges L1 bidder for Rs 221 crore project

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder for EPC railway work worth Rs 221.3 crore from South East Central Railway.

Tax dispute fully resolved

United Breweries said a Rs 275 crore tax demand has been reduced to nil by the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal, removing a major liability.

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