Indian equity indices ended with higher; All the sectors ended in green; Broader market indices also ended with gains

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The Indian equity indices ended higher on Wednesday following positive global cues and upbeat economic data.

At close, the Sensex was up 304.32 points or 0.38 percent at 80,539.91, and the Nifty was up 131.95 points or 0.54 percent at 24,619.35. About 2099 shares advanced, 1806 shares declined, and 142 shares remained unchanged.

All sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, metal, and pharma up 1 percent each.

Apollo Hospitals, Hindalco Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Dr Reddy’s Labs, and Cipla were among the major gainers on the Nifty, while losers included IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Titan Company, and ITC.

The broader market indices outperformed, with, BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rising 0.5% each.

STOCKS TODAY

HAL

Defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) gained 2.7 percent in trade on Wednesday, August 13, after HAL posted its earnings results for the June quarter. Hindustan Aeronautics reported a 3.7 percent year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,383.8 crore for Q1FY26, while revenue from operations rose 10.8 percent to Rs 4,819 crore.

Landmark Cars

The stock jumped 15 percent in August, as for the three months ended June 30, 2025, it posted a standalone net profit of Rs 8.63 crore, marking a 23.82 percent year-on-year increase from Rs 6.97 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY25. This profit growth was supported by steady revenue expansion and improved operational efficiency.

Suzlon Energy

The stock fell up to 4 percent on Wednesday after the company reported its June quarter results and announced the resignation of its chief financial officer. The company posted a 7.3 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 324.32 crore for the first quarter of the current financial year, as against Rs 302.29 crore in the same period last year.

Antony Waste

The stock jumped 9 percent on August 13 after Antony Waste Handling shares rose today after a material subsidiary, Antony Lara Enviro Solutions, secured two orders worth Rs 3,200 crore from the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh.

Bharat Dynamic

The stock surged 6 percent on August 13 after the company posted a strong performance for the June quarter (Q1 FY26). Brokerages have maintained a bullish stance on the defence PSU, projecting up to 50 percent upside from current levels, saying its valuations are reasonable.

Source – Money Control