Stocks to Watch: KEC Int'l, HAL, BEL, Vedanta, Reliance Infra

Indian equity markets may extend previous day's momentum, but rising geopolitical tensions and weak global cues may weigh on sentiment. Stocks to watch today include KEC International, HAL, BEL, Vedanta, Reliance Infra, Vi, Power Grid Corp, and Apollo Micro Systems. Markets in Asia opened on a mixed note after a muted Wall Street close. The BSE Sensex settled 260.74 points or 0.32 per cent higher at 80,998.25, while the Nifty50 rose 77.7 points or 0.32 per cent to end at 24,620.2.

Indian equity markets opened on a mixed note on Tuesday, extending the previous day's momentum despite rising geopolitical tensions and weak global cues. The BSE Sensex settled 260.74 points or 0.32 per cent higher at 80,998.25, while the Nifty50 rose 77.7 points or 0.32 per cent to end at 24,620.2 [1].

The markets were influenced by several key factors. The Indian Rupee dropped by 19 paise to 85.80 against the US dollar, reflecting market uncertainty [2]. Additionally, global trade tensions and concerns over U.S. fiscal stability continued to weigh on investor sentiment [2].

Several stocks were in focus today, including KEC International, HAL, BEL, Vedanta, Reliance Infra, Vi, Power Grid Corp, and Apollo Micro Systems. These companies are expected to play significant roles in the Indian economy, particularly in sectors like infrastructure, defense, and energy.

Investors are also closely monitoring the performance of Yes Bank, which announced plans to raise up to Rs 160 billion ($1.87 billion) through a combination of equity and debt issuances. This move is aimed at bolstering the bank's capital position and strengthening its financial health [2].

Moreover, the market is keeping a close eye on the upcoming Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy decision, which is expected to influence interest rates and overall market sentiment. The RBI's decision will likely impact the performance of rate-sensitive sectors, such as financials and IT [2].

In the broader context, the global economic outlook remains uncertain, with ongoing concerns over trade tensions and fiscal stability in the United States. These factors could potentially impact Indian equity markets, although the Indian economy is relatively insulated from these global pressures [2].

Overall, while the Indian markets showed resilience in the face of global headwinds, investors remain cautious. The coming days will be crucial as the markets await the RBI's policy announcement and other key economic indicators.

References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L2N3S504M:0-vopak-s-indian-jv-starts-trading-on-mumbai-stock-exchanges/
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/live-blog/bse-sensex-today-live-nifty-stock-market-updates-04-june-2025/liveblog/121609792.cms?from=mdr