Stocks to Watch: Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai India, IGL, Maruti Suzuki, BEL

Hero MotoCorp reported an 8% YoY increase in total sales to 5.54 lakh units. Hyundai Motor India's total sales declined by 4% to 60,501 units in August. IGL entered a JV agreement with RVUNL for a solar power project. Maruti Suzuki exported over 2,900 units of the eVITARA to 12 European countries. BEL received additional orders worth Rs 644 crore. UPL acquired a 49% stake in Grow ChemicalCo, a Thai company.

In the month of August 2025, several notable developments in the Indian stock market have caught investors' attention. Hero MotoCorp reported a significant 8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total sales to 5.54 lakh units, demonstrating robust demand for its products [1]. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor India experienced a 4% decline in total sales, dropping to 60,501 units compared to the same period last year [3].

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) entered a joint venture (JV) agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) to set up a solar power project, signaling the company's commitment to renewable energy initiatives [1]. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker, exported over 2,900 units of the eVITARA to 12 European countries, indicating strong international demand for its electric vehicles [2].

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) secured additional orders worth Rs 644 crore, with major orders including data center, ship fire control system, tank navigation system, communication equipment, seekers, jammers, simulators, and electronic voting machines [1]. This significant order influx underscores BEL's continued growth and market presence.

UPL Limited, a leading agrochemical company, acquired a 49% stake in Grow Chemical Co., a Thai company, through its subsidiary UPL Global. The acquisition is expected to be completed by December 2025, further expanding UPL's global footprint and product offerings [1].

These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the Indian stock market, with companies reporting both positive and negative trends in their financial performance. Investors and financial professionals are advised to closely monitor these developments and assess their potential impact on the broader market.

References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/moneycontrol:639a73a22094b:0-stocks-to-watch-today-hero-motocorp-bharat-electronics-puravankara-upl-coal-india-anondita-medicare-syrma-sgs-fortis-health-in-focus-on-02-september/
[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/auto-sales-dip-in-august-buyers-delay-purchases-gst-rejig-hopes-keep-demand-in-check/articleshow/123636247.cms
[3] https://www.business-standard.com/industry/auto/hyundai-motor-india-sales-decrease-4-23-to-60-501-units-in-august-125090100815_1.html