Trading Strategies for SBI, HPCL, BSE, LIC, and Godrej Consumer After Q1 Results

SBI, HPCL, BSE, LIC, and Godrej Consumer Products have been in focus post Q1 results. SBI gained 2%, while HPCL and LIC declined 2% each. BSE and Godrej Consumer traded flat. HPCL reported a 548% surge in Q1FY26 net profit, while BSE's net profit more than doubled. Technical charts show SBI and Godrej Consumer shares could rally up to 19%, while HPCL, BSE, and LIC face up to an 11% downside risk.

August 07, 2025 - The Indian stock market saw mixed reactions following the Q1 results announcements of SBI, HPCL, BSE, LIC, and Godrej Consumer Products. While SBI and Godrej Consumer shares gained and could potentially rally up to 19%, HPCL, BSE, and LIC faced downside risks of up to 11% [2].

SBI, the country's largest bank, reported a 2% gain in its share price, with analysts expecting a 16% revenue growth and a 25% increase in net profit for the first quarter of FY26 [1]. The bank's earnings are likely to be driven by strong loan growth and improved asset quality.

HPCL, the state-run refiner, saw its net profit surge by 548% in Q1FY26, with a significant increase in revenue and profit margins [2]. However, the stock faced a 2% decline in its share price due to concerns over higher input costs and geopolitical uncertainties.

BSE, India's oldest stock exchange, reported a net profit increase of more than 100% in the recently concluded quarter, driven by higher trading volumes and increased listings [2]. The stock traded flat post-results, with analysts expecting a 19% rally in the coming quarters.

LIC, India's largest life insurance company, saw its share price decline by 2% after reporting its Q1 results. The company's net profit and revenue growth were in line with expectations, with analysts attributing the decline to market sentiment and geopolitical tensions [1].

Godrej Consumer Products, a leading consumer goods company, traded flat following the announcement of its Q1 results. The company reported healthy growth in its revenue and profit, with analysts expecting a 19% rally in its share price in the coming quarters [2].

References:
[1] https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/q1-results-2025-live-updates-lic-titan-godrej-consumer-cummins-india-bse-hpcl-biocon-gic-q1-earnings-august-7-liveblog-13411965.html
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/sbi-hpcl-bse-lic-godrej-consumer-how-to-trade-these-news-driven-stocks-125081100469_1.html