
A busy earnings day with a mix of strong gains and margin pressures across sectors. Apollo Hospitals, Cummins India, NHPC, and Aarti Industries delivered solid profit growth backed by robust demand and operational efficiency. Akzo Nobel’s profit spiked on a one-time gain despite weaker revenue, while Mankind Pharma and Crompton Greaves reported margin pressure. Paradeep Phosphates and Aster DM Healthcare posted healthy growth, reflecting sector resilience. Meanwhile, Rail Vikas Nigam bagged a ₹272 crore railway contract, adding to its strong order pipeline. Here are few stocks to track ahead of Friday's trading session.