Shares to Watch on 17 April 2026: Wipro, HDFC Life Insurance, Axis Bank and More

After the volatile session on 16 April 2026, the markets today, i.e. 17 April 2026, are expected to open on a cautious note. The trends from Q4 earnings and uncertain geopolitical circumstances are pushing investors to the edge. In yesterday’s session, the Nifty 50 dropped by 0.14% or 34.55 points. The global indices, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, increased by 0.26% and 0.36%, respectively. However, the Asian markets are expected to open on a low note.

Which Stocks Are In Focus?

Here are some of the stocks that will be in focus:

Wipro: The company registered a profit of ₹3,501.8 crore in the Q4 filings, marking a decline of 1.9% on a year-on-year basis.

HDFC Life Insurance: The profit of the company increased by 4.65%, while premium income rose 9% on a yearly basis.

Axis Bank: The company announced a board meeting on 25 April 2026 to explore options to raise funds.

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd: The company said it has been identified as the lowest bidder (L1) for an East Coast Railway project to construct key bridges on the Bhadrak–Vizianagaram route.

CESC Ltd: The company said it has entered into power purchase agreements to source 600 MW of electricity from grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects.

Alok Industries: The company registered a net loss of ₹186 crore in the latest quarterly report.

Waaree Renewable: The net profit of the company increased by 66% to hit the mark of ₹155.7 crore in the Q4 filings.

In addition, Jio Financial Services, Bajaj Consumer Care, Aditya Birla Money and Mastek will remain in focus ahead of their quarterly earnings announcements today.

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Sources

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