Stocks To Watch On 20 April 2026: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Jio Financial Services & More

    • Updated: 20 Aug 2026, 4:31 PM IST
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    Markets set to open higher as global cues strengthen. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank post strong earnings; Jio Financial sees sharp growth. Cipla, Lupin under FDA lens; Trent eyes bonus issue.

    The Indian equity indices are expected to open in the green as the GIFT Nifty registered a surge of 1.15% to touch the mark of 24,700 as of 6:15 a.m. Moreover, the futures of global indices like the S&P 500 and the Euro Stoxx 50 reported a surge of 1.2% and 2.1%.

    Here are some of the stocks to watch:

    HDFC Bank: In Q4FY26, the bank reported better than expected net profit of ₹19,221 crore and net interest income of ₹33,081.5 crore.

    ICICI Bank: The company’s net profit grew to ₹13,701.7 crore in Q4FY26, registering a growth rate of 8.5% year-on-year.

    Jio Financial Services: The company reported a growth of 29% in its net interest income, and its AUM rose by 156% year-on-year.

    Yes Bank: In the March quarter of FY26, the company’s core income grew by 16% year-on-year to ₹2,637.7 crore with a net profit of ₹1,064.8 crore.

    Mastek: In Q4FY26, the company’s net profit decreased from ₹108.4 crore to ₹106.2 crore on a sequential basis. However, the revenue grew by 3.6% quarter-on-quarter to ₹938 crore.

    Trent: The company is considering issuing its first-ever bonus shares after its board meeting on 22 April.

    Network18: In the recent quarterly report, the company registered a growth of 9.7% in its operating revenue.

    Cipla: The US FDA carried out an inspection at Cipla’s Goa manufacturing facility from 6 April to 17 April, covering both a routine current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) review and a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI).

    Lupin: The US FDA has completed its inspection of Lupin’s manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey, and issued a Form 483 citing three observations.

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    Sources

    CNBC TV18

    Moneycontrol

    NDTV Profit

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