Stocks To Watch Today: Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports, PhysicsWallah, IndiGo In Focus

Global Cues Support Market Sentiment

Indian markets have opened on a higher note, with markets in the Asia-Pacific region moving higher on April 1 after easing geopolitical tensions.. South Korea’s KOSPI rose 5%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 3.51%, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 increased 1.76%.

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In the U.S., major indices recorded strong gains in the previous session. The S&P 500 index increased by 2.91%, the Nasdaq Composite rose by 3.83%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 2.49%, its biggest percentage gain since May 2025. The rally followed statements from U.S. President Donald Trump indicating a possible de-escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Bharti Airtel Secures $1 Billion Investment

Bharti Airtel has secured an investment of $1 billion (over ₹8,300 crore) in its data centre subsidiary Nxtra Data from investors including Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, according to company disclosures. The company will also participate in the funding round to expand its infrastructure footprint across India.
Adani Ports Crosses 500 Million Tonnes Milestone

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported that it has surpassed 500 million tonnes of cargo handling, marking a key operational milestone for the company, as per exchange filings.

PhysicsWallah Reports Strong Collections Growth

Education technology firm PhysicsWallah reported ₹205 crore in collections from its online segment during a 20-day campaign period, reflecting a 36% increase compared to the previous year, according to company data.
IndiGo Announces Leadership Change

IndiGo has appointed Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows the resignation of Pieter Elbers after operational disruptions, as per company statements.

Other Stocks In Focus

Auto sector stocks including Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors, and Bajaj Auto are expected to remain in focus ahead of March sales data announcements.

NTPC Green Energy has signed agreements for renewable energy and green ammonia supply, while Signature Global secured a ₹1,293 crore investment for a 50% stake in its subsidiary Gurugram Connectivity Limited, according to filings.

Voluntary Action Indicated was given to Granules India Ltd.’s subsidiary after an inspection by the U.S. FDA, while Sammaan Capital confirmed an investment of ₹8,850 crore made by International Holding Company, giving a stake of 63.3% after an open offer. Market players will be looking at this and other global market cues as trading for the day begins.