Share Market News Today: The heat of escalating tensions between the US and Iran is being felt in the Indian stock market, where the Sensex crashed by a massive 1,236 points last Thursday, wiping out nearly ₹8 lakh crore for investors. Amid this market turmoil, investors will be keeping a close eye on select stocks on Friday, where significant movement is expected due to major investment plans, quarterly results, and new projects.
If you’re looking for strong stocks for intraday or short-term trading today, it’s crucial to understand the latest updates on stocks like Vari Energies, ABB India, and Federal Bank, as these news can directly impact their prices.
Vari Energies
Vari Energies, a solar energy giant, is pursuing a major strategic expansion plan, which is fuelling market activity. According to the latest information, the company has reached the final stages of negotiations with the Andhra Pradesh government and other states to set up a new battery manufacturing plant (Greenfield Project).
The company plans to invest a significant amount of over ₹8,000 crore in this ambitious project. Given the rapidly growing demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) in India, this investment could prove to be a game-changer for the company’s future, leading to significant investor activity and volume in the stock today.
ABB India Quarterly Results
ABB India, a leading engineering and power sector company, has shared its December 2025 quarter financial results, which appear to be slightly weaker than market expectations. While revenue grew 5.7% year-on-year to ₹3,557 crore, net profit declined by a significant 18%.
Profit fell to ₹433 crore from ₹528 crore last year, falling short of analyst estimates of ₹442.6 crore. Despite the increase in revenue, this decline in profits is likely to impact the company’s share price today, and it may see pressure in the opening session.
Federal Bank receives major tax relief and Karur Vysya Bank’s loan cut
Two major news items from the banking sector captured investors’ attention today, impacting the banks’ financial health and customer reach. Federal Bank received a significant relief from the Income Tax Department, receiving a substantial tax refund of ₹686 crore, including interest, for assessment years 2011-12 to 2013-14.
On the other hand, Karur Vysya Bank has announced a 0.10% reduction in its lending rates (MCLR), bringing the bank’s one-year MCLR down from 9.20% to 9.10%. This move will make the bank’s home and personal loans cheaper, which is expected to increase credit demand for the bank in the future.
RailTel Receives New Government Order
RailTel Corporation, a government company engaged in the railway infrastructure sector, has informed the market that it has received a significant letter of acceptance for a railway signaling project. This work order is worth approximately ₹35.6 crore, further strengthening the company’s order book.
Additionally, the new strategic partnership between Texmaco Rail and RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited) could open up new opportunities in the railway sector. Despite the overall market correction, these railway stocks may see a recovery on the back of positive news as these orders are directly linked to the company’s future earnings.
