On July 30, 2025, shares of several major companies listed on the Nifty 50 opened in the red, with Eternal Ltd emerging among the top decliners. Other notable stocks, including Infosys, NTPC, SBI Life Insurance, and Bharat Electronics Limited, also reported early losses.
During the morning session at 10:00 AM IST, Eternal shares traded at ₹301.50, reflecting a 1.89% decline. Infosys witnessed a marginal drop of 0.72%, trading at ₹1,505.10. Weak sentiment was mirrored in other counters, such as NTPC, SBI Life, and Bharat Electronics, contributing to a subdued opening for the index.
- Eternal: Revenue Soars Despite Stock Pressure
A prominent component of the Nifty 50, Eternal Ltd has demonstrated remarkable financial progress over the past five years. The company’s revenue grew from ₹1,993.79 crore in FY21 to ₹20,243.00 crore in FY25. Net profits turned positive, increasing from a loss of ₹816.43 crore in FY21 to a profit of ₹527.00 crore in FY25. This turnaround also translated to an EPS of ₹0.60 and a Book Value Per Share (BVPS) of ₹33.43 in FY25, with Return on Equity (ROE) at 1.73%.
- Infosys: Steady Growth in Profits and Returns
Infosys Ltd, one of India’s leading IT services companies, reported a steady revenue rise from ₹100,472 crore in FY21 to ₹162,990 crore in FY25. Net profit surged to ₹26,750 crore during the same period. Infosys maintained a strong ROE of 27.87% in FY25, underlining consistent operational performance.
- NTPC: Consistent Expansion in Power Sector Revenues
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest energy conglomerate, has shown stable financial momentum with revenue growing from ₹111,531.15 crore in FY21 to ₹188,138.06 crore in FY25. Net profit touched ₹21,739.44 crore, supported by an EPS of ₹24.16 and a BVPS of ₹189.83. ROE held steady at 12.72%.
- SBI Life Insurance: Profits Accelerate in the Insurance Sector
SBI Life Insurance, a major private life insurer, recorded revenue growth from ₹14,108.69 crore in FY21 to ₹23,768.75 crore in FY25. Its net profit reached ₹5,287.15 crore, alongside an EPS of ₹7.28 and an improved ROE of 26.64%.
- Bharat Electronics: Defence Manufacturing Leader Shows Robust Results
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), a key player in India’s defence electronics industry, mirrored SBI Life’s financial growth trajectory. Revenue increased from ₹14,108.69 crore in FY21 to ₹23,768.75 crore in FY25. The company’s profitability stood firm with a net profit of ₹5,287.15 crore and a ROE of 26.64%.
Despite some intraday losses, the strong fundamentals across these companies highlight underlying resilience in their respective sectors, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious.
