On August 7, 2025, several key companies are in focus for investors, with major announcements and quarterly earnings reports driving stock-specific movements. These include Hero MotoCorp, Trent, Titan, Fortis, Bajaj Auto, and Kalpataru Projects International.

Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, reported mixed earnings for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26. The company's standalone profit after tax (PAT) saw a slight year-on-year increase of 0.3%, reaching ₹1,126 crore compared to ₹1,123 crore in the previous year. This marginal growth was supported by a one-time gain of ₹722 crore from diluting its investment in Ather Energy. However, revenue fell 6% year-on-year to ₹9,579 crore. Despite the flat profit, Hero MotoCorp beat estimates, driven mainly by exports, although domestic sales showed weakness. The company witnessed strong demand for its entry-level and deluxe motorcycles, as well as its 125cc scooter segment, with its electric mobility business under the VIDA brand gaining traction.

Trent

Trent Ltd, a Tata Group company, announced its Q1 results for FY 2026, revealing an 18.97% increase in revenue, from ₹4104.44 crore in Q1 FY25 to ₹4883.48 crore in Q1 FY26. The company's net profit rose to ₹425 crore, up 9% year-on-year. The Q1 results surpassed market expectations. EBITDA surged 38% year-on-year to ₹848 crore, with margins expanding to 17.3% from 15%. Management indicated sustainable growth prospects, projecting a 25% revenue CAGR, although the stock value experienced a subsequent drop.

Titan

While specific earnings or announcements for Titan on August 7, 2025, were not found in the search results, shares of Titan will remain in focus as the company is set to declare Q1 results today. Additionally, a U.S. Coast Guard report on the Titan submersible implosion pointed to the operator's failures. The report determined that multiple safety failures and poor operational conduct by OceanGate led to the tragic implosion in 2023, resulting in the deaths of all five passengers.

Fortis

Fortis Healthcare posted a 56.6% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹260 crore in Q1 FY26. Operational revenue also grew by 16.5% to ₹2,166 crore, driven by higher occupancy rates and increased diagnostic volumes. Fortis M&A Partners, a buy-side advisory firm, launched to redefine deal sourcing for private equity, using machine learning and behavioral data to spot companies that fit a client's investment thesis.

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto reported a 13.84% rise in Q1 FY2026 consolidated net profit at ₹2,210.44 crore. This is compared to a consolidated PAT of ₹1,941.79 crore in the same period last fiscal year. The company's Q1 profit beat estimates, aided by a jump in exports. Bajaj Auto's Pulsar and Dominar motorcycles, along with its three-wheelers, are popular in South America and Africa. Overall revenue grew 5.5% to ₹125.84 billion.

Kalpataru Projects International

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd had scheduled a board meeting on August 7, 2025, to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Market Overview

Indian equity markets are expected to open on a subdued note on Thursday, August 7, 2025, as investors react to the additional 25% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports from India. This tariff increase brings the total duties on Indian imports into the United States to 50%, significantly higher than those on China and Pakistan. The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. Nifty 50 formed a second consecutive small bearish candle on the daily chart.