Stocks to watch: Hero MotoCorp, IDBI Bank, Tata Steel, Coforge, Icra

Tata Steel reported a higher-than-expected consolidated net profit at Rs 6,644 crore in the March quarter (Q4) of FY21, against a net loss of Rs 1,481 crore in the corresponding period last year

Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 45 points higher at 14,738 around 8:15 am, indicating a firm start for the Indian markets on Thursday.

Here are the top stocks that are likely to sway the markets today:

Results today: A total of 25 firms are slated to post their March quarter numbers today, including Hero MotoCorp, Tata Consumer, Adani Power, Blue Star, Hikal, Icra and Raymond.

HeroMoto Corp, slated to report its March quarter results (Q4FY21) on May 6, is expected to post nearly 60 per cent year-on-year growth in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) aided