The GIFT Nifty futures, which is an early indicator of the Nifty50 index, was trading 0.10% lower by 24 points at 23,853, indicating that the domestic benchmark indices are likely to make a negative start on Thursday. 

On Wednesday, 1 January, Domestic benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex surged 0.47% or 368 points and settled at 78,507.13, while the Nifty50 traded gained 98 points or 0.41%, settling at 23,742.90.

Here are some stocks that are likely to remain in focus on 2 January.

RailTel Corporation: The company has announced securing an order worth Rs 78.43 crore for integrated IT-based security infrastructure along with various types of services from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

Goa Carbon: The company has announced resuming operations at its Bilaspur unit in Chhattisgarh, and production has resumed to normal as of 1 January.  

Urgo Capital: The company has announced its intention to acquire a stake in “MyShubhLife,” which is a Bangalore-based fintech platform that specialises in embedded finance. 

Tata Motors: In December 2024, Tata Motors reported a modest 1% increase in domestic sales, reaching 76,599 units. While sales of passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), rose by 1%, commercial vehicle sales experienced a slight decline of 1%.

Adani Energy: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation has scrapped a global tender floated for procuring smart meters, citing the high cost quoted by the company. 

Ambuja Cements: The cement major has announced receiving a ‘no objection’ from the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and an observation letter from the BSE with ‘no adverse remarks’ pertaining to Adani Cementation’s scheme of amalgamation with the company. 

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