Indian Green & Battery Stocks Roundup – July 1: HBL Engineering, CLN Lead Gains Amid Volatile Start to Q3

Battery and green energy stocks kicked off July 2025 with a mixed performance, reflecting investor caution and selective optimism in the energy storage and EV sectors. HBL Engineering and CLN Energy led the gainers, while Panasonic Energy India and High Energy Batterie registered notable declines.

HBL Engineering surged by 4.64% to close at ₹620.4, possibly driven by positive developments in its defense-linked battery verticals and expectations around fresh institutional orders.

CLN Engineering Ltd. followed with a 2.81% gain, closing at ₹543, signaling continued investor confidence in its battery component manufacturing and project wins in the EV and grid storage segments.

Indo-National and Eveready Industries India posted modest gains of 0.79% and 0.33% respectively, hinting at steady demand in the alkaline and dry cell market.

On the downside, Panasonic Energy India slipped by 1.50% to ₹387.5, possibly reflecting concerns around competition and margin pressures in the consumer battery space. High Energy Batterie also dropped by 0.94%, breaking its recent growth streak.

Amara Raja Energy and Exide Industries saw marginal declines, while Tata Power maintained a flat but positive close at ₹406.55.

? Key Gainers – July 1:

• HBL Engineering: +4.64% (₹620.4)
• CLN Energy: +2.81% (₹543)
• Indo-National: +0.79% (₹461.4)
• Eveready Industries India: +0.33% (₹315.05)
• Tata Power: +0.27% (₹406.55)

? Key Losers – July 1:

• Panasonic Energy India: -1.50% (₹387.5)
• High Energy Batterie: -0.94% (₹790)
• Waaree Technologies: -0.77% (₹301.3)
• Exide Industries: -0.49% (₹385.85)
• Amara Raja Energy: -0.36% (₹961.2)

As India continues to accelerate its energy transition journey, the battery stocks and green energy sectors remain in sharp focus. Investors are watching closely for policy signals, PLI scheme updates, and upcoming BESS project tenders. While short-term volatility persists, long-term growth fundamentals for the battery ecosystem stay strong.