Stocks in news: Indian Hotels, Paytm, BSE, Paras Defence, Fortis Healthcare

The markets experienced a slight gain of half a percent, continuing their consolidation. Several companies are in focus due to recent news, including Paytm, BSE, and Bank of Baroda, which are set to announce their Q4 results. Indian Hotels reported a 25% increase in net profit, while IRCON secured a Rs 187 crore work order.