Let's catch up on the latest news from the stock market. From significant investments to major deals, order wins, acquisitions, and fund raising here’s a quick look at which stocks will be in focus in today's trade:
Aditya Infotech, GNG Electronics, and Vuenow Infratech will release their quarterly earnings on August 19.
Stocks to Watch
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has forayed into the healthy functional beverage space through the acquisition of a majority stake in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages. Through this JV, Reliance Consumer Products aims to offer consumers a range of herbal-natural beverages.
The Board of Directors will meet on August 21 to consider the second interim dividend on equity shares, if any, for the financial year 2025–26. The record date for determining the entitlement of equity shareholders, if the dividend is declared, is fixed as August 27.
The Board has approved the setting up of a 10 MTPA tailings reprocessing plant as part of the company’s overall 2X growth plan (i.e., doubling capacity). The project involves a capital expenditure of up to Rs 3,823 crore, aiming to recover metal from tailing dumps.
Burnt Toast, the youth-focused fashion label from Trent, has made its debut in Gujarat with the launch of its first-ever store in Surat.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
ONGC Energy Centre Trust (OECT), the research and development arm of ONGC, has entered into a formal agreement with Engineers India (EIL) for the implementation of a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant at ONGC’s Kuthalam gas collection station in Cauvery Asset, Tamil Nadu.
The company’s subsidiary, Tata Steel Advanced Materials (TSAML), has approved the divestment of its entire equity stake (90%) and preference stake (100%) held in Ceramat (CPL) to Lionstead Applied Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lionstead Ventures LLP. With this divestment, TSAML ceases to hold any securities in CPL, and consequently, CPL ceases to be a subsidiary of the company.
The company has executed a Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement (SSSHA) with Clean Renewable Energy KK 1A, acquiring a 4.51% shareholding in the SPV (as per the current shareholding structure) for Rs 2.72 crore.
The company has completed the acquisition of a 76% equity stake and 100% of non-convertible redeemable preference shares (NCRPS) of Pratiksha Women & Child Care Hospital.
The Board has announced the cessation of employment of Rakesh Ayri as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 19, due to non-performance, as evaluated.
The Board has approved the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of up to Rs 600 crore on a private placement basis, in one or more tranches.
The company has made an additional investment of Rs 25 crore by acquiring equity shares of its subsidiary, EIE Renewables. The investment was made via subscription to 2.5 crore equity shares at a face value of Rs 10 each, offered on a rights basis.
The company has received an order worth Rs 17.36 crore from Allweiler India for the supply of control panels. The delivery will take place over a 36-month period.
Vankineni Sai Sudhakar has resigned as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the company, effective August 18.
The Board of Directors will meet on August 26 to consider the proposal for raising funds and to discuss other business items, if any.
The company has approved the allotment of 61.22 lakh shares to eligible qualified institutional buyers, including Morgan Stanley, LC Pharos Multi Strategy Fund, Nova Global Opportunities Fund, and Saint Capital Fund, at an issue price of Rs 330 per share, amounting to Rs 202 crore.
Bulk Deals
Vibhav Manish Chokhani, son of renowned financial expert and investor Manish Chokhani, has acquired 3.5 lakh shares (0.53% stake) in the company at Rs 287.11 per share.
Davos International Fund sold 12.5 lakh shares (3.07% stake) in the company to Isquare Global PE Fund at Rs 32.96 per share. As of June 2025, Davos International Fund held a 4.87% stake in Sampann Utpadan.
BHK Trading LLP acquired 7.25 lakh shares (1.23% stake) in Kothari Petrochemicals from Arizona Globalservices at Rs 162.35 per share.
Mainboard Listing on August 19
BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle
SME Listing on August 19
Icodex Publishing Solutions
Stocks Trade Ex-Dividend
Power Grid Corporation of India
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
Elixir Capital
Industrial & Prudential Investment Company
Jammu & Kashmir Bank
Natco Pharma
Refex Industries
R K Swamy
Shyam Metalics and Energy
Silver Touch Technologies
Sumedha Fiscal Services
Stock Trades Ex-Date for Income Distribution (InvIT)
National Highways Infra Trust
Stocks in F&O Ban
PG Electroplast,
RBL Bank,
Titagarh Rail Systems
Stock Out of F&O ban
PNB Housing Finance
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