Indian markets are set for stock-specific action on Tuesday, August 26, with multiple companies announcing fresh contracts, regulatory approvals, management changes, dividend and bonus ex-dates, and rating updates. Here are the key stocks in focus today:
Signpost India: The company announced a 9-year exclusive contract with Bangalore Metro Rail for advertising rights across 67 Namma Metro stations, with a revenue potential of up to ₹700 crore. (Positive)
ONGC: The company has begun gas sales from the Chhinnewala Tibba field in Rajasthan in Q2 FY26. (Positive)
Protean eGov: The company received a work order from UIDAI for establishing and operating district-level Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) services. The order is valued at approximately ₹1,160 crore. (Positive)
IRB Infrastructure: The company’s subsidiary has received a Provisional Completion Certificate for its Gandeva to Ena section of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway. (Positive)
Shree Refrigerators: The company bagged a defence order worth ₹106.6 crore from Hindustan Shipyard. (Positive)
Tasty Bite Eatables: The company is set to launch a new retail product range under the brand “CHEFFIN”. (Positive)
Colgate-Palmolive India: The company launched its “Cavity-Proof” campaign showcasing Arginine + Calcium Boost technology. (Positive)
PCS Technology: A suit filed by SBI against the company and IDBI has been dismissed. (Positive)
Aditya Birla Capital: The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of Vishakha Mulye as Managing Director & CEO for a 5-year term. (Positive)
Sona BLW Precision Forgings: The company received certification for three products under India’s PLI-Auto scheme. (Positive)
IndusInd Bank: The bank appointed Rajiv Anand as Managing Director & CEO effective August 25, 2025. (Neutral)
JSW Infrastructure: Moody’s changed the company’s outlook to Positive and confirmed its BA1 ratings. (Neutral)
Apex Ecotech: The company appointed Ms. Vishakha as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer effective August 25. (Neutral)
Elitecon International: The company issued a corrigendum to its EGM notice dated August 6, 2025. (Neutral)
Sheetal Cool Products: The company reappointed Bhupatbhai Bhuva, Dineshbhai Bhuva, and Sanjaybhai Bhuva as Whole Time Directors for five years. (Neutral)
NHPC: The company said the balance of its Karnisar Solar Power Project will be commissioned by September 30, 2025. (Neutral)
Nazara Technologies: The company approved a GBP 1.26 million loan to its UK arm and an inter-se loan of ₹100 crore to Nazara UK. It also announced an unsecured loan of up to ₹15 crore to its UK unit. (Neutral)
Standard Industries: The company announced the sale of its entire 9.64% stake in Duville Estates Private Limited at ₹212 per share. (Neutral)
Tata Communications: The company issued commercial paper worth ₹700 crore. (Neutral)
Canara Bank: Fitch affirmed the bank’s Long-Term Issuer Rating at ‘IND AAA’ with a Stable outlook. (Neutral)
RBL Bank: The bank’s board will meet on August 29 to consider raising funds via QIP and issuance of debt securities. (Neutral)
Mazagon Dock: The company clarified there have been no negotiations with the Defence Ministry since January 2025 regarding a ₹70,000 crore project. (Neutral)
One 97 Communications (Paytm): The company approved an investment of up to ₹300 crore in Paytm Money and ₹155 crore in Paytm Services via rights issue. (Neutral)
Tata Motors: NCLT sanctioned a composite scheme of arrangement among Tata Motors, TML Commercial Vehicles, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles. (Neutral)
Textiles/Jewellery/Auto sectors: The US has notified an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 27, 12:01 am. (Neutral)
ASM list updates: Aditya Infotech has been included in short-term ASM Stage 1, while HBL Engineering, KRBL, Tilaknagar Industries, and Asian Hotels have been excluded. (Neutral)
Dividend/Bonus ex-dates today (Aug 26): Bajaj Steel (₹1.0), Emami Paper (₹1.6), Garware Technical Fibres (₹1.5), Gillette India (₹47.0), HDFC Bank (bonus 1:1), JBM Auto (₹0.85), Karur Vysya Bank (bonus 1:5), MAS Financial (₹0.7), SKM (₹1.5), Transpek (₹20.0), Vedanta (₹16.0).
Upcoming ex-dates (Aug 28): AAA Technologies (₹1.5), Aster DM (₹1.0), Diamines & Chemicals (₹1.0), DMR Hydroengineering (bonus 8:5), Gujarat Pipavav Port (₹4.2), Jyothy Labs (₹3.5), Magna Electro (₹6.0), Vedant Fashions (₹8.0), Procter & Gamble Hygiene (₹65.0), Route Mobile (₹2.0), Speciality Restaurants (₹1.0).
Upcoming ex-dates (Sept 1): Udaipur Cement merger with JK Lakshmi Cement, swap ratio 4:100.
Navin Fluorine: CEO of CDMO business Rajendra Sahu resigned, effective September 20, 2025. (Negative)
Sai Life: Reports suggest US private equity firm TPG, a public shareholder, is likely to exit via a bulk deal worth ₹2,640 crore. (Negative)
Disclaimer: This article is based on company announcements, reports, and exchange updates. It is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
