Market Movers (Stocks to Watch): Big Orders, Strategic Deals, and Fresh Listings on July 14

Here’s a sharp roundup of stocks likely to stay active in today’s trade: NCC bagged a massive ₹2,269 crore contract from MMRDA for Mumbai Metro Line 6, boosting its infra order book. RITES secured a ₹46.8 crore order for college construction projects in Karnataka under the PM-USHA scheme. Wockhardt is exiting the US generics market to focus on high-end innovative drugs as part of a major strategic shift. Akzo Nobel India is in spotlight as JSW Paints launched an open offer to acquire up to 25.24% stake at ₹3,417.77 per share, totalling ₹3,929 crore. Gland Pharma received GMP certification from Denmark’s drug regulator for its Pashamylaram facility, enabling exports of sterile injectables and inhalation products. HFCL to ramp up IBR cable capacity nearly 11x—from 1.73 to 19.01 mfkm/pa—investing ₹125.6 crore, targeting global demand. Authum Investment will acquire a total 60.95% stake in Katra Phytochem and 14.96% in Kerala Ayurveda in a deal involving shares priced at ₹171.5 and ₹558.65 respectively. IRB Infra reported June toll collections of ₹544.8 crore, up 5.3% MoM. Q1 FY26 toll revenue rose 8% YoY to ₹1,680 crore. Allcargo Terminals saw a 4.5% dip in container volumes, down to 48,700 TEUs in June vs 51,000 in May. BEML will consider a stock split in its July 21 board meeting. Indegene launched a GenAI-powered platform—NEXT Medical Writing Automation—to speed up high-quality document creation in life sciences. VIP Industries promoters are selling a 32% stake, with new buyers planning a mandatory open offer for another 26%. Suraj Estate Developers launched Suraj Aureva in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, with a GDV of ₹120 crore over 0.24 lakh sq. ft. of saleable area. Block Deal: BofA Securities bought 2.74 lakh shares of Dr Agarwals Health Care at ₹436/share from Morgan Stanley. Mainboard Listing Today: Travel Food Services SME Listings Today: Chemkart India and Smarten Power Systems