Stocks to Watch – 26 August, 2025.

Here’s a quick look at today’s market highlights. Key Stocks in Focus: • Sai Life Sciences: Big investor TPG Asia is selling its full stake (~₹2,500 Cr). • Paytm: Putting more money (₹455 Cr) into its money and services business. It is also reshuffling its group companies so that businesses are managed under the right arms. • UCO Bank, Central Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, IOB: Govt has asked Goldman Sachs to help sell its stake in these banks. • Aditya Birla Capital: New leaders appointed: Vishakha Mulye (MD & CEO for 5 yrs) and Rakesh Singh (ED & CEO for NBFC till 2027). • Protean eGov: Won a ₹1,160 Cr contract from UIDAI to set up and run Aadhaar centers across districts. • Navin Fluorine: Business head Rajendra Sahu resigns, Vijay Kaiwar to take over. • 3M India: Aseem Joshi to become new MD from Oct 2025. • J&K Bank – Appointed Sankarasubramanian Krishnan as new Chairman (till 2028). • Tata Motors: Court has cleared its plan to reorganize businesses (commercial + passenger vehicles). • Great Eastern Shipping: Buying 2 more ships, fleet will go up to 40. • Lemon Tree Hotels: Adding a new property in Nashik. • Suraj Estate: Bought land in Lower Parel, Mumbai, planning a new project worth ~₹130 Cr. Results Today: • Sri Lotus Developers and Realty • Punjab Communications • KDJ Holidayscapes and Resorts Bulk Deals: • LIC sold 4 lakh shares of Tamil Nadu Newsprint at ₹171. • CIM Fund bought 29.2 lakh units in Capital Infra Trust at ₹79.45. New Listings Today: • Mainboard: Vikram Solar, Patel Retail, Gem Aromatics, Shreeji Shipping Global • SME: LGT Business Connextions Expect action in PSU banks, Paytm, Sai Life Sciences, Protean eGov, and newly listed IPOs.