Stocks to Watch Today – 18th Aug, 2025.

Rating Upgrades: • ONGC, Power Grid, NTPC, Tata Power – S&P upgraded ratings to BBB (Stable). • Banks & NBFCs – SBI, ICICI, HDFC, Axis, Kotak, Union Bank, Indian Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Capital, L&T Finance also upgraded. New Orders & Projects: • KEC International – New orders worth ₹1,402 cr; YTD orders > ₹8,400 cr. • EMS – Won ₹104 cr order from UP Jal Nigam. • PNC Infratech – LOA from NHPC for 300 MW solar + 150 MW storage project. • Globe Civil Projects – ₹222 cr order to build Haryana’s International Cricket Stadium. Pharma & Healthcare: • Alembic Pharma – USFDA nod for acne cream (market size $94 mn). • Sudarshan Pharma – Acquiring land, building & machinery in Telangana. • Medistep Healthcare, ANB Metal Cast, Star Imaging – To list on SME exchange today. Power & Energy: • Torrent Power – Inaugurated green hydrogen plant in Gorakhpur. • JK Cement – ₹4,805 cr greenfield expansion in Rajasthan & Punjab. • HOEC – Production resumed from wells in Block B-80. Corporate Moves: • Lemon Tree Hotels – Awarded land at Nehru Place for 5-star project. • Signatureglobal – Acquired 33.5 acres land in Gurugram. • Dixon Tech – JV with HKC Overseas for display modules. • KPIT Tech – Paid $51 mn in Caresoft acquisition. • EaseMyTrip – Acquiring assets in London & Gurugram, investing in VBIL. Retail & Others: • PVR INOX – Opened new multiplexes in Bengaluru & Mumbai; 1,763 screens now. • Somany Ceramics – Gas supply disruption halted Kassar plant production. • Electronics Mart India – Opened new Bajaj Electronics store in Andhra Pradesh. • Star Housing Finance – To issue NCDs worth ₹50 cr. Appointments & Updates: • Valor Estate – Vinod Goenka reappointed as CMD. • Edelweiss – Venkat Ramaswamy to step down from executive role, stays on Board. Bulk Deals: • All Time Plastics – Sun Life bought stake; ICICI Bank sold part holding. • Authum Investment – Promoter sold stake worth ₹1,165 cr; Fidelity bought stake worth ₹685 cr.