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Stocks to watch, August 18: GMR Airports, Oberoi Realty, Paytm, Nelco, INDO-MIM, Netweb Technologies

Swati Verma

5 min read | Updated on August 18, 2026, 08:26 IST

SUMMARY

Nelco, a Tata Group satellite communication service provider, on Monday announced a partnership and an investment of $20 million (approximately ₹191.2 crore) in US-based Lunar Holdco, Inc., which operates as Elveo Mobile.

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The GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 95 points lower.

The domestic stock market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, August 18. The GIFT NIFTY futures suggest that the NIFTY50 index will open 95 points lower.

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Here is a list of stocks that may remain in focus today.
Paytm: Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent of Paytm, are expected to be in focus on Tuesday, August 18, as Resilient Asset Management B.V. proposed to sell up to a 4.98% stake through a block trade, the company said.

The proposed transaction will be undertaken under Resilient's existing Optionally Convertible Debenture (OCD) agreement with Antfin (Netherlands) Holding B.V. While Resilient will execute the share sale, the economic value from the transaction will accrue to Antfin under the OCD arrangement.

Resilient had acquired about a 10.20% equity stake in Paytm from Antfin in August 2023 against OCDs issued to Antfin, with the economic interest continuing to remain with Antfin. READ MORE
GMR Airports: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, developed and operated by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), on Monday commenced commercial operations, ushering in a new era of connectivity, economic opportunity, and regional growth for North Andhra Pradesh.

"This marks a significant milestone in Andhra Pradesh's aviation journey, strengthening the state's position as the “Gateway of the East” for domestic and international travel," it said.

The commencement of operations was marked by a series of historic firsts, with domestic and international flights connecting Visakhapatnam to key destinations across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. These inaugural services signified the airport's readiness to serve as a strategic aviation gateway, linking North Andhra Pradesh with the world.

SPR Auto Technologies: Shares of SPR Auto Technologies, formerly Shriram Pistons & Rings, will be in focus as the company has launched a QIP to raise approximately ₹1,000 crore. The floor price for the issue has been set at ₹4,438.20 per equity share.
Oberoi Realty: Shares of Oberoi Realty will be in focus after the developer said the Haryana Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) rejected Advance India Projects Ltd.'s plea to cancel the licence and developer approval for its Three Sixty North project in Gurugram.

Following the DTCP order, the Punjab and Haryana High Court's earlier restriction on fresh allotments and creation of third-party rights has ceased to operate, clearing the way for further allotments at the project.

Nelco: Nelco, a Tata Group satellite communication service provider, on Monday announced a partnership and an investment of $20 million (approximately ₹191.2 crore) in US-based Lunar Holdco, Inc., which operates as Elveo Mobile.

The investment is aimed at bringing next-generation Direct-to-Device (D2D) and Internet of Things (IoT) satellite connectivity to India and South Asian markets, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Under the agreement, Nelco will subscribe to Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) of the Delaware-headquartered Lunar Holdco. The CCDs carry a 7% annual compounded return, convertible into equity shares of the US firm based on specified conversion events.

INDO-MIM: The company's revenue from operations came in at ₹1,218.74 crore, up 9.39% from ₹1,114.09 crore logged in the year-ago period. Total income came in at ₹1,221.94 crore, up 8.4% from ₹1,127.17 crore seen in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Profit for the June quarter stood at ₹240.12 crore, up 31.6% YoY.

Netweb Technologies India: Shares will be in focus as the company has opened its qualified institutional placement (QIP) issue to raise ₹1,200 crore. The company, in an exchange filing, said it had set the floor price at ₹4,885.90 per share.

The company may, at its discretion, offer a discount of up to 5% on the floor price for the issue. The QIP floor price of ₹4,885.90 represents a discount of around 6.4% to Monday's closing price of ₹5,219.

The final issue price will be determined in consultation with the book-running lead managers appointed for the QIP.

KPI Green Energy: Shares will be in focus as the company has energised further capacity under its 370 MW AC / 677 MW DC Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project (IPP) at Bharuch, Gujarat, comprising 130 MW AC / 195 MW DC Solar capacity.

With the energising of the aforesaid capacity, the company has cumulatively energized 269.7 MW AC / 389.7 MW DC capacity under the said Wind-Solar Hybrid IPP Project. This project is being developed by the Company as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL).

Bharti Airtel: Shares will be in focus as Airtel Payments Bank on Monday announced leadership changes as Sunil Mittal concludes his tenure as non-executive Chairman and steps down from the board, effective September 30, 2026.

Shabnam Sinha will assume the role of Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2026, following her appointment by the Board and approval by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to a company release.

Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, was appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Airtel Payments Bank in April 2016.

Sigma Advanced Systems: Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems on Monday announced approximately ₹155 crore in orders for Indrajaal Ranger from government of India.

"A ₹145 crore order, awarded to the Indrajaal-Sigma consortium, brings the capability to India’s border-security environment. A separate approximately ₹10 crore Urban Police order introduces Ranger for VVIP protection and urban security," the press release added.

With inputs from PTI
Disclaimer: This article is purely for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice from Upstox. Please consult with a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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Swati Verma
Swati Verma is a business journalist with 12 years of experience. She writes on equities, corporate earnings, sectoral trends, and industry outlook, among others. At Upstox, she leads financial markets coverage.

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