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Stocks to Watch, August 19: Hindustan Zinc, Vodafone Idea, RIL, Trent, Glenmark, Alembic Pharma, Sun Pharma, NBCC

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6 min read | Updated on August 19, 2025, 08:13 IST

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Stocks to Watch: RIL shares will be in the spotlight as Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of the conglomerate, has forayed into the fast-growing healthy functional beverage space with the acquisition of a majority stake in a JV with Naturedge Beverages.

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On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 676.09 points, or 0.84%, to settle at 81,273.75 levels. | Image: Shutterstock

Stocks to Watch: The domestic stock market will likely see a flat start to trading on Tuesday, August 19. On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 676.09 points, or 0.84%, to settle at 81,273.75 levels, while the NIFTY50 index ended at 24,876.95, up 245.65 points, or 1%.
Here is a list of stocks that may remain in focus today.
Reliance Industries (RIL): Shares will be in the spotlight as Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of RIL, has forayed into the fast-growing healthy functional beverage space with the acquisition of a majority stake in a JV with Naturedge Beverages.

Without disclosing any details of the acquisition, RCPL said the deal with the company, which owns herb-infused functional packaged beverages, will help it to be a "total beverage company".

The company owns a portfolio of brands, such as carbonated drinks brand Campa, Sosyo soft drinks, sports brand Spinner, and fruit-based hydration drink RasKik -- in the fast-growing beverage market.

"The healthy functional beverage space presents a large and rapidly expanding opportunity, driven by a strong consumer shift toward healthier, natural alternatives," as per a joint statement.

Hindustan Zinc: Shares of Hindustan Zinc will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, August 19, as the Vedanta Group company, on Monday, post market hours, said its board has approved a plan to set up a 10 million tonnes per annum tailings reprocessing plant with an investment of up to ₹3,823 crore.

In a statement, the company said, "Its board has approved the establishment of India's first zinc tailings reprocessing plant at Rampura Agucha, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan."

Trent: Shares of Trent Ltd, a leading retail company and part of the Tata Group, which is known for various retail chains, including Westside, Zudio, and Star, are expected to hog the limelight on Tuesday, August 19, as Burnt Toast, the newest youth-focused fashion label from Trent Ltd, has officially made its debut in Gujarat with the launch of its first-ever store in Surat.
In its press release, Trent said, "Burnt Toast caters to a wide spectrum of preferences and budgets with trend-forward, affordable pieces crafted with care. With elevated comfort, trendy silhouettes, and a refined aesthetic, the collection reflects the global aspirations of today’s youth, ensuring there’s something for every individual and every style."
Vodafone Idea: Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea is looking to raise funds from non-banking sources to maintain continuity of its capex plan, a top official of the company said on Monday.

During the company's earnings call for the June 2025 quarter, Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra said that the banks are looking for clarity on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) matter before issuing debt to the telco.

"Given the fact that we are keen on maintaining a continuity of our capex, which has been going on since last year, we are looking at non-banking sources of funding also. Not the full amount of ₹25,000 crore that we have talked about, but a lesser amount so that we can continue with the capex cycle," Moondra said on his last day as CEO of the company.

The Vodafone Idea (VIL) board approved the elevation of Chief Operating Officer Abhijit Kishore to the position of Chief Executive Officer with effect from August 19. He will replace Moondra, whose three-year tenure as CEO ends on August 18.

NBCC: State-owned NBCC Ltd expects its revenue to reach around ₹25,000 crore in 2027-28, more than double from the last financial year, on the back of a huge order book of ₹1.2 lakh crore.

NBCC Ltd is into project management consultancy (PMC) and real estate businesses.

Replying to a query in a conference call with analysts regarding projected revenue, the company's management said, "This year ₹14,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore. Next year, there will be ₹18,000 crores to ₹19,000 crores. And 2027-28 around ₹25,000 crores."

During 2024-25, NBCC Ltd posted a net profit of ₹557.42 crore and a total income of ₹12,272.99 crore.

The transcript of the conference call was posted on the stock exchanges on Monday.

Swiggy: Food delivery major Swiggy on Monday said it has partnered with electric mobility firm Bounce for the deployment of the latter's e-scooters in its delivery fleet in various cities in a phased manner.

In the first phase, Bounce will deploy e-scooters across Delhi NCR and Bengaluru over the next three months, Swiggy said in a statement.

These vehicles will be available on the Bounce mobile app as well as Swiggy's Delivery Partner app at special pricing exclusively for Swiggy and Instamart delivery partners, it said.

Surya Roshni: Surya Roshni on Monday announced an expansion into the wires and cables segment with a ₹25 crore investment.

The company, which is into lighting, fans, home appliances, steel, and PVC pipes, has introduced wires in two variants and seven colours, a statement said.

Glenmark, Alembic Pharma, Sun Pharma: Drugmakers Glenmark, Alembic Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharma are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues, according to the US health regulator.

Mumbai-based Glenmark is recalling two products in the market, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) said in its latest Enforcement Report.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, a subsidiary of the company, is recalling Carvedilol tablets, used to treat heart failure, hypertension, and heart attack, in multiple strengths.

The New Jersey-based firm is recalling 55,560 units of the affected lot due to the "presence of a nitrosamine, N-Nitroso Carvedilol impurity above the current acceptable intake level," the USFDA stated.

Escorts Kubota: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allotted around 200 acres of land to Escorts Kubota Limited for setting up a ₹4,500 crore tractor manufacturing unit.

The company had signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government on August 17, 2024, for the tractor manufacturing facility. It has been allotted land in Sector-10 of YEIDA, an official statement said on Monday.

Under the project, Escorts Kubota will invest ₹4,500 crore and create employment for 4,000 people in a phased manner.

BoM, SBI: State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) and SBI Card on Monday announced the launch of a co-branded credit card with a host of benefits.

The Bank of Maharashtra-SBI Card co-branded credit card has been designed to provide a premium and highly rewarding shopping experience for discerning customers across segments, a joint statement said.

The card has been launched in three variants: Bank of Maharashtra SBI Card ELITE, Bank of Maharashtra SBI Card PRIME, and Bank of Maharashtra SimplySAVE SBI Card, it said.

This partnership aims to provide enhanced value and convenience, catering to the diverse lifestyles and evolving needs of the customers across the country, it said.

(With inputs from PTI)
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