A host of corporate announcements across sectors is expected to keep several stocks in focus today. The updates range from regulatory approvals and global partnerships to acquisitions, fund-raising plans and new project developments, spanning information technology, banking, pharmaceuticals, energy, railways and fintech. Here is a look at the key stocks that could see action in trade today.
Market recap
Indian equity indices closed loweron December 17, with the Nifty ending below 25,900. The BSE Sensex fell 120.21 points, or 0.14 percent, to 84,559.65, while the Nifty slipped 41.55 points, or 0.16 percent, to 25,818.55.
Stocks to watch today, December 18, 2025
Paytm
One97 Communications, the company behind the Paytm brand, said the Reserve Bank of India has approved its subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services, to operate as a payment aggregator for offline and cross-border transactions. This includes payments coming into India as well as those going out of the country.
HCLTech
Information technology services company HCL Technologies said it has been chosen as a strategic partner by ASN Bank in the Netherlands. ASN Bank, earlier known as de Volksbank, is the country’s fourth-largest retail bank. Under the partnership, HCLTech will support the bank’s new strategy called “Simplify and Grow,” which focuses on modernising and standardising its technology setup.
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca Pharma received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, under the Directorate General of Health Services, to import a new cancer drug. The company has been allowed to bring datopotamab deruxtecan, sold under the brand name Datverzo, into India for sale and distribution.
Cyient
Engineering and technology solutions firm Cyient announced that its Singapore-based subsidiary has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Kinetic Technologies. The United States-based company works in power semiconductor solutions. Cyient plans to acquire more than 65 percent of the company for $93 million, which is roughly Rs 772 crore. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of April 2026.
PowerGrid
State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India announced that its board has approved capital expenditure of Rs 1,226.93 crore. The funds will be used to refurbish the existing Bhadrawati High Voltage Direct Current installation.
Titagarh Rail
Titagarh Rail Systems said it has received an order from the Ministry of Railways for specialised rail maintenance vehicles. The order involves the design, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of 62 rail borne maintenance vehicles. Valued at Rs 273.24 crore including goods and services tax, the contract also covers training of railway staff and ongoing servicing.
NTPC Green Energy
NTPC Green Energy said it has begun commercial operations of nearly 38 megawatts of solar power capacity at its Khavda project in Gujarat. This capacity forms part of a larger 300 megawatt solar project under the Hybrid Tranche Five initiative being developed by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited. The newly added capacity will be commercially operational from December 18, 2025.
UGRO Capital
Non-banking finance company Ugro Capital said its investment and borrowing committee has approved plans to issue non-convertible debentures through a private placement. The total issue size can go up to Rs 500 crore. This includes a base issue of Rs 200 crore and an option to raise an additional Rs 300 crore if investor demand is strong.
Axis Bank
Private sector lender Axis Bank has partnered with Google to introduce a co-branded credit card linked to the Unified Payments Interface. The Google Pay Flex Axis Bank Credit Card runs on the RuPay network and allows users to access credit while making everyday digital payments.
KPI Green Energy
Renewable energy company KPIT Technologies announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Botswana. The agreement focuses on cooperation in renewable power generation, energy storage and transmission infrastructure.