The global markets are trading higher, indicating that the domestic markets are likely to open on a positive note. If you’re unsure which stock to focus on in Tuesday’s trade, here are some key stocks in the news today. Here’s a lowdown on all key stocks in focus. Check updates on Financial Express to stay informed about the key developments.
Earlier on Monday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 200 points or 0.81% higher at 24,625, while the BSE Sensex surged 550 points or 0.70% to close at 80,365.
Stocks to watch on September 02, 2025
Reliance Industries
Reliance Retail, the country’s largest organised retailer, will license its private brands in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), sources in the know told FE. This is part of its move to hive off its FMCG business into a direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL), they said.
Coal India
Coal India has been fined RS 10.72 lakh for non-compliance with SEBI norms with regard to the appointment of the requisite number of independent directors on its board. Both BSE and NSE have imposed a fine of Rs 5.36 lakh each on the coal major, it said. “The company is in receipt of notice from National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE… regarding non-compliance with the provisions of Regulation 17 of the SEBI LODR for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and has imposed a fine of Rs 5,36,900 each for such non-compliance,” said Coal India in a regulatory filing.
Bharat Electronics
Bharat Electronics (BEL) has received additional orders worth Rs 644 crore since its last disclosure on July 30, 2025. The major orders include data centres, ship fire control systems, tank navigation systems, communication equipment, seekers, jammers, simulators, electronic voting machines, upgrades, spares, and services.
United Breweries
United Breweries has started producing Kingfisher, its flagship brand, at the Ilios brewery in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. The development follows the company’s earlier disclosure in May 2025 regarding a leasing arrangement with Ilios Breweries Private Limited to enhance manufacturing capabilities in the state. The Ilios brewery, equipped with best-in-class infrastructure, has a monthly capacity of up to 4.5 lakh cases of beer.
HFCL
HFCL has executed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to divest its entire stake in Nivetti Systems Pvt. Ltd. The company holds 2,17,594 equity shares, representing 15.19% of Nivetti’s total shareholding. The shares are being sold to Trinity Tech Solutions, Bengaluru, for a total consideration of Rs 52.51 crore. The transaction will be completed in tranches, with Rs 12 crore already received today, September 1, and the remaining amount to be paid on or before October 15.
UPL
UPL Global, the UK-based step-down subsidiary of UPL, has signed a share subscription agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Thailand-based Grow Chemical Co Ltd. The investment involves a cash infusion of $0.76 million into fresh equity capital of Grow Chemical, UPL said in a filing to stock exchanges. The acquisition is expected to be completed on or before December 31, 2025, subject to closing conditions.
Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Niva Bupa Health Insurance has suspended cashless treatment facility options in all Max Hospitals across India, effective August 16, 2025. The move is going to be a big shock for a number of insurance holders who look for cashless treatment and other facilities at insurer-linked hospitals, a report said. The insurance provider has reportedly removed all Max Hospitals across India and all these hospitals have been removed from their list of network hospitals on their website as of September 1, 2025.