The global markets are trading on a mixed note, 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 updates on all the stocks making headlines. You can check these stocks to stay informed about all the key developments.
Earlier on Monday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 245 points or 1% higher at 24,877, while the BSE Sensex rose 676 points or 0.84% to close at 81,274.
Stocks to watch on August 19, 2025
IOCL
Indian Oil (IOCL) continues to purchase Russian crude oil in the current quarter, depending on the economics. However, the company noted that discounts on Russian barrels have narrowed significantly to just $1.5–$2 per barrel. The comments come at a time when India faces the risk of a 50% tariff from the US. Washington has already announced an additional 25% tariff on the country for continuing to buy Russian oil.
Reliance Power
Reliance Power said that its associate company, Reliance Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (REPL), has incorporated a joint venture (JV) company named GDL–Reliance Solar Pte Ltd (GRSPL) in Bhutan. The JV, incorporated on July 24, 2025, under Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region in Bhutan, has been established as a 50:50 partnership between Green Digital Private Limited, a state-owned enterprise of the Royal Government of Bhutan, and REPL.
JSW Steel
JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have signed a non-binding Heads of Agreement to jointly explore setting up a six million tonnes per annum integrated steel plant in India. This agreement comes after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties in October 2024. The agreement outlines the broad framework for the proposed 50:50 joint venture between the Indian steelmaker and the South Korean steel mega corporation.
GMR Airports
GMR Airports informed that it has served notice for the voluntary redemption of its non-convertible bonds (NCBs) in line with the provisions of the bond trust deed dated November 17, 2023. The redemption covers three sets of bonds — one worth Rs 1,950 crore, another worth Rs 800 crore, and a third worth Rs 2,250 crore. Together, these add up to Rs 5,000 crore.
Escorts Kubota
Escorts Kubota said the Excise & Taxation Officer, Faridabad (East), Haryana, has sanctioned a refund of Rs 46.37 crore out of the total refund claim of Rs 46.67 crore filed by the company under Rule 89(1) of the Haryana GST Act, 2017. The refund claim was made on account of input tax credit (ITC) accumulated under the inverted duty structure. Notably, a portion of the claim amounting to Rs 29.78 lakh has been rejected by the authority on the grounds of ineligible ITC.
Reliance Consumer
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) enters into the healthy functional beverage category with a majority stake acquisition in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages. The move strengthens RCPL’s vision of building a “total beverage company” by adding health-focused, herbal-natural offerings to its expanding portfolio, the company said.
Hinduja Group
The Hinduja Group plans to more than triple its renewable energy capacity from the current 3 gigawatts (GW) to over 10 GW by 2030, and looks to invest $3-4 billion for that. The group will focus on a mix of solar, wind, hybrid projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS), while continuing to operate its thermal assets, said Amit Saharia, group president – strategy, Hinduja Group.