Several companies have announced major updates that could influence trade on August 26. With developments ranging from government remarks on telecom dues and fresh capital infusions in financial services to a large public sector order in the digital space, leadership changes in banking, here’s a list of stocks that will be on investors radar today.
Market recap
Indian equities closed higher on August 25, with benchmarks extending their gains. The Sensex rose 329 points, or 0.40%, to finish at 81,635.91, while the Nifty advanced nearly 98 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 24,967.75.
Stocks to watch on August 26, 2025
Vodafone Idea
Telecom stock Vodafone Idea may be in focus after the government ruled out any fresh relief on AGR dues. Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said no further concessions are under discussion beyond the debt-to-equity conversions already executed. The government is now the largest shareholder with over Rs 36,950 crore worth of shares. “We have recently converted a lot of their debt into equity. The government has done whatever we thought we could do. At this time, we do not have any discussion or plan to change anything other than what we have done,” according to PTI, Pemmasani said on Monday.
Paytm
One97 Communications, parent of Paytm, has cleared fresh investments of Rs 300 crore in Paytm Money and Rs 155 crore in Paytm Services. Alongside, the company will fold Foster Payment and First Games into a simplified group structure. Furthermore, Paytm’s gaming unit has exited real-money gaming following the Online Gaming Act, 2025.
Protean eGov Technologies
Protean eGov Technologies has received a six year order of Rs 1,160 crore from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The company will set up and run Aadhaar Seva Kendras in 188 districts, offering enrollment, updates, and related services.
Tata Motors
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has sanctioned Tata Motors Composite Scheme of Arrangement involving its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses.
IndusInd Bank
IndusInd Bank has a new leader at the top. Rajiv Anand has taken over as Managing Director and CEO from August 25, 2025, for a three-year term.
IREDA
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is aiming for Rs 8,200 crore in revenue for FY26, targeting a 21% jump from last year. The state-run lender exceeded its FY25 goal, posting Rs 6,743 crore in revenue against a target of Rs 5,957 crore.
Muthoot Finance
Muthoot Finance has infused Rs 200 crore into its housing finance arm, Muthoot Homefin. The fresh capital is aimed at scaling operations in more than 250 cities, with a focus on tier-II and tier-III markets. Furthermore, the company also plans to grow its housing loan portfolio more than fourfold in the next five years.
ONGC
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has begun natural gas sales from its Chinnewala Tibba block in Rajasthan. The block, located near the Indo-Pak border, has started output at one lakh standard cubic meters per day.
Great Eastern Shipping
Great Eastern Shipping has contracted to buy a 2010-built Suezmax crude carrier of 164,715 dwt. The vessel is set to join its fleet by Q3 FY26, taking its owned fleet tally to 39 vessels. The company currently operates 26 tankers and 12 dry bulk carriers, with utilisation running close to full capacity.