As the markets open today, a mix of deals, regulatory nods, and futuristic collaborations have put several stocks in the spotlight. From Jio Financial Services taking full ownership of Jio Payments Bank to Vodafone Idea’s satellite broadband plans, here’s a list of 8 stocks that are in focus today.
Market recap
Indian equity markets closed slightly in the red on June 18, weighed down by selling in select heavyweight stocks. The Sensex slipped 138.64 points or 0.17% to settle at 81,444.66, while the Nifty edged down 41.35 points, also 0.17%, to end the day at 24,812.05, slipping below the 24,850 mark.
Stocks to watch on June 19, 2025
Jio Financial Services
Jio Financial Services has acquired the remaining 7.9 crore shares of Jio Payments Bank from the State Bank of India for Rs 104.54 crore. With the Reserve Bank of India’s nod on June 4, the payments bank has now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio.
Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea and AST SpaceMobile have announced a partnership to deliver direct-to-mobile satellite broadband. This means you could soon browse the web or make calls in remote areas without needing a mobile tower nearby.
Hero MotoCorp
Taking a step in EV innovation, Hero MotoCorp is introducing a ‘Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)’ model for its Vida Vx2 electric scooter. Users can swap batteries instead of buying them, making electric scooters more affordable and accessible.
Zydus Lifesciences
Zydus Lifesciences has wrapped up a USFDA inspection at its oncology injectable unit in Ahmedabad with only two minor observations, none related to data integrity.
Tata Elxsi
In a push for India-specific EV tech, Tata Elxsi has signed an MoU with Infineon Technologies to co-develop automotive-grade, cost-efficient, and safety-compliant EV systems.
Aavas Financiers
Aavas Financiers is set to raise Rs 200 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a 60-month tenor. The listed debentures will help the company expand lending activities, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 towns.
ESAF Small Finance Bank
ESAF Small Finance Bank is selling a Rs 735.18 crore pool of non-performing and written-off loans to an asset reconstruction company. Over 90% of the amount already provisioned.
Siemens Energy India
Siemens Energy India Ltd (SEIL) has received approvals for listing on the BSE and NSE, effective June 19.