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Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like HUL, Dr. Reddy’s, BHEL, DLF, Cochin Shipyard, Zydus Lifesciences, and others will be in focus on Thursday’s trade
Stocks To Watch
Stocks to Watch Today, Thursday, February 19, 2026: Indian benchmark indices — the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 — are poised for a positive start on Thursday, tracking firm global cues. At around 7:05 AM, the GIFT Nifty was trading at 25,844.5, up 38.50 points or 0.15 per cent, indicating a higher opening for domestic markets.
On Wednesday, equities extended gains for a third straight session, albeit amid volatility, and ended with modest advances. Analysts note that while indices are attempting to regain momentum, the broader trend still suggests a prolonged consolidation phase. The 26,000 mark remains a crucial resistance for Nifty, while the 25,400–25,600 zone is expected to provide support on declines.
Key Stocks in Focus
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
The pharma major has signed a definitive agreement with UK-based Mercury Pharma Group to acquire the India trademarks of Progynova and Cyclo-Progynova, along with related assets, for $32.15 million.
Hindustan Unilever
The FMCG major plans to invest up to Rs 2,000 crore over two years to expand manufacturing capacity in high-growth premium segments across beauty & wellbeing and home care liquids, spanning multiple locations.
Zydus Lifesciences
The company has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for bosentan tablets for oral suspension (32 mg), a generic version of Tracleer indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
NCC
NCC and its subsidiary OB Infrastructure have been debarred by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) from participating in its tenders for two years starting February 17, 2026.
Pace Digitek
Its material subsidiary Lineage Power has secured a $1.35 million order from Saudi Arabia-based Yaqin Chem for the supply of four mobile battery energy storage systems (BESS) mounted on gooseneck trailers.
DLF
The company has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (Chandigarh bench) to merge eight subsidiaries with Highvista Buildcon. The transferor entities will be dissolved without winding up.
Jindal Saw
Following an audit by the American Petroleum Institute, certain non-conformities were identified, leading to a suspension notice restricting the use of the API monogram on its seamless pipes. The company said the financial impact is expected to be limited and corrective measures are underway.
Cochin Shipyard
The shipbuilder has signed a contract worth over Rs 2,000 crore with France-based CMA CGM for the design and construction of six LNG-powered feeder container vessels (around 1,700 TEU each). The first vessel is scheduled for delivery within 36 months, and the last within 64 months.
BL Kashyap & Sons
The construction firm has won a Rs 300 crore (excluding GST) order from CRC Greens for a group housing project in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The contract includes civil structural works and project supervision.
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