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Kolkata: The equity market exhibited a fair degree of volatility yesterday Dec 18. Eventually Sense 30 declined fell about 78 points to close at 84,481.81, while the Nifty closed 3 points lower at 25,816. In today's session, the following stocks could be in focus.
HCL Technologies: HCLTech has signed an agreement to acquire the Telco Solutions business from Hewlett Packard. This deal is worth approximately $160 million. This acquisition is expected to strengthen HCLTech's position in the telecom sector.
Amber Enterprises India: The company is planning to invest approximately Rs 500 crore to expand its research and development center related to HVAC products in Punjab. This could accelerate new product development in the future.
Bharti Airtel: The company's board has approved changes in management. Gopal Vittal has been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman and Shashwat Sharma as MD and CEO of Airtel India. These appointments will be effective from January 1, 2026.
GPT Infraprojects: The company's joint venture has received a project for the construction of a flyover on LBS Marg in Mumbai. The total value of this project is approximately Rs 1804 crore, of which GPT Infra's share is approximately Rs 469 crore.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation: BPCL has approved a JV with Coal India for a coal gasification project in Maharashtra. BPCL will hold a 49% stake in the JV, while Coal India will hold 51%.
Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Bajaj Holdings, Premier Energies: Shares of these four companies will be available for trading in the NSE's F&O segment from December 31st. This could increase volume and volatility in these stocks.
Niraj Cement Structurals: The company has won an EPC contract for the four-laning project of NH 748 in Goa. The order is worth approximately Rs 322 crore, which is positive for the company's order book.
Biocon: Biocon has received an Establishment Inspection Report from the US FDA for its generics plant in New Jersey, USA. It has been given a Voluntary Action Indicated status, which the market generally considers positive news.
Arisinfra Solutions: The company has signed an MoU with JS Infra Solutions. This agreement is for collaboration in the business related to asphalt and road infrastructure materials.
SEAMEC: SEAMEC has awarded a contract worth approximately $3.25 million to Adsun Offshore Diving Contractors for projects related to ONGC. This order is significant for the offshore service business.
Reliance Industries: Reliance Consumer Products has acquired a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Reliance's FMCG business.
Lupin: Lupin, through its subsidiaries, has entered into a licensing agreement with the Italian company Neopharmed Gentili. Under this agreement, the gastro brand Plasil will be marketed and promoted in the Philippines and Brazil.
InterGlobe Aviation: The Competition Commission of India has decided to conduct further investigations into complaints filed against IndiGo regarding recent flight disruptions. This news could impact the share price.
TD Power Systems: The company's Unit 3 factory is now fully operational, and commercial production has commenced. This will increase the company's production capacity.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam: MIDHANI has received a new order worth approximately ₹121.75 crore. With this, the company's total open order book has reached approximately Rs 2520 crore.
Bharti Hexacom: The company has appointed Karthikeyan Velu as its new CFO. This appointment will be effective from January 1, 2026.
Refex Industries: Refex's subsidiary, Venwind Refex Power, has signed a contract for the supply of wind turbine generators for a 148 MW wind power project.