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Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like Paytm, Nalco, Ultratech, Indian Oil, HAL, IRFC, and others will be in focus on Wednesday’s trade

Stocks To Watch On August 20.
Stocks to Watch On August 20, 2025: Indian markets extended their gains on Tuesday and ended higher amid volatility. In today’s trade, shares of Ramco Cements, Nalco, Ultratech, Indian Oil among others will be in focus for various news developments.
Ramco Cements: Plans to expand capacity to 30 MTPA by March–June 2026 with a ₹1,000 crore outlay.
NALCO: Says US tariff hike will not impact business; focusing on zero-duty trade with the UK.
Bajaj Auto: Raised ₹500 crore via commercial paper at a 6.25% discount rate, CRISIL A1+ rating.
UltraTech Cement: To cross 200 MTPA capacity milestone this fiscal, a year ahead of target, says Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla.
Indian Oil: Signed MoU with Air India for supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL): CCS cleared ₹62,000 crore deal for 97 LCA Mark 1A jets, among HAL’s largest contracts.
IRFC: Finalised ₹199.70 crore term loan with Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation.
Paytm (One97 Communications): Motilal Oswal AMC lifted stake to 5.16% from 4.75% via 26.31 lakh share purchase.
Lloyds Metal & Energy: Secured Tandsi-III coal blocks (338 hectares, 23 MMT reserves) with 10.5% premium bid.
NTPC Green: Began commercial ops of 212.5 MW unit at 1,255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV project in Gujarat.
SRF: Entered partnerships with Chemours to produce and commercialize advanced fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers.
GMR Power & Urban Infra: To meet on Aug 22 to consider fundraise of up to ₹3,000 crore via QIP/FCCBs or other routes.
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Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More
Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More
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