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Stocks to Watch Today: Eternal, Bosch, Dilip Buildcon, Bharti Airtel, Stylam Industries, BHEL, Dabur, Nirlon, Easy Trip Planners, Hexaware, NDL Ventures, Yatra Online In Focus On February 18

Stocks To Watch Today: Indian markets are poised for a positive opening amid firm global cues. GIFT Nifty signals gains, Asian markets edge higher, and multiple corporate developments across sectors keep investors focused today.

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Published by Aishwarya Samant
Last updated: February 18, 2026 11:21:07 IST

Stocks To Watch Today: Good morning, market watchers! Ready to see what Wednesday has in store?

Dalal Street looks set to open on a positive note as global markets provide an upward push. GIFT Nifty was trading at 25,757 at 7:15 AM, representing a 47-point increase, or 0.18 percent. The performance shows no special effects yet, but the market appears well prepared. The real question: will the bulls take firm control after the opening bell?

Asian markets are showing minor positive movement, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rising by nearly 1 percent. Major Asian markets remain closed for Lunar New Year, resulting in reduced trading activity and potentially higher price fluctuations. Thin trading sessions can sometimes spring surprises – are you prepared?

Wall Street quietly supported the optimistic trend that developed overnight. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all edged higher, led by technology and financial stocks.

What is your plan for today – entering the market early, monitoring sector trends, or waiting for better confirmation? The stage is set.

Stocks To Watch Today 

Infrastructure & Capital Goods

  • Dilip Buildcon: Emerged as L1 bidder for a ₹668.02 crore flood protection embankment project on the Narmada River in Bharuch, Gujarat.

  • BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited): Received LOA worth ₹1,200–1,500 crore from SAIL for a captive power plant at IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur.

  • KNR Constructions: Secured tax refund order after CIT (A) approval for AY 2020–21.

  • Engineers India: Board to meet on February 26 to consider second interim dividend.

Energy & Renewables

  • Saatvik Green Energy: Subsidiary received ₹44.10 crore order for solar PV modules.

  • Adani Enterprises: Arm Adani Road Transport completed acquisition of 49% stake in Sree Vishwa Varadhi Pvt Ltd.

  • Coal India, ONGC, Oil India: Trading ex-dividend.

IT & Digital / AI

  • Hexaware Technologies: Launched open version of RapidX integrated with Replit for AI-led software development.

  • Eternal (Zomato, Blinkit, etc.): Expanded strategic AI collaboration with OpenAI.

Telecom & Fintech

  • Bharti Airtel: Airtel Money received NBFC license from RBI.

FMCG

Electric Mobility

  • Ola Electric: Bombay High Court stayed arrest warrant against CEO Bhavish Aggarwal.

Financial Services & Corporate Actions

  • Healthcare Global Enterprises: Approved ₹425 crore rights issue.

  • NDL Ventures: CCI approved merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance.

Real Estate

  • Arvind SmartSpaces: Promoter stake increase; HDFC Capital Fund trimmed stake.

Travel & Online Platforms

  • Easy Trip Planners: Arthkumbh Ventures acquired 1.08% stake.

  • Yatra Online: Promoter entity offloaded 1.8% stake.

Industrial & Manufacturing (Bulk Deals)

  • Stylam Industries: Aica Kogyo acquired additional 17.1% stake.

  • Nirlon: Brookfield-backed entity increased stake; ICICI Prudential MF reduced holding.

  • MIC Electronics: Promoter stake sale of 0.82%.

Stocks in F&O Ban

  • SAIL

  • Sammaan Capital

(With Inputs)

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