Stocks To Watch Today: Let’s Dive In To See Which Share Will Be Greener Today
The stock market watchlist for today, February 20, 2026, will help determine whether markets will have a stable trading session or face unexpected fluctuations heading into the weekend. The Indian stock market is expected to begin cautiously as mixed global cues keep traders alert. Early signals showed limited movement, with Gift Nifty trading at 25,415 at 7:00 AM and rising to 25,440 by 8:40 AM, up 64 points, indicating that bulls are still trying to maintain their momentum.
Asian markets traded mixed after Wall Street closed lower overnight, reflecting ongoing global uncertainty. Rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran are adding to market concerns, creating fragile investment conditions. Traders are closely monitoring global developments, as a key decision is expected within the next 10 days. The main question remains whether markets will stabilize or volatility will return, shaping the mood for the weekend.
Stocks To Watch Today
Capital Goods & Industrial
ABB India
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Q4 profit fell 18.08% YoY to ₹432.85 crore.
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Revenue rose 5.71% YoY to ₹3,557.01 crore.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering
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Signed a joint venture agreement with Rail Vikas Nigam to expand rail manufacturing and global infrastructure presence.
Auto & Auto Components
CIE Automotive India
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Net profit increased 10.4% YoY to ₹204.3 crore.
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Revenue grew 13.4% YoY to ₹2,393 crore.
Banking & Financial Services
Karur Vysya Bank
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Cut MCLR rates by 10 basis points across tenors, effective February 22.
Federal Bank
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To receive a tax refund of ₹686 crore related to earlier assessment years.
Religare Enterprises
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Stake sale by D S Trust through a bulk deal.
Insurance
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
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Tax demand of ₹984 crore upheld by appellate authority under GST provisions.
Renewable Energy & Power
Waaree Energies
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In talks with multiple state governments for a greenfield facility.
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Approved ₹8,000 crore expansion of lithium-ion and BESS capacity.
GHV Infra Projects
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Secured ₹123 crore rooftop solar project order.
Railways & Infrastructure
RailTel Corporation of India
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Received ₹35.54 crore railway signalling order.
Pace Digitek
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Secured ₹89 crore order from RailTel for surveillance systems in LHB coaches.
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Zydus Lifesciences
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USFDA inspection closed with zero observations.
Novartis India
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Promoter stake sale of 70.68% to investment entities.
Technology & Software
Exato Technologies
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Export order worth $0.24 million for software licenses.
Engineering & Metals / Institutional Activity
Esab India
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Bulk deal: Nippon India Mutual Fund bought stake; SBI Mutual Fund sold shares.
Results Today
- McNally Bharat Engineering Company
- Benara Bearings and Pistons
- RRP Defense
- SRU Steels
Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend
- Alkem Laboratories
- Power Finance Corporation
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
- Kirloskar Oil Engines
- Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation
- Cantabil Retail India
- DCW
- Firstsource Solutions
- Info Edge (India)
- Senco Gold
- SJVN
- PTC India
- United Drilling Tools
- Wonder Electricals (and others)
Corporate Actions
Stock Split (Ex-Date):
Titan Biotech
Resolution Plan / Suspension: Dharti Proteins
Stocks in F&O Ban
SAIL
Sammaan Capital
(With Inputs)
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