Stocks to Watch on August 22, 2025: Hindalco, HUL, IDBI Bank, Texmaco, Paras Defence, Goldiam

On Thursday, the NSE Nifty 50 rose 33 points (0.13%) to 25,084, while the BSE Sensex gained 143 points (0.17%) to close at 82,000.

Here are key stocks to watch today: 

Hindalco Industries

At its 66th AGM, Hindalco announced a $10 billion investment plan for FY25–FY30 across aluminium, copper, and speciality alumina businesses worldwide. Of this, projects worth ₹18,000 crore have already begun in India, marking its biggest annual capex in nearly a decade.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL)

HUL announced a leadership change. Niranjan Gupta will take over as CFO-designate and management committee member from September 1. He will officially join the board as CFO from November 1, replacing Ritesh Tiwari, who moves to London as Unilever’s global head of M&A and treasury.

IDBI Bank

The government is on track to complete the IDBI Bank divestment this year. According to DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla, interested parties have nearly finished their due diligence. The main parts of the deal are expected to be done by end of 2025.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering

Texmaco Rail secured a ₹103.16 crore order from Leap Grain Rail Logistics to supply wagons and brake vans within 10 months. Earlier in June, it had bagged a major $62.24 million (₹535 crore) contract in Cameroon, which includes wagon manufacturing and a 20-year maintenance deal.

Paras Defence and Space Technologies

Paras Defence received a ₹45.32 crore order from Bharat Electronics (BEL) to supply signal and data processing systems along with multi-sensor fusion systems.

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Goldiam International

Goldiam International raised ₹202 crore through QIP to enlarge its lab-grown diamond retail brand, ORIGEM. The company plans to open 70–90 stores across India in the next 18–24 months, up from 6 stores launched in the past 10 months.

Conclusion

Today’s trade may begin on a cautious note, but key stock-specific developments in Hindalco, HUL, IDBI Bank, Texmaco, Paras Defence, and Goldiam International are likely to drive market attention.

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