On August 25, Indian markets ended higher. The Sensex gained 329 points to close at 81,635.91, while the Nifty rose 98 points to settle at 24,967.75.
Here are stocks to watch today:
Telecom operator Vodafone Idea will be in focus after the government confirmed there will be no fresh relief on AGR dues. The government, already the largest shareholder with investments worth over ₹36,950 crore, has no plans for further concessions.
Paytm’s parent company, One97 Communications, approved new investments of ₹300 crore in Paytm Money and ₹155 crore in Paytm Services. It is also simplifying its group structure by merging Foster Payment and First Games. Meanwhile, its gaming arm has exited real-money gaming due to the Online Gaming Act, 2025.
Protean eGov bagged a six-year contract worth ₹1,160 crore from UIDAI. The company will set up and manage Aadhaar Seva Kendras in 188 districts, handling enrollment and updates.
The NCLT approved Tata Motors’ restructuring plan, involving the merger of its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses under a Composite Scheme of Arrangement.
Rajiv Anand has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank for a 3-year term, effective August 25, 2025.
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has set a revenue target of ₹8,200 crore for FY26, aiming for 21% growth over last year. It already surpassed its FY25 goal with ₹6,743 crore in revenue.
Muthoot Finance has infused ₹200 crore into its housing finance arm, Muthoot Homefin, to expand in over 250 cities, especially tier-II and tier-III markets. The company plans to grow its housing loan portfolio fourfold in the next five years.
ONGC has started natural gas production from the Chinnewala Tibba block in Rajasthan, near the Indo-Pak border, with an initial output of 1 lakh cubic meters per day.
Great Eastern Shipping has contracted to buy a 2010-built Suezmax crude carrier (164,715 dwt), set to join its fleet by Q3 FY26. This will take its fleet to 39 vessels.
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On August 26, investors will closely watch updates across sectors, from telecom and fintech to energy and shipping. Vodafone Idea, Paytm, and Protean eGov are expected to draw the most attention, while leadership changes and fresh orders may influence other key stocks.
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Published on: Aug 26, 2025, 8:52 AM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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