Stocks to Watch Today, August 25, 2025: Yes Bank, Reliance, JSW Steel, Titagarh Rail and More

On August 22, 2025, Indian markets closed lower. The Sensex decreased by 693.86 points (0.85%) to 81,306.85, while the Nifty fell by 213.65 points (0.85%) to 24,870.10.

Key Stocks to Watch

Yes Bank

• RBI has allowed Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) to raise its stake in Yes Bank from 20% to 24.99%.
• Approval valid for one year.

JSW Steel

• The Odisha government issued a Rs 1,472.69 crore demand notice for the Jajang iron ore block in Keonjhar.
• Relates to dispatch shortfalls from June 2024 to June 2025.

JSW Infrastructure

• Major board changes announced in JSW Infra:
  • Neeta Mukerji joins as Independent Director (3-year term).
  • Devki Nandan Sharma appointed Whole-Time Director.
  • J Nagarajan named CFO.
  • Debabrat Mishra joins senior management.

Anil Ambani Group

• Amid probe into an alleged Rs 2,929 crore bank fraud, Anil Ambani clarified he had no role in daily management during that period.
• His spokesperson said he was only a non-executive director at the time.

Reliance Industries (RIL)

• Through Nauyaan Tradings, RIL acquired the remaining 6.1% stake in Nauyaan Shipyard Pvt Ltd from Welspun Corp for Rs 45.32 crore.
• Shipyard now becomes a 100% RIL subsidiary.

Titagarh Rail

• Received a Rs 91.12 crore order from Banaras Locomotive Works for the complete shell assembly of WAG-9HC locomotives.
• Delivery deadline: August 2026.

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Index Reshuffle – Nifty 50 & Nifty 100

• From Sept 30, 2025:
  • IndiGo and Max Healthcare enter the Nifty 50.
  • Hero MotoCorp and IndusInd Bank exit.
• In Nifty 100: Dabur India, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Prudential Life, IndusInd Bank, and Swiggy exit.
• New entrants include Hindustan Zinc, Max Healthcare, Mazagon Dock, Siemens Energy India, and Solar Industries.

Conclusion

Today’s market spotlight falls on Yes Bank’s foreign stake hike, JSW Steel’s demand notice, Reliance’s acquisition, Titagarh Rail’s fresh order, and index reshuffles. Investors will closely watch these developments for potential market moves.

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