Stocks To Watch on Feb 19, 2026: HUL, Cochin Shipyard, RVNL, and Others in Focus

The domestic equity market is expected to open in the green on Thursday, February 19, supported by positive cues from the GIFT NIFTY. GIFT NIFTY futures indicated that the NIFTY50 could open around 28 points higher, setting the tone for a constructive start.

Here are the key stocks likely to remain in focus in today’s trade.

HUL to Invest ₹2,000 Crore in Premium Categories

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) announced it will invest ₹2,000 crore to enhance manufacturing capacity in fast-growing premium categories across beauty & wellbeing, and home care. The company said the investment will be deployed over the next two years across multiple locations.

Cochin Shipyard Bags ₹3,267 Crore Fresh Order 

Cochin Shipyard received new shipbuilding orders worth around $360 million (₹3,267 crore) from France-based CMA CGM Group. The company will deliver six LNG-powered vessels. 

Bharat Forge Signs Pact with VVDN Technologies

Bharat Forge announced a strategic collaboration with VVDN Technologies to jointly explore opportunities in high-growth sectors such as automotive technology, defence manufacturing, AI and data centre infrastructure, and next-generation server platforms. The partnership aims to leverage both companies’ strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and innovation.

RVNL Wins ₹1,201 Crore Northern Railway Project

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) will remain in focus after receiving a Letter of Award (LoA) for a project worth ₹1,201 crore from Northern Railway. The project involves the design and construction of a new rail-cum-road bridge over the river Ganga near Kashi Railway Station. The construction will happen near the old Malviya bridge

NCC Ltd Debarred by NHAI For 2 Years

NCC share price may see volatility after the company and its step-down subsidiary O B Infrastructure Ltd received a debarment order from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

As per the disclosure, NCC and its subsidiary were barred from participating in NHAI tenders for 2 years effective from February 17, 2026. 

Conclusion

Stocks like HUL, Cochin Shipyard, RVNL, NCC, and others are expected to remain in focus on February 19, 2026, driven by major corporate updates, regulatory developments, and fresh order wins. With GIFT NIFTY signalling a positive opening, traders and investors were likely to track these counters closely for stock-specific action during the session.

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