1. Vedanta | The company revised its demerger plan, opting to retain its base metals business within the parent entity following lender feedback. The decision, approved by the Board on December 20, reflects evolving business priorities. he stock closed at ₹477.50, down ₹14.70 (2.99%) on Friday on the BSE.
2. NHPC Ltd | NHPC signed a ₹5,500-crore MoU with Bihar to develop 1,000 MW solar and green hydrogen projects. State support in land acquisition will be key for timely execution, the company said on Friday. Shares closed at ₹81.38, losing ₹3.08 (3.65%) on Friday on the BSE.
3. Reliance Industries Ltd | The company said on Saturday that its wholly owned arm, Reliance Digital Health, will acquire a 45% stake in US-based Health Alliance Group for $10 million, strengthening its healthcare innovation focus globally. Shares ended at ₹1,206.00, declining ₹24.60 (2.00%) on the BSE.
4. UltraTech Cement | CCI approved UltraTech’s ₹3,954-crore acquisition of a 32.72% stake in India Cements. The company also launched a ₹3,142.35-crore open offer for an additional 26% stake. The stock settled at ₹11,433.70, down ₹241.15 (2.07%) on the BSE.
5. Hindustan Construction Company | HCC divested its stake in Steiner AG to m3 Immobilier, enabling a Swiss IPO for its subsidiary. Additionally, HCC raised ₹600 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement. The stock finished at ₹43.51, down ₹0.58 (1.32%) on the BSE.
6. AGI Greenpac Ltd | The company plans to raise up to ₹1,500 crore through equity and equity-linked securities in multiple tranches were approved. Funds aim to support growth and expansion efforts. Shares ended at ₹1,244.35, falling ₹38.45 (3.00%) on the BSE.
7. Piramal Enterprises | The company approved a public issuance of secured NCDs worth up to ₹2,000 crore. The move reflects efforts to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and pursue growth initiatives. The stock closed at ₹1,094.70, down ₹27.10 (2.42%) on Friday on the BSE.
8. Insurance and Auto Stocks | Insurance stocks could react to deferred GST cuts on premiums, while auto stocks face GST hikes on used cars to 18%. Fortified rice kernel stocks may gain as GST was cut to 5%. Tobacco stocks remain volatile as a ‘sin tax’ decision was postponed.
9. TeamLease Services Ltd | Signed definitive agreements to acquire TSR Darashaw HR Services and invest in Crystal HR, enhancing its portfolio. The deals await regulatory approvals for completion. Shares settled at ₹2,921.20, declining ₹51.25 (1.72%) on the BSE.
10. Aurobindo Pharma Ltd | CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary, received UK MHRA approval for Bevqolva, a biosimilar for bevacizumab. It treats cancers such as metastatic colorectal and advanced renal cell carcinoma. The stock ended at ₹1,240.70, losing ₹14.70 (1.17%) on the BSE.