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Stocks to Watch 18 Feb 2026, Stocks to Watch Today
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- There is a possibility of movement in the stock market on Wednesday, February 18.
- Important corporate updates related to many companies can attract the attention of investors.
- In such a situation, with the opening of the market today, it can be beneficial for investors to keep a special eye on these 12 stocks.
Stocks to Watch: There is a possibility of movement in the stock market on Wednesday, February 18. Important corporate updates related to many companies can attract the attention of investors. Triggers like Artificial Intelligence (AI) partnerships, large infrastructure orders, NBFC licenses, NCD issues, dividend announcements and management changes could bring sharp movements in some select stocks. In such a situation, with the opening of the market today, it can be beneficial for investors to keep a special eye on these 12 stocks.
Zomato and Blinkit’s parent company Eternal Ltd has partnered with OpenAI. The purpose of this agreement is to further improve AI technology on platforms like Zomato, Blinkit, District, Hyperpure and Feeding India. The company will also leverage this collaboration in its new AI-based initiative Nugget.
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Bharti Airtel said that its subsidiary Airtel Money has received Type-II NBFC (non-deposit) license from RBI. This means that the company can now start financial services without taking public deposits.
The company has been selected as the lowest bidder (L1) in the Gujarat government’s ₹668.02 crore project. This work is to build embankment for flood protection on Narmada river in Bharuch district. The project will be completed on EPC basis in 24 months.
4) HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd
The cancer treatment company has given approval to raise up to ₹425 crore through rights issue. Under this, fully paid-up equity shares will be issued to eligible shareholders.
IIFL Finance’s ₹500 crore NCD public issue got fully subscribed in half a day on the very first day. The company also has a green shoe option of up to ₹1,500 crore, taking the total issue size to ₹2,000 crore. This offer will remain open till 4 March 2026.
The company has received a contract worth ₹1,897.51 crore from West Central Railway to lay a new railway line in Madhya Pradesh. The work will be done between Bahari and Gondavali stations and will be completed on EPC model.
The company’s committee has approved investment of approximately ₹ 30 crore in its subsidiary Startup Investments (Holding) Ltd. This investment will be made through compulsorily convertible debentures (CCD).
8) Hexaware Technologies Limited
Hexaware has launched an open version of the RapidX platform, which is integrated with Replit. This AI platform will help companies to develop software faster. Now non-technical employees will also be able to participate in software development.
Infosys has introduced AI First Value Framework. The company aims to capitalize on the approximately $300 billion AI market opportunity. This framework will help companies achieve rapid digital transformation through AI.
Dabur has again appointed Mohit Malhotra as Global CEO with effect from February 17. Whereas, Harjeet S Bhalla will take over the responsibility of CEO of Indian business from 15 April 2026.
11) GPT Infraprojects Ltd
The company has received an order worth ₹1,201.36 crore from Northern Railway. This is a project to build a rail-cum-road bridge over the river Ganga in Varanasi, which will be completed in a joint venture with RVNL. The company has 40% stake in it.
Bosch CFO Karin Gilges will step down effective May 31, 2026. In his place, Tillmann Olsen will take over as the new CFO from June 1, 2026.
The board of the company will meet on 26 February 2026. In this, a decision can be taken on the second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The record date has been fixed for March 6, 2026, so that eligible shareholders can be identified.
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