Stocks to Watch Today (February 19, 2026): BEL, HUL, MCX, TVS Motor Company and more

Stocks to Watch Today (February 19, 2026): Indian stock markets will remain open on Thursday, February 19, despite a settlement holiday due to Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. Currency markets will remain closed. Investors will track corporate announcements, USFDA approvals, investment plans, and regulatory developments, while ABB and CIE Automotive India will announce their quarterly results.

Here are the key stocks to watch today:

Hindustan Unilever (HUL)

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HUL will be in focus after its board approved an investment of Rs 2,000 crore over the next two years. The company plans to strengthen its Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care segments. This investment signals confidence in long-term demand and category expansion.

Zydus Lifesciences

Zydus received final USFDA approval for Bosentan tablets, used to treat hypertension. The drug has annual US sales of about Rs 84 crore. The approval strengthens Zydus’ US generics portfolio and supports future revenue growth.

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Dr Reddy’s will acquire global trademark rights for Progynova and CycloProgynova from UK-based Mercury Pharma for about Rs 291 crore. These drugs are used in hormone replacement therapy. The deal strengthens the company’s women’s health portfolio globally.

TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor crossed a major milestone of producing 10 lakh units in Indonesia. The company exports a large share of production to ASEAN, Africa, and South America. The milestone highlights TVS Motor’s growing global manufacturing footprint.

NCC Ltd

NHAI has barred NCC and its subsidiary OB Infra from participating in new tenders for two years, effective February 17, 2026. However, the company said existing projects and order book remain unaffected. The development may impact future order inflows.

Bharat Electronics (BEL)

BEL will remain in focus as the company will consider an interim dividend in its board meeting on February 27. The stock remains closely tracked due to strong defence order inflows and dividend potential.

MCX

MCX will be in focus after its clearing arm removed additional margins on gold and silver futures. The move may improve trading volumes and liquidity in commodity derivatives.

DCX Systems

DCX Systems and its subsidiary received fresh orders worth about Rs 45 crore for supply of PCB assemblies, cables and wire harnesses. The order strengthens revenue visibility in the defence electronics segment.

Intellect Design Arena

The company launched its AI-driven banking platform eMACH.ai at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The platform uses over 550 AI agents to support next-generation digital banking solutions.

B L Kashyap and Sons

The company secured a new order worth about Rs 300 crore for a group housing project in Noida. The order strengthens its construction order book and improves revenue visibility.

Prestige Estates and DLF

Both real estate developers will be in focus after completing key subsidiary acquisitions and mergers. These moves are aimed at strengthening project ownership and improving operational efficiency.

Other stocks to watch

ABB, CIE Automotive India, Jindal Saw, Karur Vysya Bank, Lumax Auto Technologies, Nucleus Software, Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem, Tips Music, Omaxe, and Yatra Online will also remain in focus due to business updates, regulatory actions, and corporate developments.