Archive · 20 Aug 2026
BSE, LIC, HDFC Bank Among Stocks in Focus Today
Several Indian companies announced important business updates for investors.
BSE agreed with MSCI to explore new financial contracts based on MSCI indexes.
LIC received permission to buy more shares in HDFC Bank.
Aditya Infotech may raise up to ₹1,500 crore to expand and strengthen its finances.
Titagarh Rail was approved to supply traction motors for Indian Railways locomotives.
Gravita India plans to add copper-recycling capacity in Gujarat by 2029.
Other companies won contracts, expanded into new countries, received regulatory approvals or secured new customer business.
These announcements are why the companies’ shares are being watched today.
BSE has partnered with MSCI to explore India-listed futures and options linked to MSCI indexes, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Reserve Bank of India approved LIC’s proposal to increase its HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%, from 4.11%.
Aditya Infotech approved a potential equity fundraise of up to ₹1,500 crore through options including a public issue or QIP.
Titagarh Rail received Indian Railways approval to supply up to 1,200 three-phase traction motors annually.
Companies including Gravita India, Ceigall India, Dr Lal PathLabs and Autoline Industries announced capacity expansions, contracts or new business awards.
- Who
- BSE, LIC, HDFC Bank, Aditya Infotech, Titagarh Rail and other listed companies mentioned in the announcements.
- What
- The companies reported approvals, fundraise plans, contracts, capacity additions, restructuring, regulatory clearances and new business arrangements.
- When
- The updates were published on August 20, 2026; some announcements refer to August 19 and earlier dates.
- Where
- The developments involve India, including Gujarat, Bengaluru, Patna, Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Thane, as well as Liberia, Dubai and Uzbekistan.
- Why
- The announcements may affect the companies’ expansion plans, operations, financing, regulatory standing and future business opportunities.
- BSE-MSCI agreement
- BSE will explore launching futures and options contracts in India linked to MSCI indexes, subject to regulatory approvals.
- LIC-HDFC Bank stake
- The Reserve Bank of India approved LIC to raise its HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%; LIC currently holds 4.11%.
- Aditya Infotech fundraising
- The board approved a potential equity capital raise of up to ₹1,500 crore through one or more permitted methods.
- Titagarh Rail approval
- The company was included in Indian Railways’ Approved Vendor category for three-phase asynchronous traction motors, with capacity of 1,200 units annually.
- Gravita India expansion
- The company plans to add 59,200 tonnes per annum of copper-recycling capacity at Mundra, Gujarat, in phases by March 31, 2029.
- Ceigall India road awards
- Joint ventures secured five MoRTH Letters of Acceptance worth a combined ₹2,423.70 crore for road construction in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Autoline Industries business
- A Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles award is expected to generate about ₹80 crore in annual incremental revenue and ₹30 crore in one-time tooling revenue.