Stocks to Watch Today, 19th June 2025: Jio Financial Services, Hero MotoCorp and more

GIFT Nifty futures indicate a flat-to-negative start to the session, hinting at a decline of around 41.53 points and an opening around the 24,812.05. This follows a weak close on 18 June, with the Sensex falling 138 points (0.17%) to end at 81,445, while the Nifty slipped 41 points to settle at 24,812. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid mounting global headwinds and limited risk participation across key sectors.

Indian equity markets are poised for a tepid start on Thursday, tracking global weakness after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing persistent inflation pressures.. At the last count, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 41 points lower at 24,812, hinting at a cautious opening on Dalal Street.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric on Iran also weighed on sentiment. In a post on Truth Social, Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," warning that his patience had run out. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei swiftly rejected the demand, adding to geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

Asian markets were largely in the red in early trade. The CSI 300 index in China dipped 0.22%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 0.36%, Japan’s Nikkei shed 0.73%, and Australia’s ASX 200 remained flat.

Overnight on Wall Street, U.S. equities closed mixed. The Nasdaq inched up 0.13%, while the S&P 500 edged down 0.03% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.10%.

Here are the key stocks to watch on June 19, 2025:

Stocks to Watch Today:

Jio Financial Services: Jio Financial has acquired 7.9 crore equity shares of Jio Payments Bank Ltd from State Bank of India for ₹104.54 crore, further consolidating its stake in the digital banking venture.

Hero MotoCorp:  Hero MotoCorp is set to launch the Vida Vx2 electric scooter under a new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, aimed at lowering ownership costs. The Vida brand currently offers access to over 3,600 fast-charging stations and 500+ service points across 100 cities.

Vodafone Idea:  Vodafone Idea has entered into a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile Inc. to introduce direct-to-device satellite broadband in India, supporting the Digital India vision of last-mile mobile connectivity.

Zydus Lifesciences: Zydus completed a follow-up GMP inspection by the USFDA at its oncology injectables facility in Ahmedabad SEZ-1. The inspection concluded with two observations, none related to data integrity.

Aavas Financiers: The NBFC will raise up to ₹200 crore via private placement of 20,000 secured, rated, listed NCDs (₹1 lakh face value each), with a 60-month tenor, to be listed on the BSE WDM segment.

ESAF Small Finance Bank: The bank’s board has approved the sale of stressed loan assets worth ₹735.18 crore to an ARC. The pool includes ₹362.43 crore in NPAs and ₹372.75 crore in technically written-off accounts, with a 90.15% provision coverage.

Ashoka Buildcon: Ashoka Buildcon and subsidiary Ashoka Purestudy Technologies have secured a contract for intelligent traffic management projects across Maharashtra.

Puravankara: Subsidiary Starworth Infrastructure and Construction has won an order worth ₹272 crore from TRU Dwellings, strengthening its project pipeline.

MedPlus Health Services: Subsidiary Optival Health Solutions has received four drug license suspension orders across Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Further clarity on impact is awaited.

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