Several major companies are making headlines on August 19, 2025, due to significant news and developments, potentially influencing stock performance. These include Vedanta, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Reliance Industries, GMR Airports, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Steel.
Vedanta
Vedanta's board is scheduled to meet on August 21 to consider a second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the dividend has been set as August 27. The company's first interim dividend was ₹7 per share. Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta subsidiary, announced the establishment of a 10 MTPA tailings reprocessing plant to support its overall growth strategy of doubling capacity. On August 18, 2025, Vedanta's stock saw trading fluctuations, with investors reacting to these announcements.
LIC
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a month-long campaign to revive individual lapsed policies. This initiative aims to provide policyholders with an opportunity to reinstate their policies. However, reports of a potential government stake sale of 2.5-3% via an Offer For Sale (OFS) have led to a 3% fall in LIC's shares. This sale could generate between ₹14,000 crore and ₹17,000 crore for the government. Despite a steady Q1 performance and a dominant market share, Motilal Oswal trimmed its target price for LIC, reflecting concerns about the disinvestment timing. On August 18, 2025, LIC's share price closed at ₹890.15, a slight increase from its previous close.
Reliance Industries
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, has entered the healthy functional beverage category through a majority stake acquisition in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages. This move allows RCPL to expand its portfolio with herbal and natural drinks, aligning with the rising consumer demand for health-oriented alternatives. In other news, Reliance Jio has discontinued its entry-level 1 GB per day plan. JM Financial maintains a "BUY" rating on Reliance Industries stock, with a target price of ₹1,700, citing the company's industry-leading capabilities and potential for robust EPS growth. On August 18, 2025, Reliance stock traded at ₹1380.50, up by 0.5% on BSE.
GMR Airports
GMR Airports announced the voluntary redemption of its non-convertible bonds (NCBs). The board is scheduled to meet on August 21 to consider raising funds up to ₹5,000 crore through various means, including Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) and Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB). Despite positive results in June, GMR Airports faces challenges such as high debt levels and negative book value. On August 18, 2025, GMR Airports shares were priced at ₹90.26, down 0.57%.
Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea is seeking funds from non-banking sources to maintain the continuity of its capex plan. The company's share price jumped almost 9% following the release of its Q1 results for FY26. While the company posted a net loss of ₹6,608 crore, this was a narrower loss compared to the previous quarter. The Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) grew by 15% YoY to ₹177. Vodafone Idea's 4G/5G subscriber base rose to 127.4 million. Despite these gains, Vodafone Idea's share price has fallen 1.8% in the last five trading sessions and has declined by more than 16% in the last month.
Tata Steel
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended a safeguard duty on steel imports for three years. This move is expected to protect domestic producers from a surge in imports. Tata Steel's arm, TSAML, has approved the divestment of its entire equity and preference stake held in CPL to Lionstead Applied Materials. Tata Steel reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,078 crore for the June 2025 quarter. On August 18, 2025, Tata Steel's share price was ₹157.95.
