Stocks to watch today: BPCL, HAL, RailTel

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Key points

• As buying emerged throughout sectors, indian equity benchmarks snapped a seven-session losing streak on Thursday, August 20, with the NSE Nifty50 ending 153.55 points, or 0.64%, higher at 24, 231.85.
• While backing is placed at 24, 150, resistance for the index is seen at 24, 350-24, 500.
• RailTel Corporation of India has received a work order worth Rs 164.79 crore, including taxes, from Western Coalfields Ltd.
• Manipal Health Enterprises documented a 7.7% year-on-year decline in net profit to Rs 231 crore for the quarter, compared with Rs 250 crore in the year-ago period.
• BPCL remarked its wholly owned subsidiary Bharat PetroResources Ltd (BPRL), through its step-down subsidiaries, holds a 100% equity stake in IBV Brasil Petróleo Limitada (IBV).

Stocks in news: BPCL, HAL, RailTel, Saatvik Green Energy and Samvardhana Motherson.

Stocks in news: BPCL, HAL, RailTel, Saatvik Green Energy and Samvardhana Motherson. ETMarkets.comLast Updated: Aug 21, 2026, 06: 00: 00 AM IST.

Indian equity benchmarks concluded a seven-session losing streak on Thursday, August 20. The NSE Nifty50 closed higher, reclaiming its 50-day exponential moving average. A number of businesses, including BPCL and HAL, confirmed significant corporate developments. RailTel Corporation received a work order, and Saatvik Green Energy secured a module supply order. Manipal Health Enterprises documented a decline in net profit for the quarter.

As buying emerged throughout sectors, indian equity benchmarks snapped a seven-session losing streak on Thursday, August 20, with the NSE Nifty50 ending 153.55 points, or 0.64%, higher at 24, 231.85. The rebound came after the recent decline, with the market finding backing at lower levels. While the hourly RSI saw a bullish crossover, according to Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, from a technical perspective, the Nifty reclaimed its 50-day exponential moving average (50-EMA).

"Overall, the short-term sentiment looks positive, " De remarked. While backing is placed at 24, 150, resistance for the index is seen at 24, 350-24, 500. Against this backdrop, shares of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), Hindustan Aeronautics, RailTel Corporation of India, Saatvik Green Energy, Samvardhana Motherson International and a number of other businesses are probable to remain in focus after corporate developments. Bharat Petroleum Corporation.

BPCL remarked its wholly owned subsidiary Bharat PetroResources Ltd (BPRL), through its step-down subsidiaries, holds a 100% equity stake in IBV Brasil Petróleo Limitada (IBV). Live Events.

IBV has changed its corporate name to BPRL Brasil Limitada in accordance with applicable laws in Brazil. BPCL remarked it received a copy of the certificate on August 19. Hindustan Aeronautics.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) remarked Infotech HAL Ltd, its joint venture in which the business held a 50% stake, has been dissolved by the NCLT, Bengaluru Bench. The order was dated August 17 and was received by the firm on Thursday. RailTel Corporation of India.

RailTel Corporation of India has received a work order worth Rs 164.79 crore, including taxes, from Western Coalfields Ltd. Niva Bupa Health Insurance.

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Firm stated ICRA has reaffirmed its issuer rating at AAA (Stable). The rating agency has additionally assigned an AA+ (Stable) rating to the proposed subordinated debt of up to Rs 500 crore, to be raised through listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable non-convertible debentures. Saatvik Green Energy.

Saatvik Green Energy remarked its material subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries Pvt Ltd, has received and accepted an order worth Rs 190 crore from an independent power producer/EPC player for the supply of solar PV modules. Samvardhana Motherson International.

Samvardhana Motherson International remarked a new joint venture business, MHSCL JVC Holding Ltd, was incorporated in Dubai on August 19. The development follows the joint venture agreement signed with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding Ltd in March 2026 for setting up a joint venture in Dubai. Manipal Health Enterprises.

Manipal Health Enterprises documented a 7.7% year-on-year decline in net profit to Rs 231 crore for the quarter, compared with Rs 250 crore in the year-ago period. While EBITDA rose 25.6% to Rs 736.5 crore from Rs 586.5 crore, revenue rose 38.1% year-on-year to Rs 3, 091 crore from Rs 2, 238 crore. EBITDA margin stood at 23.8%, compared with 26.2% in the year-ago period. Paradeep Phosphates.

Paradeep Phosphates confirmed the launch of JAI KISAAN NAVRATNA CROPFIT, a customised fertiliser formulated for sugarcane cultivation in Karnataka.

In short, stocks to watch today: BPCL, HAL, RailTel is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.