Stock Market Picks for August 22:
As the stock market opens on August 22, 2025, here are some key stocks that investors should watch closely. These stocks are in the news for various reasons and have the potential for good movement today.
1. Wipro: Wipro, a leading AI-based technology consulting company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Harman Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS), a subsidiary of Samsung. Wipro aims to boost its digital transformation services and expand its AI sector footprint with this acquisition.
2. Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) appointed Niranjan Gupta as its CFO-designate, effective September 1, 2025. Gupta will also take on the role of Executive Director for Finance & Chief Financial Officer starting November 1, 2025. This leadership change will drive the company’s financial strategies forward.
3. India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) signed an agreement with Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL) to acquire the NERES XVI electricity transmission project in the Northeast for ₹460 crore. This move expands IndiGrid’s portfolio in the renewable energy sector.
4. Vedanta announced a second interim dividend of ₹16 per share for FY26. Investors will focus on this payout as it reflects the company’s strong perfor
mance.
5. NTPC Green Energy Ltd: NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has commenced additional 49.125 MW of commercial operations at its 300 MW Kavda Solar Energy Project in Gujarat. This expansion is in line with NTPC’s commitment to increase its renewable energy capacity.
6. Smartworks Coworking Spaces: Smartworks has partially sold its stake in Clean Max DOS, reducing its holding from 24.82% to 9.08%. This deal marks a shift in the company’s strategy as Clean Max DOS is no longer classified as an associate.
7. Apollo Hospitals: Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd’s promoter, Sunita Reddy, is planning to offload 1.25% of the company’s shares (around 18 lakh shares) through a block deal. The transaction, valued at approximately ₹1,395 crore, is expected to affect the company’s stock price.
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