Stocks To Watch Today: Eicher Motors, Ashok Leyland, LIC, HDFC Life, JSW Energy, IIFL Capital In Focus

Several stocks are likely to remain in focus in Tuesday’s trading session after companies announced major corporate developments, fundraising plans, stake sales, bonus share approvals, and strategic expansion updates. Stocks such as Eicher Motors, Ashok Leyland, LIC, HDFC Life, JSW Energy, and IIFL Capital are expected to attract investor attention.

Eicher Motors

Eicher Motors will be in the spotlight after the company received government approval for a 216-acre land parcel in Andhra Pradesh. The automaker plans to invest nearly ₹2,500 crore in the proposed project aimed at significant capacity expansion. The development is expected to strengthen the company’s long-term manufacturing capabilities and support future growth plans.

Ashok Leyland

Shares of Ashok Leyland may see action after the company announced that its board will meet on May 28 to consider fundraising through the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). Investors will closely track the fundraising size and utilization plans as the commercial vehicle maker looks to strengthen its financial position.

Narayana Hrudayalaya

Narayana Hrudayalaya has informed exchanges that its board will meet on May 22 to consider raising funds through debt instruments. The proposed fundraising initiative could support expansion plans and operational requirements for the healthcare major.

ICRA

Rating agency ICRA announced that its subsidiary has recommended a hefty dividend of ₹54 per share. The announcement is likely to keep the stock in focus among dividend-seeking investors.

HDFC Life

HDFC Life has received shareholder approval for the preferential issuance of 1.5 crore shares to HDFC Bank. The move is expected to further strengthen the strategic relationship between the insurer and its parent banking entity.

AVG Logistics

AVG Logistics will also remain on investors’ radar after the company approved a rights issue involving 36.5 lakh shares to raise ₹52.9 crore. The issue will be offered in an 8:33 ratio, while May 21 has been fixed as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility.

Interarch Building

Interarch Building issued a clarification denying reports related to a proposed buyback. The company stated that its board has not approved any ₹10 crore share buyback proposal, directly rejecting recent media speculation.

LIC

State-run insurer LIC has officially received shareholder approval for the issuance of bonus shares. The development could improve investor sentiment toward the stock as bonus issues are generally viewed positively by market participants.

JSW Energy

JSW Energy announced that 2.5 crore shares were divested through a bulk deal valued at around ₹3,150 crore. Following the transaction, JSW Steel’s holding in the company has reduced to 4.5 crore shares.

IIFL Capital

IIFL Capital is expected to remain active after FIH Mauritius Investments and HWIC Asia Fund launched an open offer to acquire 10 crore shares, representing a 26% stake in the company. ICICI Securities has been appointed as the manager for the open offer process.

Market participants are expected to closely monitor these developments as corporate actions, fundraising announcements, stake sales, and expansion plans could influence stock-specific movements during the trading session.