Stocks in Focus Today: LIC Bonus Shares, HAL - GE Strategic Discussions, GAIL ₹3,800 Crore Solar Project News
Last Updated: 19th May 2026 - 10:19 am
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Some important stock names like LIC, HAL, GAIL, and ICICI Prudential AMC are gaining attention due to some important corporate events such as the issuance of bonus shares, earnings results, investment news, and winning projects.
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The stocks to watch today on April 15, 2026, include the stock names of Life Insurance Corporation of India, HAL, GAIL, and ICICI Prudential AMC, based on some corporate developments such as bonus shares issuance, earnings reports, investments and new project acquisitions.
Key Corporate Announcements
Life Insurance Corporation of India said its board has approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, allowing shareholders to receive one additional share for each share held, according to an official company disclosure. The record date is yet to be announced.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is in focus after GE Aerospace confirmed progress in finalising a partnership to co-produce F414 jet engines in India for upcoming combat aircraft programmes.
GAIL (India) Limited announced an investment of ₹3,800 crore to develop 700 MW of solar power capacity across Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra as part of its clean energy expansion plans, according to a company statement.
Earnings And Financial Updates
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company reported a profit after tax of ₹763 crore for the March quarter, marking a 10% year-on-year increase from ₹692 crore, based on its financial filing.
Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers posted a consolidated net profit of ₹41.5 crore for the quarter, up 126% year-on-year, supported by growth in non-broking business segments.
Indian Overseas Bank reduced its marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) by 5 basis points for overnight, one-year and two-year tenures, effective April 15, while keeping other tenures unchanged, as per its regulatory filing.
Orders, Deals And Business Developments
RailTel Corporation of India received Letters of Acceptance worth ₹564.5 crore from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for two projects, according to an exchange filing.
HG Infra Engineering secured an order valued at ₹519.33 crore from Mirzapur Thermal Energy (Uttar Pradesh) for civil and railway track work related to a 2x800 MW thermal power project.
Minda Corporation entered into a joint venture with Turntide Technologies, where it will hold a 49% stake through a special purpose vehicle, while Turntide will own 51%, according to the agreement details shared by the company.
Other Developments
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, said it has emerged as the successful bidder for the Jhandawali–Satipura potash and halite block in Rajasthan under the Ministry of Mines’ Tranche V auction.
These developments place multiple companies in focus for the trading session, with announcements spanning capital allocation, earnings performance and project execution across sectors.
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