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Stocks to Watch Today (December 12, 2025): Indian markets may see stock-specific action on Monday as investors track patent-related developments, subsidiary restructuring, infrastructure execution, healthcare expansion plans, power project commissioning, and acquisition-led growth across sectors.

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal on Monday reiterated the company’s commitment to uninterrupted dividend payouts even as it pursues a planned USD 20 billion expansion programme.

Tata Steel infused USD 150 million, or Rs 1,354.94 crore, into its foreign subsidiary T Steel Holdings as part of ongoing overseas operations. Separately, the company received a CGST order raising a tax demand of Rs 493.35 crore, along with a penalty of Rs 638.82 crore and applicable interest, adding to its regulatory overhang.

Crompton Greaves Consumer received a 20-year patent for its energy-efficient cooling technology. The development strengthens the company’s innovation pipeline and may support its long-term positioning in the appliances and electricals segment.

Praveg has incorporated a new subsidiary, Praveg Rannutsav Private, for work related to a resort development project in Kutch, Gujarat. The move aligns with the company’s focus on experiential tourism and hospitality-led projects.

Kesar India increased its stake in Trinity Buildcorp LLP to 37 per cent from 30 per cent through a supplementary LLP agreement. The higher ownership reflects deeper participation in the underlying real estate venture.

The company secured a five-year river sand mining lease in Kanana village of Rajasthan’s Balotra district. Under the lease, it can extract up to 1.54 lakh metric tonnes of sand annually. The lease was awarded through an auction process, adding to the company’s execution pipeline.

Titagarh Rail Systems delivered the first driverless metro trainset for the Ahmedabad Metro to Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation. The trainset was manufactured at the company’s Uttarpara plant in West Bengal and forms part of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2, highlighting progress in advanced rail manufacturing.

Power Grid approved a merger scheme involving 13 subsidiaries, under which 11 entities will be merged into two subsidiaries. The consolidation exercise is subject to regulatory and government approvals and is aimed at simplifying the corporate structure.

Aster DM Healthcare clarified reports related to a proposed healthcare project in Kerala. The company said the planned investment of around Rs 125 crore is still at a proposal stage and remains subject to approvals from the board, subsidiaries, and corporate authorities.

A GMR Airports subsidiary acquired a 49.90 per cent stake in Delhi Duty Free Services from Delhi International Airport. The transaction involved 3.04 crore shares for a consideration of about Rs 183.2 crore, strengthening the group’s non-aeronautical revenue presence.

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences entered into a long-term lease agreement for 1.168 acres of land in Chennai with Andhra Mahila Sabha. The company plans to develop a super-speciality hospital at the site, adding around 300 beds over the next 36 months with an estimated investment of Rs 300 crore.

NHPC commenced commercial operations of Unit-2, with a capacity of 250 MW, at the Subansiri Lower hydroelectric project. The total installed capacity of the project is 2,000 MW, and the commissioning marks a key milestone for the company.

IRB Infrastructure Developers will act as the project manager for the TOT-17 project under IRB Infrastructure Trust. The project covers highway stretches on the Lucknow–Ayodhya–Gorakhpur and Lucknow–Sultanpur routes, with an estimated cost of around Rs 6,785 crore and a 20-year revenue-linked concession. Shareholder approval will be sought at an EGM on 13 January.

Varun Beverages will acquire a 100 per cent stake in Twizza Proprietary Limited through its South African subsidiary Bevco for around Rs 1,119 crore. Twizza is engaged in manufacturing and distribution of branded non-alcoholic beverages, and the acquisition expands Varun Beverages’ footprint in the African market.