Stocks to Watch today, Friday, March 13, 2026:Â The Indian stock markets are expected to begin the last trading session of the week on a weak note, influenced by negative global cues. GIFT Nifty futures are signaling a subdued start for the benchmark indices. As of 06:58 AM on Friday, the futures were trading at 23,565, down 163 points from the previous close.
Global Markets Drag Indian Stocks Lower
Markets in the Asia Pacific region were lower on Friday. Oil prices are increasing due to the fear of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, which is affecting the energy supply and the overall growth of the economy. The international benchmark for crude oil, Brent, rose 9.22%, reaching a price of $100.46 a barrel on Thursday, the highest closing price for the commodity since August 2022.
Asian Markets: Markets in the Asian region, including the Kospi stock exchange in South Korea, fell 3%, the Nikkei 225 stock exchange in Japan fell 2%, and the S&P/ASX 200 stock exchange in Australia fell 0.3%.
Overnight, the US stock exchanges were lower due to the rise in crude oil prices, which rose to near $100 a barrel due to the conflict between Iran and the US, affecting the energy supply. The conflict caused the price of crude oil to rise, affecting the overall growth of the economy, which caused investors to move away from the stock market. The S&P 500 fell 1.52%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.78%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.56%.
Stocks to Watch today, Friday, March 13, 2026
TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the launch of the TVS Orbiter V1 electric scooter. The new model comes equipped with a 1.8 kWh battery, a senior company official confirmed on Thursday.
ACME Solar Holdings
Through its subsidiary ACME Sun Power, the company commissioned Phase II of its battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Phalodi and Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The second phase adds 33.335 MW / 160.51 MWh to the project’s total 300 MW / 1,409.34 MWh capacity. The commercial operation date (COD) for Phase II is set for March 14. Following this, ACME Sun Power’s commissioned capacity now stands at 66.67 MW / 320.99 MWh.
Bank of Baroda
The bank raised a USD 500 million syndicated term loan with a five-year tenure through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City. The facility attracted investors from key Asian markets.
Aurobindo Pharma
The US FDA inspected Unit-IV of APL Healthcare, Aurobindo Pharma’s wholly owned subsidiary in Andhra Pradesh, from December 8 to 17, 2025. At the end of the inspection, the regulator issued a ‘Form 483’ with five observations. The facility has now received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) classified as ‘Voluntary Action Indicated’ (VAI), marking the inspection as closed.
Raymond Realty
Raymond Realty launched a 9-acre residential project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, expected to generate around ₹2,000 crore in revenue. Additionally, Ten X Realty Limited (TXRL), a key subsidiary, received a show-cause notice from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, following a survey conducted on September 25, 2025.
KPI Green Energy
The company added 35 MWp of solar capacity, taking its total operational independent power producer (IPP) capacity to 589 MWp. Projects underway could expand its total IPP portfolio to 2.17 GWp.
Gravita India
Gravita India signed agreements to acquire a 98.95% stake in Rashtriya Metal Industries for ₹559.08 crore. The transaction is expected to close by March 31, 2026.
JK Lakshmi Cement
The company has been named the preferred bidder for the mining lease of the Juipahar New Umrangso Limestone Block (A and B) in Assam, covering a total of 405 hectares.
Aster DM Healthcare
Aster DM Healthcare announced a capital expenditure plan of around ₹4,000 crore over the coming years to expand its healthcare network by adding approximately 4,080 hospital beds.
Tata Power
Diamond Power Infrastructure received a letter of intent from Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) to supply AL-59 Eco Conductors, with the contract valued at ₹31.51 crore.
Kalpataru
The company signed a redevelopment project for Shree Mahalakshmi CHS in Andheri West, covering 3 acres with a potential carpet area of 0.4 million sq. ft. and an estimated gross development value of ₹1,400 crore.
Indian Overseas Bank
The bank has reduced its one-month MCLR by 10 basis points, effective March 15. Other tenure rates remain unchanged.
