The GIFT Nifty futures, which is an early indicator of the Nifty50 index stocks, was trading lower by 10 points at 24,793 indicating that the domestic benchmark indices are likely to make a lacklustre start on Friday.

Earlier on Thursday, 19 June, Domestic benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex slumped by 82.79  points or 0.1% and settled at 81,361.87 while the Nifty50 traded 0.08% lower or 18.80 points, closing at 24,793.25. 

Here are some stocks that are likely to remain in focus on 20 June.

HCL Technologies: HCL Technologies signed an agreement with U.S.-based energy retailer Just Energy to enhance its customer operations using Generative AI and Digital Process Outsourcing (DPO) tools. This collaboration strengthens HCL’s position in delivering AI-powered services within the energy sector.

NATCO Pharma: After inspecting Natco Pharma’s Kothur facility in Hyderabad from 9 June to 19, the USFDA issued seven observations in Form 483. The company confirmed it will respond to the issues within the required timeline.

ITD Cementation: ITD Cementation India won two new contracts worth Rs 960 crore—one for multiple project works at Trivandrum International Airport in Kerala and another for constructing a multi-storied commercial building in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Ashoka Buildcon: Ashoka Buildcon secured a Rs 562 crore contract from the Government of Guyana to execute Phase 2 of the East Bank–East Coast Road Linkage Project. The company will complete the project within 18 months, adding another international assignment to its infrastructure portfolio.

GMM Pfaudler: GMM Pfaudler’s German subsidiary, Pfaudler Normag Systems GmbH, signed a contract with a European customer to design, engineer, and supply complete end-to-end acid recovery equipment and systems. The deal is valued at €33.2 million (around Rs 330 crore).

Axiscades Technologies: Axiscades Technologies signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aldoria, a European leader in Space Surveillance and Situational Awareness (SSA), to help strengthen India’s growing space sector.

JSW Infrastructure: JSW Infrastructure’s subsidiary, Jaigarh Port, signed a binding MoU with Konkan Railway Corporation to provide a refundable, non-lapsable security deposit. The agreement supports the construction of the Bhoke Railway Siding project in Ratnagiri, connecting Jaigarh Port to the railway network for cargo movement.

TD Power Systems: TD Power Systems secured a Rs 67 crore order from a global multinational to supply components for traction motors. The company plans to make deliveries from January 2026 through December 2027.

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