The GIFT Nifty futures, which are an early indicator of the Nifty50 index stocks, were trading higher by 60 points at 25,933, indicating that the domestic benchmark indices are likely to make a positive start on Friday. 

Earlier on Thursday, 18 December, the Domestic benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex traded lower by 78 points or 0.09%, and settled at 84,481, while the Nifty50 traded 0.01% lower or 3 points, closing at 25,815.

Here are some stocks that are likely to remain in focus on 19 December.

GPT Infraprojects: A joint venture involving GPT Infraprojects has secured a Rs 1,804.48 crore contract from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to build a flyover along LBS Marg. GPT’s share of the project stands at 26%, valued at Rs 469.16 crore.

Lupin: Lupin, through its subsidiaries Multicare Pharmaceuticals (Philippines) and MedQuimica (Brazil), has entered into an exclusive licensing pact with Italy-based Neopharmed Gentili S.p.A. to market and promote the gastroenterology drug Plasil (metoclopramide) in the Philippines and Brazil.

Biocon: Biocon has received a Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) Establishment Inspection Report from the US FDA for its Biocon Generics Inc. facility in New Jersey, following a cGMP inspection conducted in early October.

HCL Technologies: HCL Technologies has agreed to acquire the telecom solutions business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a move aimed at strengthening its engineering capabilities and expanding AI-driven network solutions for global telecom clients.

Bharat Petroleum: BPCL’s board has approved the formation of a joint venture with Coal India to set up a coal gasification facility at Western Coalfields in Maharashtra, with Coal India holding 51% and BPCL owning the remaining 49%.

Niraj Cement Structurals: The company has announced securing a work order worth Rs 322.27 crore from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway for the four-laning of the Ponda to Bhoma section of NH-748 in Goa on an EPC mode.

SEAMEC: SEAMEC has issued a $3.25 million Letter of Award to Adsun Offshore Diving Contractors for diving support services aboard SEAMEC III for multiple ONGC projects, including PRP-VIII A and DSF II.

Reliance Industries: Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, has acquired a controlling stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods. While Reliance takes majority ownership, the existing promoters will continue to hold a minority interest.

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