Stocks to Watch Today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026: SpiceJet, Lupin, Bharti Airtel, Highway Infrastructure and Netweb Technologies

Mumbai, Aug 18: Five stocks are in focus on Tuesday, from SpiceJet’s reprieve at the NCLT to Lupin’s US drug approval, Bharti Airtel’s leadership reshuffle at its payments bank arm, Highway Infrastructure’s toll plaza win and Netweb Technologies’ ongoing QIP. Here’s what’s driving each stock and what to track through the day. 

SpiceJet (SPICEJET): NCLT defers verdict on insolvency pleas after lessor settlement 

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday postponed its verdicts on eight insolvency petitions filed against SpiceJet by aircraft lessors, after the airline reached a last-minute settlement with one of the lessors. The budget carrier has been contesting a string of insolvency pleas over unpaid lease dues for several months, and the fresh settlement offers it some breathing room as it works through the remaining claims one at a time. The Tribunal is expected to take up the matter again at a later date, giving SpiceJet additional time to negotiate with the other lessors before any formal order is passed. Investors will watch for further settlements and the next hearing date as the airline continues to navigate its financial troubles. 

Lupin (LUPIN): Gets USFDA final approval for generic Pitolisant tablets 

Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Monday announced that it has secured final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Pitolisant tablets, used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy. The approval adds another specialty generic to Lupin’s expanding US portfolio, and comes as the company continues to push into complex and high-value drug categories beyond its traditional generics base. Pitolisant is currently sold in the US market as a branded formulation, and a generic entrant typically signals a meaningful addressable opportunity once launched. Lupin has not yet detailed the expected launch timeline or market size for the product. Investors will track commentary on pricing, competitive intensity and rollout plans in the company’s upcoming earnings commentary. 

Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL): Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank chairman 

Airtel Payments Bank has announced a change in its leadership, with Sunil Bharti Mittal set to end his tenure as Non-Executive Chairman and resign from the Board with effect from September 30. Mittal, who is also the founder and chairman of parent company Bharti Airtel, has been associated with the payments bank since its inception, and his exit marks a generational shift in the entity’s governance structure. The company has not yet named a successor to the chairmanship, and the transition comes at a time when Airtel Payments Bank continues to expand its user base and product offerings in the fast-growing digital payments and financial services space. Investors will watch for details on the new leadership structure and any strategic shifts that follow. 

Highway Infrastructure (HIGHWAY): Bags Rs 80.17 crore LOA for Tamil Nadu toll plaza 

Highway Infrastructure has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) worth Rs 80.17 crore for operations at the Palayam Fee Plaza in Tamil Nadu. The LOA was issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), adding another toll-collection contract to the company’s growing portfolio of highway operations and maintenance projects. Toll plaza contracts typically offer steady, annuity-like revenue visibility over the contract period, and the latest win strengthens Highway Infrastructure’s footprint in the southern market. The company has been actively bidding for NHAI contracts as part of its broader expansion strategy in the roads and highways infrastructure space. Investors will track the contract’s tenure, execution timeline and its contribution to the company’s overall order book. 

Netweb Technologies India (NETWEB): Launches QIP at floor price of Rs 4,885.90 

The company opened its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) on August 17, with a floor price of Rs 4,885.90 per share. According to CNBC-TV18, citing sources, the fundraising size could be around Rs 1,200 crore. The high-performance computing solutions provider is looking to raise fresh capital to fund its expansion plans, and the floor price will serve as a key reference point for investors tracking institutional demand through the book-building process, which remains open as of Tuesday. The final issue price is typically set at or above the floor price once the process concludes. Investors will watch for the final issue price, the list of anchor and institutional investors, and how the stock reacts to potential dilution from the fundraise. 

Source

• Company filings
• BSE
• NSE
• PTI and business media reports