Stocks to Watch Today, August 31, 2026: Aurobindo Pharma, Avanti Feeds, Advait Energy Transitions, Dr. Agarwal's Health Care and Aptech
- Aayush Wellness rallies 11.6% on Lung Care Tablets launch.
- Advait Energy gains 4.0% after winning ₹134 crore MPPTCL order.
- Aurobindo Pharma and Cipla face US FDA observations at key plants.
- Avanti Feeds slips 2.1% as rising input costs compress Q1 margins.
- Tata Chemicals acquires $21 million soda ash contracts in North America.

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Aayush Wellness surges 11.6% on a new product launch, capturing trader attention this morning. Meanwhile, regulatory scrutiny weighs on Aurobindo Pharma and Cipla following US FDA observations, while Advait Energy rallies 4.0% on a fresh order win. Here's what's moving.
Aurobindo Pharma
- Regulatory: US FDA completed inspections at Apitoria Unit-VI, Lannett Company LLC, and Auropeptides Ltd, noting three, four, and one compliance observations respectively. Stock closed at ₹1645.30 in the previous session, up 0.51%.
- Corporate action: AGM approved an interim dividend of ₹4 per share for FY26 with 99.99% support, though K. Nithyananda Reddy’s reappointment faced 5.87% dissent.
Avanti Feeds
- Earnings: Q1FY27 net profit fell 37.4% to ₹1,163 crore as fish meal and soya bean meal costs surged, narrowing PBT margins to 5.3%. Stock closed at ₹826.75 in the previous session, down 2.10%.
- Guidance: Targets 5.85 lakh MT feed sales and ₹175 crore capex in pet food for FY27.
Advait Energy Transitions
- Order Book: Secured a ₹134.62 crore turnkey order from MPPTCL for an Emergency Restoration System, guiding for a year-end order book of ₹1,600–1,650 crore. Stock closed at ₹2200.50 in the previous session, up 4.06%.
- Expansion: Dholera Gigafactory Phase 1 operations are scheduled to begin in Q4FY27.
Dr. Agarwal's Health Care
- Earnings: FY26 PAT surged 52.4% to ₹168 crore on strong same-store sales growth of 14.1%, with network expanding to 288 facilities. Stock closed at ₹507.80 in the previous session, up 2.25%.
- Strategy: Plans aggressive expansion in Delhi NCR over the next 2–3 years to consolidate market leadership.
Aptech
- Earnings: Q1FY27 net profit jumped 330% QoQ to ₹7.65 crore, driven by a 38% YoY rise in institutional segment revenue. Stock closed at ₹91.52 in the previous session, up 1.37%.
- Order Book: Won a ₹7.23 crore contract for computer-based exams, adding to an ₹85.10 crore disclosed order book.
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions
- Deal: RMC approved a ₹155 crore term sheet with Envision Energy for 1,550 MW wind turbine generators, representing ~24% of average quarterly revenue. Stock closed at ₹1250.90 in the previous session, down 1.86%.
- Corporate action: Seeks shareholder approval for related party transactions exceeding ₹10,000 crore for group renewable projects.
Ola Electric Mobility
- Product launch: Opened bookings for S1Z scooter at ₹79,999 with 301 km range, featuring indigenous Bharat Cell LFP technology. Stock closed at ₹38.98 in the previous session, up 3.59%.
- Incentive: Secured ₹95.81 crore under PLI-Auto Scheme for FY27, marking third consecutive year of government support.
Protean e-Gov Technologies
- Guidance: Outlined FY27 expansion roadmap targeting DPI 2.0, enterprise digital ecosystems, and global markets. Stock closed at ₹539.75 in the previous session, down 1.31%.
- Corporate action: AGM on September 22 to approve final dividend of ₹10 per share for FY26.
Cipla
- Regulatory: USFDA classified InvaGen Unit 3 inspection as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI), but issued Form 483 with seven observations at Pithampur plant. Stock closed at ₹1423.50 in the previous session, up 0.25%.
- Deal: JV Aspergen Ltd acquired 100% stake in Aspergen Inc., USA to rationalize group structure.
Tata Chemicals
- Deal: Acquired North American soda ash contracts from Searles Valley Minerals for $21.16 million, covering 500,000 MT through December 2028. Stock closed at ₹655.75 in the previous session, up 1.80%.
Max Estates
- Deal: Co-acquired 84.71-acre land bank in Delhi for ₹420 crore via equity swap, targeting ₹10,000–12,000 crore gross development value. Stock closed at ₹539.05 in the previous session, down 3.47%.
- Corporate action: Board meeting scheduled to consider preferential equity issue.
Ashoka Buildcon
- Order Book: Secured ₹602.16 crore order from Rail Vikas Nigam for electro-mechanical systems installation. Stock closed at ₹112.65 in the previous session, down 0.35%.
Zee Entertainment
- Corporate action: SAT granted one-day extension for warrant issuance; 44th AGM scheduled for September 17 to approve ₹2 dividend. Stock closed at ₹101.51 in the previous session, down 2.38%.
- Strategy: Eyes growth in sports, animation, and gaming segments beyond traditional broadcasting.
Aayush Wellness
- Product launch: Launched Lung Care Tablets targeting smokers, entering a ₹18,913 crore respiratory healthcare market. Stock closed at ₹27.40 in the previous session, up 11.65%.
Transformers & Rectifiers
- Order Book: Secured large transformer order worth ₹100–500 crore from Megh Engineering. Stock closed at ₹303.45 in the previous session, down 0.23%.
- Corporate action: Seeks approval to reallocate ₹5,000 million QIP proceeds for backward integration capex.
Bottom Line
Regulatory outcomes dominated pharma stocks today, with Aurobindo and Cipla facing mixed FDA signals that could impact near-term sentiment. Elsewhere, order wins in infrastructure and energy sectors provided counterweight, while consumer plays like Aayush Wellness saw sharp moves on product launches.
How might the mixed FDA observations for Aurobindo Pharma and Cipla impact their near-term export revenues and investor sentiment in the generic drug sector?
Can Avanti Feeds successfully offset rising raw material costs through its planned pet food capex, or will margin compression persist in FY27?
What is the potential upside for Advait Energy Transitions if the Dholera Gigafactory Phase 1 operations commence on schedule in Q4FY27?
























