Stocks to Watch: Infosys, Polyplex, and More – Key Developments for March 27

Today’s trading session is set to be focused on a diverse range of stocks, with several key developments and transactions driving investor interest. Here’s a breakdown of the companies to watch on March 27, including significant investments, acquisitions, and contract wins:

Strategic Investments and Acquisitions​

• Infosys: The digital services and consulting company is pursuing a strategic expansion, announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT, a KLAS-recognised healthcare IT digital transformation and consulting firm in Florida, for $465 million. Additionally, Infosys is acquiring Stratus Global, a US-based insurance tech consulting company, for $95 million.
• Polyplex Corporation: The company executed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in TechNova Printrite Products for Rs 62.1 crore.
• HFCL: The company’s board has approved the setting up of a preform manufacturing facility through its wholly owned subsidiary, HFCL Technologies, with a total investment of Rs 580 crore, part of a strategy to achieve backward integration within its optical fibre cable business.
• Sula Vineyards: The company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Chandon’s world-class estate in Nashik, spread across 19 acres, including an advanced wine production unit with an annual capacity of 4.5 lakh litres, scalable up to 13 lakh litres.
• Aurobindo Pharma: The company’s subsidiary, CuraTeQ Biologics, has entered into a marketing and distribution agreement with STADA Arzneimittel AG, a leading European healthcare and pharmaceuticals company, to market and distribute two EMA-approved biosimilars in select European Union territories.
• Bharat Dynamics: The company is establishing two additional manufacturing facilities in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, supporting its current order book of around Rs 26,000 crore and an additional envisaged order book of Rs 15,000 crore for FY 2026–27.
• Brigade Enterprises: The company has launched a residential project, Brigade Lumina, spread across 4.11 acres in Bengaluru, with an estimated revenue potential of over Rs 700 crore.
• Happiest Minds Technologies: The company has announced a strategic partnership with UnifyApps, an AI agent and app builder platform, to leverage the platform for enterprise AI transformation.
• Ola Electric Mobility: The company is launching its EndICEAge campaign, offering its electric vehicles—Gen 3 S1 X (2 kWh) and Roadster X (2.5 kWh)—at Rs 49,999, along with benefits of up to Rs 50,000 across the portfolio, valid until March 31, 2026.
• Reliance Industries: The company has categorically rejected recent media reports alleging the purchase of crude oil of Iranian origin, calling them baseless and misleading.
• Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust: Prazim Trading and Investment Company, associated with Azim Premji Trust, has acquired 1.6 crore units (8.15 percent stake) in Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust for Rs 200 crore.
• Jupiter Infomedia: Promoter Umesh Modi has sold 7.5 lakh shares (7.48 percent stake) in Jupiter Infomedia, with Divyeshkumar Mansukhlal Savaliya and Arix Capital also acquiring shares.
• Mahamaya Lifesciences: Kedia Securities, owned by investor Vijay Kedia, has acquired 1.69 lakh shares (0.72 percent stake) in Mahamaya Lifesciences at Rs 146.36 per share.
• Filatex Fashions: Promoter Prabhat Sethia has sold 4.45 crore shares (0.53 percent stake) in Filatex Fashions.

Bulk Deals and Corporate Actions​

• Sammaan Capital: Societe Generale has acquired an additional 50.59 lakh shares (0.6 percent stake) in Sammaan Capital at Rs 149.92 per share.
• PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery: Promoter Gadgil Renu Govind has acquired 7 lakh shares (2.2 percent stake) in Reva Diamonds.
• Apollo Pipes: Amicorp Capital (Mauritius) has acquired 7.01 lakh shares (1.59 percent stake) in Apollo Pipes.
• Speb Adhesives: Navkar Ventures has acquired 2.64 lakh shares (1.17 percent stake) in Speb Adhesives.
• Energy Infrastructure Trust: Brookfield Corporation-backed Rapid Holdings 2 has sold 1.84 crore units (2.77 percent stake) in Energy Infrastructure Trust.
• Vedanta: Angel One.
• Euro Pratik Sales: Housing & Urban Development Corporation.
• Samvardhana Motherson International:
• Stock Trades Ex-Dividend: Avax Apparels and Ornaments, Euro Pratik Sales, Housing & Urban Development Corporation, Samvardhana Motherson International.
• Stock Trades Ex-Date for Split: Hind Rectifiers.
• Stock Trades Ex-Date for Bonus:
• Stock in F&O ban: SAIL.
• Stock out of F&O ban: Sammaan Capital.