Stocks In News: Maruti, Dabur, Dilip Buildcon, GR Infraprojects, Info Edge

The Indian equity markets displayed recovery on the latest expiry day, ending the session in the green despite early jitters, on 17 February 2026.

One of the stocks that made the news was the automotive giant Maruti Suzuki, which set the stage for its mid-size electric transition. Beyond the auto sector, the infrastructure and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) spaces were equally active.

An important question for the investors is: why are these stocks in news and will their movements shift the macro needle for retail investors?

What’s Happening With These Stocks?

Here are the details around the stocks in the news.

Maruti Suzuki - Pioneering The BaaS Model

The automaker is introducing its debut electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a subscription-based twist to the battery cost. Maruti Suzuki has separated the vehicle purchase price from the battery usage fees. Thus, the company is aiming to lower the initial entry barrier for electric vehicle adoption in the competitive mid-size segment.

Its newly launched SUV, e VITARA would be available at ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom starting price) under the BaaS model. This pricing includes a battery usage charge of ₹3.99/kilometre.

Analysts at global brokerages like Nomura seem to be appreciating the competitive pricing intended to boost EV-market penetration.

However, they seem concerned about the immediate impact on the company's manufacturing margins, impacting profitability. Thus, the stock price of Maruti Suzuki declined on 18 February.

Dabur India - Infusing Multinational Sharpness Into Ayurvedic Roots

The homegrown consumer goods major is undergoing a leadership transformation. It is bringing in a seasoned executive with an extensive background in the global confectionery sector.

The appointment of Herjit S Bhalla is viewed as a strategic blend of Dabur's traditional Ayurvedic legacy with the commercial sharpness of a multinational marketing heavyweight.

With this leadership shift, Dabur is looking at a new growth phase where it aims to modernise its operational efficiency.

Info Edge - Fueling The Next Wave Of Digital Startups

Info Edge is a major player in India's internet ecosystem. The company continues to expand its footprint by channeling capital worth ₹30 Cr. into its dedicated investment arm, Startup Investments.

This latest infusion is directed towards its wholly-owned subsidiary focused on highlighting the firm's commitment to nurturing early-stage digital ventures.

GR Infraprojects - Expanding The Rail Corridor In Central India

The infrastructure firm has strengthened its order book by securing a significant railway construction contract in Madhya Pradesh. The West Central Railway project involves a comprehensive range of works including the development of:

• New rail links between Bahari and Gondawali stations.

• Embankments.

• Multiple bridge structures (ranging from minor crossings to large-scale viaducts) including the Sidhi-Singrauli new rail link.

By securing this project, GR Infoprojects’ technical capability in handling multi-disciplinary railway engineering projects could be highlighted. The project is worth ₹1,897 Cr. and has a 900-day timeline.

Dilip Buildcon - Scaling Water Infrastructure Via Narmada Projects

The company has emerged as a preferred bidder for a major water resources project. The Narmada Water Resource Development Project is worth ₹668 Cr. and it also involves embankment construction.

Being the lowest bidder (L-1) for this state-level development might show:

• The firm's operational efficiency.

• Its ability to bid competitively for essential public infrastructure works.

Therefore, such project wins can be crucial for Dilip Buildcon to maintain a steady pipeline of work. They can demonstrate the company’s execution prowess in specialised civil engineering.

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What’s The Takeaway For Investors?

From Maruti’s bold pricing experiment to the infrastructure milestones of GR Infra and Dilip Buildcon, the narrative is one of adaptation and ambition.

Investors identifying these micro-trends early might find pockets of potential outperformance even when the broader indices remain range-bound.

As we head into the next phase of the market cycle, the relationship between government spending on infrastructure and the private sector’s push for technological adoption could be the main driver of wealth creation.

Source:

Economic Times

ET Infra

CNBC TV 18