Price and Volume Buzzers for February 18: Godfrey Phillips, HEG, and NetWeb Jumped Up to 12%; Here’s Why


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


Godfrey Phillips, HEG, and NetWeb Technologies were among the top gainers in the NIFTY 500 on February 18. The rally was driven by stock-specific triggers. Godfrey surged following post-cigarette price increases aimed at protecting margins, while an increase in the promoter stake and progress on the HEG demerger led to a rally in HEG's share price, and NetWeb surged following new AI product launches.

Godfrey Phillips, HEG, and NetWeb Rise Up to 12% on Stock-Specific Developments

Godfrey Phillips: Reports of Hike in Cigarette Price

Godfrey Phillips is the top gainer among NIFTY 500 constituents. The company is trading up by 11.4% amid reports of cigarette price hikes. On February 18, Godfrey Phillips' share price surged, accompanied by robust trading volume. Volume jumped over 5x to 38.8 lakh shares on the NSE as compared to 30-days average of 7.0 lakh shares. 

This surge came after reports indicated that cigarette companies had hiked prices to negate the impact of the excise duty hike, which could result in an increase in EBIT per stick. EBIT per Stick measures how much profit a cigarette company makes from each cigarette sold, after covering its operating costs but before interest and taxes. This helps investors gauge the company's profitability at the most basic level of its business.

According to reports, Godfrey Phillips India increased the price of Marlboro Compact by ₹2 per stick, from ₹9.5 to ₹11.5. The company is also expected to launch new products with a new price in the 74 mm category.

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HEG: Promoter Increased Its Stake 

With 6.6% gain, HEG is another stock leading the list of gainers. This surge also followed a jump in trading volume to 35.5 lakh, compared with the 30-day average of 21.7 lakh. HEG is increasing for several reasons. 

First, its promoter, Redrose Vanijya LLP, acquired a 0.1% stake (1,90,000 shares), bringing the total stake to 29%. Second is the demerger of the green tech and graphite businesses into two separate entities. HEG aims to receive regulatory approvals by early FY27, and SEBI approval has already been obtained.

Third, the global shift towards low-emission Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking is gaining significant momentum, propelled by ambitious climate goals and increasing regulatory pressure. During a recent conference call, management reaffirmed that this transition is expected to increase demand for approximately 200,000 tonnes of graphite electrodes by 2030, excluding China. This long-term growth potential in the industry is one of the key reasons behind the stock's recent upward movement.

NetWeb Technologies: Launches AI Supercomputing Systems Powered by NVIDIA Sovereign AI Development  

NetWeb Technologies is another stock leading the list of gainers in the NIFTY 500 basket, up 12%. This surge was followed by a twofold increase in trading volume to 32.6 lakh, compared with the 30-day average of 17.0 lakh. This move came as the company unveiled one of its most advanced AI offerings, the Tyrone Camarero GB200 AI Supercomputer, based on the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell. This product is built on the NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 platform.

In addition, it also launched a petascale personal AI system, the Tyrone Camarero Spark. The company states the Spark is one of the world’s smallest AI supercomputers, based on the NVIDIA DGX Spark platform and powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip.

Conclusion 

Godfrey Phillips, HEG, and NetWeb outperformed on stock-specific triggers. Pricing actions supported Godfrey Phillips; promoter buying and earnings aided HEG; and AI product launches lifted NetWeb. High trading volume kept all three counters in focus.

 

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 18 Feb 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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